Memorial Day Weekend 2026: Best Events in Orange Beach

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial summer season, and Orange Beach is packed with great family activities for all ages. Read on for Orange Beach Memorial Day weekend events and activities that offer something for everyone in the family.

Orange Beach Memorial Day Weekend Events (2026)

49th Annual 2025 MBGFC Memorial Day Tournament

May 20-24, 2026
Orange Beach Marina, 27075 Marina Rd. Orange Beach, AL 36561

The Mobile Big Game Fishing Club hosts its annual Memorial Day tournament with boats vying for $1 million in prizes. The J&M Tackle Weigh Dock at Perdido Pass is open from 7pm. – 8pm on Friday and 4pm to 7pm on Saturday, so head down to see the monster fish these anglers reel in.

S’mores on the Shore

May 21, 2026 @ 6p.m.
Gulf Place (Gulf Shores Main Public Beach)

If you arrive a little early, be sure to stop by S’mores on the Shore at the west end of Gulf Place. This family-friendly event includes live music, campfires, and all the makings for s’mores. Bring a blanket or a beach chair and relax under the stars.

Memorial Day Weekend at OWA

May 22-24, 2026
Downtown OWA, 205 N Owa Blvd Foley, AL 36535

This weekend-long event kicks off the start of summer beach season by filling the streets of Downtown OWA with live entertainment, fun family activities, and evening fireworks. Admission to OWA is free; activities inside of Tropic Falls require ticket purchase.

LuLuPalooza

May 23-25, 2026
LuLu’s Gulf Shores, 200 East 25th Ave.

The annual LuLuPalooza Summer Kick Off Party is a family-day filled with fun and back-to-back live music on the Crazy Sista Boat Stage. It’s a can’t-miss event for Orange Beach Memorial Day weekend.

C Spire Concert Series: HARDY in Concert

May 23, 2026 @ 7 p.m.
The Wharf Amphitheatre, Orange Beach

HARDY with special guests Tucker Wetmore + McCoy Moore is coming to The Wharf Amphitheater on May 23 as part of the 2026 C Spire Concert Series!

C Spire Concert Series: Godsmack in Concert

May 24, 2026 @ 7 p.m.
The Wharf Amphitheatre, Orange Beach

Godsmack with special guest Dorothy is coming to The Wharf Amphitheater on May 24 as part of the 2026 C Spire Concert Series.

C Spire Concert Series: The Dave Matthews Band

May 25, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m.
The Wharf Amphitheatre, Orange Beach

The Dave Matthews Band is coming to The Wharf Amphitheater on May 25 as part of the 2026 C Spire Concert Series.

Red, White + Wharf

May 27, 2026 @ 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach

This huge holiday celebration is fun for the entire family with face painting, magicians, camel rides and more. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., enjoy a glow bubble party after the sun sets from the Wharf’s official Bubble Truck. Stick around for fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Admission is free, though some activities have a fee.

Memorial Day Activities at Turquoise Place

The activities team at Turquoise Place has a jam-packed Orange Beach Memorial Day weekend planned for guests. This is just a sampling of the holiday fun! All events are complementary for Spectrum Resorts guests; some events require a small fee for Non-Spectrum guests. For a full listing, visit the Activities page.

An Orange Beach Memorial Day weekend stay at Turquoise Place puts you within close distance to all these fun events. But, with so many great activities at the resort, you may choose to never leave!