Upcoming events

Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival
Jan
25

Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival

The Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival
RETURNS to Heritage Park - Sat, Jan. 25th
200 N. McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535
Don't miss this day of Family Fun!
Wear your comfy pants for TONS OF GUMBO!!!
With The BEST Food Trucks
--The BEST LIVE BANDS--
10:30 AM- Mandy As Miranda (Lambert)
1:00 PM - Keith as Kenny (Chesney)
*Bring A Chair-Bring A Blanket-Bring A Friend*
-Huge Kid Zone -Pony Rides -Petting Zoo
-Large variety of Art & Craft vendors
-ALABAMA SLAMMER'S & Other Mixed Drinks
-Craft & Domestic Beer & Wine
-Contests for CASH & MORE!
$5 Entry - 12 & under FREE Entry

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OWA Arts & Crafts Festival
Jan
25

OWA Arts & Crafts Festival

Join us for OWA’s 5th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, in Downtown OWA! This family-friendly festival features a variety of local artists, vendors, and small businesses showcasing their handmade goods. Take your time browsing the unique booths, enjoy live music, and find something special to take home. Bring the whole family and join us in supporting the talent and creativity of the community!

The Arts & Crafts Festival is free to enjoy.

Schedule of Events
-12:00 – 6:00 pm: Local arts and crafts vendors, artists, and small businesses all across Downtown OWA
-1:00 – 5:00 pm: Kids activities
-1:30 – 3:30 pm: Live music on the OWA Island Amphitheater Stage
-4:00 – 6:00 pm: Live music on the OWA Island Amphitheater Stage

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Elberta German Sausage Festival
Mar
29

Elberta German Sausage Festival

All proceeds benefit the Elberta Volunteer Fire Department and other local non-profit organizations. We will have over 150 arts and crafts vendors, food, live music throughout the day, and so much more. Admission is FREE. We look forward to seeing you!

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Mudbugs & Margaritas
Apr
5

Mudbugs & Margaritas

The Mudbugs & Margaritas Festival
RETURNS to Heritage Park - Sat. April 5th 10am - 6pm
200 N. McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535
Don't miss this day of Family Fun!
-Delicious FOOD TRUCKS with crawfish dishes
& regular menu items. BOILED CRAWFISH!
--The BEST LIVE BANDS-- TBA
**Bring A Chair**Bring A Blanket**Bring A Friend**
-Huge Kid Zone -Pony Rides -Petting Zoo
-Large variety of Art & Craft vendors
-MARGARITAS & Other Mixed Drinks
-Domestic & Craft Beer & Wine -Contests for CASH!
$5 Entry - 12 & under FREE Entry

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OWA Sugarplum Festival
Dec
21
to Dec 22

OWA Sugarplum Festival

Enjoy the sweet holiday charm of the Sugarplum Festival at Downtown OWA on December 21st and 22nd! Stroll through Downtown OWA while browsing unique holiday gifts and sweet treats from local and regional vendors, enjoy live holiday performances, and show off your gingerbread house decorating skills in the gingerbread house competition. With the holiday season in full swing, it’s the most wonderful time to get into the Christmas spirit while supporting local artisans!

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Mobile Bay Maker's Market
Dec
15

Mobile Bay Maker's Market

Come shop and have a ball at our Christmas Market and Family Night! We will have vendors, food trucks, treats, and a showing of The Polar Express for the family! Special guests include Santa and Mrs Claus!

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CAFFM Christmas Night Market
Dec
5

CAFFM Christmas Night Market

  • Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's back! Come and shop where Santa shops at CAFFM's Second Annual Christmas Night Market.

Get all your holiday shopping done in one place! There will be artisan vendors crafting the perfect gifts, baked-good vendors mixing up delicious holiday treats, and food truck vendors cooking up a bit of holiday cheer. Santa will be there and carolers from Foley High School will be singing their way around the market.

Make sure to stop by and enjoy some unique holiday shopping with your market family. We can't wait to see you.

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CAFFM Special Pre-Thanksgiving Market
Nov
26

CAFFM Special Pre-Thanksgiving Market

  • Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermans Market (map)
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Just in case you forgot to grab that much needed ingredient or you've arranged for a special pick up with your favorite vendor, the Market will be open from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. the Tuesday before Thanksgiving!

