Special Events in Gulf Shores
January
Alabama Mysteries and Legends
Location: Adult Activity Center, Gulf Shores
Free Admission
251-968-1465
Mad Hatters Ball
Location: Holiday Inn White Sands Resorts, Gulf Shores.
251-967-4737
Dress is casual, and food will be provided. Cash bar will be available. Music, dancing and a hat competition in several different categories. All proceeds go towards buying school clothes for the children in need of assistance in Pleasure Island.
February
Historic Sites of Alabama
Location: Adult Activity Center, Gulf Shores
Free Admission
251-968-1465
Gulf Shores Womens Club Annual Tour of Homes
251-948-6333
House tour hours: 10 am - 4 pm.
Tickets available at Jubilee Gifts, Gulf Shores
March
Annual "Taste of the Colony"
251-861-6992
Explore life on Isle Dauphine in the 1700-1800's. authentic camping in the fort, candle-dipping, open-hearth cooking and tasting, blacksmith demonstrations and more.
Annual Foley Mardi Gras Parade .
251-943-5630
April
A Civil War Living History Weekend
251-861-6992
Hosted by the 45th Alabama Regiment, you will experience a weekend of the soldiers lives during the Civil War. There will be Roll Call, Mail & Pay Calls, Company Drills, Camp Life Impressions, Displays and Camp cooking.
Annual Alabama State Chili Cook Off
Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
251-968-5731
May
Annual Art in the Park
Location: John B. Foley Park (Corner of Al Hwy 59 and U.S. Hwy 98)
251-943-4381
Artists and craft persons from the tri-state area present their art for show and sale. Entertainment and food booths are also available.
June
Fort Morgan Candlelight Tour
Location: Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores
Price of admission.
251-540-7202
Costumed interpreters tell the story of Fort Morgan's early Civil War service through historic vignettes that are based on actual events. Candlelight tour starts at 7:00 p.m
July
A Fort Morgan Big Bang Celebration!
July 4 Annually
Location: Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores
Price of admission.
251-540-7202
Experience Fort Morgan's own brand of celebrating Independence Day! Cannons will be fired celebrating the Nation's Independence.
August
Civil War Living History
251-540-7127
Demonstrations commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay.
September
Annual Shrimp Festival Golf Scramble
251-968-6904
Annual Sandman Triathlon
Location: Lake Shelby, Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores
251-968-2000
Starts at 7:30am. Swim .6 miles, Bike 15.8 miles, Run 4 miles.
October
Annual "Colonial Isle Dauphine:
251-861-6992
A living history weekend exploring life on the Gulf Coast before the Fort was built.
Annual Kids Fishing Rodeo
Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores
251-968-5731
November
Annual "Ladies Encampment"
251-861-6992
A Civil War Ladies workshop hosted by the 21st Alabama Ladies Aid Society. See the women go about their daily lives during the Civil War period.
Annual Veteran's Day Ceremonies
Location: Fort Morgan
251-540-7127
Fort Morgan uniformed interpreters will honor all of our veterans, past and present.