Fall at the beach is a local favorite here on the Alabama Gulf Coast, and not just because the crowds are few and the sunsets are fantastic. The season is also full of fun events for the whole family to enjoy, from foodie festivals and music shows to aerial acrobatics and sailing adventures that keep the summer vibes flowing well into pumpkin spice season. If you’re planning a fall getaway to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, here are some top fall 2025 events to add to your calendar between your beach days.
September 4-6, 2025
Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar
The 12th annual Bulls on the Beach is a 3-day adrenaline rush full of live rodeo action at the world-famous Flora-Bama. Each themed night includes Professional Bull Riders from across the country leaving all on the sand as they battle bulls for top bragging rights. Tickets are available online and a portion of the proceeds will go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Buy early because it’s a guaranteed sell-out!
September 20-21, 2025
The Wharf in Orange Beach
The 5th annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest and Bama Coast Cruisin’ Fall Car Show is a fun family event that combines classic cars, handmade arts and crafts, local foods and live entertainment. The festival is free to attend and includes a Kids’ Zone, live music stages, vendor booths, food trucks, games, contests and more.
October 9-12, 2025
Gulf Shores Main Public Beach
For over 50 years, this iconic beachfront festival has been charming the coast with 3 full days of fun, sun, and fresh Gulf seafood. It’s free to attend and held at Gulf Place, the city’s Main Public Beach. The event includes dozens of live music acts, vendor booths with artisan crafts and handmade works of art, kid-friendly games, and seafood prepared in countless delicious ways. Be sure to pack your stretchy pants for this yearly feast on the sand!
October 25, 2025
Elberta Town Park
Turf lovers, this one’s for you! The Original German Sausage Festival is a local gem that serves up over 6,000 pounds of authentic German Sausage to more than 20,000 hungry guests. The festival includes hundreds of arts and crafts vendors, live and local music acts, a kids fun area, and tons of delicious foods and drinks. It’s free to attend and fun for all ages.
November 7-8, 2025
Pensacola, FL
The Blue Angels are local legend, and their annual Homecoming Air Show is a peak performance for aerial enthusiasts and beach-goers alike. Picture sleek, speedy fighter planes soaring low overhead as they perform dazzling tricks and turns in perfect formation. It’s a must-see experience that has over 100,000 people flocking to Pensacola’s beaches every year.
For a true VIP experience, hop aboard Sail Wild Hearts for our last Dolphins and Angels Sailing Adventure dates of the year. This six-hour sail includes a morning dolphin cruise to your front-row seat atop the waves, allowing you to skip the crowds and enjoy the show from the water. After the blues fly by, we’ll sail back to Orange Beach on scenic tides and wrap up the day at our sun-drenched sandbar islands.
Can’t make the Homecoming show? No problem! Jump aboard one of our earlier sails to enjoy a practice show before the big performance.
November 6-16, 2025
Various Locations
If you’ve ever wondered how songwriters craft their lyrical stories, this annual festival is for you. Over 200 nationally acclaimed songwriters will pack venues across the area to share the history behind their hits and perform original versions of new and popular tunes. Various locations along the Alabama and Florida coasts will host Grammy winning artists and aspiring musicians for your listening pleasure.
No matter the time of year, it’s always a good time to hop aboard Sail Wild Hearts and cruise the coast. From vivid fall sunset sails to our amazing Blue Angels adventure, our crew will treat you to the best views and activities atop the shimmering Gulf waves. Book your sail today and join us to FALL in love with autumn on Alabama’s beaches!
