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With eight primary care locations, South Baldwin Medical Group offers convenient, quality care in Baldwin County. Whether it’s a sore throat, fever or annual wellness visit, you don’t want to wait long. Central Baldwin Immediate Care & Family Practice 21141 U.S. Hwy. 59, Suite 1 Robertsdale EXTENDED HOURS: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 251-250-0619
South Baldwin Medical Group at Orange Beach 4223 Orange Beach Blvd., Suite A 251-237-7185
Foley Walk-In Med Care 1440 North McKenzie St. 250-220-5406
South Baldwin Medical Center Gulf Shores Urgent Care 101 E. 15th Ave., Hwy. 59 EXTENDED HOURS: Seven days a week, including holidays 7 a.m.-9 p.m. 251-317-5184
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South Baldwin Medical Group at GlenLakes 22394 Miflin Rd., Bldg. 2, Suite 203 Foley EXTENDED HOURS: Open 7 a.m. Mondays-Thursdays 251-237-4539 South Baldwin Medical Group at McKenzie Street Pediatrics/Internal Medicine 1711 N. McKenzie St., Suite 102 Foley 251-220-2363 South Baldwin Medical Partners 1518 N. McKenzie St., Suite 400 Foley 251-250-0598
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WELCOME
SNOWBIRD
MANUAL
CONTENTS Historical Attractions.......... 5 Museums............ 6 Golf..................... 7 Fishing................ 8 Camping........... 10
After a hot and sticky summer along the Gulf Coast, nearly 300,000 people flock to experience the best beaches, and arguably the best weather, that Alabama’s coast has to offer. Officials in towns from Spanish Fort near I-10 down to Orange Beach report that in total the economic impact of our northern visitors tops $100,000,000 each year.
Needless to say, our communities are happy to have you. Churches, community centers, local sports complexes all will be setting up a schedule of activities specifically to make your stay as fun and welcoming as possible. Be sure to check the Baldwin Times’ Buzz section on Fridays for a quick look at the fun happening each weekend you are here.
Also, take time to meet up with other Snowbirds from your home state at the local Snowbird Club meetings. They have great events, host guest speakers and give you a chance to find out more of what the locals know about the Gulf Coast. For a complete listing of Snowbird Club information, visit www.snowbirdsgulfcoast.com.
CURRENTLY ACTIVE CLUBS AND MEETING INFORMATION
Nature Trails..... 11 Beach Access... 12 Live Music........ 14 Annual Events.. 15 Mardi Gras........ 17
PUBLISHER Parks Rogers DESIGN Paige Marmolejo ADVERTISING Jeniece Bouzan 251-943-2151 jeniece@ gulfcoastmedia.com
Frank Kustura
251-923-8129 frank@ gulfcoastmedia.com
LouAnn Love
803-603-8044 louann@ gulfcoastmedia.com 901 N. McKenzie St. Foley, Alabama 36535 251-943-2151
ILLINOIS
The 2017 Illinois Club “Welcome Back” coffee is Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. at Orange Beach Adult Center on Canal Rd. next to library. Breakfast Meetings are scheduled at 8 a.m. on Jan. 13 and 27, Feb. 10 and 24, and March 10 at Cayman Grill (26189 Canal Rd, Orange Beach)
INDIANA
Indiana Club meets for breakfast at 8 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday January-March, 2018. Doors open at 7:30. The Event Center at Cosmos, 25753 Canal Road, Orange. Contact Bev Walker at 513-519-9645 or Jan Pell at 317-914-5832 for reservations.
MICHIGAN
For complete information on the Michigan Club and its activities, please check the website at http://www. michiganclubalabama.com/ Meeting dates are: Jan. 5, 19, Feb. 2, 16 and March 2 at the Erie Meyer Center in Gulf Shores starting at 10 a.m. Check website for details.
MINNESOTA
Visit www.mnal.org
NORTH DAKOTA/ SOUTH DAKOTA
Meets every second and fourth Tuesday morning in January and February; and the second tuesday morning in March at Hazel’s Restaurant in Orange Beach. For more information contact Joyce at 605-351-0274.
OHIO
Early arriving snowbirds will meet at Tacky Jack’s in Gulf Shores – Dec. 7 and 21 at 9 a.m. Call Gayle to RSVP 937-6211700. Dinner @ DeSoto’s on Dec. 29 at 5 p.m. RSVP to Gayle at 937-621-1700
MISSOURI
IOWA
Breakfasts, $10 per person, will be held at 8:30 AM on Wednesdays, January 11 and 25 and Feb. 8 and 22 at Perdido Beach Resort at 27200 East Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. Reservations need to be made on the website, Iowa-Alabamagulfcoastsnowbirds.org (preferred), or by calling Shari DeCook, 641-521-0929 or Sharon Hesselmann, 563-357-2721.
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www.mosnowbirds.org The Missouri Snowbird Club will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays Jan. 11 and 25, Feb. 8 and 22 at Perdido Beach Resort (27200 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach). Business meetings held at Phoenix V will alternate with breakfast.
