Gulf Shores Events & Festivals Entertainment

A full calendar of events keeps Gulf Shores excitement up and about. Year round events and festivals keep spirits up. It is best to check out Gulf Shores Calendar of Events for fun things to do during your beach vacation.

Enjoy seafood at the Annual National Shrimp Festival, a four-day event attracting over 300,000 people. Wares are on offer from over 300-plus vendors showcasing fine art and crafts. Two musical stages feature major National Recording artists as well as local favorites. Kids have fun at the Children’s Activity Village.

The Annual Lost Bay Regatta Race is another fun event. Pre-race registration and celebrations are held at Point Yacht Club facilities that end with musical soirees. The Alabama Coastal BirdFest coincides with the annual fall migration of many birds from North America to South America.

Annual Frank Brown Songwriters Festival provides an atmosphere to promote all aspiring writers and musicians in need of a forum to get their music out to the world. But best of all is the Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade that lets the good times roll in!