Summer 2025 is officially in the rearview mirror and there are all kinds of festivals and outdoor events happening so you can get out and enjoy the cooler weather. In addition to the Top 5 below, don’t miss our breakdown of events happening across the Scenic 98 Coastal Area over the weekend in the newsletter’s Tidbits and Best Bets – or visit the Scenic98Coastal.com homepage for easy access all weekend long!

52^ndAnnual National Shrimp Festival: October 9 – 12

Annual National Shrimp Festival, 101 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL

For over 50 years this volunteer-driven event has been a tradition on the beautiful beaches of Coastal Alabama. Four days of music from local and national acts, food, shopping, fine art, craft workshops and so much more make up an action-packed weekend with nearly 250,000 of your closest friends. The festival also hosts a sand sculpture contest, Miss Shrimp Festival Pageant and Shrimp Festival 5k/10k run. The Annual National Shrimp Festival is a family affair with tons of excitement and supervised arts, crafts, games, and other activities for the little ones.

Admission is Free! Click Here for more information.

Gulf Coast Fungi Fest: October 17 – 19

Gulf Coast Fungi Fest, Weeks Bay Plantation, Fairhope, AL

The Gulf Coast Fungi Fest returns for a weekend of mushroom-centric festivities exploring the unique, vibrant world of fungi. The inaugural festival in 2023 saw nearly 700 experts, enthusiasts, musicians, and foodies from across the region and beyond gather at Weeks Bay Plantation. The three-day event includes speakers, live music, workshops, contests, foraging activities, overnight camping and much more!

Tickets are still available. Click Here for more information.

37^th Annual Jubilee Festival of Arts: October 18- 19

Jubilee Festival of Arts, W.O. Lott Park, Daphne, AL

Art, music & local cuisine meet southern charm at this annual festival set along the oak-lined streets of Olde Towne Daphne. The Jubilee Festival of Art features more than 140 local and regional artists, delicious food, local musicians, FREE Kids Art, High School Art Exhibit, and a Tailgater Area streaming football games all weekend long. The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce and City of Daphne host the Jubilee Festival of Arts each year supporting tourism, the arts and spotlighting the beauty of Olde Towne Daphne.

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Marcus King Band – Live at Five Concert Series: October12

Marcus King Band, Halstead Amphitheatre, 450 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL

Fairhope’s Live at Five concert series brings another national touring act this fall with Marcus King Band with special guest Angel White-King in support of their most recent album, “Darling Blue”.  Individual tickets for this event have sold out; however, season passes for the Fall concert series are still available including Wet Willie on Oct 3, Bag of Donuts on Nov 21 and the inaugural Jacob Hall Memorial Jam on Dec 19.

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The Great Bellingrath Harvest Festival: All Month Long

The Great Bellingrath Harvest, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, Theodore, AL

The Great Bellingrath Harvest kicks off in late September and runs through early November. Now in its second years, this fresh fall celebration will see the Bellingrath Gardens transform into a vibrant autumn wonderland, with scarecrows, pumpkin displays and much more. Get ready for a season brimming with fun, festivities, and family-friendly events!

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