PENNSYLVANIA
Breakfast meetings are 8 a.m. Wednesdays at Hazel’s Seafood Restaurant, 25311 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach. Contact person year round: Rich Smith: 908-420-8806 or bettyrich@rcn.com.
NEW YORK
First luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 12 at Ginny Lane, in Orange Beach, at the Wharf. For reservations, please call Linelle at 215-923-0581, or Nancy at 251-9230449, or email nysnowbirds@gmail.com.
WISCONSIN
Contact Kenn Krouse, 251-976-2463 OR wissnobirds@yahoo.com.
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HISTORIC BLAKELEY STATE PARK
Baldwin County’s history 5 RIVERS DELTA
With more than 250,000 acres of waterways, woods and wetlands, 5 Rivers offers visitors opportunities to examine Baldwin County’s delta and wildlife. The large exhibit hall presents information on plant and animal life through an exceptional collection of photographs and taxidermy specimens. The 90-seat Tensaw Theater offers documentaries that focus on the local wildlife. The waterways of the delta and Bay are accessible to visitors including daily excursions on the “Pelican,” bringing the delta estuary to life. LOCATION: 30945 5 Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort CONTACT: 251-625-0814, 251-621-1216
BICENTENNIAL PARK
Gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the natural attributes of the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta as they take in the beauty of the two-mile walking trail within the park. The park’s displays chronicle Native American culture circa 1780s through the settlement by Europeans in the 19th century. LOCATION: 51233 Highway 225, Stockton CONTACT: 251-937-0264
Offering opportunities to tour a preserved Civil War battlefield, visit the site of one of the oldest towns in the state and learn about the plants and animals that inhabit Mobile Bay and the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta. Examine more than five miles of Confederate and Union breastworks within the park that marks the site of the last major battle of the American Civil War. One can relive the beginning of Baldwin County’s heritage at the Blakeley town site in the park. While there were hotels, stores and churches serving about 4,000 people in the 1820s, the site has since been reclaimed by nature and is home to majestic oaks that line what were once busy streets. LOCATION: 34745 Highway 225, Spanish Fort CONTACT: 251-626-0798
FORT MORGAN
This brick-and-mortar fortress located at the mouth of Mobile Bay served American forces during the Civil War, Spanish-American War and both world wars. The 479-acre site includes concrete artillery batteries and historic buildings dating from 1899 to 1910. Also located onsite is a museum that features a complete history of Fort Morgan. LOCATION: 110 Highway 180, Gulf Shores CONTACT: Fort-Morgan.org; 251-540-7127
SWIFT-COLES HISTORIC HOME
The Swift-Coles Historic Home was originally built around 1882. In 1898, the Charles A. Swift
family moved into the home, and as the Swift family grew in size, the home was expanded to its current 6,000 square feet, which includes 16 rooms, 10 fireplaces and 3,500 square feet of porches that look out onto the home’s grounds. In the summer of 2009, the home and grounds were opened to the public for tours. In addition, the home is decorated during the Christmas holiday as it would have been in 1900s. LOCATION: 17424 Swift Coles Lane, Bon Secour CONTACT: SwiftColesHistoricHome.com; 251-949-5550
FORT MIMS
On Aug. 30, 1813, a band of 700 Red Stick Creek Indians destroyed Fort Mims in northern Baldwin County and killed about 250 of those defending the stronghold. During the last weekend in August each year, the Fort Mims Restoration Association commemorates the 1813 battle during a weekend-long reenactment. LOCATION: County Road 80, Tensaw CONTACT: FortMims. org; 251-533-9024
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Walk-Ins Welcome
Connie Newberry 251-424-0129 Lizzi Stringer 251-979-1260 Hrs: Tues. – Sat. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Southern Roots HAIR SALON
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Journey through
BALDWIN COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM
Preserving the culture of the farm communities of early Baldwin County by creating a home for historically significant buildings, documents and artifacts. It is not filled with elaborate antiques or expensive collections, but rather bits and pieces of items used in the daily lives of men and women who lived in Baldwin County. 25521 Highway 98 E., Elberta • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday • Free admission • 251-986-8375
Baldwin County museums OLD DAPHNE METHODIST CHURCH MUSEUM
Housed in a 155-year-old church building, this museum features a varied collection of items that reflect the long history of Daphne — its businesses, homes, residents and a set of newspapers from the early 1900s called The Standard that display the character of early Daphne. Photographs, pottery, a jubilee display and numerous other relics that indicate what life in Daphne was like over the past 100 years. The church building itself is an amazing piece of 19th century architecture that shouldn’t be missed. • 405 Dryer Ave., Daphne • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday • Free admission • DaphneMuseumAlabama.org; 251-621-9620
FAIRHOPE MUSEUM OF HISTORY
