Shrimp lovers unite! The 38th Annual National Shrimp Festival is set for October 8-11, 2009 in Gulf Shores, AL. Presented by Zatarain’s, Shrimp Fest has become a huge event from its meager beginnings, now easily drawing over 300,000 festival goers over the 4 day event. Peruse the wares of local artisans and sample food from over 300 local vendors. Also, don’t forget about the music. Shrimp Fest 2009 features major recording artists, including Foghat and LeAnn Womack. Admission is free, so bring the whole family and enjoy fresh Gulf seafood, live entertainment, as well as arts and crafts from Gulf Shores area artists and craftsmen.

The 6th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal Birdfest is set for October 15-18 at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Causeway between Mobile and Spanish Fort, and registration is now open. Expertly guided tours will take beginner and advanced bird watchers along the 250 mile Alabama Coastal Birding Trail.  The Alabama Gulf Coast areas of Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have become very popular destinations for eco-tourism. The natural beauty and wildlife in our area is just another great reason to visit.

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Once again, the Bama Slamma Flowrider Tournament at Waterville, USA in Gulf Shores, AL rocked the flow world. Running from Aug. 13-15, this event eclipsed any other flow event. This was the first time that all the nation’s best could challenge themselves on an even playing field, surfing the bump (beach break). Everyone came ready to bust, from California, Utah, Texas, Wisconsin, Florida and more. This event featured the best of the best and the entire weekend rocked. There was a ton of loot to be had by all, ranging from cash money to trips to Virginia and Singapore on the line. The national titles were handed out as well. Many thanks go out to all the riders, friends and family that came out to the event. Also, we would like to send a special thanks to all the sponsors who made this weekend such a special event, such as Waveloch, WCB, Blonde John’s, Victory, d.inc design, Kaiser Realty and many more. Thanks!!! See you guys in ‘10 for the next round.

The 22nd Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup is slated for Saturday, September 19 from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Since the beginning of this annual event, over one million pounds of trash and debris have been removed from 3,000 miles of Alabama shorlines, including the Gulf Coast beaches and inland waterways. Some 55,000 volunteers have taken part in the event over the years, and it keeps growing each year.

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Save on your Labor Day Vacation with a Free Night and a $20 Tanger Outlets gift card.

Labor Day is a time to spend with family and friends and stay away from work. To really increase the distance between you and your workplace, you need to leave, so why not head down to Gulf Shores, AL for some great weather and beautiful beaches? Check out the “Last Minute Labor Day Special” from Kaiser Realty. Read the rest of this entry »