1. Dauphin Street Beer Festival
When: August 26, 2017 // 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Mobile
What: Live local bands, children’s activities, festival food and college football on the big screen
How much? $30
2. The Wharf Uncorked Food & Wine Festival
When: September 14 – 16, 2017
Where: The Wharf // Orange Beach
What: Three-day event featuring food and wine tastings, food demos, cookbook signings, cooking competitions, live and silent auctions and more
How much? $35 for VIP Kickoff Party, $60 for the Grand Tasting
3. Jubilee Festival of Arts
When: September 23 – 24, 2017
Where: Olde Towne Daphne
What: Live local bands, cooking demonstrations, local artwork and jewelry, children’s activities and festival food
How much? Free
4. 1065 Festival
When: September 29 – October 1, 2017
Where: Downtown Mobile
What: Three days of live music from St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Cage the Elephant, Blackberry Smoke, Judah & The Lion, Wet Willie, Muscadine Bloodline and more
How much? Free
5. Alabama Coastal BirdFest
When: October 4 – 7, 2017
Where: 5 Rivers for most events, some locations vary
What: A weekend of expertly guided birding trips, kayak tours, sunset cruises, an adventure to alligator alley, birding and photo workshops and other activities
How much? Individual activities range from $15 – $80. Total cost depends on number of activities selected.
6. Alabama Festival of Flavor
When: October 7, 2017 // Noon – 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Foley
What: Sample beer, wine and various food items from local food trucks and world renowned chefs
How much? $5 for 5 tastings, $10 for 15 tastings, $15 for 25 tastings, and $60 for a VIP ticket
7. National Shrimp Festival
When: October 12 – 15, 2017
Where: Gulf Shores
What: Arts, crafts, shopping, live music and some of the tastiest shrimp creations the Gulf Coast has to offer
How much? Admission is free. Food, beverages and other items are available for purchase.
8. Greek Fest
When: October 19 – 21, 2017 // 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
What: Live Greek music, a local marketplace, performances by Hellenic Dancers and authentic Greek food, drinks and desserts
How much? Admission is $2 per person
9. Fairhope Film Festival
When: November 9 – 12, 2017
Where: Downtown Fairhope
What: A film lover’s festival, offering participants the opportunity to see award-winning films at various venues over a four-day period. Directors, actors and screenwriters will participate in the screenings both in person and via live electronic transmission.
How much? $40 – $75
10. Mobile International Festival
When: November 18, 2017 // 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Mobile Civic Center
What: A celebration of cultures from all across the globe including food, art, music, crafts and entertainment from drummers, dancers, acrobats and more
How much? $12 for adults. Children 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult.
mobilebaymag.com staff