The Fairhope Museum of History hosts changing exhibits as well as permanent ones, located on the first floor and depict Fairhope’s history. The second floor of the museum is home to the original town council chambers. The museum offers interactive projects for children and has files available for research projects. It boasts a collection of more than 250 pieces of historic pottery from the area. Every Tuesday at 2 p.m., the museum hosts a tea, where guests can enjoy a cup of Baldwin County tea, eat a cookie and hear a story detailing Fairhope history from a local resident. A $2 donation is requested for this event. • 24 N. Section St., Fairhope • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday • Free admission • 251-929-1474
FOLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM
For 66 years, Baldwin County’s agriculture industry relied on a railroad system to transport goods from farms to the rest of the country. In 1971, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad ceased operations at its depot in Foley. Now, it houses the Foley Railroad Museum, offering exhibits about Baldwin County’s railroading and agricultural history. A model railroad layout depicts the evolution of railroading in the 1950s, complete with three operating double track routes, 12 different railroads and several animated sites, along with representations of a fire station, church, bus station, city park, farm, sawmill, coal company and an oil refinery. The museum also has a train that carries children around Foley’s Heritage Park. • Foley Heritage Park, 125 E. Laurel Ave., Foley • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday • Free admission • 251-943-1818
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SUMMERDALE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Featuring items donated by the community’s residents that depict the town’s history; housed in the Summerdale Community Center. • 300 W. Jackson St., Summerdale • Free admission • 251-989-6626
HOLMES MEDICAL MUSEUM
This museum is located in Baldwin County’s first hospital, which served the community from 1936 to 1958. The interior of the museum is practically unchanged from its hospital days, and on self-guided tours, visitors can travel back in time to see how medicine has advanced in the past 50 years. Antique surgical instruments, operating room machinery and a human skeleton are on display. Featuring a “medical quackery” display, depicting some of the experimental medicine practiced in the early 20th century. Note: The museum is located on the second floor of a building, and there is no elevator. Large groups should call ahead to make an appointment. • 111 W. Laurel Ave., Foley • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday • Free admission • 251-970-1818
GULF SHORES MUSEUM
Located in a building that dates to before World War II, the Gulf Shores Museum was originally the beach house of Valerie Cole’s family from Mobile. There are three permanent exhibits: “portrait of a fishing village,” “drawing a line in the sand” and “hurricanes: what you need to know.” • 244 W. 19th Ave., Gulf Shores • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Friday; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday • Free admission • 251-968-1473
ORANGE BEACH INDIAN AND SEA MUSEUM
Full of local artifacts and memorabilia from the area’s Native American and fishing heritage, this 1910 schoolhouse informs visitors about the challenges and achievements in the early days of Orange Beach’s fishing industry. Note: Groups of five or more should make reservations by calling 251-981-6039 • 25805 John Snook Drive behind city hall, Orange Beach • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; hours vary by season
• Free admission • 251-981-8545
BLACK EDUCATION MUSEUM
Located on the original site of the Eastern Shore Baptist Academy and later the Baldwin County Training School, the museum chronicles the history of black education in Baldwin County, which began in 1882 when the Eastern Shore Missionary Baptist Association saw a need for educating black children. In 1916, the school was deeded to the Baldwin County Board of Education and became a public high school that provided an education for black students in Baldwin and other surrounding counties until 1970. • 1000 Main St., Daphne • Call for an appointment • Free admission • 251-510-0355
SPEAR HUNTING MUSEUM
Profiles the hunting conquests of Gene Morris, considered the greatest spear hunter in modern history. At the time of his death in 2011, Morris had recorded 592 total big game kills with spears, the most among any human in recorded history. This museum informs the public about the world of spear hunting and life of Morris. • 20216 Highway 59, Summerdale • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday - Friday • Free admission • SpearHuntingMuseum.com; 251-989-7700
AMERICAN SPORT ART MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Dedicated to the preservation of sports art, history and literature, ASAMA’s collection is composed of more than 1,500 pieces across all media, including paintings, sculptures, assemblages, prints, posters and photography. • 1 Academy Drive, Daphne • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday • Free admission • ASAMA.org; 251-626-3303
MARIETTA JOHNSON MUSEUM
Dedicated to Marietta Johnson’s revolutionary visions and programs with artifacts, literature and videos on display in her 1907 classroom. • 10 S. School St., Fairhope • 2 – 4 p.m. Tuesday – Friday; or call for appointment • Free admission • MariettaJohnson.org; 251-990-8601
Fore! Golf courses Golfing in Baldwin County is practically a yearround activity. With proximity to the Gulf Coast and its long sunlit days from spring to late fall, golfing is a destination in itself for visitors, natives and competitive amateurs and pros. Winters are occasionally too cold for some, but not for many snowbirds.
