The beachside cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are well known for amazing beaches and superb culinary treats, but there are also festivals and events galore that attract visitors year ’round. As you’re planning your Spectrum Resorts vacation at The Beach Club Resort & Spa, keep these Gulf Shores events in mind.
2024 Gulf Shores Events
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 | 10am to 4pm
The Wharf in Orange Beach, 4830 Main St., Orange Beach
Celebrate this 32nd annual event with a full day of seafood, activities for the kids, live entertainment, a car show and more. There will be two stages with lots of music, almost 100 arts and crafts vendors, and both seafood and specialty food booths at this Orange Beach event. This is the primary fundraiser for the Orange Beach Sports Association supporting local youth sports.
March 9-10, 2024
Orange Beach Waterfront Park, 26389 Canal Rd., Orange Beach
The 50th Annual Festival of Art is a celebration of the arts where attendees will see visual arts, fine arts and crafts, glass, potters, painters, sculptors and more. Also enjoy a culinary arts court with local fare and a stage featuring music and songwriting as well as a kid’s art alley for the young ones at this Orange Beach event.
March 15-17, 2024
The Wharf in Orange Beach, 4550 Main St., Orange Beach
The Wharf Boat & Yacht Show is the largest in-water display of any boat show along the upper Gulf Coast. The event highlights the latest and greatest offerings from manufacturers and dealers throughout the Southeast. Visitors can also see the newest finds in marine electronics, fishing tackle, engines and outdoor equipment.
April 19-20, 2024
Waterway Village in Gulf Shores, 225 E. 24th Ave. Gulf Shores
Who doesn’t love a fun festival with tasty crawfish, great Zydeco rhythms, arts and crafts vendors and children’s activities? Put this Gulf Shores event on your calendar for a 2024 beach vacation in Gulf Shores.
May 3-5, 2024
Gulf Shores Main Public Beach (Gulf Place), 101 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores
The NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship is where the top seven teams from across the country will compete for the championship title.
May 17-19, 2024
Gulf Shores Public Beach, 101 E Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores
The award-winning Hangout Music Festival is one of the Gulf Coast’s premier music events with a terrific lineup of great live music plus festival amenities like beach volleyball, carnival-style rides, Gulf-front hammocks, and more! (Note: Hangout Fest’s Thursday Kick-off Party is a separately ticketed event.)
July 10-14, 2024
The Wharf, 4673 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach
Recognized as one of the top 20 events in the Southeast, the annual Blue Marlin Grand Championship of the Gulf is “The Greatest Show In Sportfishing!” More than 60 of the best big game fishing teams in the world are invited to Orange Beach to test their reels against the biggest Marlin in the Gulf for over $1.5 million in prize money. Thousands of fans gather at The Wharf’s entertainment district each year to watch the broadcasted weigh-ins, enjoy good food and custom cocktails, and celebrate the victors. Whether you’re a fishing enthusiast or just looking for a good time, you’ll find plenty of both at this one-of-a-kind event.
Labor Day Weekend
August 30 – September 2, 2024
925 Beach Club Trail, Gulf Shores, AL
Soak up summertime at The Beach Club Resort & Spa with our annual roundup of Labor Day weekend festivities! From football to foam parties, this is one fun-packed family weekend you don’t want to miss.
October 10-13, 2024
Gulf Place, Gulf Shores, AL
Thousands of pounds of fresh, Gulf shrimp and seafood are served up at this annual Gulf Shores event. Browse more than 300 arts and crafts and fine art vendors, listen to hours of live music or enter the sand sculpture contest. There’s something for everyone at this annual event.
November 7-17, 2024
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach
Wind your way through some of the best music venues on Alabama’s beaches as you celebrate the talent and ingenuity of some of the best songwriters in the business. This exciting 11-day event features music from more than 200 talented songwriters in over two dozen venues all along the Alabama Gulf Coast. You’ll enjoy original songs from aspiring musicians and songwriters, as well as a unique opportunity to hear about their creation straight from the source.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Coast
November 28, 2024
925 Beach Club Trail, Gulf Shores, AL
Enjoy a hassle-free holiday and leave the cooking to us for Thanksgiving. Join us for a Thanksgiving buffet at Coast Restaurant. Reservations are required.
Remember when planning to visit, Spectrum Resorts offers VIP perks for booking direct. Enjoy the Clean Bed Guarantee — a clean coverlet with every stay, a 100% satisfaction guarantee and book with no money down when planning at least 30 days in advance. Spectrum Resorts at The Beach Club also offers onsite concierge, front desk and housekeeping/maintenance teams for the perfect hassle-free vacation experience. Enjoy discounts at onsite restaurants, The Spa, and receive complimentary bike rentals.