School's out, summer's in and the Gulf Coast is heating up with a weekend full of ways to celebrate the season.
Whether you're sipping frozen cocktails at a beachside bash, jamming to live …
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School's out, summer's in and the Gulf Coast is heating up with a weekend full of ways to celebrate the season.
Whether you're sipping frozen cocktails at a beachside bash, jamming to live music, spotting sea turtles or getting your hands dirty in a salt marsh, there's no shortage of ways to kick off summer break.
From family-friendly festivals to grown-up get-togethers, these events are your excuse to leave the house and dive into something new.
Here's what's happening across Baldwin and beyond.
To discover more happenings or plan ahead for future weekends and holidays, visit our event calendar at www.GulfCoastMedia.com/calendar. Search for events by distance from your home city or even your vacation spot anywhere in the United States. You can also upload and feature your event on our calendar for free.
What: Dauphin Island's Share the Beach team will host the Turtle Jamboree fundraiser at Pirate's Bar & Grill. The event features live music by Street Folks, a silent auction and games. Tickets include food and two drinks. Children 5 and under are admitted free. All proceeds benefit ACF's Share the Beach program on Dauphin Island. For tickets and more details, visit www.joinacf.org.
When: Thursday, May 29, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Pirate's Bar & Grill, 100 Orleans Drive, Dauphin Island
Price: $35 per person, $60 per couple
What: The Lower Alabama Young Professionals group invites individuals ages 21-40 to attend a networking event at Gulf Coast Roast. Coffee and treats will be available for purchase.
When: Friday, May 30, 8-9 a.m.
Where: Gulf Coast Roast, 3910 S. McKenzie St., Foley
Price: Free admission
What: Coastal County Brewing Company will host a three-day celebration dedicated to IPAs. The event will feature exclusive seasonal releases, build-your-own flights, limited-edition can releases and specialty flavors. From hazy to crisp, this festival is brewed for both casual sippers and craft beer connoisseurs.
When: Friday, May 30-Sunday, June 1, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Coastal County Brewing Company, 3041 E. Olive Road, Pensacola
Price: Free admission
What: The Orange Beach Sportfishing Club will host its inaugural children's fishing tournament for ages 3-15. Prizes will be awarded for the heaviest, longest, smallest and largest fish. The event is rain or shine. For rules and entry forms, visit www.obsfc.org.
When: Saturday, May 31. Fishing begins at daylight. Weigh-in from 4-5:30 p.m. with awards at 6 p.m.
Where: OSO at Bear Point Marina, 5749 Bay La Launch Ave., Orange Beach
Price: $30 per child
What: The Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab will host a guided, hands-on salt marsh excursion. Participants will collect samples and explore this vital coastal ecosystem, often called the nursery of the sea. Attendees should expect to get wet and muddy. Proper footwear is required. Suggested items to bring include sunscreen, a change of clothes, and a water bottle. For registration, visit www.disl.edu/events/salt-marsh-excursion.
When: Thursday, May 29, 9:45 a.m.-noon
Where: Alabama Aquarium, 101 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island
Price: $15
What: The 5th Annual Gulf Coast Culture Fest returns with a daylong celebration of music, dance, art and community in Seville Square. Entertainment includes Emerald Coast Okinawa Dancers, McGuire's Pipe Band, DJ Hale and Pensacola Poetry. The festival concludes with #FilmsForTheCulture, an outdoor short film screening in partnership with Gulf Coast Short Film Fest. For more information, contact Calvin Griffin at (850) 696-6342 or gulfcoastculturefest@gmail.com. Visit gulfcoastculturefest.com.
When: Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; film fest begins at 8 p.m.
Where: Seville Square, Downtown Pensacola
Price: Free admission
What: Hosted by the City of Orange Beach Coastal Resources, Nest Fest is a family-friendly celebration of local conservation efforts with a focus on shorebirds. The event includes live music, food and interactive educational booths from groups such as Alabama Audubon and Gulf State Park. No registration required. For more information, visit https://reserve.alapark.com/register/nest-fest-2025.
When: Saturday, May 31, noon-4 p.m.
Where: Lake Shelby Picnic Area, Gulf State Park, 20115 State Park Road, Gulf Shores
Price: Free admission
What: Flora-Bama will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic frozen cocktail with a full day of festivities. Guests can hunt for 10 hidden golden Bushwackers, enter a raffle with a grand prize trip to St. Thomas, enjoy live music and get $5 Bushwackers across all venues. Raffle prize includes airfare, lodging, free Bushwackers for a year and a $500 gift card. Must be 21 or older to participate. You must be present for the drawing at 4:30 p.m. on the Flora-Bama Tent Stage. For more information, visit www.florabama.com/flora-bama-bushwacker-50th-birthday.
When: Saturday, May 31, noon-5 p.m.
Where: Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, Flora-Bama Yacht Club and Ole River Grill, 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola
Price: Free admission
What: A night of country music and community spirit will take over the Fairhope Civic Center in support of homeless pets. Greg Travis headlines the event with Grayson Capps, Garrett Howell, the Goodwyn Rainer Band and special guests. All proceeds go to The Haven, a no-kill animal shelter. Sugar Love Food Truck will donate 25% of proceeds and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are at www.havenforanimals.org. For more information, call (251) 929-3980.
When: Saturday, May 31, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Fairhope Civic Center, 161 N. Section St., Fairhope
Price: $35
What: Celebrate The Hope Farm's fifth anniversary with live music, food, cocktails and a raffle drawing. Tickets include a raffle entry for a basket with whiskey, a Hope Farm hat, a $25 gift card and a bag of coffee. Guests will also receive a cocktail ticket, a whiskey tasting and complimentary bites. Tickets are limited and non-refundable. For more information, visit https://thehopefarm.com/anniversary-party.
When: Sunday, June 1, 5-9 p.m.
Where: The Hope Farm, 915 Nichols Ave., Fairhope
Price: $50