SOUTH BALDWIN
CRAFT FARMS has two 18-hole courses designed by Arnold Palmer. The Cypress Bend course has a 4.5-star rating by Golf Digest, and the Cotton Creek course has a four-star rating. 3840 Cotton Creek Circle, Gulf Shores; 251-968-7500; CraftFarms.com. GULF LINKS GOLF COURSE is an 18-hole course with a par of 64. 3901 S. McKenzie St., Foley; 251970-1444. GLENLAKES GOLF CLUB features two courses, one with 18 holes (links-style vista/dunes course) and one with nine holes (resort-style lakes course). 9530 Clubhouse Drive, Foley; 251-9551220; GlenLakesGolf.com. GULF SHORES GOLF CLUB is one of the newest public courses and has 18 holes. 520 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores; 251-968-7366; GulfShoresGolfClub.com. GULF STATE PARK REFUGE GOLF CLUB is an 18-hole championship golf course, with a pro
shop and café. 20115 State Highway 135, Gulf Shores; 251-948-4653. KIVA DUNES, an 18-hole course, is a top-rated golf course in Alabama. 815 Plantation Drive, Gulf Shores; 251-540-7000; KivaDunes.com. ORANGE BEACH GOLF CENTER is a nine-hole course with no dress code. 4700 Easy St., Orange Beach; 251-981-4653. PENINSULA GOLF AND RACQUET CLUB is a 27hole championship golf course. 20 Peninsula Blvd., Gulf Shores; 251-968-8009; PeninsulaGolfClub. com. SOLDIERS CREEK GOLF CLUB at Woerner Preserve features 18 holes with a par of 72. 28341 Preserve Trail, Elberta; 251-986-8633; 800-8078915; SoldiersCreekGolf.com. MAGNOLIA SPRINGS GOLF is a nine-hole par-3 course that welcomes golfers of all ages and skill levels. Open 365 days a year with free golf on Christmas day. 10831 Magnolia Springs Highway, five miles west of Foley. 251-965-6777; MagnoliaSpringsGolf.com. EMERALD GREENS is a nine-hole executive course with a par of 35. 20050 Oak Road E., Gulf Shores; 251-968-3232; 1-877-493-5626; EmeraldGreensAL.com.
EASTERN SHORE
QUAIL CREEK GOLF COURSE is a municipal course staffed with a pro shop, restaurant and driving range. 19841 Quail Creek Drive, Fairhope; 251-990-0240; 888-701-2202. ROCK CREEK GOLF CLUB is an 18-hole course on the north side of Fairhope. 140 Clubhouse
Drive, Fairhope; 251-928-4223; RockCreekGolf. com. LAKE FOREST YACHT AND COUNTRY CLUB is a private club that offers 18 holes with a par of 71. The club also offers a nine-hole course around the lake. 1 Golf Terrace, Daphne; 251-626-9324; LakeForestpoa.com. TIMBER CREEK is Daphne’s public course and offers a 27-hole championship layout. 9560 Timber Creek Blvd., Daphne; 251-621-9900; 877621-9900; GolfTimberCreek.com. LAKEWOOD GOLF CLUB is a private facility near the Marriott Grand Hotel with 36 holes and two courses. 1 Grand Blvd., Point Clear; 251-990-6312; LakewoodattheGrand.com. FAIRWAYS INDOOR GOLF CLUB is a stateof-the-art indoor facility that houses high definition golf simulators in which players use real clubs and balls to enrich their golf experience no matter what skill of commitment level to golf. 25000 Bass Pro Drive, Suite 104, Spanish Fort; 251-621-5277; FairwaysIndoorGolfClub.com
CENTRAL BALDWIN
STEELWOOD is a a private club in Loxley that is rated by Golf Digest as one of the best courses in Alabama and is home to one of the largest junior tournaments in the world. 31925 Steelwood Ridge Road, Loxley; 251964-7165; SteelwoodCountryClub.com
SNOWBIRD GOLF @ GULF SHORES GOLF CLUB JANUARY 2 - APRIL 26 WEEKLY DROP-IN SWING CLINICS Mondays 3:15 - 4:00 pm Tuesdays 9:15-10:00 am
WEEKLY DROP-IN SHORT GAME CLINICS
Thursdays 3:15 - 4:00 pm All Clinics $10 and include range balls and instruction. No sessions January 25 and February 12-15
ANNE GAJDA, LPGA TEACHING PROFESSIONAL pars4me@comcast.net 734-347-3219 www.pars4megolf.com Golf Digest “Best Teacher in Your State” Fox Hills Learning Center, Plymouth, MI
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Fishing A fresh catch Bait your hook or cast your net in more than 660 miles of shoreline from Orange Beach to the south shore of Mobile County and Mobile Bay. Baldwin County offers a multitude of angling opportunities for fishing enthusiasts at every level.
KINDS OF FISH
FLOUNDER are abundant on and around structures like piers and drop offs along the Eastern Shore. SPECKLED TROUT can be found in the shallows of Mobile Bay. REDFISH are abundant around the mouth of Mobile Bay near Fort Morgan. AMBERJACK can be found all year, but peak from May until September. Abundant around wrecks, reefs and gas platforms in Gulf waters off Baldwin County’s south coast. GROUPER can be found all year in the Gulf of Mexico off Baldwin County’s south coast. WHITING can be found in the Gulf surf zone of coastal waters and off Gulf piers and lower portions of the bays, including lower bay piers. MULLET can be found near inshore artificial reefs and around oyster reefs and tidal river mouths. KING MACKEREL can be found along coastal and offshore Gulf waters, particularly around wrecks, rigs, obstructions, ledges, lumps and other structures from May through October. SEATROUT can be caught along Gulf beaches in March and in rivers and above the Mobile Bay Causeway in late fall and winter. SHARKS are commonly caught from March through November around oyster reefs, bridge pilings, inshore artificial reefs, rock jetties and oyster reef areas during flooding tides. RED SNAPPER season and limits change based on the abundance of the fish. Red snapper can be found offshore around natural structures or artificial reefs. BLACKFIN TUNA can be found May through December, with a peak in late June through July, by trolling and jigging in offshore Gulf waters. YELLOWFIN TUNA can be found in offshore Gulf waters from April through December with a peak in June and July. WAHOO can be found by trolling in offshore Gulf waters from May through October.
