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With warm, sunny days most of the year, any time’s a good time for a celebration in Orange Beach and neighboring Gulf Shores. One of the area’s best-known festivals, celebrating the local shrimping industry, is held every fall. Two others, one in late fall and the other in the spring, showcase local, national, and international musical talent.

More than 300 vendors offering food, arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry, and other retail goods make the National Shrimp Festival one of the nation's most exciting outdoor events. The four-day festival, held on the beach in Gulf Shores, attracts some 250,000 visitors annually and is one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s top-rated events.

The Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival, held each November at various spots in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and other nearby communities, offers nearly two weeks’ worth of live musical entertainment. It's named for the late Frank Brown, a music fan who worked as night watchman at the legendary Flora-Bama Lounge for 28 years. The festival was founded as a venue for aspiring writers and musicians to showcase their work.

Since it was first held in 2010, the Hangout Music Fest has grown into a nationally recognized event featuring both established performers and talented new faces. Set up on the beach in Gulf Shores, Hangout Fest stages have hosted such music greats as Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, the Dave Matthews Band, Jack White, the Zac Brown Band, and the Foo Fighters.

in addition to these star attractions, there are plenty of other special events scheduled year-round in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area – concerts, theater and dance performances, wine tastings, food festivals, and arts and crafts shows. Check out our calendar of events for an up-to-date list of what's going on while you're in town.

June - 2023

Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo

When: Everyday between June 10 - 12, 2023
Where: Flora-Bama 17401 Perdido Key Drive Perdido Key, FL 32507
There will be many different categories from Bill Fish to Catfish, spearheading and more. Check website for details.
More Info: florabama.com

James Taylor in Concert

When: June 15, 2023 7:30 PM
Where: The Wharf Amphitheater 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561

Walker Hayes in Concert

When: June 24, 2023 18:30 PM
Where: The Wharf Amphitheater 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561
Walker Hayes is an American County singer and songwriter.
More Info: alwharf.com

July - 2023

Flora-Bama Freedom Run

When: July 1, 2023
Where: Flora-Bama 17401 Perdido Key Drive Perdido Key, FL 32507
Choose from two courses and dress in your favorite red, white & blue outfit for the patriotic run.
More Info: florabama.com

July 4th Party

When: July 4, 2023
Where: Flora-Bama 17401 Perdido Key Drive Perdido Key, FL 32507
Celebrate the 4th with delicious barbeque, live music, the Freedom Run and fireworks.
More Info: florabama.com

Parker McCollom in Concert

When: July 15, 2023 7:30 PM
Where: The Wharf Amphitheatre 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561
An American country singer-songwriter living in Texas.

Dave Matthews Band in Concert

When: July 26, 2023 7:30 PM
Where: The Wharf Amphitheatre 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561
Singer-songwriter Dave Matthews along with his American rock band will be performing.

Jelly Roll, Struggle Jennings & Caitlynne Curtis

When: July 30, 2023
Where: The Wharf Amphitheatre 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561

August - 2023

3 Doors Down in Concert

When: Aug 16, 2023 7:30 PM
Where: The Wharf Amphitheatre 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561
An American rock band from Mississippi.

Eric Church, Lainey Wilson & Jackson Dean in Concert

When: Everyday between Aug 17 - 19, 2023
Where: The Wharf Amphitheatre 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561

Jason Aldean, Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent & Dee Jay Silver in Concert

When: Aug 26, 2023 7:30 PM
Where: The Wharf Amphitheatre 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561

September - 2023

Miss Flora-Bama Bikini Contest

When: Sept 2, 2023
Where: Flora-Bama 17401 Perdido Key Drive Perdido Key, FL 32507
The final bikini contest of the year from the previous contests for the top finalist and a chance to win $5000.00.
More Info: florabama.com

Bulls on the Beach

When: Everyday between Sept 7 - 9, 2023
Where: Flora-Bama 17401 Perdido Key Drive Perdido Key, FL 32507
Three nights of live rodeo on the beach featuring Professional Bull Riders and Junior riders on miniature bulls from all over the country.
More Info: florabama.com

October - 2023

Outlaw Music Festival

When: Oct 8, 2023 4:05 PM
Where: The Wharf Amphitheatre 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561
Featuring Willie Nelson and Family, The Avett Brothers, Gov't Mule & Elizabeth Cook

Hardy & Lainey Wilson in Concert

When: Oct 14, 2023 7:30 PM
Where: The Wharf Amphitheatre 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561

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