Hangout Music Festival
The only major music festival on the beach will be held in Gulf Shores where the road ends and the sand begins. The Hangout Music Festival will no doubt become a “must” for music lovers, and you are encouraged to attend the inaugural event on May 14-16, 2010.
Make your plans now for the three-day music festival and receive the 4th night FREE on condos and houses in the Orange Beach, Perdido Key and Fort Morgan area. Provide promo code XMUS for the 4th night free special valid for vacations May 12–18 (subject to availability; some restrictions apply). Note: Rental properties near the festival site in Gulf Shores are not included in this discount.
For transportation options, festival coordinators plan to provide shuttle service to the event.
Beyond the Beach: “Dinosaurs Downtown”
Beginning January 16 and running until April 25, 2010, the national premiere of the “Dinosaurs Downtown” traveling exhibit will open to the public at the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center in Mobile. This thrilling experience will feature 10 life-sized animatronics dinosaurs, a dinosaur photo opportunity and a fossil dig where young children can excavate for their very own "fossils." Add an IMAX experience with a combo pass to see the film Dinosaurs Alive. This is your chance to see the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and other giants before they go extinct.
Choose Your Favorite Beach Deal
Deals, deals and more deals are planned especially with your coastal getaway in mind.
Treat your sweetheart to a romantic Valentine’s weekend of relaxing, shopping, dining, dancing, golf, spa treatments or whatever makes you happy. You’ll also be happy to save on your accommodations in a beach house or coastal condo with our “Sweetheart of a Deal” free night savings.
The good times will roll soon when Mardi Gras season kicks off in Mobile, Pensacola, Foley, Daphne, Fairhope, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. You’ll jump for beads and moon pies at the family-friendly parades and jump for joy when you receive 2 free nights with our “Coastal-style Mardi Gras” special.
A long weekend for President’s Day is another reason to head to the coast for recreation, great seafood and a fantastic beach. A free night is another great reason to visit our shores. Reserve your favorite house or condo for the “President’s Day” special now and save. (Check our website for details.)
Last but certainly not least is a FREE WEEK at the beach when you stay two weeks in January or February. Now that is a deal!
Coastal Happenings
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JAN
A larger-than-life exhibit—Dinosaurs Downtown—opens at Mobile’s Gulf Coast Exploreum on January 16 and runs until April 25.
Cheer for the North or South team as the best senior college football stars showcase their talent for NFL recruiters at the Senior Bowl in Mobile on January 30.
FEB
Catch an abundance of beads and moon pies at the family-friendly Mardi Gras parades in Foley (10 a.m.) and Orange Beach (5:30 p.m.) on February 13 and again on Mardi Gras Day (February 16) in Gulf Shores (10 a.m.) and Orange Beach (1:30 p.m.).
MAR
Experience Nashville on the coast when Rascal Flatts takes the stage at The Amphitheater at The Wharf on March 6, along with special guest Darius Rucker.
View and purchase fine arts and crafts at the Orange Beach Festival of Art March 13 & 14.
APR
Tim McGraw will entertain fans on the coast at The Amphitheater at The Wharf on April 11.
Fling a fish and have a ball at the charitable Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party on April 23–25 at FloraBama.
MAY
Celebrate at the inaugural Hangout Music Festival at the Gulf Shores public beach and The Hangout May 14–16.