FISHING LICENSES
All you need to buy an Alabama fishing license is a valid driver’s license. Fishing licenses can be purchased online at OutdoorAlabama.com, in probate offices in Bay Minette, Foley, Robertsdale or Fairhope and are also available at outdoor retailers and Walmart locations throughout the county.
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LOCAL FISHING ORGANIZATIONS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER BOATS, 4576 Walker Key, Orange Beach · 251-981-5136 · NACOcharters.org MOBILE BAY KAYAK FISHING ASSOCIATION, 7311 Bay Road, Mobile · mbkfa.com MOBILE BIG GAME FISHING CLUB, 27075 Park Drive, Orange Beach · mbgfc.org ORANGE BEACH FISHING ASSOCIATION, 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach · OrangeBeachFishingAssociation.net
FISHING LINKS • • • •
TakeMeFishing.org OutdoorAlabama.com EatAlabamaSeafood.com GulfShores.com/fishing
MARINAS
ZEKE’S LANDING MARINA, 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach · 251-981-4007 · ZekesLanding.com ORANGE BEACH MARINA, 27075 Marina Road, Orange Beach · 251-981-
4207 · OrangeBeachMarina.com SAN ROC CAY MARINA, 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach ·
251-981-7173 · SanRocCay.com BEAR POINT MARINA, 5749 Bay La Launch Ave., Orange Beach · 251981-2327 · BearPointMarina.com BARBER MARINA, 26986 Fish Trap Road, Elberta · 251-987-2628 · BarberMarina.com GULF SHORES MARINA, 1577 Highway 180, Gulf Shores · 251-5402628 · GulfShoresYachtClubAndMarina.com HOMEPORT MARINA, 200 E. 25th Ave., Gulf Shores · 251-968-4528 · HomeportMarina.net HAPPY HARBOR MARINA, 4159 County Road 6, Gulf Shores · 251-9682778 · HappyHarbors.com PIRATE’S COVE, 6664 Highway 95, Josephine · 251-987-1224 · PiratesCoveriffraff.com CARIBE MARINA, 28101 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach· 251980-8410 · CaribeMarina.com COTTON BAYOU MARINA, Bay Circle, Orange Beach· 251-981-9466 HUDSON MARINA, 4575 S. Wilson Blvd., Orange Beach · 251-981-4127 · AlabamaDeepSeaFishing.com ICC MARINE, 2614 E. Second St., Gulf Shores · 251-968-6558 ROMAR MARINA, 26350 Cotton Bayou Drive, Orange Beach · 251981-9771 · RomarMarina.com SPORTSMAN MARINA, 27844 Canal Road, Orange Beach · 251-9816247 · SportsmanMarina.com THE WHARF MARINA, 4830 Main St., Orange Beach · 251-224-1900 · TheWharfAL.com
SOUTH BALDWIN
GULF STATE PARK PIER, Check out the 1,540-foot long, 20-foot wide pier at the Gulf State Park. The Gulf State Park Pier has 2,448 feet of fishing space along its rails and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Find more information at AlaPark.com/GulfState/.
EASTERN SHORE
MOBILE BAY, The Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay is one of the state’s most popular fishing locations. Many locations are available for fishing, from the south end of the shore in Point Clear and Fairhope to the north in Daphne and Spanish Fort. The Eastern Shore is covered with boat ramps and fishing piers for anglers to use.
MOBILE BAY JUBILEE
One of the most exciting fishing events in Baldwin County is the jubilee on the upper Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay from Point Clear to slightly north of Daphne. During this natural phenomenon, many species of aquatic life leave deeper waters and swarm in a specific, shallower coastal area of the bay. The Mobile Bay jubilee typically takes place every year between the months of June and September. Some years, it occurs several times, usually in the pre-dawn hours and can cover up to a 15-mile stretch of coast on the Eastern Shore. A specific set of conditions must be met for a jubilee to occur: • Previous day’s weather conditions must include an overcast or cloudy day, a gentle wind from the east and a calm and slick bay surface. • Rising tide is necessary; a change to a falling tide will stop the jubilee.
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Camping
PRIMITIVE CAMPING AT HUGH S. BRANYON BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL
Stay awhile Baldwin County is home to hundreds of locations for RV hookups. If you are looking for a spot near the Gulf, the woods or even close to town, chances are you will find the perfect spot to call home while you are here.
