Kick off your flip flops one more time before school starts at the Back to School Beach Bash in Gulf Shores on Friday, Aug. 10 at 5 p.m. The City of Gulf Shores hosts the annual free event at the west end of the Gulf Shores Public Beach.

Similar to the city’s earlier beach party that kicked off summer, S’mores on the Shore, there will be campfires along the beach with all the makings for s’mores. Live music by Katawompus will have guests tapping their toes and taking their dance partner by the hand for a little dancing in the sand.

Be sure to bring blankets and chairs to the family-friendly event.  You may also want to bring a small cooler with water to wash down those ooey gooey marshmallow treats.

If those s’mores get your stomach rumbling, check out any of the nearby restaurants for dinner and participate in the ‘Eat Your Way Around the Beach’ photo contest. Simply visit one of the great restaurants in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, snap a photo of your tasty vacation meal and submit it online.

We will see you on the beach!