Orange Beach Freedom Fest Returns to The Wharf Sept. 19–20, 2026
A free, red-white-and-blue weekend at The Wharf — classic cars, live music, kids’ fun, and America’s 250th birthday still in the air.
The City of Orange Beach is hosting the 6th Annual Freedom Fest on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026 at The Wharf. It continues the community’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Hours:
Saturday, Sept. 19 — 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20 — 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The festival and car show are free. Official details: orangebeachal.gov/429/Freedom-Fest.
What’s Happening
- Bama Coast Cruisin’ car show along Main Street and Wharf Parkway both days. Motto: “Bring your dream ride & cruise with us!” Register at bamacoastcruisin.com/fall. Participants have their own parade to the beach at 3:00 p.m. Sunday.
- Kids’ Zone by the Ferris wheel, run by the Orange Beach Police Department as a K9 fundraiser — drinks, snacks, bounce houses, and activities. The Orange Beach Wildlife Center is expected on site too.
- Patriotic military booths
- Arts, crafts, outdoor vendors, and food vendors on the west side of The Wharf
- Live music on the Flora-Bama / CoastAL stage
- Official Freedom Fest T-shirts at the merchandise tent
- Coastal Alabama Business Chamber beer sales on Main Street near the food vendors and music stage
- Marshals Mardi Gras motorcycle and Jeep rally on Saturday
Live Music Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 19
- 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. — Tim Roberts
- 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. — Trent Brownlee
- 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. — Mike Diamond Duo
- 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. — Dalton Bush Band
Sunday, Sept. 20
- 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Brent Varner Duo
- 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. — Ryan Dyer Band
Firearms Show at the Event Center
The Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association hosts its 3rd Annual Collectible Firearms Show at the Orange Beach Event Center during festival hours. Admission is $10 cash / $11 credit card; kids 10 and under are free. Festival grounds themselves remain free.
Parking & Shuttles
Plenty of parking at The Wharf. Orange Beach City Schools volunteers help park cars on Saturday; donations support school programs. Shuttles run both days from Orange Beach Middle/High School (pickup at the bell tower, drop-off at the front circle on Main Street). Handicap parking is on site, and a handicap-accessible shuttle also runs from the school.
Same Saturday morning as Alabama Coastal Cleanup (8:00 a.m.–noon) if you want to volunteer first, then head to The Wharf.
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