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CAFFM Harvest Festival
Nov
23

CAFFM Harvest Festival

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Just in case you forgot to grab that much needed ingredient or you've arranged for a special pick up with your favorite vendor, the Market will be open from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. the Tuesday before Thanksgiving!

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Burgers - Brats & Beer Fest
Nov
9

Burgers - Brats & Beer Fest

Are You Ready For The NEWEST & Most EXCITING Festival Around??
BURGERS - BRATS & BEER FEST Is sure to bring you a day filled with FUN for the Whole Family!!
Saturday - November 9th
Heritage Park - Foley, AL
200 N McKenzie Street
A festival NOT to be missed!
-FOOD TRUCKS with ALL your FAVORITES!
-BEER!!! Mixed Drinks & Wine - Only $5 Each -
-The BEST Live Music: TBA SOON!
-Unique Art & Craft vendors
-Large Variety of Snacks
-FUN Contests throughout the day for $CASH$
-HUGE kid zone - $5 All Day Play!
-Petting Zoo with Exotic Animals - Pony Rides
-$5 Entry -12 and under FREE Entry
-Bring A Chair & Stay All Day!
-No outside food or drinks

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Honey Bee Festival
Nov
2

Honey Bee Festival

Please join us Saturday, November 2nd at the Honey Bee Park in Robertsdale, AL for the Honey Bee Festival hosted by CBEF. There will be arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, food trucks, kids area and more! All proceeds benefit the Central Baldwin Feeder Pattern.

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Elberta German Sausage Festival
Oct
26

Elberta German Sausage Festival

Join us at the German Sausage Festival for Elberta's famous "One With Two Without" German sausage & sauerkraut, plus continuous entertainment for adults and children, and over 200 arts & crafts booths. Other scrumptious foods will include German style filled cabbage, potato salad, goulash, red beans & rice, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, ice cream, popcorn and peanuts. There will be baked goods as well as arts & crafts for sale at the festival. Carnival rides, polka, country, contemporary and German music will also be provided for entertainment.

The sausage festival is a town fund-raiser, spearheaded by Elberta's Volunteer Fire Department in 1978, whose proceeds are used for improving not only the fire department, but the town as well. Additionally, local non-profit organizations also benefit from the festival through proceeds from their booth sales and parking lot fees. Due to its huge success, the festival is now held twice a year on the last Saturday of March and October.

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Magnolia Springs Firefighter Festival
Oct
19

Magnolia Springs Firefighter Festival

  • 14809 Gates Avenue Magnolia Springs, AL, 36555 United States (map)
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The Magnolia Springs Firefighter Festival is an annual event that supports the Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Relax under the majestic oak trees while listening to local bands, eating food made by your neighborhood firefighters and shop local arts and crafts vendors. We even have a spot for the kids to have fun! Free parking is available on site. Admission is free.

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51st Annual National Shrimp Festival
Oct
10
to Oct 13

51st Annual National Shrimp Festival

  • 101 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 United States (map)
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It's food, it's art, it's music, it's Alabama's ORIGINAL beach party.

All are invited to the 51st edition of the Annual National Shrimp Festival. What started as a celebration of the local seafood industry has grown into a four day vacation destination.

Since 1971 our festival has been FREE to attend, overlooking the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Come out and join 100,000 of your closest friends to see over 300+ food & art vendors along with two stages showcasing local & national entertainment acts.

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Freedom Fest
Oct
4
to Oct 5

Freedom Fest

The 2024 Freedom Fest will include:

Friday, Oct. 4th - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

  • Bama Coast Cruisin' car show on Main Street and portion of Wharf Parkway

  • Kids' Zone by the Ferris wheel

  • Patriotic Military Booths

  • Arts, Crafts and Outdoor vendors as well as Food vendors

  • Live music stage with entertainment provided by the Flora-Bama and CoastAL

  • First Responder Demos

Saturday, Oct. 5th - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

  • Bama Coast Cruisin' car show on Main Street and portion of Wharf Parkway

  • Kids' Zone by the Ferris wheel

  • Patriotic Military Booths

  • Arts, Crafts and Outdoor vendors as well as Food vendors

  • Live music stage with entertainment provided by the Flora-Bama and CoastAL

  • Motorcycle and Jeep Rally

New in 2024: The nonprofit Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association will host a Collectible Firearms Show at the Orange Beach Event Center on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6. The hours will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Cost of admission will be $10 per person with children 15 and under free with adult supervision. Anyone interested in being a GCGCA Gun Show vendor can find more information at www.gulfcoastgunca.com.

