Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest! The Freedom Fest will be a two-day event on October 4th and 5th at the Wharf. 

Friday, Oct. 4th - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

Bama Coast Cruisin' car show on Main Street and portion of Wharf Parkway
Kids' Zone by the Ferris wheel
Patriotic Military Booths
Arts, Crafts and Outdoor vendors, as well as Food vendors
Live music stage with entertainment provided by the Flora-Bama and CoastAL
First Responder Demos

Saturday, Oct. 5th - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

Bama Coast Cruisin' car show on Main Street and portion of Wharf Parkway
Kids' Zone by the Ferris wheel
Patriotic Military Booths
Arts, Crafts and Outdoor vendors, as well as Food vendors
Live music stage with entertainment provided by the Flora-Bama…

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Bring your furry fam and dress in your Howl-o-ween best for a free dog costume contest on OWA Island, on Saturday, October 12th! Prizes will be distributed among a variety of categories, including: Most Creative, Best Team Costume, Spookiest, and Funniest costumes.

In-person registration for the costume contest will begin at 4 pm, although we encourage you to register online. Online registration will end on Thursday, October 10th at 8 am.

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October 5th ; 8 AM - 8:30 PM

It’s time to suit up in your finest dirndl and lederhosen, Oktoberfest is coming to OWA Parks & Resort! During this day long German inspired event expect the Annual Sister City 5K, interactive team games, and live entertainment featured throughout Downtown OWA!

Foley Sister Cities Commission will host its inaugural “Foley Sisters Cities, 5K Octoberfest Run” on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at OWA Parks & Resort! Starting at 9 am, this fundraiser will assist in raising funds for the student trips and other sister cities’ initiatives. Sign up today for one of three different runs, 5K Run, 5K Race/Walk, or the 1 Mile Fun Run. Come and support, run, or walk for a great cause that benefits the community! Sign…

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For over 50 years this volunteer-driven event has been a tradition on the beautiful beaches of Coastal Alabama. Food, music, art, and so much more make up an action packed weekend with nearly 250,000 of your closest friends.

Cost:
Entry into the festival grounds is free!

2024 Date:
October 10th through 13th, 2024

2024 Times:
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location:
101 Gulf Shores Pkwy - Gulf Shores, Alabama - 36542
The intersection of Hwy. 59 and East Beach Blvd.

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Join us for the free Island Movie Night series on the OWA Island featuring a lineup of family-friendly films and kids’ activities under the stars on our outdoor amphitheater.

Heading to OWA for a day of fun? Top off your evening with a free movie on the OWA Island Amphitheater. We hope you can enjoy this series of complimentary, outdoor movie nights and kid’s activities! Arrive early for a variety of themed activities from inflatables, arts and crafts, and even an adopt an imaginary friend!

Bring a chair, blanket or towel and enjoy an evening outdoors on the lawn. Relax together as a family and let OWA provide the entertainment free of charge. Hungry? Pick up a meal to-go from one of our amazing eateries in Downtown OWA.


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Get your tickets early because Bulls On The Beach is one of Flora-Bama's most anticipated events of the year! Bring the family out to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush with three nights of live rodeo action featuring Professional Bull Riders from all around the country! A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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For elementary school, middle school, high school and college — look to this easy shopping list. Backpacks and lunch bags and pencils — oh my! And those are just the basics. Getting all of those fresh school supplies ready for a new school year certainly adds up quick. According to global data company Statista, last back-to-school season, families in the United States spent a total of 41.5 billion dollars on school shopping — which averaged about $890 per household. Why so high? While the figure does include school supplies, it also factors in clothing and, more importantly, electronics and accessories that are increasingly necessary as schools take more and more advantage of digital technology in the classroom.

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