What a weekend lineup we have for fun and supporting the communities that make up this place we call home (or the place we love to visit).
Fall is in full force, and, believe it or not, there …
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What a weekend lineup we have for fun and supporting the communities that make up this place we call home (or the place we love to visit).
Fall is in full force, and, believe it or not, there are non-football things to do in South Alabama. From festivals that feature food, music and art to fundraisers for animal shelters, high school cross running teams and suicide prevention and awareness, there is ample opportunity to find your passion and get out there for it.
To discover more happenings or plan ahead for future weekends and holidays, visit our event calendar at www.GulfCoastMedia.com/calendar. You can also upload and feature your event there. Did we miss something here? Email us at pressrelease@gulfcoastmedia.com.
What: Savor fresh from the Gulf seafood at the Annual National Shrimp Festival during this four-day event that attracts over 300,000 people. The festival will host more than 100 hours of musical entertainment featuring a lineup of national, regional and local acts. There will be musical acts to please all palates, including blues, Motown, southern rock, jazz, zydeco and country. The music plays daily, Thursday through Sunday. Food is another festival highlight, with 50 local and regional vendors lining the boardwalk at the public beach with mouth-watering delights. Art lovers will have many booths of fine art and arts and crafts vendors from which to choose. For more information, go to https://www.myshrimpfest.com/.
When: Thursday, Oct. 10 - Sunday, Oct. 13; Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Gulf Shores Main Public Beach (Gulf Place), 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores
Cost: Free to attend
What: Step into an evening of elegance and compassion at the Tails of Hope Gala to benefit Fairhope's no-kill animal shelter. Amid the enchanting ambiance, guests will sway away to the soulful melodies of Mr. Big and the Rhythm Sisters, while indulging in culinary delights crafted by Rouxter's Catering. Engage in the excitement of a silent auction. Savor the delectable buffet, and toast the evening's festivities at the bar with your favorite humans, and taste the bar's special "puptail." All proceeds from the event will benefit The Haven and its programs, which include care, medical attention and adoption services. The nonprofit relies heavily on donor support, volunteers and limited staff. The Haven promotes the importance of spaying and neutering pets and pet responsibility through education, volunteers and limited staff to achieve its mission. Its lifesaving programs have served over 11,000 pets since its inception in 2000. For more information and tickets, go to https://onecau.se/tailsofhopegala.
When: Thursday, Oct. 10, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Glory Farms, 13780 Norris Lane, Foley
Cost: $100 per person, $750 table of 8, $950 VIP table of 8
What: Lace up your running shoes because the Shrimp Festival 5k/10k is back. It's an early morning but well worth it as runners and walkers make their way around the award winning Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail. Proceeds will benefit the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores high schools' cross country and Track teams to help them with their growing programs. For more information and packet pick details, go to https://www.myshrimpfest.com/run.
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 10k starts at 7:30 a.m.; 5k starts at 7:45 a.m.
Where: Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4385 William Silvers Pkwy., Orange Beach
Cost: $40
What: Join the Spanish Fort Animal Clinic for a howling good time. The clinic will host a rabies clinic. Get your pet's rabies vaccine updated for only $10, 10 a.m.-noon while supplies last. There will be pets available for adoption by The Haven, a food drive for the Baldwin County Humane Society, a pet costume contest, Cappy the Clown with face painting, vendors, food trucks, tricks and treats. Don't be a ghoul. Come out with your well-behaved and leashed pet.
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Spanish Fort Animal Clinic, 8287 US-31, Spanish Fort
Cost: Free to attend
What: Walk to fight suicide. The Out of the Darkness Experience is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental illness have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. To register for free, go to www.afsp.org/Daphne.
When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 1-4 p.m.; Registration starts at 1 p.m.; walk starts at 2:45 p.m.
Where: Daphne City Hall, Main Street, Daphne
Cost: Free to attend