STATE PARKS WITH CAMPGROUND, RV ACCESS AND CABINS GULF STATE PARK
Consists of 6,150 acres with two miles of sugar white sand beaches and includes a modern campground with bathhouses and water and sewer hookup, cabins and cottages, trails, the largest fishing pier on the Gulf of Mexico, tennis courts, 900-acre lake and an 18-hole golf course. • 20115 State Highway 135, Gulf Shores • AlaPark.com/GulfState; 251-948-7275
MEAHER STATE PARK
This 1,327-acre park has 56 new campsites with water and sewer hookups, including bathhouse and laundry facilities, plus a 300-foot pier with a 200foot “T,” making it an excellent spot for fishing. Two nature trails include a boardwalk with close-up views of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. • 5200 Battleship Parkway E., Spanish Fort • AlaPark.com/Meaher; 251-626-5529
HISTORIC BLAKELEY STATE PARK
This historic landmark consists of two campgrounds, modern and primitive. Blakeley State Park rests on the Tensaw River Delta and has miles of trails connecting archaeological sites of Indian villages, a French plantation, the 1813 town of Blakeley and more. • 34745 Highway 225, Spanish Fort • BlakeleyPark.com; 251-626-5581
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Nestled among tall pines, scrub oaks and 15 miles of trails is the addition of the new primitive outpost campsite. Reminiscent of a Huck Finn adventure, this amenity host three individual sites, constructed with canvas tents supported on rustic hardwood floors and roped together with framed recycled downed trees. Take your pick from the Bonanza, Duke or Alamo. Each includes comfy nylon cots to accommodate four people per site, sixguest maximum with an additional tent. An old-fashioned pump sink is centrally located, for cleanup after a fun evening of grilling hotdogs, burgers and roasting marshmallows around the campfire. No need to cut your own wood as the Gulf State Park stocks each campsite personally for your visit. The park’s camp store, swimming pool, bike rentals and bathhouse are accessible to all campers. • Located in the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail complex through Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and the Gulf State Park • BackcountryTrail.com; 251-948-7275
CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS
ANCHORS AWEIGH · Foley · 251-971-6644 AZALEA ACRES RV PARK · Robertsdale · 251-947-9530 BAY BREEZE RV ON THE BAY LLC · Gulf Shores · 251-540-2362 BEACH EXPRESS RV PARK · Foley · 251-970-7277 BEECH’S CAMPING · Orange Beach · 251-981-4136 BELLA TERRA RV RESORT · Foley · 251-970-2370 BLUEGRASS RV PARK · Foley · 251-971-1874 / 752-0174 BUENA VISTA · Orange Beach · 251-980-1855 CALLAWAY RV COURT · Gulf Shores · 251-968-7969 COASTAL HAVEN · Fairhope · 251-990-9011 COUNTRY LIVIN’ RV, LLC · Foley · 251-979-9675 DOC’S RV PARK · Gulf Shores · 251-968-4511 DRIFTWOOD RV PARK · Fairhope · 251-928-8233 EMMAUS MOTOR COACH & RV RESORT · Summerdale · 251-989-9888 FORT MORGAN RV PARK · Gulf Shores · 251-986-3566 GULF BREEZE RESORT · Gulf Shores · 251-968-8884 GULF COAST RV PARK INC. · Gulf Shores · 251-968-6494 GULF SHORES / PENSACOLA KOA · Lillian · 251-961-1717 HALLMARK RV PARK · Gulf Shores · 251-968-6494 HELEN’S RV PARK · Foley · 251-943-1227 HILLTOP RV PARK · Robertsdale · 251-960-1129 HUBBARD LANDING · Stockton· 251-937-5726 ISLAND RETREAT RV PARK · Gulf Shores · 251-967-1666 JOHNNY’S LAKESIDE RV RESORT · Foley · 251-970-3773 LAKE OSPREY RV RESORT · Elberta · 251-986-3800 LAZY ACRES RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND · Gulf Shores · 877-986-5266 LAZY LAKE RV PARK · Gulf Shores · 251-968-7875 LUXURY RV RESORT · Gulf Shores · 251-948-5444 MAGNOLIA FARMS RV PARK · Foley · 251-928-7335 MAGNOLIA SPRINGS RV HIDEAWAY · Foley · 251-965-6777 MARAWAY’S COUNTRY RV PARK INC. · Summerdale · 251-989-7077 MATTHEWS LANDING / LOWER BRYANT LANDING · Stockton · 251-294-0421 PARKWAY RV CAMP · Loxley · 251-964-6489 PERKINS HURRICANE LANDING · Bay Minette · 251-580-0186 PLANTATION HARBOR RV PARK · Elberta · 251-987-5131 RAINBOW PLANTATIONS ESCAPEES · Summerdale · 251-988-8132 RIVERSIDE RV RESORT LLC · Robertsdale · 251-945-1110 SOUTHPORT CAMPGROUNDS · Gulf Shores · 251-968-6220 SOUTHWIND RV PARK · Magnolia Springs · 251-988-1216 STYX RIVER RESORT · Robertsdale · 251-202-4509 SUGAR SANDS RV RESORT · Gulf Shores · 251-968-2223 SUN RUNNERS RV PARK · Gulf Shores · 251-955-5257 WALES WEST RV RESORT · Silverhill · 251-232-2322 WILDERNESS RV PARK · Robertsdale · 251-960-1195 WOLF BAY PLANTATION RV RESORT · Robertsdale · 251-960-1195 YOGI BEAR’S JELLYSTONE PARK · Elberta · 251-986-3566
Nature trails Wander the walks of Baldwin County Venture into the unknown of Baldwin County’s biodiversity and enjoy a hike, picnic or day on the water; some requiring stamina and grit, others just a pleasant walk. Outdoor enthusiasts won’t soon run out of places to explore. You never know what you might find.
