Events Calendar
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26th Annual Junior Angler Tournament
07/04/2009
Friday registration 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Cookout: 6:00 p.m. Saturday fishing begins after 5:00 a.m. Boats return under the Perdido Pass Bridge by 7:00 p.m. Weigh dock: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Awards: 8:30 p.m.
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Fort Morgan's Salute to American Independence
07/04/2009
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Interpreters dressed in uniforms from various periods of Fort Morgan's history will offer guided tours and firing demonstrations throughout the day. A Civil War cannon will also be fired in honor of our nation's birthday. There will NOT be a fireworks display.
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Fourth of July Celebration at Bear Point
07/04/2009
The Bear Point Civic Association will celebrate Independence Day weekend with a big cookout, live auction, raffle, bake sale and children's beauty contest on July 4th.
Activities will begin at 11:00 a.m. with admission free to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase barbecue or hotdog plates, buy baked goods, buy raffle tickets for great prizes and to bid on items in the live auction. the beauty contest for children to age 10 will begin at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and join in the fun!
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Gulf Coast’s Premier 4th of July Celebration at The Wharf
07/04/2009
This year, The Wharf has partnered with Grammy nominated, country sensation Montgomery Gentry for a live concert at The Amphitheater at The Wharf on Saturday, July 4th as a part of The Wharf’s Pepsi Star Series. The concert will include a live performance by the country duo, as well as patriotic songs and dedications. The “Fourth at The Wharf” presents the grandest fireworks extravaganza on the coastal Panhandle, and this Fourth will be no exception. Main Street at The Wharf will be filled with festive activities all day on July 4th. Local radio favorite WKSJ is sponsoring a hot dog eating contest, and the Orange Beach Fire Department is hosting games throughout the day. The Wharf is home to over 15 restaurants -- all joining in for the celebration of our Nations’ birthday through the holiday weekend with fun events and delectable specials.
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By Car
Both I-65 and I-10 provide easy access to Gulf Shores and Perdido Key.
From I-65
Take Bay Minette exit 37 and travel south on Gulf Shores Parkway (Hwy. 59) approximately 53 miles.
The Meyer Real Estate Gulf Shores office is located at 1585 Gulf Shores Parkway.
From I-10
Take Loxley exit 44 and travel south on Gulf Shores Parkway (Hwy. 59) approximately 27 miles. The Meyer Real Estate Gulf Shores office is located at 1585 Gulf Shores Parkway. PERDIDO KEY OFFICE - Follow the Foley Beach Express signs south of Summerdale, cross the toll bridge ($3.00 toll) and turn left on Canal Road (Hwy. 180). Turn right on Hwy. 161 which connects with Perdido Beach Blvd. (Hwy. 182). Turn left on Hwy. 182 and drive approximately 10 miles. The Meyer Real Estate office is located in the Villagio Shopping Center on the left.
By Air
Major airports in nearby Pensacola, Florida (45 minute drive) and Mobile, Alabama (1 hour drive) provide regularly scheduled flights. Jack Edwards Airport in Gulf Shores is designed to handle private and corporate jet aircraft.
From Pensacola Regional Airport
Exit airport, turn left on 12th Ave./Fairfield Dr., follow Fairfield Dr. to Hwy. 98. Travel west on Hwy. 98 to Foley, Alabama. Turn left on Hwy. 59 (Gulf Shores Parkway) and travel south approximately 8 miles. The Meyer Real Estate Gulf Shores office is located at 1585 Gulf Shores Parkway.
From Mobile Regional Airport
Exit airport, turn left on Airport Boulevard to I-65 South. Travel south on I-65 to I-10 East. Take I-10 East to Loxley exit 44 and travel south on Gulf Shores Parkway (Hwy. 59) approximately 27 miles. The Meyer Real Estate Gulf Shores office is located at 1585 Gulf Shores Parkway.
Miles to Gulf Shores
- Atlanta, GA – 349
- Baton Rouge, LA – 246
- Biloxi, MS – 109
- Birmingham, AL – 274
- Charleston, SC – 627
- Charlotte, NC – 595
- Chicago, IL – 1073
- Cleveland, OH – 989
- Columbia, SC – 558
- Dallas, TX – 720
- Houston, TX – 514
- Huntsville, AL – 377
- Indianapolis, IN – 755
- Jackson, MS – 299
- Jacksonville, FL – 390
- Kansas City, KS – 967
- Knoxville, TN – 530
- Lexington, KY – 682
- Little Rock, AR – 621
- Louisville, KY – 642
- Memphis, TN – 487
- Mobile, AL – 49
- Nashville, TN – 467
- New Orleans. LA – 190
- Orlando, FL – 490
- Pensacola, FL – 41
- Richmond, VA – 883
- St. Louis, MO – 767
- Tallahassee, FL – 237
- Winston Salem, NC – 667