Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Festival season is just around the corner, and Gulf Shores is ready to celebrate with the Ballyhoo Fine Art & Culture Festival. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Gulf State Park’s Lake Shelby.

The Ballyhoo Festival, a juried fine art event, will feature 110 artists from across the country. Visitors can experience more than just art, as the festival highlights the culture of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and showcases Appalachian heritage with a fiddle and banjo competition.

In addition to the cultural displays, the festival will offer live music, a variety of food trucks, and the natural beauty of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Organizers aim to make the event a highlight of the festival season.

To make transportation easy, shuttles will run from Gulf State Pier, Gulf State Pavilion, and Gulf Shores High School to the festival grounds. Handicapped parking will also be available on-site.

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with activities taking place at Lake Shelby, located at 20110 AL-135, Gulf Shores, Alabama.

The Ballyhoo Festival is made possible with support from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. For more information, stay tuned to event updates as the date approaches.