Gulf Shores Calendar of Events

February - 2012

KOER Kights of Ecor Rouge Madri Gras Parade

When: Feb 11, 2012
Where: Downtown Fairhope

Watch and enjoy as revelers throw sweets, trinkets, beads and toys.

Free to the Public

More Info: www.eschamber.com

2012 Sweetheart 5k Run/Walk

When: Feb 11, 2012
Where: The Hangout in Gulf Shores

Visit http://lafleetfeet.com/index.asp for complete registration information.

More Info: www.lafleetfeet.com
Phone: 205 966-4366

Mystical Order of Mirams Parade

When: Feb 17, 2012 6:30 PM
Where: Begins at Wintzell's and ends at Alabama Point, Orange Beach, 24131 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561

Admission: Free to public.

More Info: www.mirams.info

Maids of Jubilee Mardi Gras Parade

When: Feb 17, 2012
Where: Downtown Fairhope

Watch and enjoy as revelers throw sweets, trinkets, beads and toys.

Free to the Public

More Info: www.eschamber.com/

Mystic Order of Persephone

When: Feb 17, 2012
Where: On the streets in Olde Town Daphne

Watch and enjoy as revelers throw sweets, trinkets, beads and toys.

Free to the Public

More Info: www.eschamber.com

Mystics of Pleasure Mardi Gras Parade

When: Feb 18, 2012 5:30 PM
Where: Begins at Wintzell's and ends at Perdido Dunes Condo, Orange Beach, 24281 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach

See the Mystics of Pleasure after the Orange Beach Parade!!! Watch and enjoy as revellers throw sweets, trinkets, beads and toys.

Shadow Barons Mardi Gras Parade

When: Feb 18, 2012
Where: On the Streets of Olde Town Daphne

Watch and enjoy as revelers throw sweets, trinkets, beads and toys.

Free to the Public

More Info: www.eschamber.com

Pleasure Island Mardi Gras Festival

When: Feb 18 - 21, 2012
Where: The Wharf, On Main Street

Come and enjoy Mardi Gras at the new Pleasure Island Mardi Gras Festival.There will be plenty of music and live bands playing through out the festival on the Budweiser and Bud Light stages. Street performers will take up the idle time with juggling acts, fire breathers, stilt walkers and clowns. As well as a kids zone and fine arts & crafts. Extended features include two mardi gras parades on Mon. Feb. 20.

Free parking & admission.

More Info: www.wharfresort.com/news/pleasure-island-mardi-gras
Phone: 941-780-0538

Order of Mystic Magnolias Mardi Gras Parade

When: Feb 20, 2012
Where: Downtown Fairhope

Watch and enjoy as revelers throw sweets, trinkets, beads and toys.

Free to the Public.

More Info: www.eschamber.com

The Wharf Kids Mardi Gras Parade

When: Feb 20, 2012
Where: The Wharf, On Main Street

Watch and enjoy as revelers throw sweets, trinkets, beads and toys.

Free to the Public

More Info: www.wharfresort.com/news/pleasure-island-mardi-gras
Phone: 941-780-0538

The Wharf Mardi Gras Parade

When: Feb 20, 2012
Where: The Wharf, On Main Street

Watch and enjoy as revelers throw sweets, trinkets, beads and toys.

Free to the Public

More Info: www.wharfresort.com/news/pleasure-island-mardi-gras
Phone: 941-780-0538

Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade

When: Feb 21, 2012 2:00 PM
Where: Begins at Wintzell's and ends at Hwy 161, Orange Beach, 24131 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561

Admission: Free to public.


Phone: 251-981-6979

Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade

When: Feb 21, 2012 10:00 AM
Where: egins at Hwy 59 from bottom of Intracoastal Canal Bridge and ends at Main Beach Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Admission: Free to public.

20th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Antique Car Show

When: Feb 25, 2012
Where: Sportsplex, Orange Beach

Arts and crafts vendors featuring local artisans with handmade wares and an impressive auto show including classic cars, hot rods and newer models, and great live music. This festival is the major fundraising event for the Orange Beach Sports Association to support the city's youth sports-related activities. Sorry but pets are not allowed in the Sportsplex.

