Two-Day Festival
The 2026 Orange Beach Freedom Fest is scheduled for Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20.
Orange Beach Event Guide
Plan a coastal stay around Orange Beach Freedom Fest, a two-day festival weekend at The Wharf with the Bama Coast Cruisin’ Fall Car Show, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, patriotic military booths, a Kids’ Zone, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Event Overview
Orange Beach Freedom Fest brings visitors to The Wharf for a weekend of classic cars, local vendors, music, food, patriotic displays, and family activities. The event is held alongside the Bama Coast Cruisin’ Fall Car Show, which places vintage and classic cars along Main Street and Wharf Parkway.
For Brett/Robinson guests, Freedom Fest is a strong reason to plan a September stay in Orange Beach. Staying nearby gives families, couples, and groups easier access to The Wharf while keeping beaches, restaurants, shopping, and coastal attractions close throughout the weekend.
Quick Guide
Freedom Fest is designed as a full weekend event, with festival hours, car show activity, vendors, music, family areas, and shuttle support across both days.
The 2026 Orange Beach Freedom Fest is scheduled for Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20.
Festival activity is centered at The Wharf, including Main Street, Wharf Parkway, and the west-side vendor area.
Bama Coast Cruisin’ brings vintage and classic cars to Main Street and Wharf Parkway during Freedom Fest.
The weekend includes a Kids’ Zone by the Ferris wheel, patriotic military booths, food vendors, and live music.
Festival Experience
The car show welcomes vehicle enthusiasts and fills The Wharf area with classic, vintage, and custom vehicles throughout the weekend.
Vendors include arts, crafts, outdoor booths, food vendors, specialty goods, boutique items, jewelry, woodwork, metalwork, and more.
The Flora-Bama/CoastAL Music Stage is planned for both festival days on the vendor side of the event.
The Kids’ Zone near the Ferris wheel includes family activities and is sponsored as a fundraiser for the Orange Beach Police Department K9 program.
Trip Planning
Freedom Fest works well as a full weekend beach trip. Staying in Orange Beach keeps guests close to The Wharf while still giving access to the Gulf, restaurants, shopping, and family attractions.
Schedule Notes
The source lists different festival hours for Saturday and Sunday. Guests should verify final details with the official event organizer before publishing or traveling.
Festival activity is listed from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including the car show, Kids’ Zone, patriotic military booths, vendors, food, and live music.
Sunday activity is listed from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with the car show, vendors, Kids’ Zone, military booths, food, and live music continuing.
Bama Coast Cruisin’ participants are listed as having a parade to the beach at 3:00 PM on Sunday afternoon.
Event Areas
Freedom Fest covers multiple event experiences across The Wharf and nearby event areas.
This area is the primary setting for the Bama Coast Cruisin’ car show, with vehicles displayed throughout the festival weekend.
The west side of The Wharf hosts arts and crafts vendors, outdoor experience booths, food vendors, and the Flora-Bama/CoastAL Music Stage.
A separate Collectible Firearms Show is listed at the Orange Beach Event Center during the same weekend. Admission details are listed as TBA in the source.
Parking & Shuttle Notes
The source notes there is no admission charge for the festival and car show, while the separate firearms show requires admission. It also notes that parking is available, with volunteers from Orange Beach City Schools helping park cars on Saturday and accepting donations in support of school programs.
Shuttles are listed as running from Orange Beach Middle/High School both days. Shuttle pickup is at the school bell tower, with drop-off at the front circle on Main Street at The Wharf.
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The 2026 Orange Beach Freedom Fest is listed for Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20.
Freedom Fest is held at The Wharf in Orange Beach, with festival activity around Main Street, Wharf Parkway, the west-side vendor area, and nearby event spaces.
The event includes the Bama Coast Cruisin’ Fall Car Show, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, patriotic military booths, live music, a Kids’ Zone, and other weekend activities.
Orange Beach condos are a practical starting point because they keep guests near The Wharf, beaches, restaurants, and local attractions. Gulf Shores rentals and beach houses can also work for larger groups or extended stays.
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