What's on the Calendar
We like to celebrate on our stretch of the 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 seafood, music, and hot air balloons. Come to the Gulf Coast, experience each season, and revel in... well, the revelry!
Gulf Shores Winter Concert Series - Riders in the Sky
The City of Gulf Shores is excited to announce the 2023 Winter Concert Series lineup. All shows will be held at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center at 7 p.m. and require a $35 purchased ticket. Read more
Feb. 06, 2023
Gulf Shores Winter Concert Series - Riders in the Sky
The City of Gulf Shores is excited to announce the 2023 Winter Concert Series lineup. All shows will be held at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center at 7 p.m. and require a $35 purchased ticket. Read more
Feb. 07, 2023
Slaughter Gras
Nightmare Chambers returns to Downtown OWA with Slaughter Gras, including 4 Mardi Gras Scare Zones — Feb. 10 – Mar. 5! Read more
Feb. 10, 2023
Apollo's Mystic Ladies Mardi Gras Parade
Apollo's Mystic Ladies was founded in 2000 as a Daphne Mardi Gras group for ladies. Read more
Feb. 10, 2023
Sea Turtle Half Marathon and Sweetheart 5k
The Sea Turtle Half Marathon and Sweetheart 5k & One Mile Fun Run is an annual event hosted by the LA Fleet Running Club at the Hangout in Gulf Shores. The after-party is hosted by The Hangout with a good time to be enjoyed by all! Read more
Feb. 11, 2023
Super Chili Bowl Cookoff
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy delicious chili variations while supporting a wonderful cause. All proceeds raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Read more
Feb. 11, 2023
Krewe du Kidz Walking Parade
Kickoff the Mardi Gras season at the second annual Krewe du Kidz Parade on Saturday, February 11! Read more
Feb. 11, 2023
Slaughter Gras
Nightmare Chambers returns to Downtown OWA with Slaughter Gras, including 4 Mardi Gras Scare Zones — Feb. 10 – Mar. 5! Read more
Feb. 11, 2023
Knights of Ecor Rouge Mardi Gras Parade
As Mardi Gras historian Emily Hearin recounted the tale, the Knights of Ecor Rouge began as the brainstorm of several Eastern Shore friends while they were on "a spirited sailing vacation in the Grenadine Islands in December 1983." Read more
Feb. 11, 2023
Slaughter Gras
Nightmare Chambers returns to Downtown OWA with Slaughter Gras, including 4 Mardi Gras Scare Zones — Feb. 10 – Mar. 5! Read more
Feb. 12, 2023
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Photo Courtesy Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission
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