More Info: www.obparksandrec.com
Phone: 251-981-4886

Entertainment Series 2012 presents: BJ Thomas and Billy Joe Royal

When: Feb 27 - 28, 2012
Where: Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores

hey present Raindrops and Boondocks. With numerous Top 40 hits, Grammy Awards and Gold and Platinum Records, Royal and Thomas continue to sell out venues across the world while performing hits like You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling.

Ticket Prices: $39.00 Purchase Tickets: Online at www.gulfshoresal.gov starting Sat., Oct.1 or by phone starting Mon., Oct.3

More Info: www.cityofgulfshores.org
Phone: 251-968-1172

March - 2012

22nd Colonies of the Gulf Coast

When: Mar 3, 2012


All weekend long demonstrations of soldier life, ration issue, cannon firing, blacksmith demonstrations, and much, much, more! 2:00- 3:30 pm "Assault on the Fort".

Admission: Adult, $5.00, Children 5-12 $ 3.00

More Info: www.dauphinisland.org/fort.htm
Phone: 251-861-6992

Entertainment Series 2012 presents: Cloris Leachman

When: Mar 3 - 4, 2012
Where: Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores

Having starred on numerous television sitcoms including The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Malcolm in the Middle and Raising Hope, as well as, recently competing on Dancing with the Stars, Leachman has enjoyed success throughout her career. Leachman’s One Woman Show has drawn rave reviews throughout the country and is sure to be wildly hilarious.
Ticket Prices: $39.00 Purchase Tickets: Online at www.gulfshoresal.gov or by phone.

More Info: www.cityofgulfshores.org
Phone: 251-968-1172

Eric Church at The Wharf Amphitheater

When: Mar 10, 2012 7:30 PM
Where: The Amphitheater at The Wharf, 23325 Amphitheater Drive, Orange Beach

ERIC CHURCH ³BLOOD, SWEAT & BEERS TOUR² 2012 with special guests:Brantley Gilbert & Drake White

Admission: Tickets on sale. General Admission: $38..50, Reserved: $30.75

More Info: www.ticketmaster.com
Phone: 800-745-3000

2012 Orange Beach Festival of Art

When: Mar 10 - 11, 2012
Where: Waterfront Park Orange Beach Art Center, 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach
The Orange Beach Festival of Art is held each year on the second week-end of March. Come and See Visual Arts, Fine Art and Crafts, Glass Artists, Potters, Painters, Sculptors, Watercolorist, Textile Artists, and Wood Artists. There will also be a Kid's Art Alley and Great Festival Food. Admission: Free admission
More Info: www.obfoa.com
Phone: 251-981-ARTS (2787)

The Avett Brothers at The Wharf Amphitheater

When: Mar 16 - 6, 2012 8:00 PM
Where: The Amphitheater at The Wharf, 23325 Amphitheater Drive, Orange Beach

Admission: Tickets on sale January 13th at 10:00 a.m. General Admission: $44.00, Reserved: $44.00 & $34.00

More Info: www.ticketmaster.com
Phone: 800-745-3000

The Original German Sausage Festival

When: Mar 31, 2012
Where: Elberta Town Park, Main Street, Elberta

Held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The best German Sausage you have ever tasted! Made from a secret recipe developed by the founding fathers of Elberta, AL. This is the only place you can get the real thing! Arts & crafts, live music, carnival rides, baked goods & more. Don't forget to visit the Bier Garten for a large selection of imported beers.

Admission: Free to public.

More Info: http://sausagefest.elbertafire.com
Phone: 251-986-5805

Spring Bird Banding Session 2012

When: Mar 31 - April 12, 2012
Where: Fort Morgan, 51 State Highway 180 West

The Alabama Gulf Coast is a critical stopover point as migratory birds return from Central and South America. Banding hours are from before dawn to mid-afternoon, depending on the flow of birds. Bring a lawn chair, binoculars and inquisitive mind but leave the pets at home.

Admission: Admission to Fort: $5:00 adults, $3:00 children 6-12, free to younger children. Banding is FREE.

More Info: www.hummingbirdsplus.org
Phone: 205-681-2888