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!
The 52nd Annual Trim a Tree Holiday Arts & Crafts
The Foley Art Center kicks off the 52nd Annual Trim-A-Tree, its annual six-week holiday fine arts, and crafts event on Friday, November 8 at its location in Suite 182 in the Tanger Outlet, Foley. Read more
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35th Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival
This annual songwriters and listeners event runs from November 7 - 17, 2019 across multiple venues at different times. To be sure you don't miss one of your favorites, view the festival schedule here. Read more
7th Annual Fairhope Film Festival
The Fairhope Film Festival is a film lover’s film festival offering participants the opportunity to see world-class award-winning films in a unique, picturesque location over a four-day period. Read more
7th Annual Toys for Kids
Join us for a night of fun Saturday, November 16 from 6-10:30pm at Perdido Beach Resort for our 7th Annual Charity Event to benefit The Christian Service Center. Read more
Community Yard Sale
A community rummage sale will be held at the Orange Beach Community Center on November 16 from 8:30am- 3pm at the Orange Beach Community Center located at 23275 Canal Rd. Tables are available for $25 per space. Read more
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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 of OWA
Fall Festival Comes to OWA
OWA is becoming the go-to spot for all things fall! From friendly ghost and their Park After Dark Series to scary ghouls (Town of Terror) and this year the inaugural Fall Festival on Friday, Saturday & Sunday through Nov 3rd. Fall in love with OWA. 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
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 Legendary 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
Shrimp Festival: Road Closures
Updates from the City of Gulf Shores about road closures related to the 46th Annual National Shrimp Festival. Read more
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
These Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day, and they’re serving up meals that rival Grandma’s cooking! 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
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
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
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
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
