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Welcome to the City of Orange Beach's
community newsletter.
Vol. 5, Issue 40
Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by Hurricane Ian.
Freedom Fest is here!
The 2nd Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest starts TODAY at The Wharf. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st. A benefit concert with John Rich of Big & Rich and patriotic speakers will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 2nd in the Amphitheatre. While the festival is free, there is a charge for the concert with proceeds benefitting Folds of Honor. Get your tickets at Ticketmaster.
SCHEDULE
Friday, September 30th – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
-Bama Coast Cruisin’ car show – Main Street. Details at https://bamacoastcruisin.com/fall/.
-Arts & Crafts – west parking lot behind the AMC CLASSIC Wharf 15 movie theatre.
Friday and Saturday will be full of more than 70 arts and crafts vendors selling a wide variety of wares, including glass bird feeders, pottery, fish print art, BBQ sauces, artwork, windchimes, patriotic apparel and art, among many other things. Additionally, a variety of military groups and nonprofits will be on hand including Operation Reconnect, Folds of Honor, American Legion Post 44, Marine Corps League, U.S. Air Force Reserve, U.S. Navy Recruiters, Miracle League of Coastal Alabama, and Friends of the Orange Beach Public Library.
-Food vendors – west parking lot behind movie theater.
The food selection will have something for everyone. In addition to the restaurants at The Wharf, festival-goers will have their hands full with barbeque ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, Cajun pistols, gumbo, shrimp po-boys, grilled mahi, philly cheese steak, crawfish, oysters, and grouper tacos, among many other selections. Some of the specialty foods will include Hawaiian shaved ice, ice cream, kettle corn, smoothies, and boiled peanuts.
-Parking and Shuttles - Festival parking will be available at The Wharf. A free shuttle system will also run from the Orange Beach Sportsplex on Friday. On-site festival parking will be directed by Orange Beach City Schools with donations accepted for school programs. Handicapped parking will only be available onsite at The Wharf.
-Entertainment - Arts & Craft Stage
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Tony Brook
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Dew Pendleton
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Christina Christian
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - The Krickets
-Friday night concert at The Wharf Amphitheatre - ZZ Top and Jeff Beck will be playing at the Amphitheater as part of the C Spire Concert Series. Find ticket information on The Wharf Amphitheater website.
-Island Time Jeepers - Jeep Meet and Parade - between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. - with a parade at 1 p.m. The parade will start from Event Center and go to the Perdido Pass bridge and return. Parking will be at the marina parking lot and Event Center parking lot. In addition to the parade, it will include a Poker Walk, Show 'N' Shine, and a Ducking Contest with proceeds benefitting Folds of Honor. Registration is not required, just show up. Find more details at https://www.facebook.com/Islandtimejeepers.
-iHeart radio DJ at Marlin Circle
-Kids’ Fun Zone - organized by the Orange Beach Police Department in the grassy area next to Ferris Wheel on Main Street in The Grove, with bouncy houses and other fun activities.
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