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Big Beach Brewing celebrates 5th anniversary in Gulf Shores
OBA staff • October 1, 2021
Gulf Coast's first brewery celebrates 5 years
(OBA®) – Gulf Shores, AL – Come on over to Big Beach Brewing October 7-10 for a heck of a birthday party.
In four days, they will be tapping four beers, launching our first bottle release, and hosting four excellent bands including: Grayson Capps, Red Clay Strays, Crab Riot, & Jesse McCraw Trio.
The Gnarwhal food truck will be posted up the whole weekend to make sure to keep folks from going hungry and thirsty.
Music Oct. 7-10
- Oct. 7: Crab Riot at 5:30 p.m.
- Oct. 8: Red Stray Clays at 7 p.m.
- Oct. 9: Grayson and Corky at 6 p.m.
- Oct. 10: Jesse McGraw Trio at 4 p.m.
Big Beach's Halloween Party
It's getting spooky around here! Big Beach will be hosting its fifth annual Halloween party on Oct. 30th! There will be face painting, live music from East L.A. Fadeaway, and a small batch tapping of our Mexican Chocolate Cake Stout.
Oktoberfest steins for sale
Like true German beer lovers, Oktoberfest wouldn't be complete without steins for your Fest bier. They are only available in the taproom.
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Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The 2025 Alabama Vacation Guide is now available and the Gulf Coast is featured in several articles highlighting destination spots across the state.
Gulf State Park has several mentions, touting white sandy beaches, trails, the pier, the Lodge at Gulf State Park and RV hotspots.
Tourists are expected to pack Gulf Coast hotels and condos this summer.
Fort Morgan, Ala. – (OBA) – Alabama Audubon is set to host its annual Coastal Bird Banding event at the historic Fort Morgan State Historic Site on the Alabama Gulf Coast. This event offers the public a rare opportunity to observe migratory birds up close after their journey across the Gulf of Mexico.
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Hickory Street in Foley, Alabama, will close to traffic for about four weeks starting Monday, April 14. The closure affects the section between West Section Avenue and West Magnolia Avenue. Crews will work to repair damage caused by settlement around sewer lines.
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Orange Beach Middle/High School Theatre program will take the stage with its spring production of Mary Poppins JR., a musical full of magic, music, and fun for all ages.
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The days of sniffing out crime have come to an end for an nine-year-old K9 cop in Gulf Shores.
K9 Darlin retired this week after eight years in service.
During her time as a narcotic's detector, she helped sniff out 159 pounds of methamphetamine, 171 pounds of cocaine, 93.5 pounds of marijuana and 5.5 pounds of heroin.
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach Golf Center will host a special event to introduce its new golf pro, Mack Tucker.
Today, Friday, April 11th from 4 to 6 pm, golfers and fans are invited to visit the center’s simulator room to meet Tucker, get swing tips, and learn more about his background in the sport. Staff say Tucker is eager to meet both longtime members and new faces.
Fort Morgan, Ala. – (OBA) – In her quest to be bug-bite free, Gail Cole has become a home chemist, businesswoman, shipping company, marketing firm and financial advisor.
But first, she was a very itchy test subject.
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley city crews will soon have a new tool to help improve the tree canopy over local roads — a bucket truck.
The Foley City Council approved the purchase of a surplus bucket truck that the Street Department will use to trim tree limbs along city streets and on public property.
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The 53rd Annual Art in the Park will be held at Heritage Park in the heart of Downtown Foley. Hosted by the Foley Art Center, this juried fine arts show will feature over 80 artists from across the Southeast. Attendees can explore various artworks, including pen and ink drawings, oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, stained-glass, wood carvings, porcelain, fused glass, textiles, and jewelry.
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Gulf State Park has announced the temporary closure of three trails on the Hugh Branyon Backcountry Trail to conduct a prescribed burn aimed at enhancing the park's ecosystem. The affected trails are Twin Bridges Trail, Rattlesnake Ridge Trail, and Hidden Lake Trail. These closures are necessary to ensure the safety of visitors and allow forestry teams to perform the burn efficiently.
