It has been one hot summer this year, and we sure are ready for fall to arrive. If you are looking for a great fall getaway that puts you right by the beach and nearby fun activities, look no further than Gulf Shores, Alabama. Our vacation destination has plenty of fun and excitement still going down in the fall season, only with some slightly cooler temps. The local events are still kicking off a whole lot of fun for you to see too. Take a look at the top fall events currently scheduled to take place this fall in Gulf Shores.
51st Annual National Shrimp Festival
You either love it or hate it, but there is no question that shrimp is one of the country’s most popular seafood items on any menu. With Gulf Shores being right along the coast, you can expect to find plenty of tasty shrimp options here in the area. If you love shrimp, you have to check out the Annual National Shrimp Festival that takes place right here in Gulf Shores each fall. This will be the 51st annual event for the festival, making it a long-standing tradition for the area.
This four-day event brings in over 250,000 people for an action-packed weekend best spent with friends and family. The Annual National Shrimp Festival is a combination of music, food, and art that brings a little bit of everything for everyone. On the music side, you will find two entertainment stages that will host four days of country, jazz, classic rock, and much more for you to sing along to. You will also find a variety of art vendors on hand for the festival selling their incredible works of art. Browse through the collections of sculptures, paintings, jewelry, fine arts, and much more with each option, making for a great gift to take back home with you.
Enter the Sand Sculpture Contest, where you will be tested in making an extravagant display that is worthy of the top title. Kids will find plenty to do over in the Children’s Activity Village perfect for children of all ages. The Miss Shrimp Festival Pageant is open for any Baldwin County students who are from the area.
Of course, you probably came to the Annual National Shrimp Festival to indulge yourself in the incredible food that is being prepared. You will find that shrimp is the star of the show but not the only food for purchase. You can also find tasty fish tacos, seafood platters, burgers, crab cakes, and much more. Best of the Fest vendors will be on hand who have won awards in year’s past so you know they are good. This year’s 51st Annual National Shrimp Festival will take place October 10th through the 13th. Festival hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Thursday through Saturday and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. Don’t miss out on this incredible fall event!
Local Live Music
When you visit Gulf Shores, you will want to find time to relax and just hang out. And there is no better way to do that than with some incredible live music. Gulf Shores features plenty of live musical acts throughout the year at the local venues here in town. You will find big name acts such as Rhonda Vincent hitting the stage at the Alabama Gulf Coast Music Hall just down the road on November 10th. Or keep it local with The Hangout Gulf Shores featuring a variety of musical talent such as Donny Brewer, Kirstie Kraus, and John Patti throughout the season. Gulf Shores is known for hosting the Hangout Music Festival each year in the spring, so you know that we know good music. Don’t miss out on these local acts whenever you visit in the fall!
Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
Nothing goes better together than delicious food and craft beer. You can find the two together when you attend the Coastal Alabama Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival taking place in November. This two day event is perfect for festival goers to experience craft beers from the region and pair them with the delicious cuisine of local food trucks. Enjoy tasters of the attending breweries so you can try a little bit of everything. Bring some lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy yard games down by the gulf. The Coastal Alabama Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival will take place on November 9th and 10th this year.
Head On Down to Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores is waiting for you and your family to make your next trip to the area. Do not wait and come experience fall with us down by the water. Contact us today!
