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!
Circus on Main
Lions and tigers and balloon animals, oh my! The Circus is coming to Main Street at the Wharf every Thursday night until August 9th with loads of activities that will have you wanting to join the circus yourself. more
John Lee Sanders @ Perdido Beach Resort Lobby Lounge
Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and Emmy nominated composer, John Lee Sanders comes from the deep roots of jazz, blues and roots music through his early years in the Mississippi Delta, Alabama, the Bayous of Louisiana, and the Plains of Texas. more
Glow Yoga at Big Beach Brewing
What is better than yoga and beer? We can't think of much. Come out and take part in yoga while having a nice and tall, cold beer at Big Beach Brewing. more
Glow Yoga at Big Beach Brewing
What is better than yoga and beer? We can't think of much. Come out and take part in yoga while having a nice and tall, cold beer at Big Beach Brewing. more
Guided Kayak Tour
Guided Kayak Tour of Little Lagoon. Explore the saltwater ecosystem of the lagoon in Gulf Shores. Kayak tour includes instructional time for beginners, life jacket, paddle, kayak and one hour paddle time. Call for reservations 251-509-8687. 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. 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! more
Blooming All Year Long: Bellingrath Gardens and Home in 2018
Every year, there’s a bounty of beauty to behold at Bellingrath Gardens and Home, and 2018 is gearing up to be no different. more
Fall into the Fun
The Fall is one of the best times to visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. With cooler temperatures, lower prices, and fewer people, a fall beach experience is like nothing else in the world. 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. 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. more
The Wharf Uncorked: A Cause to Savor
In its fifth year, The Wharf Uncorked (September 13-15, 2018) brings new delectable flavors, culinary talent, exotic wines, and, of course, Gulf Coast hospitality to Orange Beach for a worthy cause. more
Wharf Uncorked
5th Annual Wharf Uncorked Food & Wine Festival Set for September 13-15
Event organizers announced official dates for The Wharf Uncorked Food & Wine Festival presented by Rouses Markets, set to take place Thursday, Sept. 13 through Saturday, Sept. 15. more
Photo courtesy Foley Sports Tourism Complex
Foley Sports Tourism: 2018 Events for Sports Lovers
2018 has a lot to offer in the world of Foley Sports Tourism! more
Festival of Flavor Takes Over Downtown Foley
The 7th Annual Festival of Flavor, sponsored by Back Forty Beer Company and Riviera Utilities, will take place Saturday, October 6 in the streets of Downtown Foley from Noon until 5 pm. Hosted by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, more
Hangout Music Festival
The festival is as much a laid back vacation as it is a world-renowned music event. Happening Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20, the 2018 edition of the festival will feature headliners Kendrick Lamar, The Killers and The Chainsmokers! more
