The Orange Beach Festival of Art

If you’re visiting the Gulf Coast in March, be sure to check out the Orange Beach Festival of Art, the first fine art and fine craft show of the season.   The festival will be at the Orange Beach Art Center (26389 Canal Rd., Orange Beach, AL, 36561) on March 12th and 13th.  It is held each year during the second weekend in March, and has been a highly anticipated event for almost twenty years.  There will be over 65 artists, two stages, and two specialty tents to choose from at this FREE event.

The Literary Arts Tent will showcase local and celebrity authors for book readings and signings.  See dance perfomances and theater troops in the Performing Arts Stage.  Kids will be able to dabble in six hands-on exciting art experiences in the Kid’s Art Alley.  Catch a glass blowing demonstration at The Hot Shop, or enjoy amazing regional talent at the Songwriters and Musicians stage as they share their wonderful music.  There will also be artwork on display from artists from all over the nation.

Throw some fine art into your family vacation, as this festival has something to please everyone!  There’s still a lot of availability for spring along the Alabama Gulf Coast and in Perdido Key.  Don’t miss out on this great event!

Alabama Lifestyles Expo

Looking for places to see and things to do while vacationing in Alabama?  Look no further: The 18th Annual Alabama Lifestyles Expo is coming to Caribe Resort (28103 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561) on February 10th from 9am to 2pm.  The event is presented by the Alabama Advantage for Relocation, the Caribe Resort, and the Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce, promoting healthy living and quality of life for people age 50+ and their families.

This FREE event will feature informative sponsors and vendors for activities such as tours, day trips, parks and recreation, golfing, concerts, and various other entertainment.  Check out area restaurants and places to shop, as well as gather some information about healthy living.  There will be FREE health screenings, eye exams, and wide arrange of other medical, dental, and personal services.  There will also be a plethora of information on financial planning, asset protection, real estate, and much, much more. 

If you are not already one of our beloved winter guests, we still have plenty of availability for this event.  Check out our units in Alabama or Perdido Key online, or call (888) 909-6807 to book your reservation.  You don’t want to miss this spectacular event!

Thunder on the Gulf, Orange Beach, AlabamaOctober 13-17, 2010

By Kristin Destin, ResortQuest Northwest Florida

Orange Beach is getting ready for the races!  Thunder on the Gulf will take place this year October 13-17 at the Gulf State Park Pavilion on the beach.  Spectators can check out the massive race boats, racers, festivities and official race merchandise, while enjoying spectacular views of our beautiful coast. 

The Dry Pits will be open to the public from Wednesday through Sunday, 8am to 10pm.  They will also be splashing race boats at the Wet Pits at the Caribe Resort, which you can view from Cobalt Restaurant.  There will be racing in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday and Sunday so come and see these powerboats in motion!

The kick-off party at Florabama starts the fun the night of October 13th.  On the 14th, Happy Harbor will feature a race party.  And if you still haven’t gotten your fill of partying, come on down to Live Bait II on the 16th for another race party, following the Pleasure Island Poker Run which will be open to the public. 

Also in town during the event will be Bon Jovi on Friday night and Brad Paisley on Sunday evening!  These concerts are free but are ticketed events and ResortQuest has just a few tickets left.  Please visit our website for information on how you can get these tickets when you book one of our gorgeous condominiums!

National Shrimp Festival

The 38th Annual National Shrimp Festival is October 8th thru the 11th.

More than 300,000 visitors and locals are expected to participate in this year’s National Shrimp Festival which will be held Oct 8th – 11th on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Admission to the festival is FREE. In addition to enjoying the sun and relaxing on Alabama’s famous Gulf Coast beaches, attendees have the opportunity to taste delectable seafood, enjoy live entertainment and view crafts and fine arts from over 200 artists. The festival doesnt forget the kids, it includes a Children’s Activity Village where the little ones can create their own “art” and participate in other fun-filled activities.

For additional information regarding the National Shrimp Festival, contact our Gulf Shores office at 251-968-2121.

ResortQuest of Northwest Florida is proud to offer up to 20% on select accommodations in neighboring Perdido Key for festival attendees. To book this special please call 800-336-4808 and ask for code F1005.

The National Shrimp Festival Celebrates its 37th Anniversary

The National Shrimp Festival is one of the nation's premier outdoor festivals and attracts over 300,000 visitors each year". ResortQuest is proud to be a sponsor of this event and invites visitors who need accommodations during the festival to explore their Gulf Shores/Orange Beach vacation rental website.

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Fun for everyone! The festival offers not only great seafood but an assortment of other activities and admission is FREE!