Part of the allure of Alabama’s Gulf Coast is the abundance of incredible events to keep you coming back. The sugar-white sand and sunshine is just a part of what makes a vacation down here so wonderful! Gulf Shores events only make it that much better to visit our beautiful stretch of beach. Want to know which events you should check out? Here are some of the best upcoming Gulf Shores events just for you!
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Spring and Summer Gulf Shores Events To Put On Your Calendar
Here are a few of our favorite events we recommend! There are many wonderful events down here. It’s just a part of what makes it so great to visit Gulf Shores. There’s always something going on!
Festival of Art | March 11-12, 2017
The Orange Beach Arts Festival, or the Festival of Art, is a rite of spring of sorts for the area. It’s a celebration of arts, crafts, music, and, most importantly, the local artists, themselves. The entirely free event features some of the area’s best glassblowers, potters, painters, sculptors, wood artists, and more.
Wharf Boat and Yacht Show | March 23-26, 2017
For the boaters and boat-lovers, the Wharf Boat and Yacht Show is the biggest in-water boat show on the upper Gulf Coast. Over $90 million of boats are on display for your intrigue and amazement. View the more than 135 vessels in the water and over 450 boats on land. Plus, explore the exhibitors showing off the newest marine gear and electronics. $10 for adults and kids are free.
Zydeco & Crawfish Festival | April 15, 2017
Pots start to boil at 10 a.m. to kick start the Zydeco & Crawfish Festival, one of the most lip-smackingly good Gulf Shores events. Dive into some delicious crawfish and dance the day away listening to the best Zydeco bands in the South. If you need a warm up before the crawfish extravaganza, the 5k/One-Mile Fun Run is a great way to get the good times a’rollin.
Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party | April 28-30, 2017
The wacky Interstate Mullet Toss draws all kinds of folks from all kinds of places for the friendliest fish-flingin’ function found on the Florida-Alabama state line! Come on out for the party, fling a fish, drink some beer, and listen to great music all on the beach with hundreds of your favorite friends! $15 buys you a chance to send a fish flying, but, otherwise, the event is just the cost of food and drink!
Orange Beach Billfish Classic | May 17-21, 2017
Think you’ve got what it takes to reel in a championship marlin? The Orange Beach Billfish Classic is one of the most celebrated events in the area and tests the grit of some of the best anglers. Come, get your adrenaline rush and enjoy the fierce competition to snag the biggest marlin.
The Hangout Music Festival | May 19-21, 2017
The annual music festival is one of the biggest music festivals in the South. Top 40 artists like Mumford and Sons, Twenty One Pilots, Frank Ocean, Chance the Rapper, Major Lazer, The Head and the Heart, Local Natives, Lil Yachty, and more will all be there! Come, hang out at The Hangout Music Festival! It’s a party and everyone will be there!
Blue Marlin Grand Championship of the Gulf | July 11-17, 2017
Another big-time marlin competition, test your grit to be the top angler in this adrenaline rush of an event. Enjoy the rock star treatment you and your team will receive when you register. Make memories on the water and on the spectacular weigh-in ceremonies. The Blue Marlin Grand Championship is the “greatest show in sportfishing.”
Book Your Gulf Shores Event Getaway Today
When you’re gearing up for your next trip to Gulf Shores for any one of these wonderful events, make the right choice and stay in a beautiful beach house or condo. Here at Sunset Properties, we offer only the best beach houses and condos just steps away from the beach and just minutes from the best events happening in the area. You can’t go wrong with any one of our beautiful vacation rentals. So, browse our availability and contact us to book your next escape! We are eager to accommodate you!
