March 5 – 7

Gulf Coast Boat Super Show at The Wharf in Orange Beach. One of the largest boat shows in the Southeast, featuring boats from 8 to 80 feet, including fishing boats, ski boats, offshore boats, runabouts, personal watercraft and more. With more than 100 boats in the water and 150 boats on land, the event will include demonstrations, vendors and a surfing contest on the only full-size electric surfboard on the Gulf Coast. For more information, call (941) 780-0538 or visit www.rvexpo.net.

 

March 6 – 7

Baldwin County Homebuilders’ Home & Product Show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Daphne Civic Center Admission is $3; free for ages 12 and younger. Seminars and parking are free. For more information, call (251) 929-9927. 

 

March 6 – 7

“Thank You Snowbirds” Bluegrass Festival at Wales West. Featuring live Bluegrass music. Tickets are $10 per person, per day, and are available at the gate. For more information, visit www.waleswest.com.

 

March 6

The third annual Mardi Gras Tour of Condominiums. Five beautiful condos on the Gulf of Mexico will be shown from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include chances on prizes.  For more information, call (251) 967-3212. 

 

March 13 – 14

2010 Orange Beach Festival of Art, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Waterfront Park on Canal Road. The show will be larger than ever this year, with 55 artists displaying. Adding to the long tradition of fine arts and crafts, this year’s festival will add four attractions. A Literary Arts Tent will house regional and celebrity authors, book readings and book signings. The new Drama and Dance Stage will feature performances of theater troupes and dance performances. For the youngest artists, the Children's Art Alley will offer exciting, hands-on art experiences. At the Songwriters and Musicians Stage, guests will enjoy some amazing regional talent, as songwriters share their songs, play and sing for everyone. For more information, call (251) 981-2787 or visit www.obfoa.com. 

 

March 19 – 21

Fairhope's 58th annual Arts and Crafts Festival, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily on the streets of downtown Fairhope. More than 200 exhibitors from throughout the United States will bring their best works to show and sell at this prestigious juried show. Live entertainment will be ongoing during the three-day event, and the food court will serve up some unique cuisine. BRATS will offer shuttle service from the Plantation Pointe Shopping Center, Eastern Shore Village Shopping Center and Ecor Rouge Place, all less than a 5-minute ride away. Parking is free; shuttle ride costs $1. For more information, call (251) 621-8222. 

 

March 19 – 21

The 38th annual Outdoor Art Show, presented by the Eastern Shore Art Center, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Eastern Shore Art Center and surrounding downtown area of Fairhope. This three-day fine art event attracts more than 200,000 visitors from around the country.

 

 

March 20

Second annual BBQ & Blues Cook-Off, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Foley. Proceeds from the event benefit the Chamber Foundation’s many educational programs for Foley High School feeder pattern schools. The ticket price to enter the gated event is $10; free for ages 10 and younger. The ticket includes event entry, live entertainment, children’s activities, barbecue tasting, silent auction, and a chance to win one of several prizes. For more information, call (251) 943-3291 or visit www.sbchamberfoundation.com.

 

March 20

10th annual Gulf Coast Fun in the Sun Corvette Show, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Come out and see Corvettes galore, and vote for your favorite. Trophies will be awarded according to the most People’s Choice votes. For more information, call (251) 968-8141.

 

March 26

Third annual Denim and Diamonds, to benefit Covenant Hospice patient and family services in Baldwin County. Join Dan and Shelby of 95 KSJ as they host the event, starting at 7 p.m. at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope. The evening will include dinner and live music by “gritsNpieces.” Partygoers will also have the chance to bid in a silent auction on items such as golf packages, vacation getaways and artwork. The highlight of the evening will be an optional “Diamond Dig.” Tickets are $35 per person in advance, $40 per person at the door. Blue jeans and glitzy western attire are recommended for the event. All proceeds will benefit Covenant Hospice. For tickets or more information, call (251) 626-5255.

 

March 27

The Original German Sausage Festival, sponsored by Elberta Volunteer Fire Department, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Elberta Town Park. The event features German sausage and other food booths, music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts booths, and children's rides and games. For more information, call Seth at (251) 986-5805 or visit http://sausagefest.elbertafire.com.

 

April 2 – 4

Siege of Fort Blakeley Reenactment. Come join period soldiers for a recreation of the last major battle of the Civil War and the largest battle in the State of Alabama. Period camps and soldier life will be open to public inspection each day, and there will be cannon firings with public inspection of precision gun drill each morning. Battle reenactments on both Saturday and Sunday will start at 1 p.m. For more information, call (251) 626-0798 or visit www.blakeleypark.org.

 

April 3

Lighthouse Art Competition, sponsored by the Foley Performing Arts Association, will benefit the Lighthouse Domestic Abuse Center in Robertsdale. For more information, call (251) 943-4381.

 

April 10 – 11
23rd annual Baldwin County Strawberry Festival, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in Loxley. The event will feature more than 170 arts and crafts exhibitors, a full-scale carnival, food vendors, a pageant, pony rides, live music and a classic car show. For more information, call (251) 550-2003 or visit www.baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org..

 

 

April 11 – 12

Foley Flower and Garden Extravaganza, in Heritage Park in downtown Foley. The event will feature a flower and garden show, landscape exhibits, tablescapes, flower and garden vendors, a garden cafe, a children's village and more. Free admission. For more information, call Foley CVB at (251) 943-1200.

