5 Days Of Fun For Your Calendar
News Staff • July 25, 2023
A Symphony of Southern Traditions on the Gulf Coast
It’s the last full week of July and the Coast is full of exciting ways to dance, and groove your way through to the end of summer. This week the 32-mile island will be bellowing with musical sounds from an array of different artists, new and old. So sit back and enjoy the simple, sweet southern traditions jams the Gulf Coast is offering up this week.
Monday, July 24th - Start the week with a day cruise aboard one of the Cruisin’ Tikis Orange Beach Bars. This relaxing six person round Cruisin’ Tiki bar strives to bring guests a “tropical vibe” in each of the three cruise options they offer. First, choose from an Island Excursion lasting 3 hrs where the Captain will beach/dock up to Bird or Robinson Island. Then cruisers can snorkel, look for shells or just relax on the island for the day. Hour and a half Bay Cruises and Sunset Cruises are offered as well. Children aged 8 and under are required to wear a life jacket while in transit. A complementary RTIC cooler will be on board and filled with ice and water, cups, and bottle openers will also be provided. It’s recommended to bring your own cooler for any other beverages and food or get it delivered from Sandpiper Charcuterie www.sandpipercharcuterie.org. Enjoy a relaxing day at” Tiki Speed…sloooow” where their motto is “(it's about the ride not the destination.)” Call for special request cruises.
Cruisin’ Tikis Orange Beach
26619 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
1-844-622-8454
www.CruisinTikisOrangeBeach.com
Tuesday, July 25th - The merry-go-round is one of the oldest amusement park rides still used across the globe. July 25th is a national day to celebrate the joys of the ride that dates all the way back to medieval times. Gulf Shores is home to the “little zoo” now relocated six miles from the beach and expanded to over 25 acres. The zoo has over 300 animals, 199 subspecies, 22 endangered species, exhibits, a reptile house and more attractions including the merry-go-round and is open daily from 9 AM- 4 PM. Stop by to support the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, a non-profit 501 © (3) organization and enjoy a ride on the age-old merry-go-round.
Then put on your fancy dancing shoes and get ready for the highly anticipated re-scheduled country-pop singer Walker Hayes. The Wharf Amphitheater bleachers will start vibrating on Tuesday and ripple through the week with a full line up of musical performances. Starting off with Hayes, a family man originally from Mobile, Alabama. Hayes became widely popular outside his genre when the trendy dance videos he and his daughter posted on social media went viral. A respectable husband and father who writes and sings from his real life experience of life and laughs. Tickets are on sale now eventticketscenter.com and are expected to sell out before the show starts at 6:30 PM. It’s a night of fun for the whole family that's sure to get everybody moving to the beat.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
20499 Oak Rd. East
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Wednesday, July 26th - Local hot spot Duck’s Diner celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year. Home to Creole Shrimp and Grit cakes Duck’s serves a variety of homemade specials and simple homemade breakfast plates from 7 AM -1:30 PM. Traditional southern lunch plates are offered starting at 10:30 AM. The family-owned local breakfast gathering has an old school diner feel and appearance. The establishment prides itself on familiarity with “the good old days” and works to ensure every customer feels right at home each time they dine in at the duck. Open daily from 7 AM - 1:30 PM.
After a little siesta, throw on your best 90s nostalgia outfit and head over early to the Wharf to see flannel fan favorites The Dave Mathews Band. For one night only, the rock meets jazz/jam band is going to bellow out some of their greatest hits over the years along with some new lyrical jams from their 10th studio album released this year. The band has been serenading and rocking it out to sold-out shows for over three decades and this event is edging towards the same. Tickets remaining on sale are available for purchase at tickets-center.com stubhub.com and ticketmaster.com
Duck’s Diner
4560 Easy St.
Orange Beach AL, 36561
Thursday, July 27th - Don’t put those dancing shoes away yet, OWA continues to set the bar for musical attributes with a tribute to legendary singers and songwriters Johnny Cash and June Carter-Cash. Join the band “Cash Back” for an indelible live musical performance that “pays homage” to the musical pair. The band has mastered the sounds of these classic music icons and packs a powerful spotlight on both Johnny and Junes unique specialities. OWA theater is set up to immerse you right back in time to the bygone era and make room for you to go full rockabilly. Group reservations available through groupsales@visitowa.com or by contacting (251) 923-3490. So what are you waiting for? As Johnny said, “Get rhythm when you get the blues.”
OWA Theatre Parks and Resort
101 S OWA Blvd
Foley, AL 36535
Friday, July 28th - Dark chocolate, white chocolate, all chocolate is divine, but today we celebrate milk chocolate and what better way to do it than by stopping by renowned chocolate shop Kilwins located at the Wharf. Kilwins has been producing high-quality treats since its inception as a mom-and-pop bakery in 1947. Within its first year, original owners Don and Katy Kilwins expanded and starting making fudge in-house. Today across the US there are at least 165 Kilwins locations still serving up quality fudge, ice-cream and confections. It wasn't just the sweet treats that drew customers back to the shop but the sweet way they were treated each time they entered. The Kilwins kept their values simple, “Treat others the way you want to be treated, do your best and Have Fun!” A valued tradition that has passed on which each Kilwins opening to this day. The world has found an excuse to beckon all chocolate lovers and celebrate milk chocolate annually on July 28th so why not answer the call. Let your taste buds ignite with the flavor of milk chocolate and watch as your fudge is made right in front of you. Kilwins still uses the traditional Mackinac Island style way; cooked in a copper kettle then poured onto a marble slab to cool off. It's chocolate magic with a smile and a good reason to indulge on National Milk Chocolate Day.
Kilwins Orange Beach
4751 Main Street, Unit F113
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-3120
Saturday, July 29th - Stop by the Best of Baldwin’s 2023 winners Big Beach Brewery for a taste from the local tap. Big Beach offers an exclusive yard-like feel for patrons to enjoy the southern sun, local live tunes and weekend guest food trucks. The outside area is family-friendly and often filled with kids dancing and playing while their parents soak up the sun and share a pint with friends. Inside also has an airy outside feel with four garage door openings and features the taproom complete with a fireplace and plenty of seating. The southernmost brewery in Alabama has a 10 barrel brewing system, six fermentors producing up to 12 beers at a time on tap. Big Beach is a family owned and operated business, and like most local businesses here, started as a hobby that quickly became something they knew they needed to share with the community and visitors on the island. Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday, Noon - 10PM and Friday and Saturday Noon - 11 PM. Join the Brew crew early and stick around for food from Nom Nom Food Truck available 4-9 PM and live music from Swamp Water Symphony starting at 6 PM.
Big Beach Brewery
300 E 24th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 948- BEER (2337)
Sunday, July 30th - This week has been rocking and rolling and full of various tunes to close out the summer. We will finish it off the same with American multi-genre singer/songwriter Jelly Roll. The singer is acclaimed for three CMT Music Awards for the song “Son of a Sinner” in 2023. He is known for his music as well as unmistakable face tattoos and punk country rock look. Fans have been flooding social media showing off their ideas for the best concert outfits, jewelry, and face swag to look the part for his one night performance at the Wharf Amphitheater. Tickets are still on sale and selling out fast. Rather you attend the show or go for The Wharf nightlife the evening is bound to bring on some camera snapping opportunities. The show starts at 7 PM, leave early to allow for traffic time and enjoy a meal or beverage from one of the many delicious options at the Wharf on Main St. before heading over to the Amphitheater before the show. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com
The Wharf Orange Beach
23101 Canal Rd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
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