Top Can’t-Miss Orange Beach Events this Fall 2024

There are so many can’t-miss Orange Beach events and festivals in the fall on Alabama’s beaches, it may make your vacation planning a little more difficult! One thing is for sure, no matter when you visit, you’re certain to find lots of fun and lots of food on your next Orange Beach AL vacation. Browse our list of top Orange Beach events for fall 2024 and put the Alabama Gulf Coast in your GPS. Get the best rates of the fall season on our specials page.

Bulls on the Beach  I  Sept. 5 – 7

Professional bull riders from all over the Southeast converge on the beach for this unique family-friendly Orange Beach event at the Flora-Bama Lounge. General admission tickets start at $40 for adults, $20 for teens ages 7 – 17, and kids ages 6 and under are free.

For more information, contact (251) 980-5118.

The Annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest  I  Oct. 4 – 6

This birding and nature festival showcases bird and nature-watching spots all around Baldwin and Mobile counties. Trips and workshops are scheduled Friday through Sunday and include a variety of experiences including photography workshops, kayak tours and nature presentations. General admission is free—guided trips are not included.

Contact (251) 990-5004 for more details.

4th Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest | Oct. 4 – 5

Back for its 4th year, this popular Orange Beach festival features two full days of patriotic pride with military and veteran groups, first responder demos, arts and crafts booths, kids activities, live music and more. It’s also home to the Bama Coast Cruisin’ Car Show, with vintage and classic cars lining both sides of Main Street, and a motorcycle and jeep rally on Saturday! Bring the whole family for this free and festive event.

For more information, visit the City of Orange Beach website.

51st Annual National Shrimp Festival  I  Oct. 10 – 13

There is a reason the Annual National Shrimp Festival is one of the top Gulf Shores festivals! This family-friendly festival has been going strong for more than 50 years and attracting more than 300,000 people from all over. Food (did someone say shrimp?), art and shopping, and more than 100 hours of entertainment are all featured at this Gulf Shores event. Admission is free.

For more information, call (251) 968-7200.

Haunted Hustle 5k, Fun Run, and Witches on Wheels | Oct. 19

Grab your brooms and your scariest shoes for this horrifyingly fun beach run! At 6 p.m., kick off the evening at The Witches on Wheel bicycle ride, where all witches and warlocks are invited to parade around the Town Green throwing potions (er, prizes) at (un)lucky bystanders. At 7:10 p.m., grab your ghosts and goblins and head over to The Haunted Hustle 5k to race for bragging rights and prizes. It promises to be a fright of a night!

The Original German Sausage Festival  I  Oct. 26

Arts and crafts, musical acts, an old fashioned midway, and more German-style food than you can handle! This fundraiser has been headed up by the Elberta Fire Department since 1978, and all proceeds benefit the fire department and Town of Elberta, AL. It’s a short drive from Orange Beach, but well worth the trip! Admission is free.

Call (251) 986-5805 for more information.

Experience The Oyster at The Hangout  I  Nov. 1 – 2

Fresh Gulf Coast oysters, great live music, and football on the big screen…what’s not to love about this Gulf Shores festival? If you like them right out of the shell or prefer them a little more “done,” The Hangout is definitely your oyster. Celebrity chefs from all over attend this Gulf Shores event featuring chef and oyster farm demos, SEC football, live entertainment and more. General admission tickets start at $10; kids 12 and under are free; VIP tickets start at $150.

Visit the Hangout Cook-Off website for more details.

40th Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival  I  Nov. 7 – 17

This Gulf Shores festival runs across multiple venues and features nearly 200 songwriters from around the world. The festival has been named one of the top 20 events in the Southeast. Listeners are treated to an intimate “behind the music” experience from amazing songwriters, many are also Grammy winners! Price of admission varies by venue.

For more details, call (850) 492-7664.

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