 

April 17

The Mardi Gras Krewe Treasures of the Isle will hold its second annual Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange Beach Sportsplex on Canal Road. Lots of food and fun for the whole family is being planned. Food booth offerings will include German sausages, corn dogs, nachos and fresh strawberry shortcakes. A large assortment of arts and Craft will be available for sale. In addition, the Festival will feature a community yard sale. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Admission is free. For more information, call Philip Baker at (251) 981-7604, e-mail pcbaker@gulftel.com or visit www.treasuresoftheisle.com.

 

 

April 23

15th South Baldwin Relay for Life at Heritage Park in Foley. This year’s theme is “Party for a Cure.” Registration begins at 5 p.m. Awards will be given at 1 a.m. Survivors Reception at the Foley Performing Arts Association begins at 5 p.m., with the reception from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and bus transportation to the park at 6:30 p.m.  Please give survivor information to Zana Price at (251) 943-1124 or zqueenoffoley@gmail.com. WHEP will host the opening ceremonies on WHEP 1310 AM & 92.5 FM. For more information, e-mail Allison Faircloth at Allison.faircloth@cancer.org or visit www.relayforlife.org/southbaldwin.

 

April 23 – 25
26th annual Interstate Mullet Toss & Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party at the Flora-Bama.
The event boasts fun, food and frivolity on the beach. Gates open at 9 a.m., with children’s toss at 10 a.m. and adults’ toss at noon.  Must be 21 and older to enter after 10 a.m. For more information, call (850) 492-0611 or visit www.florabama.com.

 

April 24  

Earth Day at the Fairhope Pier, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call (251) 990-6002.

 

April 24 

Music Under the Stars, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Daphne City Hall Plaza. For more information, call (251) 621-3703.

 

April 25

St. Benedict's German Fest, sponsored by St. Benedict Catholic School in Elberta, from 9 a.m. until dark at the school . The event will feature German food, arts and crafts, games and fun for children and adults. For more information, call (251) 986-8143.

 

May 1 – 2

13th annual Wooden Boat Festival, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. to sunset Sunday, in Elberta. The event will feature local artists, boat builders, marine sales, music all weekend and Chet's famous fried mullet plates. The Sharpie Sailboat Race will be Saturday at 1 p.m., with Race for the Skull on Sunday at 1 p.m. For more information, call  (251) 987-1547 or visit www.piratescoveriffraff.com for more info.

 

May 3

Sunset Supper, to benefit the Lighthouse Family Violence Shelter, begins at 6 p.m. at the James P. Nix Center in Fairhope. For more information, call  (251) 947-6197.

 

May 4

The 11th annual Fairhope Historic Homes Tour, featuring five homes, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The homes featured on this year’s tour are: 653 Fairhope Ave., Ross and Julia Hobbs; 601 N. Mobile, Carrie and David Dortch; 54 Fairhope Ave., Mrs. Mary Kathryn Black; 653 Fairhope Ave., Ross and Julia Hobbs; 16943B County Road 3 (South Section Street), John and Ginny Stimpson; and Lagniappe: Hollis and Teko Wiseman, 619 N. Mobile St. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 the day of the tour, and entitle the holder to view all five houses. Tickets will be available at Page and Palette, most area banks and Green Gates Market before the tour. On the day of the tour, they may be purchased at any one of the tour homes. For more information, call Eve Doherty at (251) 990-5746.

 

May 6

A Taste of the Towns, presented by the Daphne/Spanish Fort Kiwanis Club, at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center in Spanish Fort. For more information, call  (251) 621-2996.

 

May 8 – 9

38th annual Art in the Park, sponsored by the Performing Arts Association, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in the John B. Foley Park, corner of Ala. Hwy. 59 and U.S. Hwy 98). The event will feature artisans and crafters from the tri-state area presenting their art for show and sale. Entertainment and food booths are also available. For more information, call (251) 943-1433 or (251) 943-4381.

 

May 14 – 15

Gulf Coast Zydeco Music and Crawfish Festival at the Daphne Civic Center Complex.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. The "Gulf Coast Zydeco Music & Crawfish Festival" presents some of the best Zydeco dance bands that lower Louisiana has to offer. In addition to the bands are the Zydeco dancers from around the country and Zydeco dance instructors ready to teach you how to Zydeco two-step. The array of food features crawfish and other Creole and Cajun dishes from Louisiana.  For more information, call (251) 626-5300 or visit www.gulfcoastzydecomusicfestival.com.

 

May 14 – 16

The Hangout Beach, Music & Arts Festival, from noon to 11 p.m. daily in Gulf Shores. The festival will feature an eclectic lineup of 60-plus artists over three days. The event will include four stages, with the two main stages rising from the sand itself. For more information, visit www.hangoutmusicfest.com.

 

May 15

Daphne Community Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Daphne Civic Center. For more information, call (251) 621-3703.

 

May 16

Community Resource Expo, event showcasing organizations that enrich the community, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Heritage Park in downtown Foley. Participating organizations will be on site to interact with citizens as well as showcase and explain the services they provide. Kids' activities and concessions will be provided.

 

May 21 & 28

Farmers Market-Music-Movie, beginning at 4 p.m., at Heritage Park in downtown Foley. Fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods and more will be for sale. Live music will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a movie on the big screen at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and plan to stay for an evening of fresh food and family fun. For more information, call  251-943-1200.

 

May 27 & June 3

Art in the Park, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lott Park in Daphne. The event provides free children’s activities including clowns, magicians, Funny Farm Petting Zoo, themed arts and crafts, face painting, train rides, Gyrospace, games, prizes, spacewalks, music and Fire Fighter Tom & the Antique Truck. Refreshments, including hotdogs, snow cones and popcorn, will be provided free. The City of Daphne and Daphne Pediatric Dentistry co-sponsor the event. For more information, call  www.daphneal.com.