Gulf Coast Festivals & Events

Countless friends and families, sons, daughters and aunts, moms and dads enjoy the Alabama / Florida Gulf Coast each year.  The emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico creates an amazing backdrop for the sugar-white sand beaches that line our coast.  It's a perfect place to hold parties and gatherings and two of the largest we have in Alabama, is the Hangout Music Festival and the Flora Bama Mullet Toss.  On the Florida Panhandle, annual events such as the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic, Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival and Seabreeze Jazz Festival draw in thousands to the Gulf Coast.

Click on a region to find all upcoming events, shows, and festivals for 2023.


The Flora Bama Interstate Mullet Toss 

Get ready for the greatest beach party on the Gulf Coast!! The legendary Interstate Mullet Toss will be held April 26 - 28, 2024 and as usual, the Flora Bama's annual competition will award prizes to the men and women who can throw a fish the farthest. While fish are pretty streamline and slightly resemble a football, all bets are off when they fly through the air.

Closest condos to Mullet Toss at Flora-Bama (west side)

Aerial image of West of Flora Bama with condos labeled

Gulf front condos include:  Broadmoor, Regency Isle, Phoenix IX, Perdido Place & Phoenix X are the closest condos to the Flora Bama on the Alabama Gulf Coast.  Not on the Gulf of Mexico and on Old River, Vista Bella and Legacy Key is across from Broadmoor and not labeled.  Bella Luna is the closest, Old River front, condo to the Flora Bama.

Closest condos to Mullet Toss at Flora Bama (east side)

Aerial image of East of the Flora Bama with condos labeled

The Beach & Yacht Club, Club Cabana, San Perdido, Needle Rush Point, Spanish Key, Atlantis and Mediterranean condos are the closest gulf front condos to the Flora Bama on the Florida Gulf Coast.


Hangout Music Festival 

Headlining acts for the 2024 Hangout Festival include Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, Odesza, and The Chainsmokers. The 3-day music event will take place on the sugar sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama on May 17th, 18th and 19th. 

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2024 Music Lineup

2024 Hangout Music Fest Lineup

Gulf Shores condos closest to the Hangout Music Festival. Check out our guide to condos walking distance to The Hangout and avoid those shuttle lines!Gulf Shores condos hangout music fest

 


Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival 

The 51st Annual National Shrimp Festival will be held in October 10 - 13, 2024 at Gulf Place and Gulf Shores Main Public Beach. In this same area, is the The Hangout, Pink Pony Pub and numerous other restaurants, bars and entertainment venues within walking distance.  The first Shrimp Festival was held in 1971 making this year's festival, the 49th time that Gulf Shores has celebrated this great event. The event's grounds known as Gulf Place have been completely revamped with aesthetic enhancements and improved traffic flow.  Large, wide sidewalks have been added along with multiple shaded areas and bathrooms to make the area more inviting and comfortable for patrons.  We've also included aerial images and links to quickly find information pertaining to the Shrimp Festival, such as the closest condos and menus for every restaurant in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.  If you're looking for specific condominium of subdivision info, we've published details for every condo and community along the Alabama Gulf Coast.

It's easy to navigate our website and we've discovered that vacationers use our websites to research condos and properties along the coast for quick trips and owners and guests also use our websites to browse area attractions, activities and things to do along the South Alabama and Northwest Florida Gulf Coast;  from Mobile, AL to Panama City, FL.  For example, start by viewing Gulf Shores condos for sale and enjoy exclusive aerial imagery, amenities, surrounding area video and imagery - every market is linked and our comprehensive info covers all local areas and pre-defined searches make finding all sorts of local info quick and easy.

2024 Events in Coastal Alabama & Pensacola, FL

The Big Beach Marathon
When: January 27 & 28
Where: The Hangout, Gulf Shores, AL

Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival & Car Show
When: February 24
Where: The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL 

Annual Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
When: February 24 & 25
Where: The Beach Club Resort, Gulf Shores, AL

Orange Beach Festival of Art
When: March 9 & 10
Where: Orange Beach Waterfront Park, Orange Beach, AL

Orange Beach Invasion Car & Truck Show
When: March 22 - 24
Where: The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL 

The Wharf Boat + Yacht Show
When: March 15 - 17
Where: The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL

72nd Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival
When: March 15 - 17
Where: Fairhope, AL (Downtown)

The Annual Waterway Village Zydeco & Crawfish Festival
When: TBA
Where: East 24th Ave (Waterway Village public parking lot), Gulf Shores, AL 

Ballyhoo Festival
When: April 6 & 7 
Where: Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL

Bama Coast Cruisin’ Car Show (Spring Event)
When: April 25 - 27
Where: The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL 

Annual Interstate Mullet Toss
When: April 26 - 28
Where: Flora-Bama, Perdido Key, FL

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
When: May 2 - 4
Where: OWA, Foley, AL 

National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship 
When: May 3 - 5 
Where: Gulf Shores Public Beach/Gulf Place, Gulf Shores, AL

Orange Beach Billfish Classic
When: May 14 - 19
Where: The Wharf Marina, Orange Beach, AL 

Hangout Music Fest
When: May 17 - 19
Where: Gulf Shores Public Beach/Gulf Place, Gulf Shores, AL

Pensacola Beach Blue Angels Air Show
When: July 13
Where: Pensacola Beach, FL

Blue Marlin Grand Championship
When: July 10 - 14
Where: The Wharf Marina, Orange Beach, AL

Bulls On The Beach
When: September 5 - 7
Where: Flora-Bama, Perdido Key, FL

Orange Beach Freedom Fest/Bama Coast Cruisin Car Show (Fall Event)
When: October 4 - 5 
Where: The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL

Annual National Shrimp Festival
When: October 10 - 13
Where: Gulf Shores Main Public Beach 

Experience the Oyster Seafood Festival
When: TBA
Where: The Hangout, Gulf Shores, AL

Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show
When: November 1 & 2 
Where: NAS Pensacola, Pensacola, FL

Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip
When: January 1, 2025
Where: Flora-Bama, Perdido Key, FL

More to come..  

Music Concerts at the Wharf Amphitheater

Baldwin County's biggest outdoor music venue, The Wharf Amphitheater, has a great line-up of concerts for the upcoming spring and summer. Visit the The Wharf's official page to find tickets and to learn more about these upcoming shows.

2024 Concert Schedule at The Wharf

May 2 |  Cody Jinks

May 14 |  STAIND Tailgate Tour w/ Seether

May 25 |  Cole Swindell

July 19 |  Parker McCollum / Corey Kent

August 16 |  Styx & Foreigner

August 17 |  Jordan Davis


 

2024 Annual Events in Destin & Fort Walton Area

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2024 Annual Events in Panama City Beach FL

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