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SOUTHERN SONG SERIES

Friday, March 13, 2020 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Songs from and about the South, y’all!

Beginning with a couple of classic blues songs and ending up somewhere between a smidgen of country with a big ol’ side helpin’ of southern rock, we are bringing y’all some good ol’ music from the south, darlin.  Our journey will go from down at the Crossroads then we might take a midnight train to Georgia or by way of walking in Memphis and back down to the Tallahatchee bridge then over to enjoying some jambalaya on the bayou with a bunch of moseyin’ here, there, and yonder.  Honey, y’all and ya mama and them need to join us as we weave our way through the beauty and richness of the southern sultry sounds of the south.  Presented by Coastal Fringe Productions, showcasing live music and a teeny bit...

Orange Beach Festival of Art

Saturday, March 14, 2020 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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For more than 45 years, the Festival of Art has been our island's first rite of spring. It is a celebration of visual, performing, musical and culinary arts.  With more than 100 artists working in a dazzling variety of media, festival-goers always have plenty to see, hear, touch, taste and experience.

The Festival of Art returns March 14-15, 2020.  SAT 10-5, SUN 10-4

Fine Artist applications accepted August 1 - October 31, 2019 through Zapplication.org.  ALL OTHER VENDORS are by invitation only.

This fine arts festival is completely FREE with music and entertainment featured on two stages.  

PARKING: The Wharf EAST lot, and OB City Hall area, with $5 shuttle service provided. Parking for guests approaching from east Orange Beach (Bear...

Rainbow Run!

Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Saturday, March 14 • Registration: 9am • Run: 11am

 

As the name suggests, it isn’t your average run! On Saturday, March 14 participants will jog, walk, sprint (your choice!) through OWA as neon powder fills the air, turning you into a bright and colorful runner in the streets! Grab your friends, sign up, and you’ll also get a complimentary white Rainbow Run T-shirt, which definitely helps the neon colors show up. You won’t be missed in the streets of Downtown when you’re covered in the colors of the rainbow!

After you finish your run and are covered in the rainbow, hop inside the Park to redeem your two (2) beer or soda tickets at Veranda.

We’ll have a magical and colorful day here at OWA on March 14 because it’s also St. Patrick’s...

SOUTHERN SONG SERIES

Saturday, March 14, 2020 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Songs from and about the South, y’all!

Beginning with a couple of classic blues songs and ending up somewhere between a smidgen of country with a big ol’ side helpin’ of southern rock, we are bringing y’all some good ol’ music from the south, darlin.  Our journey will go from down at the Crossroads then we might take a midnight train to Georgia or by way of walking in Memphis and back down to the Tallahatchee bridge then over to enjoying some jambalaya on the bayou with a bunch of moseyin’ here, there, and yonder.  Honey, y’all and ya mama and them need to join us as we weave our way through the beauty and richness of the southern sultry sounds of the south.  Presented by Coastal Fringe Productions, showcasing live music and a...

Orange Beach Festival of Art

Sunday, March 15, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This event does not repeat

For more than 45 years, the Festival of Art has been our island's first rite of spring. It is a celebration of visual, performing, musical and culinary arts.  With more than 100 artists working in a dazzling variety of media, festival-goers always have plenty to see, hear, touch, taste and experience.

The Festival of Art returns March 14-15, 2020.  SAT 10-5, SUN 10-4

Fine Artist applications accepted August 1 - October 31, 2019 through Zapplication.org.  ALL OTHER VENDORS are by invitation only.

This fine arts festival is completely FREE with music and entertainment featured on two stages.  

PARKING: The Wharf EAST lot, and OB City Hall area, with $5 shuttle service provided. Parking for guests approaching from east Orange Beach (Bear...

SOUTHERN SONG SERIES

Sunday, March 15, 2020 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
This event does not repeat

Songs from and about the South, y’all!

Beginning with a couple of classic blues songs and ending up somewhere between a smidgen of country with a big ol’ side helpin’ of southern rock, we are bringing y’all some good ol’ music from the south, darlin.  Our journey will go from down at the Crossroads then we might take a midnight train to Georgia or by way of walking in Memphis and back down to the Tallahatchee bridge then over to enjoying some jambalaya on the bayou with a bunch of moseyin’ here, there, and yonder.  Honey, y’all and ya mama and them need to join us as we weave our way through the beauty and richness of the southern sultry sounds of the south.  Presented by Coastal Fringe Productions, showcasing live music and a teeny bit...