Freedom Fest weekend will kick off Friday, Oct. 4th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with arts and crafts and outdoor experience vendor booths on the Wharf’s west side, along with food vendors and a music stage. Bama Coast Cruisin' show’s vintage and classic cars will be lining Main Street along with a Kids’ Zone next to the Ferris wheel. Military and veteran groups will be stationed on Wharf Parkway with activities and information, including the U.S. Air Force Operation Shadow Strike mobile experience. 

On Friday only, Orange Beach police and fire will be on site offering demonstrations. On Saturday, a motorcycle and Jeep rally adds to the festive weekend, including a beach cruise at noon. Bama Coast Cruisin’ participants will have their own parade to the beach late Saturday afternoon.

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Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market
Aug
24

Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market

  • Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come check out all the incredible options our vendors have to offer every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. From Gulf Coast Seafood to farm fresh produce to delicious baked goods to artisan crafted treasures there's something for everyone at CAFFM!

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Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market
Jul
27

Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market

  • Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come check out all the incredible options our vendors have to offer every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. From Gulf Coast Seafood to farm fresh produce to delicious baked goods to artisan crafted treasures there's something for everyone at CAFFM!

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Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market
Jul
20

Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market

  • Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come check out all the incredible options our vendors have to offer every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. From Gulf Coast Seafood to farm fresh produce to delicious baked goods to artisan crafted treasures there's something for everyone at CAFFM!

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Stapleton Market
Jun
22

Stapleton Market

  • 35480 Harriot Avenue Stapleton, AL, 36578 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the Stapleton Market!

Looking for fresh produce, delicious baked goods, unique crafts, fine art, or just a wonderful morning? Look no further! The Stapleton market has it all and we're excited to see you there!

**When:** Saturday, June 22, 8AM - 1PM
**Where:** 35480 Harriot Ave, Stapleton, AL, Stapleton School

**What You’ll Find:**
- Fresh, locally-grown fruits and veggies
- Homemade breads, pastries, sweet treats, jams, and jellies
- Coffee & Lunch
- And SO MUCH MORE!

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Market Under the Oak
Jun
21

Market Under the Oak

  • 15965 Silverhill Avenue Silverhill, AL, 36576 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for something new in Silverhill. We are hosting our first Farmer's Market for our communty. No arts and crafts just produce, food items and plants. To inquire about being a vendor please email specialevents@townofsilverhill.org

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Stapleton Market
Jun
15

Stapleton Market

  • 35480 Harriot Avenue Stapleton, AL, 36578 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the Stapleton Market!

Looking for fresh produce, delicious baked goods, unique crafts, fine art, or just a wonderful morning? Look no further! The Stapleton market has it all and we're excited to see you there!

**When:** Saturday, June 15, 8AM - 1PM
**Where:** 35480 Harriot Ave, Stapleton, AL, Stapleton School

**What You’ll Find:**
- Fresh, locally-grown fruits and veggies
- Homemade breads, pastries, sweet treats, jams, and jellies
- Coffee & Lunch
- And SO MUCH MORE!

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Stapleton Market
Jun
8

Stapleton Market

  • 35480 Harriot Avenue Stapleton, AL, 36578 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our 4th market on June 8th at the Stapleton Market!

Looking for fresh produce, delicious baked goods, unique crafts, fine art, or just a wonderful morning? Look no further! The Stapleton market has it all and we're excited to see you there!

**When:** Saturday, June 1st, 8AM - 1PM
**Where:** 35480 Harriot Ave, Stapleton, AL, Stapleton School

**What You’ll Find:**
- Fresh, locally-grown fruits and veggies
- Homemade breads, pastries, sweet treats, jams, and jellies
- Coffee & Lunch
- And SO MUCH MORE!

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Market Under the Oak
Jun
7

Market Under the Oak

  • 15965 Silverhill Avenue Silverhill, AL, 36576 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for something new in Silverhill. We are hosting our first Farmer's Market for our communty. No arts and crafts just produce, food items and plants. To inquire about being a vendor please email specialevents@townofsilverhill.org

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