Orange Beach Seafood Fest Feb. 25

Orange Beach Seafood Fest Feb. 25

The 31st Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show will return to the Wharf on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than more than 15,000 people are expected to attend the free fundraising event for the Makos Academics Arts & Athletics Club, which directly benefits Orange Beach schools.
New this year is a parade at 11 a.m. featuring entries from all Orange Beach schools. Another new twist is the Mako Mudbug Mania crawfish eating contest at noon.
Visitors can expect a full day of delicious food, 100 artists from throughout the South, and music on two stages. In addition, there is a large Kids’ Zone with activities, and a huge Main Street car show.
Plenty of parking will be availab le, with volunteers collecting donations in support of O.B. schools. Food selections will include Fried Shrimp, Alligator, Frog Legs, Oysters, Fish, Seafood Etouffee, Seafood PoBoys, Crawfish, Jambalaya, Shrimp Tacos, Red Beans & Rice, Seafood Gumbo, Crab Cakes, Crab Bites NS Seafood Nachos. Snack items will include kettle corn, old-fashioned sodas, AND boiled peanuts. Artists will be selling handmade jewelry, metal yard and garden art, beach-art inspired signs, candles, glass bird feeders, nautical décor, 3D cut glass art, clothing and specialty items. The open car show features antique, classic and hot rod vehicles. Awards are presented to Top 10 cars. For more info, call Jeanne at 251-981-1524 or visit orangebeachal.gov.

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Music and Performance Schedule
Main Street Stage:
11 a.m.: Makos on Main Parade
Noon: Crawfish-eating contest
1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Al & Cathy
MAKO Stage
9:30 a.m.: Strickly Rivers
11:45.: Lisa Zanghi and LeeAnn Creswell