BARTRAM CANOE TRAIL
Located in the biodiverse Mobile-Tensaw Delta, this trail includes six day-use trails and six overnight trails. Two land-based campsites and four floating platform campsites are available. • BartramCanoeTrail.com
EASTERN SHORE TRAIL
A 32-mile multi-purpose hiking and biking trail that begins at U.S.S. Alabama Battleship Memorial Park and winds its way down to Weeks Bay, passing through Spanish Fort, Daphne, Fairhope and Point Clear. The trail offers countless sightings of wildlife. Entry on the trail can begin at any point, and kiosks of maps are dotted along the route. • BaldwinCounty Trailblazers.wordpress. com; info@thetrailblazers.org
GRAHAM CREEK NATURE PRESERVE
This 484-acre preserve provides protection for rare plant and animal species. Includes a canoe/ kayak launch, hiking trails, wildlife viewing areas, archery park, disc golf course, a pavilion and picnic areas. Educational field trips and guided tours available by appointment. • 23004 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley • GrahamCreekPreserve.org; 251-952-4011
WILBOURNE ANTIQUE ROSE TRAIL
A public walking trail winding through the heart of Foley, following the path of the old
Louisville and Nashville railroad. Antique roses, which are disease resistant and well-suited to Foley’s subtropical climate, are presented in chronological order with signage that identifies each plant species and the year it was propagated. These heritage roses are in bloom during all but the coldest months of the year. This landscaped trail also has plenty of seating to stopping to smell the roses. • East Violet Avenue, one-half block east of Highway 59, north of Heritage Park; at East Orchid Avenue the trail continues north for six blocks. A southern section of the rose trail begins south of the post office and continues south to the Foley Dog Park. • VisitFoley.org; 251-943-1300
HISTORIC BLAKELEY STATE PARK AND BLAKELEY ADDITION TRACT
Offers 1,400 acres of undeveloped landscape. Adjacent to Historic Blakeley State Park, the Blakeley Addition Tract is 420 acres of land managed by the Forever Wild Land Trust. The 420 acres boast upland pines and hardwoods and the Mobile Delta marshlands. Includes boat tours, RV campground, wildlife viewing and hiking. • 34745 Highway 225, Spanish Fort • BlakeleyPark.com; 251-626-0798
HUGH S. BRANYON BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL
The Backcountry Trail consists of 15-miles of trails that cross through Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Gulf State Park. Includes seven trails among six distinct ecosystems, butterfly garden, freshwater marshes and coastal hardwood swamps. • Trailhead entrances at various locations in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach • Daytime only • BackCountryTrail.com
LILLIAN SWAMP
The 3,000-acre swamp includes 1,452 acres of pine savanna. Habitats include coastal marsh, freshwater marsh, cypress tupelo forests, Atlantic white cedar forests and pine savanna, as well as several rare and federally listed species.
• Oak Street in Lillian
PERDIDO RIVER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
Located along the Perdido River, these 18,000 acres of wetlands and uplands boast forested habitats that support an Atlantic white cedar area within a unique Blackwater stream corridor. That corridor is bordered by an upland pine sand hill forest. • Duck Road, Robertsdale
SPLINTER HILL BOG PRESERVE
Located in North Baldwin County at the headwaters of the Perdido River, Splinter Hill Bog Preserve spans 627 acres of longleaf pine and bog habitat. Contains one of the largest pitcher plant bogs in the world, more than 12 species of carnivorous plants and several rare animals. • County Road 47, Perdido • Open dawn to dusk March 1 – Oct. 15, accessible only by written permission Oct. 15 – March 1
WEEKS BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESERVE
Offers 6,000 acres of protected forest and marsh wetlands that teem with bog plants and wildlife. Activities include birdwatching, wildlife viewing, canoeing, boating, fishing and hiking. • 1130 U.S. Highway 98, Fairhope • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday • WeeksBay.org; 251-928-9792
WADE WARD NATURE PARK
Located in the heart of Gulf Shores, this 12-acre park features a pavilion, benches and a scenic boardwalk overlooking coastal salt marshes. • 500 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores • 251-968-1420
BON SECOUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
7,000 acres of wildlife habitat for migratory birds, nesting sea turtles and the Alabama beach mouse. • 12295 Highway 180, Fort Morgan Road • 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • 251-540-7720
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Beach access Play in the sand GULF SHORES ACCESS POINTS
MOBILE STREET ACCESS ON BON SECOUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Parking area, no facilities. • 12295 Highway 180 W. • 251-540-7720
GULF SHORES 13TH STREET PUBLIC ACCESS Parking north of beach road, boardwalk access and outdoor shower. • 1499 W. Beach Blvd.
GULF SHORES SIXTH STREET PUBLIC ACCESS Boardwalk to the beach. Outdoor shower. Handicapped-accessible restroom. • 699 W. Beach Blvd.; 6 blocks west of Highway 59
GULF SHORES SIXTH STREET PUBLIC ACCESS Boardwalk to the beach.
