This is a special weekend on the island. You could say it's the Super Bowl of Sportfishing.

The Blue Marlin Grand Champion will be crowned this weekend at The Wharf. The race kicks off with a shotgun start as boats race to their fishing spots to land the largest blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish and more. The weigh-in on Friday and Saturday are fun for the whole family and a great way to spend an evening.

Not into fish? There are some great weekend events to keep everyone in the family entertained and happy. Kick off the weekend at Palooza in the Park in Gulf Shores and enjoy free live entertainment, yard games and activities. If you feel like a little community service, give Eco Clean Marine a hand picking up litter Saturday morning in Orange Beach. To wrap up the weekend, vintage fanatics should head to Pensacola for Vintage Fest.

If our list missed the mark, visit our event calendar at www.GulfCoastMedia.com for more events happening this weekend or beyond. Search for events by distance from your home city or vacation spot.

Blue Marlin Grand Championship

• What: Head to The Wharf this weekend to witness the weigh-ins for the greatest show in sportfishing. Saturday evening is the main event where the winner will be crowned.
• When: Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13, scales open at 5 p.m.
• Where: The Wharf, 4673 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach
• Price: Free for spectators

Palooza in the Park

• What: Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month with the Gulf Shores Recreation Department. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, coolers and battery-powered fans for an evening of music and fun. Smokey Otis Band will provide the music, Beachin' Eats Food Truck will bring the food and the recreation department will provide the fun. Kidzapalooza will have a water balloon toss, yard games, face painting and flower planter craft.
• When: Friday, July 12, 5-7:30 p.m.
• Where: Meyer Park, 2444 E. 3rd St., Gulf Shores
• Price: Free to attend

Eco Clean Marine Monthly Pickup

• What: Impact the local environment and the Gulf of Mexico by dedicating an hour of your day to picking up litter. Join Eco Clean Marine in between Starbucks and the Publix Parking lot in Orange Beach to clean up. Essential tools like gloves and buckets will be provided.
• When: Saturday, July 13, 7:45 a.m.
• Where: 25771 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach
• Price: Free to attend

Pensacola Vintage Fest

• What: If you are a vintage clothing lover you need to get to the Pensacola Interstate Fairground for the Pensacola Vintage Fest. Every style and genre of men's, women's and children's vintage clothing inside a 20,000 square-foot air-conditioned exposition hall.
• When: Sunday, July 14, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Where: Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 3257 Goodwin Lane, Pensacola
• Price: Admission tickets are $10 for adults and children 12 and under are free.