5 Baldwin County events you need to check out this weekend, March 10-12

By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor
melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com
Posted 3/10/23

Happy Daylight Savings weekend. If you are anything like me you probably didn't realize we advance clocks an hour on Sunday, March 12, at 2 a.m. With phone and digital watches that do all the work …

This item is available in full to subscribers.

Subscribe to continue reading. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Get the gift of local news. All subscriptions 50% off for a limited time!

You can cancel anytime.
 

Please log in to continue

Log in

5 Baldwin County events you need to check out this weekend, March 10-12

Posted

Happy Daylight Savings weekend. If you are anything like me you probably didn't realize we advance clocks an hour on Sunday, March 12, at 2 a.m. With phone and digital watches that do all the work for me, I typically don't realize until the day before.

Now that you know what you will be doing at 2 a.m. Sunday, it is time to make plans for the rest of your weekend. The list of happenings is quite diverse and ranges from rodeo and barbeque to quilts and crawfish. This weekend's list also covers the whole county from Stockton to Orange Beach. There is sure to be at least one event to add to your weekend plans for the whole family. If not, visit the event calendar at GulfCoastMedia.com for more happenings across the Gulf Coast.

Robertsdale Rotary Foundation Rodeo
What: The 23rd PCA Championship Rodeo hosted by the Robertsdale Rotary Club is an action-packed weekend you don't want to miss.
When: Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11, gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdale
Price: Adults $15, children ages six – 12 $10

BBQ and Blues Cook-Off
What: The annual BBQ and Blues Cook-Off kicks off with a drawdown event and live music Friday night. The cook-off fun takes over Saturday morning as 30 backyard barbecue teams compete for their meats to reign supreme. The event is sanctioned by the Alabama barbecue Association Trail and the Kansas City Barbeque Society. This is a deliciously fun event you do not want to miss.
When: Friday, March 10, at 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 11. from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Heritage Park, 125 E. Laurel Ave., Foley
Price: Friday kick-off tickets are $20, and Saturday tickets are $10, visit www.foleybbqandblues.net.

Stockton Quilt Show
What: "Stitches in Time" quilt show will feature 50 quilts from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries from the local area. Each quilt is unique in design and construction and tells a story. After taking a walk-through quilt history, enjoy a soup and salad lunch at the Stockton Presbyterian Fellowship Hall. Then enjoy a beautiful day in the Stockton Landmark District and North Baldwin County.
When: Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Stockton Methodist Church, 53370 Highway 59 and Stockton Presbyterian Church, 53320 Highway 59
Price: Quilt show admission $5 donation, soup and salad lunch $10

Crawfish for the Classroom
What: Supporting Educational Excellence in Daphne (SEEDS) is hosting its inaugural Crawfish for the Classroom event. Enjoy crawfish from the Mudbug Mafia, live music by Sugarcane Jane, children's activities and beer from Fairhope Brewing Company. All proceeds go to the 2023 SEEDS Classroom Grant Program for Daphne schools.
When: Saturday, March 11, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: Daphne City Hall, 1705 Main St., Daphne
Price: Adult tickets are $25 presale and $35 at the door, children ages six to 12 are $5, teachers $10 and children five and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Orange Beach Festival of Art
What: The Orange Beach Festival of Art celebrates all art: visual, performing, musical and culinary. Over 100 vendors will display their art around the grounds of the Orange Beach Waterfront Park.
When: Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Coastal Arts Center, 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach
Price: Free to attend