‍Ballyhoo Festival: March 1–2

Ballyhoo Festival, Gulf State Park Lake Shelby Picnic Area, Gulf Shores, AL

This exciting festival event is unique in its focus on fine art, combined with cultural charm, and the fun-loving spirit of residents of Coastal Alabama! Enjoy vendors offering fine art from across the southeast and a variety of local seafood options. Live music will be running all day long on both days of the festival and don’t miss the Banjo and Fiddle Competition on Sunday where the top 3 scores in each age bracket win a cash prize!

5^th Annual Bellingrath’s Beers & Blooms Festival: March 8

Beers and Blooms Festival, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, Theodore, AL

The Beers and Blooms Festival is an all-day craft beer festival and concert series on the Great Lawn at the heart of the Gardens. Hear great music from local bands, sample a wide variety of craft brews, shop with local vendors at their booths, and feast with a selection of food trucks, all in the beautiful surroundings of the springtime Gardens.

Tickets are still available for purchase. Click Here for more information.

73^rd Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival: March 14–16

Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival, Downtown Fairhope, AL

For over 70 years, the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival has grown and evolved while remaining a familiar family tradition for so many.  During this three-day event, the population swells with nearly 300,000 visiting as downtown streets come alive with creativity, showcasing the best in art, food, and entertainment in our blossoming community, full of southern charm. The 73^rd Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival celebrates "Paint the Town" and will unveil a downtown mural celebrating the festival and honoring its 70+ year tradition

8^th Annual Orange Beach Invasion: March 14–16

Orange Beach Invasion, The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL

The Orange Beach Invasion, one of the largest events held in Orange Beach with over 78,000 spectators in 2024, returns to The Wharf for its 8^th Year.  Hot rods, lowered trucks and more from all over the U.S. and Canada will make their way to Orange Beach for the three-day affair. The event will feature over 40 vendors + food vendors and attendees will also enjoy the shopping, restaurants, bars, and entertainment options available at The Wharf. 

Spectator entry is Free!

36^th Annual Mobile Chili Cookoff: March 29

American Cancer Society, Chili-Cook Off, Mobile, AL - March 9

Don’t miss a full day of fun and food at the American Cancer Society's 2025 Chili Cook-Off, proudly sponsored by Infirmary Cancer Care! The event returns to Canal Street in downtown Mobile, celebrating 36 years of spicy competition and a celebration of community. This is not just about great chili, it's about coming together to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Every donation helps fuel the fight against/ cancer. Let's continue to spice up the fight against cancer!

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