Happy weekend! It struck me today that we are approaching the end of April. Have we gotten enough April showers to bring those May flowers?
You will not catch me complaining about the amazing spring we have had so far on the Gulf Coast. With any luck, the weather will continue into this jam-packed weekend of fun. Shine up your ride and head to The Wharf for the Bama Coast Cruisin', enjoy music and a movie in Heritage Park, throw a mullet or two at the Flora-Bama and celebrate Silverhill's Heritage. Y'all that is just half the list. Read on to find more things happening around Baldwin County this weekend.
As always, if our list missed the mark for you, 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.
On a separate note, my weekly roundup of all the magnificent events happening around the area will be moving to the Wednesday papers beginning May 1. Some of our readers don't receive their issue of The Baldwin Times until Saturday so we are moving things up, so you don't miss a thing.
If your organization has an upcoming event, email the details to melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com.
Bama Coast Cruisin
- What: Hot rods, classic cars and modern vehicles will take over The Wharf this weekend for the annual Bama Coast Cruisin' event. The laid-back family-friendly weekend includes cars, entertainment and more among the shops and restaurants of The Wharf. For more information, visit www.bamacoastcruisin.com.
- When: Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach
- Price: Free to attend
Music and a Movie in Heritage Park
- What: Music and a Movie and Heritage Park Marketplace returns. Vendors will sell plants, vegetables, fruits and gift items starting at 4:30 p.m. Live music begins at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy watching a movie under the stars.
- When: Friday, April 26, 4:30 p.m.
- Where: Heritage Park, 125 E. Lauren Ave., Foley
- Price: Free to attend
40th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss
- What: Mullet will fly across the Alabama and Florida state line all weekend long. What started as a reason to party has become a legendary event. Join the fish-throwing fun or just sit back, enjoy a cocktail and watch as people compete to see who can throw the mullet the farthest. For a full schedule of fish-throwing times and event details, visit www.florabama.com/mullet-toss.
- When: Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28, starting at 9 a.m.
- Where: Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola
- Price: Attendees ages 15 and under are free, $15 for 16 years – 20 years, $10 for 21 years and older
St. Benedict German Festival
- What: Don't miss all the fun Saturday at the 51st Annual St. Benedict German Festival. This one-day festival has everything we love food, baked goods, arts and crafts vendors and live entertainment. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for St. Benedict Catholic School.
- When: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Where: St. Bartholomew Parish Hall, 12795 Illinois St., Elberta
- Price: Free to attend
Heritage Day Festival
- What: Don't miss the Annual Heritage Day Festival in Silverhill. Enjoy a parade, shop local vendors, food trucks and enjoy live entertainment.
- When: Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Where: 15965 Silverhill Ave., Silverhill
- Price: Free to attend
Fairhope Museum Speaker Series
- What: Join the Fairhope Museum of History for the April Speaker Series. The speaker for this installment is Sarah Bogdanovich, founder of the Fairhope Compost Project. Learn all about composting and how you can incorporate it into your household.
- When: Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m.
- Where: Fairhope Museum of History, 24 N. Section St., Fairhope
- Price: Free to attend
Delta Woods & Waters Expo
- What: The 14th annual Delta Woods and Waters Expo offers hands-on demonstrations, informative presentations, exhibitions and interactive displays by experienced outdoorsmen, educators and enthusiasts. The mission of the annual event is to promote responsible and enjoyable outdoor recreational experiences through a fun and educational event. For more information, visit www.deltawoodsandwatersexpo.com.
- When: Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort
- Price: Free to attend
"The Truth About the Couch" book signing
- What: Meet the bestselling author of "Dragons Love Tacos" Adam Rubin and illustrator Liniers at a special story time for Rubin's newest book "The Truth About the Couch." The ticket for this event is the purchase of the book in person at Page & Palette or online at www.pageandpalette.com.
- When: Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m.
- Where: Page & Palette, 32 S. Section St., Fairhope
- Price: $19.99
