Red, white and blue will fill the air Sept. 20-21 as the 5th Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest takes over The Wharf with a weekend of live music, food, classic cars and patriotic celebration.

The family-friendly festival, presented by the City of Orange Beach, promises a packed schedule. Guests can browse local arts and crafts, enjoy food vendors and take in live performances sponsored by COASTAL and Flora-Bama. Patriotic booths and veterans’ organizations will also be on hand.

Children will have their own corner of fun at the Kids’ Zone, hosted by the Orange Beach Police Department. Bounce houses, snacks and drinks will be available, with proceeds benefiting the OBPD benevolent fund.

This year’s festival coincides with Bama Coast Cruisin’s fall show, bringing dozens of classic cars and hot rods to Main Street at The Wharf both days. Visitors can stroll through the polished lineup before heading to other events.

Saturday highlights include a motorcycle rally organized by the Marshals Mardi Gras group, followed by a Jeep rally led by the Island Time Jeepers. Inside the Event Center at The Wharf, the Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association will stage a Collectible Firearms Show. The exhibit runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10, with free entry for children 15 and under.

Parking will be available at The Wharf, with volunteers on site to assist and collect donations for Orange Beach schools. Free shuttles will also run between Orange Beach Middle and High School and the festival grounds. Pickup is at the school bell tower, with drop-offs at the Main Street front circle at The Wharf.