Destination Guides: Orange Beach, United States - Events & Entertainment

January

Annual Polar Bear Dip
Held on January 1
Location: Flora Bama
251-980-5116
What is a polar bear dip? A group of people joining hands and wading into the Gulf for a free drink and of course, the traditional black-eyed peas!

February

Gulf Shores Woman's Club Annual Tour of Homes
Held in mid February
251-967-3212

Call for exact location

March

Fun In The Sun Corvette Show
Held in mid March
Location: Sawgrass Landing, Gulf Shores
251-968-6994

This show is a display of Corvettes for the general public to enjoy and to vote for their favorite Corvette. Trophies are awarded according to the most People Choice votes.

Mobile Arts Council Presents
Held in mid – late March
Location: Laidlaw Performing Arts Center, University of South Alabama
251-476-8794

Call for performance schedule
A variety of performances are held and vary by year.

April

Spring Bird Banding
Held in early – mid April
Location: Fort Morgan
Watch the Hummer/Bird Study Group as they record height, weight, health and species of the many birds returning north for the summer.

International Migratory Bird Day
Held in early April
Location: Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuary

The birds will provide the major attraction. A crawfish boil Friday with Sunday wrapping up mid-day.

May

Annual Art in the Park

Held in early May

Location: John B. Foley Park

251-943-4381

Artists and craft persons from the tri-state area present their art for show and sale. Entertainment and food booths are also available.

June

Fort Morgan Candlelight Tour

Held in early June

Location: Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores

251-540-7202

Costumed interpreters tell the story of Fort Morgan's early Civil War service through historic vignettes based on actual events.

Annual Low Country Boil

Held in mid June

Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores

251-968-5731

This is an "all you can eat" Cajun picnic, served on tables, buffet style. Drinks are sold separately. Money from this fund raiser goes toward Zoo improvements.

A Fort Morgan Big Bang Celebration!

Held on July 4

Location: Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores

Price of admission.

251-540-7202

Experience Fort Morgan's own brand of celebrating Independence Day! Cannons will be fired celebrating the Nation's Independence.

August

Civil War Living History

Held in early August

251-540-7127

Demonstrations commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay

Annual Sandstock Festival

Held in mid August

Location: Flora Bama

251-980-5118

September

Annual Shrimp Festival Golf Scramble

Held in early September

251-968-6904

Annual Sandman Triathlon

Held in early September

Location: Lake Shelby, Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores

251-968-2000

Swim .6 miles, Bike 15.8 miles, Run 4 miles.

October

Annual "Colonial Isle Dauphine

Held in early October

251-861-6992

A living history weekend exploring life on the Gulf Coast before the Fort was built.

Orange Beach Charter Fishing Rodeo

Held in early October

Location: Orange Beach

251-981-2300

All passengers fishing aboard a member Orange Beach Fishing Association Charter Boat are eligible. 

Annual Kids Fishing Rodeo

Held in October

Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores

251-968-5731

Annual National Shrimp Festival

Held in mid October

Location: Gulf Shores Public Beach

251-968-6904

Featuring arts and crafts, music, entertainment, and food, guests agree this is one event not to miss!

The Annual Coast Artillery at Mobile Point in World War II

Held in October

Location: Fort Morgan

251-540-7127

Uniformed interpreters depict the garrison of Fort Morgan during its last period of active military service.

November

Annual Veterans Day Ceremonies
Held on Veterans Day
Location: 22 miles west of Gulf Shores on State Highway 180 West
251-540-7127

Uniformed interpreters will honor veterans, past and present.

Blue Angels Air Show
Held in mid November
Location: Naval Air Station, Pensacola
850-452-BLUE
See the Navy's Blue Angels in action as they perform amazing gravity defying loops, rolls, and maneuvers!

December

St. Anne's Christmas Lights
Held late November – early January
Location: At. Anne's Church, Pensacola
850-456-5966

Over a million lights illuminate the church grounds in a spectacular display that also features free refreshments.

Let It Snow
Held in early December
Location: Foley Heritage Park behind the Depot Museum
251-943-1200

This is an alcohol free party with lots of snow, hot air balloon rally, games, prizes, music, storytelling, food and other entertainment.

Foley Christmas Parade
Held in early December
Location: The streets of Uptown Foley.
251-943-1545

Floats, bands, clowns, scouts, Santa Claus and many others celebrate the beginning of the Christmas Season.

Annual "Christmas at the Fort"
Held in early December
Location: 51 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island
251-861-6992
1861 Christmas with the Confederate garrison. A living history weekend.

Gulf Shores Women's Club Annual Tour of Homes

Held in mid December

251-948-6333