October is shaping up to be an interesting month along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, and now is a good time to start planning a trip to the area. First, the 39th Annual National Shrimp Festival is taking place October 7th to the 10th. This event is a must if you’re in the area during those dates—fresh Gulf seafood, continuous live music, a children’s village, and fine art and crafts from more than 300 vendors.
Shortly after is the 8th Annual Thunder on the Gulf from October 12th to 17th. Exhilarating boat races on the Gulf, parties, contests, and a poker run—what’s not to love?
Two free (though still ticketed) concerts are planned for the same weekend as Thunder on the Gulf: Bon Jovi on October 15th and Brad Paisley on the 17th. These are part of the Concerts for the Coast series.
Then we end the month with the Original German Sausage Festival on October 30th. It’s free to the public, and visitors can enjoy arts and crafts, live music, carnival rides, and the Bier Garten—in addition to delicious German sausage, of course.
Now’s a good time to start planning. Visit the Gulf Shores Plantation website for information on condo and cottage rentals.
