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!
Brad Paisley at The Wharf
Brad Paisley in concert at The Wharf on August 22nd with special guests Chris Lane & Riley Green! Summer 2019 is full of HOT Concerts at The Wharf in Orange Beach! Read more
Free Summer Yoga Series in Gulf Shores
A Summer Yoga fitness series is being offered by the City of Gulf Shores. The class is free and will be held the last Friday of May, June, July and August at 6:30 pm. at Gulf Place Town Green at the main public beach. Visitors & Locals are invited. Read more
Justin Moore at the Flora-Bama Sunset Beach Concert Series
Justin Moore plus Easton Corbin kickoff the Flora-Bama Sunset Beach Concert Series a series of intimate shows on the beach behind the famed bar for Labor Day Weekend. The concert is Sept 1, 2019. Read more
48th Annual National Shrimp Festival
In its 48th year, the Annual National Shrimp Festival will once again take over the streets of Gulf Shores, Alabama for a long weekend of live music, delicious food, and arts & crafts. Read more
Big Beach Marathon & Half Marathon
If you are planning to do a marathon or half marathon give the Big Beach Marathon and Half Marathon a try. It will take you through some of the most beautiful parts of Gulf Shores including the beach and the Gulf State Park. Read more
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Get details, behind-the-scenes pics, and insider info on all of our favorite events, festivals, and celebrations!
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
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
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
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
Photo courtesy Foley Sports Tourism Complex
Foley Sports Tourism: 2019 Events for Sports Lovers
Foley Sports Tourism delivers the action in 2019 Read more
Make it a Legendary Summer at OWA
Legends in Concert is now at OWA in Foley, Alabama. With shows six nights a week, your favorite artists are performed by talented impersonators. Read more
