Events Calendar

A Festival Of Gifts

11/07/2009

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Celebrate local talents of artwork and crafts. Great way to start your holiday shopping with unique and creative art. Silent Auction; Food and Music.

2nd Annual Oyster Cook Off at The Hangout

11/07/2009

Noon. Teams of three compete for best oysters. Three different oyster categories with people's choice. Judged by four of the area's top chefs. Live music! Public choice award with $300.00 prize and $700.00 grand prize. Also oyster shucking competition and oyster eating competition. Great live music. Bama vs. LSU.

3rd Annual Perdido Key Martini Festival

11/07/2009

1:00pm-5:00pm. There’s probably no other beverage that commands the reputation for prestige, elegance, class, or panache, as the Martini. This tasty and classic concoction has an air of mystery and attraction, and will be showcased in an upscale event like no other. Grey Goose, Three Olives and Premier Beverage have once again put together a “do not miss” one day only event located in the Villagio on Perdido Key. With an estimated 24 booths to visit with an all-inclusive sample of premium spirits and martinis the crowds will have plenty to do. Along with the opportunity to purchase bottles at some serious savings there will be local art and craft vendors, food, and door prizes. The most anticipated part of the day will be “The 2009 Gulf Coast Bartender Showdown” at 2:30 p.m. From across the Coast, Bars and Restaurants will enter bartenders to compete for cash, trophies, prizes and the all important bragging rights in a chance to see who can prepare the BEST Martini on the Gulf Coast. Ticket proceeds benefit several local charities.

Cascading Chrysanthemum Bloom Out!

11/07/2009

Hundreds of colorful four-foot long cascades will be displayed on bridges and balconies, in baskets and containers throughout the Gardens. Guests will also enjoy the columns of mums and the thousands of mums in the flower beds with the fall colors of yellow, bronze, red, orange and white. The Great Lawn’s dramatic border will be a feast for the eyes. Bellingrath’s mum display is one of the grandest in the country and all the cascades are grown at Bellingrath.

Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Fishing and Charter Information

Why would you want to rise early in the morning on your vacation? To FISH of course! Whether you are experienced or a novice fisherman you will find the perfect fishing adventure on Alabama and Florida's Gulf Coast.

In fact, Orange Beach, Alabama boasts the largest charter fishing fleet on the Gulf with over 85 experienced captains ready to take you on the quest of a lifetime. What’s your pleasure, surf fishing, inshore or offshore saltwater fishing, bottom fishing, trolling or fresh water fishing? Simply take your pick since all of these options are waiting for you in Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan, Orange Beach and Perdido Key.

Orange Beach Snapper Tournament

For the third year our area is home to a fishing tournament where you can buy a ticket for $5 with the chance to win cash prizes totaling over $150,000. This popular Orange Beach Red Snapper World Championship is dedicated to saving the recreational fishing industry on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. On opening day of this month-long tournament, that runs from mid-April to mid-May, more than 1,500 anglers purchased tickets. To learn more about this tournament visit www.OrangeBeachSnapper.com.

Gulf of Mexico Artificial Reefs

Marine Resources Division has been enhancing Alabama’s marine fisheries habitats for many years creating one of the largest and most active offshore artificial reef programs in the world. The funds raised at the Orange Beach Red Snapper World Championship are donated to add additional artificial reefs. Last year’s tournament resulted in adding 218 reefs and the goal this year is to add another 300 artificial reefs to the system. To find your favorite fishing hole go to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Marine Resources Division's Inshore Reef Map or the Gulf of Mexico DGPS Reef Coordinates.

Fishing License and Info

From amberjack to wahoo the variety of fish commonly caught in our waters is extensive. To learn about official regulations, the best time of year to fish for each species and even the best bait click here. Alabama Fishing licenses are available for purchase online at alabamainteractive.org (2% fee applies) or by calling toll-free 888-848-6887 ($3.95 convenience fee applies). License fees vary based on saltwater, freshwater, etc. and a chart can be found at www.dcnr.state.al.us.