Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown Tour

Dates & Times: Jun 5, 2011  3:00 PM

Location: The Amphitheater at The Wharf , 23325 Amphitheater Drive, Orange Beach, AL

Featuring: Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Craig Campbell, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real
Admission: Tickets on sale now: $56.00, $36.00, or $26.00

Phone: 251-224-1021
Website: http://www.amphitheateratthewharf.com

Music and Arts Festival

Dates & Times: May 20, 2011 – May 22, 2011  12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Location:  Gulf Shores Public Beach; The Hangout, 101 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Daily from Noon to 11:00 p.m. More than 60 bands to be announced performing on four stages. Day passes available and more artists added! Click on the Schedule button to find which day your favorite artists are performing at this year’s Hangout Festival!
Admission: A limited number of 3-Day Festival Passes are still available for $174.00

Website: http://www.hangoutmusicfest.com

Orange Beach Wine Festival

Dates & Times: May 14, 2011  11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location:  Caribe The Resort, 28103 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561

 Sample dozens of varietals from regions around the world, from the spunky Australian Shiraz to the buttery chardonnay of Napa Valley. Hors d’oeuvres provided by Cobalt Dining, The Sunset Corkroom and Cosmos’ Restaurant and Bar. A retail wine tent will be available for purchasing wines by the bottle or the case.
Waves of Wine will be displaying classic and luxury cars from the area. Musical entertainment will be provided on the main stage throughout the day with three local bands to accentuate the experience, with a stage overlooking beautiful Perdido Bay. Outcast Charters will be escorting you on a trip around the bay make sure you enjoy a ride on the hourly wine cruises departing from the marina at Caribe Resort.

Admission: $45.00 plus tax. Your ticket buys your drinks, live music, car show entry and boat ride.

Phone: 888-607-7020
Website: http://www.orangebeachwinefestival.com

Blue Angels Air Show

Dates: May 3, 2011 – May 4, 2011

Location: National Museum of Naval Aviation, 1750 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, FL

Blues scheduled to fly at 2:00 p.m. A Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. It includes the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two Solo Pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation.

Admission: Free to public.

http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/index.htm

27th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss & Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party

Date: 04/29/2011 – 05/01/2011
Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507
Gates open 9:00 a.m. Children’s toss at 10:00 a.m. Adults at noon. Fun, food and frivolity on the beach with other activities for the weekend including a bikini contest, a keg toss and tug of war. Notice….All bars will be CASH ONLY Mullet Toss Weekend
Price: $15.00 per toss.21 and Older: $5.00 All Day & Night (Don’t lose your wrist band)

No leaving and re-entering. $10.00 parking. Shuttle $3.00.
Phone: 850-492-0611
Website: www.florabama.com

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at LuLu’s

LuLu’s is getting ready for the 7th Annual LuLu Palooza 2011. The event will be May 28, 2011 – May 29, 2011 at LuLu’s at Homeport Marina, 200 East 25th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542. 

This is a popular event.  The annual LuLuPalooza Free, All-Ages Concert presents wonderful artists and gets bigger and better every year! The best way to celebrate Memorial Day on the coast! Music starts early inside the restaurant with Solu Rebels Brass Band, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, Randall Bramblett and featuring music by Paul Thorn!  For more information call 251-967-5858 or visit http://www.lulusathomeport.com/

27th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss

It is time for the 27th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss & Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party.

WHERE: Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Drive

WHEN:  Apr 29, 2011 – May 1, 2011  9:00 AM

Gates open 9:00 a.m. Children’s toss at 10:00 a.m. Adults at noon. Fun, food and frivolity on the beach with other activities for the weekend including a bikini contest, a keg toss and tug of war. Notice….All bars will be CASH ONLY Mullet Toss Weekend.

Admission: $10 for 21 years & older. $15 under 21 starting on Thursday evening. Membership Cards will be valid for the event and are available for $30.

 For details contact the Flora-Bama at 850-492-0611 or visit their website: http://www.florabama.com/

Fort Morgan Beach Tranquility

Great day to head to the beach with a good book.

Looking for the perfect beach read? Click HERE for a list of Top Books to Read at the Beach.

Concerts at the Beach

Great beach concerts ahead at The Wharf in Orange Beach / Gulf Shores.  Mark you calendars…..

Saturday, May 14 – The Beach Boys

Sunday, May 29 – Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top

Sunday, June 5 – Willie Nelson

Sunday, June 19 – Heart and Def Leopard

Thursday, July 14 – Jason Aldean

Sunday, August 21 – Steely Dan

For details click here Concerts at the Beach

Hangout Music Festival – You can be a Star

The Hangout Music Festival looks for local talent…  You can win a chance to perform at the Hangout Music Festival, record on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and win free gear and instruments. If you or someone you know, are in a band and currently enrolled in the 7th-12th grade in Baldwin County, Mobile County or Escambia County schools, you are eligible to participate by submitting your video through YouTube.

For details click here – Hangout Music Festival