5 exciting spring festivals in Gulf Shores + Orange Beach worth the drive

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Spring is the perfect time to enjoy fun-filled weekend getaways and exciting outdoor festivals. To help you plan, we’ve created a list of five festivals you won’t want to miss in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Trust us, you’ll want to put the top down and head south from Birmingham for what’s ahead.

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1. Ballyhoo Festival in Gulf Shores | March 2-3

From art and music to food and fun, the Ballyhoo Festival is a great reason to escape to Gulf Shores for a weekend getaway this spring. 

Taking place March 2-3 at Gulf State Park, the annual event offers two days of entertainment for all ages!

Here’s what to expect when you go:

• Art work from 100+ artists + demos
• Children’s Pavilion with arts + crafts
• Fiddle/Banjo Competition + performances by some of the best musicians in the Southeast
• Food from a variety of vendors
• Historical narrative + original tribal dance of the Poarch Creek Indians

Ballyhoo Festival event details:

• When: Saturday, March 2, 9AM-5PM | Sunday, March 3, 9AM-4PM
• Where: Gulf State Park Lake Shelby, 20115 State Park Rd, AL-135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
• Cost: Free admission

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2. Orange Beach Festival of Art | March 9-10

Nothing says spring like an outdoor art festival! Especially one as incredible as the Orange Beach Festival of Art.

This March, you can be part of the festival’s 50th annual festival and celebrate visual, performing, musical and culinary arts.

Here’s a peek at what this event has to offer:

• Fine art from artists across the Southeast
• Food vendors like the That’s What Cheese Said Food Truck
• Kids’ Art Alley with crafts + activities
• Live music from local musicians like Wylie Pete, The Destinations + Swamp Symphony
• Performing art shows from the Gulf Coast Live Dancers, the Entertainment Ignited Fire Dancers + more

Orange Beach Festival of Art event details:

• When: Saturday, March 9-Sunday, March 10 | 10AM
• Where: Orange Beach Waterfront Park, 26389 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
• Cost: Free admission

3. Bama Coast Cruisin’ in Orange Beach | April 26-27

Love cars and cruisin’ the open road? You’ll want to make plans to attend the annual Bama Coast Cruisin’ event. 

Taking place at The Wharf in Orange Beach, April 26-27, you’ll discover a full weekend of amazing cars, exciting events and tons of entertainment.

Along with admiring the smooth lines and sweet curves of beautiful cars, you can also: 

• Grab a meal at one of The Wharf’s many delicious restaurants.
• Shop unique stores for clothes, local items + more.
• Take an exciting trip on The Wharf’s Ferris Wheel—one of the tallest in the southeast!

Bama Coast Cruisin’ event details:

• When: Friday, April 26-Saturday, April 27 | 9AM-5PM
• Where: The Wharf in Orange Beach, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
• Cost: Free admission

4. Duckman Jam at Flora-Bama | April 12-13

Get your cowboy hats ready—the Duckman Jam at Flora-Bama is the place to be this spring.

Running April 12-13, this two-day beach concert will be the ultimate good time with some of your favorite country music stars. 

Get your groove on to the awesome lineup, featuring:

• Drake White
• Ella Langley
• Jake Worthington
• Riley Green
• Tracy Lawrence
• And more!

Duckman Jam event details:

• When: Saturday, April 12-Sunday, April 13
• Where: Flora-Bama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507
• Cost: General Admission – $89.50 | VIP – $149.50-$570
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5. Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores | May 17-19

The Hangout Music Fest is back this May for another mind-blowing year. Held on the sugar-white beaches of Gulf Shores, this popular three-day concert event features it all, from top music headliners to delicious food, carnival rides, beach volleyball and more.

Check out just some of the incredible bands and musicians you’ll see live on stage this year:

• Cage the Elephant
• Dominic Fike
• Lana Del Rey
• Megan Moroney
• Nelly
• Reneé Rapp
• Subtronics
• The Chainsmokers
• Zach Bryan

Hangout Music Festival event details:

• When: Friday, May 17-Sunday, May 19 | 11AM-11PM
• Where: 101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
• Cost: 3-Day GA & 4-Packs – $299+ | 3-Day GA Plus & 4-Packs – $519+ | 3-Day VIP & 4-Packs – $1,299+ | 3-Day Super VIP $ 4-Packs – $2,200+
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Book your stay Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

Before you head to one of these must-attend spring festivals in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, make sure to book your stay with Brett-Robinson Vacation Rentals. With an array of beachfront condos, houses and hotels with all the best amenities, you can find the perfect rental accommodations fit for the whole crew!

Call a Vacation Specialist today at 877.701.7322 or book online to reserve your spot. 

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