Events

January

Alabama Mysteries and Legends

Location: Adult Activity Center, Gulf Shores

Free Admission

251-968-1465

Mad Hatters Ball

Location: Holiday Inn White Sands Resorts, Gulf Shores.

251-967-4737

Dress is casual, and food will be provided. Cash bar will be available. Music, dancing and a hat competition in several different categories. All proceeds go towards buying school clothes for the children in need of assistance in Pleasure Island.

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Session 2

Location: Biophilia Nature Center 12695 County Road 95, Elberta

251 987-1200

February

Historic Sites of Alabama

Location: Adult Activity Center, Gulf Shores

Free Admission

251-968-1465

Gulf Shores Womens Club Annual Tour of Homes

251-948-6333

House tour hours: 10 am - 4 pm.

Tickets available at Jubilee Gifts, Gulf Shores

Red Snapper Seafood Festival

251-974-5790

Grilled and fried fish plates, fried shrimp plates and grilled chicken plates will be for sale. Plates include coleslaw, corn fritters, grits, tea or coffee. Soft drinks and water will also be available at an additional charge. Don't miss the Hogs and Hotrods Exhibition! In addition to food, there will be arts and crafts, onsite music, a silent auction and souvenir t-shirts for sale. The Orange Beach Sportsplex located on Public Works Road, just south of Canal Road (AL Hwy. 180), approximately 3 miles west of Orange Beach Blvd. (AL Hwy. 161). From 10 AM to 5 PM.

White Sands 5K Sweetheart Run/Walk

Location: Starting at Ribs & Reds Restaurant. Post race party at Ribs & Reds Restaurant, Gulf Shores.

251-962-4066

Here is your chance to have a super fun-filled weekend at our beautiful beach and contribute to a worthy cause. L.A. Fleet Feet Run Club and Ribs & Reds Restaurant present the 2003 White Sands 5K Sweetheart Run and Walk for the kids of Baldwin County. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. T-shirts to all registrants. Variety of age groups.

Paragon Ragtime Orchestra

Location: Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores

251-968-1172

March

Annual "Taste of the Colony"

251-861-6992

Explore life on Isle Dauphine in the 1700-1800's. authentic camping in the fort, candle-dipping, open-hearth cooking and tasting, blacksmith demonstrations and more.

Annual Foley Mardi Gras Parade .

251-943-5630

Other Mardi Gras Parades:

Krewe de Spaniards Parade

Location: Spanish Fort

Shadow Barons Parade

Location: Daphne

Floral Parade

Location: Mobile

Knights of Mobile Parade

Location: Mobile

Mystics of Time Parade

Location: Mobile

Arrival of King Elexis

Location: Foot of Government Street, Mobile

Mardi Gras Parades, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

251-968-6904

Call for route.

Pleasure Island Festival of Art

Location: Lake Shelby, Gulf Shores

Free to public.

251-981-1852

More than 50 artists will exhibit their works on the banks of Gulf State Park's Lake Shelby.

Soldiers of Fort Morgan-1834-1944

Location: Fort Morgan

251-540-7127

Annual Historic Mobile Homes Tours

Admission

Representing Mobile's rich & diverse architectural past. Experience Creole cottages, Federal-style townhouses, Greek Revival mansions and turn-of-the-century Victorian & Neo-Classical residences.

Annual Outdoor Art Show

251-928-2228

Over 150 exhibitors from all over the country will be exhibiting works in over 20 different mediums!

Azalea Trail Run 10K / 1 & 2-Miler

(251) 473-7223

April

A Civil War Living History Weekend

251-861-6992

Hosted by the 45th Alabama Regiment, you will experience a weekend of the soldiers lives during the Civil War. There will be Roll Call, Mail & Pay Calls, Company Drills, Camp Life Impressions, Displays and Camp cooking.

Annual Alabama State Chili Cook Off

Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

251-968-5731

May

Annual Art in the Park

Location: John B. Foley Park (Corner of Al Hwy 59 and U.S. Hwy 98)

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

Location: Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores

Price of admission.

