Orange Beach Alabama Festival of Art

The Orange Beach Alabama Festival of Art celebrates the arts - create, design, visual, performance, musical and culinary arts with over 100 vendors coming together.

Date(s)
March 13, 2027 to March 14, 2027
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm No entrance fee.

Venue / Location
Coastal Arts Center
26389 Canal Road
Orange Beach Alabama

Contact by Phone
251-981-2787

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The Orange Beach Alabama Festival of Art celebrates the arts - design, visual, performing, musical and culinary arts. With over 100 vendors coming together to display their art form, you will be immersed in art. This event is also kid friendly with a kid's art alley, a culinary arts court featuring local fare, and a music and songwriter's stage.

Held each spring in Orange Beach, Alabama, the Orange Beach Festival of Art is a beloved coastal tradition that transforms the waterfront into a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community. For more than 50 years, the festival has showcased an impressive blend of visual, literary, performing, musical, and culinary arts, drawing thousands of visitors to Alabama’s Gulf Coast each year. Recognized as one of the premier fine art festivals in the region, the event continues to grow as one of Orange Beach’s signature cultural experiences.

With more than 100 juried artists and artisans participating, guests can explore an incredible variety of artwork ranging from paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, glasswork, jewelry, mixed media, textiles, and handcrafted coastal décor. Many artists also offer live demonstrations throughout the weekend, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and an opportunity to interact directly with talented makers from across the country.

The festival is much more than an art show. Live entertainment fills the air all weekend with local musicians, songwriters, dance performances, theater acts, and cultural demonstrations featured across multiple stages. Families especially enjoy the popular Kid’s Art Alley, where children can create their own masterpieces through hands-on art activities, interactive games, and educational exhibits designed to inspire creativity in all ages.

Food lovers can enjoy a culinary arts court packed with local flavors, fresh Gulf seafood, food vendors, sweet treats, and regional coastal cuisine. Set against the scenic waterfront backdrop of Orange Beach, the festival offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with free admission and a welcoming community vibe. Whether you are shopping for original artwork, listening to live coastal music, tasting local cuisine, or simply soaking in the creative energy, the Orange Beach Festival of Art delivers one of the Gulf Coast’s most memorable spring events.

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