Summer is ending, which means it is time to start thinking about fall experiences along the Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway.

You are sure to find something for everyone in your family as the diversity of 2022 events and festivals fill the area.

Need some ideas to start with?

  • The 18th Annual Alabama Coastal Birdfest is scheduled for September 28 – October 1. This event invites bird and nature lovers from all over to enjoy birdwatching during a prime time of fall migration.
  • The National Shrimp Festival is planned to take over the main Gulf Shores beach from October 6 through October 9. Food, music, art and more make for a weekend of pure entertainment.
  • The German Sausage Festival in Elberta will be open October 29. More than 200 arts and crafts booths, entertainment for the family, and the famous German sausage highlight this twice-yearly festival.  
  • The Chocolate and Cheese Festival will take place at Foley’s Heritage Park on November 12. What could be better than chocolate and cheese? Arts and crafts, kids’ zone and live entertainment will seal the deal for you if you weren’t sold already.

Those are just a taste of upcoming fall fun along Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway. Discover more events on the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach website, the Visit Foley website, the Dauphin Island Tourism website, and the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce website.