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41st Annual Art in the Park
This weekend, Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, marks the 41st Annual Art in the Park
in Foley, just minutes north of our Gulf Shores beaches. From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day you can enjoy over 125 artists from across the southeast. This event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can wandered through the lush landscape and view various original art works, from paintings, photography, pottery, glass works, and jewelry as well as crafts. Artists and craftsmen compete for awards to be determined by an independent panel of judges on Saturday evening at the Foley Art Center. Admission is free to the public. http://www.foleyartcenter.com
Hang Out in Gulf Shores
The countdown is on for the 4th Annual Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores! Starting next week, Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19, festival goers can enjoy fun, sun and lots of sounds as more than 60 bands perform on four stages. The concerts will be play directly on the white sandy beaches and will start daily from noon to 11:00 p.m.
Here are just a few tips to make your weekend more festive:
• Children ages 10 and under are admitted free if they are accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. However, due to security concerns, there can only be 4 children allowed per family.
• Shuttle passes must be purchased in advance in order to ride the shuttles. Each shuttle pass is valid only for the route purchased. The last shuttle leaves 30 minutes after the final show of the evening.
• Please pick up any trash that you may come across and limit any plastic you bring to the festival. Be smart, be aware of your surroundings, and report any suspicious packages you may come across.
• All guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry and re-entry. Leave large bags and prohibited items at home. Any prohibited item that is confiscated will not be held or returned.
• Three-day ticket holders must exchange their ticket for a weekend wristband and will be allowed to re-enter the Festival. Wristbands must be worn at all times and are required for entry into the Festival. Wristbands are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and cannot be replaced.
Pirates Cove Wood Boat Festival
Looking for something to do this weekend? Starting tomorrow, Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5, make plans to be at Pirate’s Cove in Elberta. This 16th Annual Festival 
includes more than 30 wood boats, ranging from a Mayan dugout canoe to a 72’ Mobile Bay Schooner, entered in the competition. Proceeds from food and beverages sold during the festival will benefit the Josephine Volunteer Fire Department and The Lillian Optimist Club. Menus for the weekend include Chet’s Famous Fried Mullet plates on Saturday only and Elberta’s famous sausage sandwiches. Come enjoy a nautical fair with local artists showcasing their arts and crafts, boat builders, marine sales and live music all weekend by some of the South’s most popular bands. Children’s activities include Pirate Pete’s Island, a treasure hunt, children’s boat building, games, and swimming. Admission is $5.00 for adults ($8.00 for a weekend pass); children ages 12 years and under are free. http://www.perdidowoodboat.org
Gulf Coast Beaches Home to Turtles
It’s that time of year—Sea Turtle Nesting Season starts on Wednesday, May 1 and continues through October 31. Our Gulf Coast Beaches are home to three types of endangered sea turtles that nest on our shores: green sea turtles, kemps ridley sea turtles and loggerhead sea turtles. They each help our local eco-system in unique ways.
Female sea turtles lay an average of 100 leathery, ping-pong-size eggs at a time. Only a few young turtles, however, will make it to adulthood. The incubation period is 55 to 75 days. Most hatchlings emerge together in an “eruption” of babies from the nest. The hatchling sea turtles then find their way to the Gulf waters by moonlight or starlight. Building lights along the shore, as well as flashlights, night photography using a flash, and outside patio lights may confuse the baby sea turtles, drawing them away from the water.
There are things we can do to help these tiny creatures as they make their way into the world. Take care not to disturb the sea turtle nests, leaving their tracks undisturbed, and don’t leave trash on the beach. You can also volunteer and adop a sea turtle nest. For more information about these sea creatures, visit http://www.alabamaseaturtles.com.
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Mullets Fly in Orange Beach
Get ready for the 29th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss, hosted by the Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar, tomorrow Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 29. This weekend event attracts people from all over the Southeast to the Alabama Gulf Coast beaches for a party held right on the beach! The fun starts this Friday, April 26, at 9:00 a.m. and the children’s toss begins at 10:00 a.m with the adult toss starting at noon. Come enjoy fun, food and frivolity on the beach with other activities including a bikini contest, a keg toss and tug of war. Admission is $10.00 for 21 years and older, $15.00 for 21 and under. Membership cards will be valid for the event and are available for $30.00. Check out http://www.florabama.com for more information.
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4th Annual Bama Coast Cruise
Make plans later this week, Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27, for the 4th Annual Bama Coast Cruise, presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts. The cruise will be held at The Wharf in Orange Beach where you can enjoy your ride, see the amazing cars, shop the various vendors and take in the amazing and beautiful City of Orange Beach. There will be a live DJ, judging for “Top 25” in the parade cruise. Admission for spectators is only $5.00 for adults and children 12 and under are Free. http://www.bamacoastcruise.com
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Annual Mullet Man Triathlon in Gulf Shores
This Saturday, April 20, marks the 29th Annual Mullet Man Triathlon at the Flora Bama. The Mullet Man Triathlon, a high quality event, promises a great course, super volunteers, awards 3 deep and a post-race party with fabulous food and fun. A portion of the proceeds will go to local youth charities inFlorida andAlabama. All activities begin and end at the World Famous Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar.
The swim will be a ¼ mile in the Gulf of Mexico. The bike segment of 17 miles will be on paved four-lane highway (Alabama Hwy 182) heading west 8.5 miles and returning to the Flora-Bama Lounge. Bike helmets are required. The 4-mile run will begin at the Flora-Bama Lounge, heading west under the PerdidoPassBridgeand back. Visit http://www.active.com for more information, registration and restrictions.
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Hangout Music Fest on Gulf Coast
Hurry and make your plans for the 4th Annual Hangout Music Festival the weekend of May 17-19 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The festival is located directly on the white sandy beaches where you can enjoy fun, sun and lots of sounds. The concerts are daily from noon to 11:00 p.m. and there will be more than 60 bands performing on four stages. The 2013 line-up includes Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, the Trey Anastasio Band, the Shins, the Black Crowes, the Roots, Public Enemy and more!
We have properties still available for you to enjoy the weekend and take in all the activities, so hurry and pick your spot! There are 3-day shuttle passes available for $50.00 and will run from 10:30 a.m. until 60 minutes after the music ends.
http://www.hangoutmusicfest.com
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Open Redfish Tournament
Tomorrow, Friday, April 12, starts the 2013 Shock H2O Orange Beach Open Redfish Tournament. The weekend event will be held at Outcast Charter Docks Marina, near Cobalt, The Restaurant. Anglers will weigh in their catch daily at 3:00 p.m.from Outcast Marina. One team could win a price package worth over $10,000! Contact 251-923-5300 for more information or visit http://www.theredfishseries.com/index.php
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Spring Bird Banding in Full Swing
The 2013 Spring Bird Banding Session is in full swing until Thursday, April 18, in the Fort Morgan Historical Park. Our Alabama Gulf Coast is the first landfall and the last departure point for thousands of migrating birds. Come join trained crews and volunteers as they capture and band over a dozen species of migrating birds. Banding hours are from before dawn to mid-afternoon, depending on the flow of birds. Bring a lawn chair, binoculars and inquisitive mind but leave the pets at home. Admission to Fort Morgan is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 6-12, and free to younger children. Banding is FREE. Visit
http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/FortMorganBanding.html for more information.
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