Hello August!

The 2024-2025 school year is upon us. Shopping carts are full of school supplies and recent graduates are preparing to head to college. Our list of events this weekend will help you wrap up the summer on a high note. It's never too late to make memories. Head to Robertsdale for an evening of bull riding, roping and barrel racing at the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation's Professional Rodeo. If a little slice of nature is what your heart desires, take a hike with the Gulf State Park naturalist, learn about the local shorebirds and hunt for shells. Those looking to dance the night away have some strong options at The Wharf Amphitheater with The Coral Reefer Band and Kane Brown. If your love language is food, reserve tickets to the Oyster Social featuring Navy Cove Oysters at The Hope Farm.

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.

Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo

• What: The annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo is always an action-packed event for a great cause. Eight nightly events include bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, barrel racing, team roping and bull riding. The money from the event, now in its 26th year, goes to support the JCMF Peer Helpers program and mental health resources. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.jennifermoorefoundation.com.
• When: Thursday, Aug. 1, Friday, Aug. 2, Saturday, Aug. 3, gates open at 5:30 p.m., and the rodeo begins at 7 p.m.
• Where: Robertsdale Arena, 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdale
• Price: Ticket prices range from $13 to $18

Shorebird and Shelling Hike at Alabama Point

• What: Meet the Gulf State Park naturalist at the Alabama Point Beach Access near the restrooms for a guided beach walk and learn about the coastal ecosystem and then stroll the boardwalks and shore and look for birds, shells and other sea life. To reserve your spot, visit www.alapark.com.
• When: Thursday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m.
• Where: Alabama Point, Orange Beach
• Price: Free but reservation is required

The Coral Reefer Band – A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

• What: Dust off your Hawaiian shirt and find your parrot hat. Jimmy Buffett may be gone, but his legacy continues. Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett featuring The Coral Reefer Band honors Jimmy Buffett's life and career as a singer-songwriter. The concert supports Singing For Change (SFC), Jimmy Buffett's nonprofit charity established in 1995. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
• When: Thursday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m.
• Where: The Wharf Amphitheater, 23325 Wharf Lane, Orange Beach
• Price: Ticket prices range from $11 - $140.50

Kane Brown: In The Air Tour

• What: Country music star Kane Brown with special guests Chris Lane and Dylan Schneider will take the stage at The Wharf Amphitheater Friday. Tickets are still available at www.ticketmaster.com.
• When: Friday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m.
• Where: The Wharf Amphitheater, 23325 Wharf Lane, Orange Beach
• Price: Ticket prices range from $30.50 to $116

Movie on the Bluff – "Back to the Future"
What: Pack up the family and snacks and head to The Bluffs of Fairhope to watch the sunset and enjoy a movie. This month's movie is "Back to the Future." Don't forget your bug spray, lawn chairs and blankets.
When: Saturday, Aug. 3, dusk (8-10 p.m.)

Oyster Social featuring Navy Cove Oysters

• What: Navy Cove Oysters and The Hope Farm, a combination made in culinary heaven. Purchase tickets now for The Hope Farm's Oyster Social featuring Navy Cove Oysters. This unique event starts with a mix and mingle social featuring sparkling wine, raw and grilled oysters. The social hour is followed by a four-course tasting menu loaded with oysters. Tickets can be purchased for the social hour ($50), dinner ($100) or a combination ticket ($130) that combines both. To purchase tickets or to learn more about other upcoming events, visit www.thehopefarm.com.
• When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Where: The Barn at The Hope Farm, 915 Nichols Ave., Fairhope
• Price: Tickets start at $50