2020 Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival

Friday, March 20, 2020 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Committee proudly announces

The 68th Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival in Fairhope, Alabama is scheduled for March 20, 21, & 22, 2020. Festival hours are Friday thru Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival is free to the public. More than 200 exhibitors from all over the country will bring their best works. This prestigious juried show showcases artists from across the country including many from the Southeast. Enjoy live entertainment and delicious cuisine from the food court throughout this great three-day event. An Eastern Shore staple for more than sixty years, there’s something for everyone at the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival on the streets of beautiful Downtown Fairhope.

2020 Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival

Saturday, March 21, 2020 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Committee proudly announces

The 68th Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival in Fairhope, Alabama is scheduled for March 20, 21, & 22, 2020. Festival hours are Friday thru Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival is free to the public. More than 200 exhibitors from all over the country will bring their best works. This prestigious juried show showcases artists from across the country including many from the Southeast. Enjoy live entertainment and delicious cuisine from the food court throughout this great three-day event. An Eastern Shore staple for more than sixty years, there’s something for everyone at the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival on the streets of beautiful Downtown Fairhope.

2020 Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival

Sunday, March 22, 2020 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Committee proudly announces

The 68th Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival in Fairhope, Alabama is scheduled for March 20, 21, & 22, 2020. Festival hours are Friday thru Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival is free to the public. More than 200 exhibitors from all over the country will bring their best works. This prestigious juried show showcases artists from across the country including many from the Southeast. Enjoy live entertainment and delicious cuisine from the food court throughout this great three-day event. An Eastern Shore staple for more than sixty years, there’s something for everyone at the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival on the streets of beautiful Downtown Fairhope.

Elberta German Sausage Festival

Saturday, March 28, 2020 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Join us at the German Sausage Festival for Elberta's famous German sausage & sauerkraut, plus continuous entertainment for adults and children, and over 200 arts & crafts booths. Other scrumptious foods will include German style filled cabbage, potato salad, goulash, red beans & rice, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, ice cream, popcorn and peanuts. There will be baked goods as well as arts & crafts for sale at the festival. Carnival rides, polka, country, contemporary and German music will also be provided for entertainment.


The sausage festival is a town fund-raiser, spearheaded by Elberta's Volunteer Fire Department in 1976, whose proceeds are used for improving not only the fire department, but the town as well...

Zydeco and Crawfish Festival

Saturday, April 18, 2020 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The Waterway Village Zydeco and Crawfish Festival will be rolling into Gulf Shores. Come enjoy fresh boiled crawfish, zydeco music by some of New Orleans best bands, and see some incredible, original art. It’s all free to the public and it’s happening on East 24th Avenue in the Waterway Village of Gulf Shores. Artists must register with the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance. The registration form is below.

With activities ALL day starting at 8:00 with a 5k run, Artist along the west side by the bridge, Zydeco music ALL day, and a giant Crawfish Boil by Acme, Tacky Jacks and LuLus.

LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER (Let the good times roll!) all day long with Zydeco sounds grooving until 6 pm.

Music Under The Marlins

Thursday, June 11, 2020 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Week until Thursday, June 18, 2020

Join us every Thursday for Music Under The Marlins. Featuring live music from local bands each week, it’s a great time to unwind and get ready for the weekend. Grab a drink in the Entertainment District and enjoy two different bands each week playing from 5-7 pm and 7-9 pm. Paint Art Live will also be offering take-and-make kits for at-home painting. The cost is $10 per kit, which includes all supplies and guided instructions. So, make plans to come out and enjoy the bands!


What: Music Under The Marlins
When: Thursdays | 5 pm – 9 pm 
Where: The Wharf; Marlin Circle 
Cost: Admission is FREE; Painting kits are $10

 

Note: Your safety is of utmost importance to us here at The Wharf. Because of that, The Wharf will now require all guests to...

Pop Up Local Arts & Crafts Show

Saturday, June 13, 2020 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This event does not repeat
ADMISSION:
Free

Join us for a local arts and crafts show. The show will be held next to the Foley Pedestrian Bridge/ Hwy 59 N. 

Music Under The Marlins

Thursday, June 18, 2020 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Week until Thursday, June 18, 2020

Join us every Thursday for Music Under The Marlins. Featuring live music from local bands each week, it’s a great time to unwind and get ready for the weekend. Grab a drink in the Entertainment District and enjoy two different bands each week playing from 5-7 pm and 7-9 pm. Paint Art Live will also be offering take-and-make kits for at-home painting. The cost is $10 per kit, which includes all supplies and guided instructions. So, make plans to come out and enjoy the bands!