251-540-7202

Costumed interpreters tell the story of Fort Morgan's early Civil War service through historic vignettes that are based on actual events. Candlelight tour starts at 7:00 p.m

Annual Low Country Boil

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

Fort Morgan Civil War Day Camp for Kids

Location: Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores

Fee.

251-540-7202

For a day, young soldiers from ages 9-12 experience the life of an Artilleryman from 1861-1864.

July

A Fort Morgan Big Bang Celebration!

July 4 Annually

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.

Independence Day Celebration

Location: Fort Morgan

251-540-7127

Fort Morgan Civil War Day Camp for Kids

Location: Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores

Fee.

251-540-7202

For a day, young soldiers from ages 9-12 experience the life of an Artilleryman from 1861-1864.

Annual Watermelon Seed Spittin' Tournament

Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores

251-968-5731

August

Civil War Living History

251-540-7127

Demonstrations commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay

September

Annual Shrimp Festival Golf Scramble

251-968-6904

Annual Sandman Triathlon

Location: Lake Shelby, Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores

251-968-2000

Starts at 7:30am. Swim .6 miles, Bike 15.8 miles, Run 4 miles.

Annual Lost Bay Regatta

Location: Pirate's Cove Marina, Josephine

251-987-1119

The race will begin at 1:00 pm on the main of Perdido Bay. All pre-race registration and celebration will be held at the Point Yacht Club facilities. The race is open to monohull sailboats 20 ft. or longer.

Greek Fest

Location: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 50 South Ann Street, Mobile

251-438-9888

11am-10pm Thursday 11am-11pm Friday and Saturday.

Live, Laugh, Sing and Dance

October

Annual "Colonial Isle Dauphine:

251-861-6992

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

Annual Kids Fishing Rodeo

Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores

251-968-5731

Honeybee Festival

Location: Robertsdale

251-947-8950

Robertsdale will start their annual Honeybee Festival with a parade at 10:00 am.

Annual National Shrimp Festival

Location: Gulf Shores Public Beach

Free to public.

251-968-6904

From Arts & Crafts, music, entertainment, and the Food, we guarantee this is one event you won't want to miss!

The 50th Coast Artillery at Mobile Point in World War II

Location: Fort Morgan

540-7127

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

Annual Shrimp Festival 10K Run

Lake Shelby, Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores

251-968-2000

World War II at Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan

251-540-7127

Annual "Boo at the Zoo" Kid's Halloween & Costume Party

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores

251-968-5731

Annual Renaissance Festival "GATALOP 20"

Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island

251-861-6992

See Knights in armor as they storm the castle, view melee's and sieges, watch The Lords and Ladies, and visit a Medieval merchant

November

Annual "Ladies Encampment"

251-861-6992

A Civil War Ladies workshop hosted by the 21st Alabama Ladies Aid Society. See the women go about their daily lives during the Civil War period.

Annual Veteran's Day Ceremonies

Location: Fort Morgan

251-540-7127

Fort Morgan uniformed interpreters will honor all of our veterans, past and present.

Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival

850-492-7664

Musicians from all over the world bring magical music to the Gulf Coast. Music of all genres wil be heard throughout the festival.

Annual TRIM-A-TREE Grand Opening

Foley Performing Arts Association, 119 W. Laurel Ave.in Foley

251-943-4381

Over 250 southeastern fine artists and craftsmen have created one of a kind ornaments and decorations to be sold on consignment. Grand Opening Nov. 14-15, 10am-5pm with lunch served on the 14th. The event continues through Dec. 23. Hours Dec. 17-23:10-4.

Zoolabration Fall Festival

Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores

251-968-5731

Annual "Christmas at the Fort"

Admission

251-861-6992

Experience the 1861 Christmas with the Confederate garrison. A living history weekend for the whole family.

Sandy Claws

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores

251-968-5731

Nautical Night of Lights Boat Parade

Orange Beach

251-968-6904

Lighted boat parade featuring holiday decorations

Annual Symphony By The Sea

Location: Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach

251-981-9811 ext. 103

Christmas concert will feature the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra in an elegant evening of traditional and classical holiday music.