SEPT. 24-26: Piratefest at Happy Harbor in Orange Beach. For info, call

251-981-1910.

SEPT. 25: Hank Williams Jr. Rowdy Friends tour at The Wharf in Orange Beach

OCT. 2: Pink Heals Tour and firetruck at The Wharf in Orange Beach, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

OCT 2: Octoberfest at the Villagio in Perdido Key. Beer, brats and oompah music, 2-6 p.m.

OCT. 6-10: 39th Annual National Shrimp Festival

OCT. 12-17: Thunder on the Gulf power boat races, Orange Beach

OCT. 15: Bon Jovi in concert at the Gulf Shores Public Beach

OCT. 17: Brad Paisley in concert at the Gulf Shores Public Beach