What: Music Under The Marlins
When: Thursdays | 5 pm – 9 pm 
Where: The Wharf; Marlin Circle 
Cost: Admission is FREE; Painting kits are $10

 

Note: Your safety is of utmost importance to us here at The Wharf. Because of that, The Wharf will now require all guests to...

The Shark Run 5K

Saturday, July 4, 2020 1:00 pm
This event does not repeat
ADMISSION:
TBD

As many of you know, The Shark Run has grown over the last six years to well over 1200 runners for all four races. With growth comes change and, with that in mind, The Shark Run will be at The Wharf in Orange Beach on July 4, 2020. There will be categories for both a 5K Run and a 5K Competitive Walk. The race will be a certified course and starts at 7am. All finishers for all events will get a finisher's medal, and both events will have age group awards, as usual.

2020 Shark Run Registration will open November 23, as part of the Run The Coast Summer Series- Black Friday Sale.

Bend + Brews with Glow Yoga

Sunday, February 7, 2021 11:00 am
Every Week until Sunday, February 14, 2021
ADMISSION:
$5.00 for yoga

Come for the yoga and stay for the beer, folks.
Just $5.00 for yoga and $1.00 off drinks (that includes wine, kombucha, and soda, too!) after class until 1pm!
We couldn't be happier to be sharing our space with the excellent folks over at Glow Yoga every Sunday, at 11am!

 

 

Big Beach Brewing Company
300 E. 24th Ave.
 
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

2021 Winter Lecture Series: Sustaining the Hidden Gems of our Gulf Coast

Monday, February 8, 2021 10:30 am - 11:30 am
This event does not repeat
ADMISSION:
Free

Please join us on a mission to save and sustain some of our coast’s endangered treasures.

This lecture offers a brief overview of Alabama’s Oyster Shell Recycling, Oyster Gardening, Alabama Coastal Foundation, and Share the Beach.
The program will shed light on the importance of sustaining the future of oysters and sea turtles and how you can get involved.
Presented by:
Cecilia Mace, Marketing Director of the Original Oyster House | Oyster Shell Recycling & Oyster Gardening
Dr. Elizabeth Bevan, Biologist of the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) ACF | Share the Beach – focusing on sea turtles.

Please note that this is general admission; you are only reserving a socially distanced seat. Don’t worry: all of our seats...

Mardi Gras Weekend at Big Beach!

Friday, February 12, 2021 12:00 pm - Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:00 pm
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Join us at Big Beach for an epic Mardi Gras weekend, parades or not!
Stay tuned for our full schedule of events, but you can expect food trucks, live music, beer releases, a bike decorating contest, and a helluva good time!

 

Big Beach Brewing Company
300 E. 24th Ave.
 
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

3rd Annual Family Fun Day

Saturday, February 13, 2021 10:00 am
This event does not repeat
ADMISSION:
Free

Gulf State Park is committed to bringing families together for a day at the beach through our 3rd Annual Family Fun Day!
Join us for this family event and spend quality time with members of your family learning about Gulf State Park and outdoor recreation opportunities.

While here, enjoy a $3 sack lunch consisting of a hotdog, chips, water, and a surprise dessert!

Events and Exhibits will include:
Bird Watching
Nature Center Ambassadors
Orange Beach Rehab Animals
Music
Sand Castle Contest
Kite Flying (bring your own kites)
Visit with a Park Ranger
Marine Resources Boat
Obstacle Course
Mardi Gras Craft
Flower Pot Craft
Family Photo Opportunities
This event will follow the COVID guidelines and we encourage masks to be worn when you...

Boom Boom 2021 Mardi Gras Fireworks - A Socially Distant Event

Saturday, February 13, 2021 5:00 pm
This event does not repeat
ADMISSION:
Free

The City of Orange Beach and The Wharf have teamed up to provide a safe, family-friendly alternative to celebrate Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 13th on Main Street.
The Boom Boom 2021 Mardi Gras Fireworks event will begin at 5 p.m. with DJ Silky playing fun music under the palms. The SPECTRA Laser Light Experience shows will play at 6 p.m. and immediately following the fireworks display at 7 p.m.
While parades have been canceled, this socially distant event will still allow some good times to roll in a safe manner. Guests can watch the fireworks display from a variety of locations. Check out The Wharf’s map to find the perfect, open-air viewing spot for your family whether it be spread out on...