Guide to Gulf Shores, Alabama Events

Free Admission. Enjoy the Fest on Thursday like locals would. Gulf Coast food, music & arts. Shrimp just about any way you want it, plus a great variety of seafood and non-seafood favorites. Country, Classic Rock, Jazz and more. Two entertainment stages going strong for four solid days!

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Chicago Street Supper Club Dinner

Chicago Street Supper Club is an elegant outdoor dining experience in downtown Foley on North Chicago Street, featuring a four-course meal prepared by top local chefs and paired with wine. Cocktail hour begins at 6:00 PM, with dinner service to follow at 7:00 PM.

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Time: 8 AM – 4 PM
Location: 14809 Gates Avenue – Magnolia Springs, AL 36555
Food – Kid’s Area – Live Music – Arts & Crafts Vendors – Beer & Wine

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Art, music, and local cuisine meet Southern charm at this annual festival in Lott Park in Olde Towne Daphne. The Jubilee Festival of Arts features more than 100 local and regional artists, along with the Jubilee Market for local food makers.

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Free admission. 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Enjoy Elberta’s famous German sausage and sauerkraut, continuous entertainment for adults and children, a Bier Garten, and more than 200 arts and crafts booths. Proceeds benefit the Town of Elberta Fire Department and local community initiatives.

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Free Admission at many various locations. The festival is dedicated to the late Frank Brown who was the night watchman at the Flora~Bama Roadhouse Bar for 28 years. He wore a pair of matched revolvers, slung low but didn’t have to use them. Usually, it was enough to say, “Now, you boys don’t have to be like that, what would yo’ mamma say?”

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The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola’s largest events, attracting between 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers, along with our very own Blue Angels.

Runners, walkers and those who enjoy the outdoors are sure to have a blast participating in the Magnolia Run, Presented by Baldwin County Sewer Services on Saturday, November 7 in Magnolia Springs, Alabama. The Magnolia Run is a 5K Run, 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run that welcomes around 300 participants and takes place in Magnolia Springs down a beautiful scenic route with majestic oak branch canopies overhanging the road, lovely azaleas, flowering plants, and historic homes

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Town Green area of Gulf Shores
101 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

🍋 Flavored lemonades in every color of the rainbow
🥩 Gooey, cheesy steak & cheese sandwiches
🍗 Crispy, juicy chicken sammies
🍰 Fresh hot funnel cakes that’ll make your sweet tooth sing
…and plenty more where that came from!

🍻 And for the grown folks, we’ll be pourin’ dozens of local, regional, and national brews, along with other refreshing adult beverages to help you beat the heat and enjoy the day.

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Presented by Murder Point Oyster Farm. Oysters, Shrimp, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Chef & Farm Demos, Live Music, Oyster Shucking, Football, and more Hangout fun!

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Note: Please confirm date directly with the restaurants.

Select restaurants across Baldwin County will be open and serving customers a traditional holiday meal with all the trimmings. Most Require Reservations.

Cobalt the Restaurant – 28099 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. Reservations are required for Thanksgiving meals. Call (251) 923-5300.

Cracker Barrel – Most locations are open regular business hours Thanksgiving Day serving a traditional meal beginning at 11 a.m.

Flora-Bama – 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola. Eat, drink and be thankful at the annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner. The turkey and ham will be provided by the Flora-Bama, and guests are encouraged to bring a covered dish to share. Arrive at noon, serving begins at 1 p.m. Guests who do not bring a side can pay $5 to enjoy the buffet.

FoodCraft at The Lodge at Gulf State Park – 21196 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores. Thanksgiving Day buffet with all the trimmings. Reservations are required and can be made on OpenTable.com.

Grand Hotel – 17855 Scenic Highway 98, Fairhope. Thanksgiving buffet has something for every member of the family to enjoy. Reservations are limited, call (251) 928-9201.

