Freedom Fest

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The 2026 Orange Beach Freedom Fest

will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19th-20th.

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The 6th Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest and Bama Coast Cruisin' Fall Car Show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19th and Sunday, Sept. 20th at The Wharf. The nonprofit Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association's Collectible Firearms Show will be held Sept. 19th-20th, as well, at the Orange Beach Event Center.

Food truck, non-profit and arts/crafts vendor Zapplication applications are open now through June 28th, 2026. For additional information, email events@orangebeachal.gov.

2026 FESTIVAL DETAILS

Saturday, September 19th - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

Bama Coast Cruisin' car show on Main Street and Wharf Parkway
Kids' Zone by the Ferris wheel
Patriotic military booths
Arts, crafts and outdoor vendors as well as Food vendors
Live music stage with entertainment provided by the Flora-Bama and CoastAL
The Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association will host its second annual Firearms Show at the Orange Beach Event Center. Cost of admission for firearms show: TBA

Sunday, September 20th - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

Bama Coast Cruisin' car show on Main Street and Wharf Parkway
Kids' Zone by the Ferris wheel
Patriotic Military Booths
Arts, crafts and outdoor vendors as well as Food vendors
Live music stage with entertainment provided by the Flora-Bama and CoastAL
The Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association will host its second annual Firearms Show at the Orange Beach Event Center. Cost of admission for firearms show: TBA

Freedom Fest weekend will kick off Saturday, September 19th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with arts and crafts vendors, outdoor experience booths, patriotic military booths and food vendors on the Wharf’s west side. Live music will be provided by Flora-Bama and Coastal. Bama Coast Cruisin' show’s vintage and classic cars will be lining Main Street and Wharf Parkway, along with a Kids’ Zone, sponsored by the Orange Beach Police Department as a K9 fundraiser, next to the Ferris wheel.

JEEP AND MOTORCYCLE RALLY

On Saturday, The Marshals Mardi Gras group will hold a "Freedom Rally & Ride," a motorcycle and Jeep rally on Wharf Parkway West, between the bridge and SpringHill Suites. A police-escorted beach ride leaves at noon.

BAMA COAST CRUISIN’ CAR SHOW

The goal of Bama Coast Cruisin’ is to create an inclusive show that welcomes anyone who loves cars and enjoys cruisin’ the open road. There are no restrictions to the vehicles that can be entered into the show. Their motto is: “Bring your dream ride & cruise with us!” For information on how to register, visit the Bama Coast Cruisin' website. Bama Coast Cruisin’ participants will have their own parade to the beach at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

FIREARMS SHOW

The Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association's will host the Collectible Firearms Show from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19th and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20th at the Orange Beach Event Center. Cost of admission TBA. Anyone interested in being a GCGCA Gun Show vendor can find more information at www.gulfcoastgunca.com.

ARTS AND CRAFT, FOOD, FREE MUSIC, MORE…

Saturday and Sunday will be full of arts and crafts vendors selling a wide variety of wares, including specialty goods, boutique clothing, jewelry, woodwork, metal works, and candles.

The Orange Beach Police Department will run the Kids’ Zone next to the Wharf ferris wheel on Main Street in The Grove, with drinks, snacks, bouncy houses and activities. The Orange Beach Wildlife Center will also be there with some friends.

The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will be on-site selling beer on Main Street and near the food vendors and the Flora-Bama/CoastAL music stage.

Official Freedom Fest T-shirts will be sold at the merchandise tent on the west side.

MUSIC STAGE

The Flora-Bama/CoastAL Music Stage will include two full days of music on the vendor side of the festival:

Saturday

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.: TBA
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: TBA
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: TBA
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.: TBA

Sunday

PARKING AND SHUTTLES

There is no admission charge to the festival and car show (admission is required for the firearms show) and plenty of parking. Volunteers from Orange Beach City Schools will help park cars on Saturday and donations will be accepted in support of school programs.

Shuttles will also run from Orange Beach Middle/High School on both days. Shuttle pickup will be at the school bell tower and drop off will be at the front circle on Main Street at The Wharf.

Handicap parking is available on site at The Wharf and a handicap-accessible shuttle will also run from the school.

It’s going to be another red, white and blue weekend to remember steeped in American nostalgia, while honoring all who fought - and continue to fight - for our everyday freedoms. See you there!

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