LOCAL EVENTS
Events in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Alabama offer beautiful beaches, clear waters, Southern charm, and lots to do. Whether you want to relax, fish, enjoy music, visit a festival, or explore, these destinations have it all. Stay at Brett/Robinson Vacations for amazing rental options in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. Don’t miss these popular events in the area.
Spring Events
Held the second weekend in March, the juried fine art show at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach includes more than 100 artists, a kids’ art alley, a culinary arts court featuring local fare, and a music and songwriter’s stage. Learn more
Held each March at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Learn more
Each April in Gulf Shores, this festival celebrates the unique culture of Louisiana with live music, dancing, and, of course, crawfish. Learn more
Each April, the Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party is legendary. What started as just a reason to party at the Flora-Bama on the beachfront border of Orange Beach and Florida has become one of the biggest beach parties on the coast. Learn more
Bama Coast Cruisin’ is an absolutely stunning show. Held at The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL and set against the backdrop of the Inter-Coastal Waterway and the Canal Bridge. It’s a laid back, family friendly weekend full of amazing cars, fun events, entertainment and Southern hospitality. Learn more
Fall Events
The first weekend in October features this patriotic event at The Wharf in Orange Beach with a car show, arts and crafts, food, and music as a salute to the military and first responders. Learn more
The second full weekend in October features this longtime festival at the public beach in Gulf Shores. The four-day event celebrates the Gulf Coast’s most famous seafood with live music, cooking demonstrations, and shrimp-eating contests. Learn more
Held in early November in neighboring Pensacola, Florida. Orange Beach sees frequent flyovers by the Blue Angels throughout the year. It’s always a special patriotic beach treat to have the storied Naval aircraft fly overhead. Learn more
Held each November and features nationally acclaimed songwriters in venues along the Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast, including the Flora-Bama and Orange Beach, over a nearly two-week period. The festival is an opportunity for seasoned and aspiring songwriters and musicians from all over the world to have their songs heard, and for the public to learn the stories behind the lyrics that only the song’s author can express. Learn more
Hosted each December by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber at The Wharf in Orange Beach. The event features holiday arts and crafts vendors, special performances, a lighted boat parade and more. Learn more
Summer Events
Every May, music lovers gather in Gulf Shores, Alabama for the Hangout Music Festival. This 3-day event on the Gulf of Mexico beaches features top artists and a vibrant beach vibe. Check out more information here.
From May to October, The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach hosts the C Spire Concert Series, featuring top performers. Learn more
This premier fishing competition is held each July at The Wharf. It’s an exciting, family-friendly event for anglers and weigh-in spectators. Learn more
Held in early September each year at Gulf Place in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Brett/Robinson Vacations is the longtime presenting sponsor for this annual Olympic distance triathlon, which also has a beginner-friendly sprint triathlon. Brett/Robinson’s Phoenix All Suites beachfront hotel is perfectly situated next to the start/finish line. Learn more
Enjoy three days of adrenaline-filled bull riding at the beach each September with professional cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country. Learn more
Winter Events
Each February at The Wharf, the event features a full day of delicious food, 100 artists from throughout the South, a huge car show on Main Street, a Kids’ Zone, and music for the whole family to enjoy. Learn more
Springtime on the shores of Gulf State Park’s Lake Shelby, the juried fine art of 100 artists combines with a unique focus on cultural exchange with the Poarch Creek Indians. shrimp-eating contests. Learn more
Come one, come all! 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. Learn more
Whether you like ‘em naked or dressed to impress, Sassy Bass, and Navy Cove Oysters will be serving up happiness on a half shell at the Annual Fort Morgan Oyster Fest held the last weekend of February each year. Join us for food, fun, and oyster perfection! Learn more
Each winter, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores host numerous Mardi Gras parades on land and water. Located a short drive from the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the U.S – Mobile, Alabama – it’s more than a holiday on the Alabama Gulf Coast, it’s a tradition. Learn more
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