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.