Ballyhoo Festival

Ballyhoo Festival

March 2nd, 20259:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. March 1, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. March 2

Gulf Shores

The 11th Annual Ballyhoo Festival is a juried fine art festival featuring 100 artists and $6000.00 in art awards. Additional focus is on cultural exchange. We present the culture of the Poarch Creek Indians on Saturday, March 1. They provide historical narrative of their tribe and how they survived the Trail of Tears. The Poarch Creek Pow Wow Club performs original tribal dance in ceremonial regalia at 11am and 4pm on March 1. The Ballyhoo Festival features a different cultural experience for visitors on March 2 by presenting Early Americana Appalachian music in the form of a fiddle/banjo competition, sponsored in part by the Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival and FloraBama with cash awards of $4000.00. The Park offers a large playground for children and the Ballyhoo Festival offers lots of fun art projects for creative little minds. There are demonstrations of basket weaving, wood carving and on site painting. Popular Coastal Alabama and regional bands provide additional entertainment. The Coastal Alabama Chamber of Commerce provides adult beverages of beer and wine and the food selection is culturally diverse and delicious.. The Ballyhoo Festival is one of fastest growing and most popular events along the coast. A must visit festival!

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    • 20115 Alabama 135
    • Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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    Directions

    Heading south on Hwy 59, turn left at dead end onto Gulf Shores Parkway. The Festival will be approximately 3 miles on your left at the Gulf State Park.

    Region

    Gulf Shores is located in the The Gulf Coast Area of the Beaches Gulf Coast Region
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    Where to Stay

    Phoenix All Suites Hotel

    The Gulf-front Phoenix All Suites Hotel is in the heart of Gulf Shores, Alabama’s vibrant and fun beach scene. In addition to being on the doorstep of Alabama's sugar sands, Phoenix All Suites is within walking distance to many select dining, shoppin...

    Coastal Resort Realty

    Discover the beauty and serenity to be found at the Alabama Gulf Coast- home to a 34-mile stretch of sparkling white beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. There is something for everyone: Mild winter temperatures, 5-star beaches, fishing, golfing, nature pr...

    Sunset Properties

    Vacation Rentals, Association Managment, Property Managment and Real Estate Sales

    The Beach Club

    Beach Club Bristol 2 and 3 Bedroom Vacation Condo Rentals

    Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet Club

    Gulf Shores Surf and Racquet Club offers a great location on Little Lagoon for small boats. Pool, elevators, gazebos, shuffleboard, kiddie pool, hot tubs, pier with boat launch and deeded access to the beach and gazebo across the street.

    VACASA

    Creating a lifetime of memories in Orange Beach & Fort Morgan.

    Alabama Beach Vacation Rentals

    Vacation Rentals in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan

    Gulf Shores Rentals

    Family vacation rentals, condos and beach homes right on the beach.

    Sugar Sands RV Resort

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    Where to Eat

    Hog Wild BBQ

    Everything is homemade- from our meat to the sides. Everything is also made right here at Hog Wild Beach & BBQ. All of our meat is smoked in our Old Hickory Smoker with only the best of pecan wood.

    The Yard Milkshake Bar

    Specialty milkshakes, edible cookie dough, ice cream and more!

    Original Oyster House

    Considered the best family-friendly, waterfront seafood restaurant on the Gulf Coast, Original Oyster House offers award-winning gumbo, alligator, crab, fish, shrimp, crawfish, Gulf oysters served baked, broiled, fried or fire-grilled and a create-yo...

    King Neptune's

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    Jesse's On The Bay

    Jesse’s on The Bay, located near the Shellbanks Community, is the second location for the iconic Jesse’s Restaurant in Magnolia Springs, which opened in 1999.

    Big Beach Brewing Co.

    At Big Beach Brewing Company, we are humbled by the opportunity to be part of the movement that connects beer drinkers with brewers. It is our mission to provide our friends, family and community with a comfortable environment, providing a place for ...

    Pink Pony Pub

    After a day in the sun and sand, stick around for nightly live music during summer season at this establishment on the beach.

    Woodside Restaurant

    Woodside is home to great food, live music and fun backyard games. Located in the heart of Gulf State Park on State Park Road. Open daily 8am to 9pm

    Hope's Cheesecake

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    What to See & Do

    Escape House Waterville

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    Coastal Alabama Golf

    With Coastal Alabama Golf you can experience nine signature golf courses located along the beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach up through the beautiful Eastern Shore along Mobile Bay.

    ONE Club Golf Course Gulf Shores

    ONE Club is part of the “Best 45 Holes in Golf”, inspired and designed by Arnold Palmer. Located a “chip shot away” from Craft Farms and their two courses, ONE Club offers a fast and challenging course with lots of water features to make your day fun...

    Ambassadors of the Environment

    <p><strong>Jean-Michel Cousteau&rsquo;s Ambassadors of the Environment Program at Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism &amp; Sustainability, Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA</strong> - participants can assist in ongoing dune, wetland and forest restoration proj...

    Dottie Jo Charter Service

    www.dottiejofishingcharters.com specializing in family fun and memories. Captain Joe Garris has over 40 years experience as a captain in these waters, but is still acting young and lively. Inshore fishing, near shore fishing, speckled trout, spanish...

    Nicole Fishing Charters

    Fish for red fish, snapper, mackerel and other species on an in-shore or off-shore fishing excursion aboard The Nicole. Departs from Gulf Shores Marina and Orange Beach.

    Gulf Shores Wetlands Nature Park

    The entrance to this walking and hiking park is located at the base of the water tower at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. This gravel path loops around a fishing pond, complete with benches, gazebos, and a fishing pier.

    Fort Morgan Marina

    Fort Morgan Marina provides a dock store, dry storage, transient, permanent and wet slips, showers, telephones, accessories and private charters. Tacky Jacks 2 restaurant is located here.

    The Susan N. McCollough Gallery and Studio

    Fine Art in Oils and Acrylics
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