Jesse’s On the Bay – 1631 Crosswinds Court, Gulf Shores. Make your reservation quick and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with water views. Reservations are required, (251) 965-3827.

Local and Company – 812 N. McKenzie St., Foley. The staff at Local and Company are ready to treat you to a Thanksgiving feast. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Call (251) 201-1000 to make a reservation or book on OpenTable.com.

Luna’s Eat & Drink – 25689 Canal Road, Orange Beach. Two buffets will be offered: Luna’s Eat & Drink and Magnolia Hall. Service begins at 10 am, last seating at 3:30 p.m. (251) 980-5862 reservations (required).

Magnolia Blossom Café – 22667 AL-59 South, Robertsdale. Offering a traditional Thanksgiving meal from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Call (251) 947-0081 for more information.

Perdido Beach Resort – 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. The Grand Ballroom will smell like the holiday with a full buffet of traditional Thanksgiving fare along with fish and delicious desserts. To purchase tickets, visit www.perdidobeachresort.com.

The Fairhope Inn – 63 S. Church St., Fairhope. The Fairhope Inn is offering a three-course Thanksgiving menu. Reservations are required, call (251) 928-6226.

The Hangout – 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores. Make a reservation at The Hangout and bring your family and friends to enjoy a family-style, all-you-can-eat meal. Reservations must be made through Eventbrite.com. Adults cost $32.99 and children ages 5-10 are $14.99, 5 and under free. Meals are served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wolf Bay Lodge – 20801 Miflin Road, Foley. Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet with all the traditional dishes. The buffet service begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. For more information call (251) 987-5129.

Zeke’s Restaurant – 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. Thanksgiving service begins at 11 a.m., last guests will be seated at 3 p.m. Call (251) 280-8008 or visit www.zekeslanding.com for reservations.

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Mobile is the original birthplace of Mardi Gras. Revelry has spread throughout the Alabama Gulf Coast offering good times and great food. Many beach towns pride themselves with presentations of the royal court, dancing and costumes. Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fairhope, Foley, Daphne…some hosting several parades and Mobile a multitude of them.

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For more than 50 years, the Festival of Art has been our island’s first rite of spring. It is a celebration of visual, performing, musical, culinary, and literary arts. The show has been selected as Best Art Show in Alabama three times in the past five years by ALABAMA magazine and is consistently ranked among the nation’s top fine art and design shows.

This fine arts festival is completely free with music and entertainment featured on two stages. You can be a part of it by volunteering or purchasing art through our Patron of the Arts program. There are multiple parking options.

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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.

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Over $100 million in boats and marine products on display, including 120 wet slip boats and yachts and 700+ boats showcased on land.

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At The Wharf in Orange Beach This fun family-friendly event is open to the public with free parking and admission. Come out and see some of the most beautiful cars in the country at the most unique venue on Alabama’s Gulf Coast!

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What started as just a reason to party has become one of the biggest beach parties on the coast. Those who participate in the Mullet Toss will throw a dead mullet over the state line of Florida and Alabama to see who gets the farthest.

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Free Admission. High-flying adventure and family fun. Enjoy the entertainment, arts and crafts displays and more at the festival site daily. Balloon flights, glows and tethered rides (weather permitting) add to the fun at dawn and dusk.

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Saturday: 9am-5pm, Sunday: 9am-4pm. John B Foley Park in downtown. Free Admission. Over 100 artists showcase their talents while providing unique, handcrafted cultural experiences and shopping opportunities.

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The OBBC is primarily a blue marlin tournament and traditionally attracts first-rate, competitive fishing teams from across the Gulf of Mexico. Optional cash categories include tuna, wahoo, and dolphin/mahi. Prize money, not including optional cash categories, pays out to landed blue marlin and catch-and-release billfish.

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The Pensacola Beach Air Show draws both locals and out-of-town visitors for an unforgettable summer tradition. The main event features a thrilling performance by the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s elite flight demonstration team based at Naval Air Station Pensacola.

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