Baldwin County Strawberry Festival, Loxley Municipal Park, Loxley, AL

The Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is a much-anticipated local tradition held annually at Loxley Municipal Park.  Over the years, it has grown from a few craft and food vendors to hosting over 180 arts and craft exhibitors, a dozen different food vendors, an exciting carnival, fun children's games, an antique auto show, exhibits, and live music. And, of course, strawberry shortcake is still king! 

Admission to the festival is FREE, and tickets for rides and the carnival are purchased on site. Click Here for more information.

American Cancer Society, Chili-Cook Off, Mobile, AL

Don’t miss a full day of fun and food at the American Cancer Society's 2026 Chili Cook-Off, proudly sponsored by Infirmary Cancer Care! The event returns to Canal Street in downtown Mobile, celebraKites Over Mobile, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, ALKites Over Mobile is back for another exciting year. The two-day festival at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park includes live music, professional kite flying demonstrations, show kite displays, kites for sale on-site, face painting, and more family fun activities on Saturday. On Sunday, there will be easter egg hunts.ting 37 years of spicy competition and a celebration of community. This is not just about great chili-it's about coming together to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Every donation helps fuel the fight against cancer. Let's continue to spice up the fight against cancer!

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Parking costs are $5 for cars and $30 for RVs. Click Here for more information.

Saenger Theater, Mobile: For 30 years, Wilco has been a pioneering force in independent music. The Chicago rock band has released 13 studio albums and won multiple Grammy Awards. They have founded their own record label, Bpm Records, and the renowned Solid Sound festival. The sextet includes Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Glenn Kotche, Pat Sansone, Nels Cline, and Mikael Jorgensen.

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Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival, Downtown Fairhope, AL

For over 70 years, the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival has grown and evolved while remaining a familiar family tradition for so many.  During this three-day event, the population swells with nearly 300,000 visitors as downtown streets come alive with creativity, showcasing the best in art, food, and entertainment in our charming community.Pensacola Crawfish Festival, Seville Square, Pensacola, FL

The Pensacola Crawfish features thousands of pounds of boiled crawfish, fresh from Louisiana, brought to you by Pensacola locals, Cordova Crawfish Company. Cajun fare includes boudin, jambalaya, etouffee, fresh and fried seafood, gumbo, and much more! The festival kicks off at noon on Friday, April 24, and has live music throughout all three days as well as local arts and crafts vendors. 

Adult admission is only $5 per day, $2 per day for kids aged 6 – 12, and kids aged 5 and under enter Free! Click Here for more information

Flora -Bama Interstate Mullet Toss, Flora-Bama Lounge, Perdido Key

The Interstate Mullet Toss is a well-known, annual event held the last full week of April and features contestants throwing a mullet across the FL/AL state line. Proceeds from the mullet toss event go to local youth charities. Thousands of onlookers show up to enjoy the festivities which include live music and other activities all weekend long. All ages are welcome until 6 pm, when it becomes  21 and up. 

There is a cover charge to go inside the Flora-Bama and it is $20 to enter The Mullet Toss contest. Click Here for more information.