What's on the Calendar
We like to celebrate on the Alabama Gulf Coast. So, you'll find events in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and nearby towns all year long! We've got everything from parades to plays, billfish to beer, concerts to competitions. Looking for a festival? Immerse yourself in shrimp, sausage, zydeco, or hot air balloons. Come to the Coast, experience each season, and revel in...well, the revelry!
Gulf Coast Comedy Fest
Come out and enjoy not one, but two nights of stand-up comedy! Read more
Gulf Coast Comedy Fest
Come out and enjoy not one, but two nights of stand-up comedy! Read more
Living History Crew Drill
Watch history come to life aboard the USS Alabama battleship! Read more
Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermans Market
Visit the market in Foley, Alabama where you can buy fresh local produce! Read more
Brandon Styles Variety Show at OWA
Who doesn't love a good variety show? Visit Downtown OWA to see the #1 show on the Gulf Coast! Read more
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Get details, behind-the-scenes pics, and insider info on all of our favorite events, festivals, and celebrations!
Photo Courtesy Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission
Run the Beach Half Marathon Series
The Run the Beach Half Marathon Series, which takes place in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach throughout the year, is the perfect way to vacation and stay in shape. Read more
Photo courtesy Foley Sports Tourism Complex
Foley Sports Tourism: 2019 Events for Sports Lovers
Foley Sports Tourism delivers the action in 2019 Read more
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The Hangout Oyster Cook-Off Craft Spirits & Beer Weekend
Can’t Miss Event: The Hangout Oyster Cook-Off Craft Spirits & Beer Weekend. The Best Place to Eat Oysters & Sip Spirits in Gulf Shores each November on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Read more
An Event for Every Season
In the South, we don’t need much of an excuse to celebrate, and for that reason, you’ll find at a myriad of extraordinary events in every season! Read more
6 Things You Have to Do at the Annual National Shrimp Festival
Every October, the Annual National Shrimp Festival takes over the streets of Gulf Shores, Alabama for a long weekend of live music, delicious food, and arts & crafts. Read more
Hangout Music Festival - Surf, Sand, Music & Fun!
Gulf Shores, AL is where sand, bands & fans all meet for Hangout Music Festival. Take what you think you know about music festivals and throw it out the tour bus window. Hangout Fest is music’s most luxurious weekend in a pristine beach setting. Read more
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, Leave Only Footprints
Take Care of Your Happy Place
We all love our beautiful beaches here on the Alabama Gulf Coast—and we all play a part in keeping it clean and beautiful. Learn more about the different ways you can help. Read more
We've Got Game: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sporting Events
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are lucky enough (and – if we’re being honest – beautiful enough) to play host to many collegiate national championships and conference championships throughout the year. Read more