Outdoor shower. • 599 W. Beach Blvd.; 5 blocks west of Highway 59
GULF SHORES FOURTH STREET PUBLIC ACCESS Pedestrian crossing only, no parking area available. • 499 W. Beach Blvd.
GULF SHORES SECOND STREET PUBLIC ACCESS Paid parking March
1-Oct. 31, handicapped-accessible restroom, outdoor shower, covered pavilion with picnic tables. • 1499 W. Beach Blvd.; two blocks west of Highway 59 GULF SHORES MAIN PUBLIC BEACH Paid parking March 1-Oct. 31. Volleyball nets, beach bars, large beach, paid parking, beach attendants, 3 open-air pavilions and a picnic area, restrooms and showers. • 101 Gulf Shores Parkway; where Highway 59 ends GULF STATE PARK LAKE SHELBY Lakefront beach. Lake Shelby is a 900acre freshwater lake is perfect for swimming, skiing or boating. Picnic tables and pavilions available for rental. Paid entry. • 20115 Highway 135 • 251-948-7275
GULF STATE PARK BEACH Boardwalk to beach, No facilities. Very long and wide beach. Parking on the north side of Highway 181. • Located west of Orange Beach on the south side of Highway 182 and State Park Road 2 • 251-948-7275 GULF STATE PARK PAVILION Beautiful facility with restrooms, indoor and outdoor showers. Large covered deck with picnic benches and two large fireplaces. Concession stand. Very long and wide beach. Lots of parking. Paid entry. • Located on the western city limits of Orange Beach on the south side of Highway 182 • 251-948-7275
ORANGE BEACH ACCESS POINTS
GULF STATE PARK ROMAR BEACH Paved parking. Boardwalk to
beach. Nice wide beach. Portable restrooms. • Between the Seaside B&R Club and Phoenix V Condominiums on Highway 182 • 251-948-7275 GULF STATE PARK COTTON BAYOU BEACH Nice wide beach. Bathhouse with showers on the boardwalks. Paved parking. • Just east of Highway 161 on the south side of Highway 182 • 251-948-7275 ALABAMA POINT WEST With a bulkhead and jetty running the length of the Pass. The jetties are great for fishing. Parking under the bridge. • West side of Perdido Pass ALABAMA POINT EAST Lots of parking, bathhouse, the beach runs the length of the pass and around to the Gulf. Four boardwalks over the dunes and sea oats if you want to go directly to the Gulf. • East side of Perdido Pass
A friendly yarn shop in historic DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA
A fiber oasis for your crochet and knitting pleasure 116 W Government St. • 850.361.1088 • www.dixieknits.com 12 • Baldwin County Snowbird Manual 2017
Welcome Snowbirds!
Seafood Kitchen Award winning family restaurant with fresh seafood, chicken, pasta, steak, home style sides, salads and sandwiches. Try the fresh catch and have it prepared New Orleans, Mediterranean, Caribbean, or our house favorite Pecan Encrusted Style.
Daily Lunch Specials Starting at $6 Served 11-3 Monday - Friday Includes Fresh Baked Rolls & Iced Tea
SENIOR SPECIAL S thru March 14th 3pm until Close
• One of Gulf Shores Favorite Family Dining Establishments Since 2000 • Fresh Seafood, Steak, Chicken, Pasta • Home Style Vegetables, Salads, Sandwiches, Appetizers • Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials • Kid’s Menu • Full Service Bar ~ Great Wine List • The Most Reasonably Priced Family Menu in Town • People’s Choice winner for Friendliest staff for 5 Years Since 2006 • People’s Choice winner for Best Lunch since 2003, Best Dinner & Seafood since 2005 • Private Dining Space Available • Catering Services Also Available • Gift Cards • Conveniently Located 1 Block from the Beach in the Heart of Gulf Shores
138 West 1st Ave • Gulf Shores • 251-948-7294 www.DesotosSeafoodKitchen.com Baldwin County Snowbird Manual 2017 • 13
Live music Listen live MUSIC VENUES
THE AMPHITHEATER AT THE WHARF, ORANGE BEACH
The Amphitheater at The Wharf is the only place in the county where you can catch national headlining bands throughout the year. Recent artists to grace the stage have been Miranda Lambert, Journey, Jimmy Buffett and Charlie Daniels Band. The Amphitheater shares The Wharf Resort with a full service marina, a shopping area, restaurants, a movie theater, as well as the South’s tallest Ferris wheel. • 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach • 251-224-1020 • AmphitheaterAtTheWharf.com
THE FLORA-BAMA LOUNGE AND PACKAGE STORE, ORANGE BEACH
The Flora-Bama is a beachside oyster bar that has live music daily. The Flora-Bama is home to annual events such as the International Frank Brown Songwriters Festival, Shindig in the Sand, The Interstate Mullet Toss and the Polar Bear Dip. The Bama hosts three stages throughout the venue. The establishment supports local musicians though open mic nights and various musical events.
• 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Orange Beach • 850-492-0611 • FloraBama.com
THE FROG POND AT BLUE MOON FARM, SILVERHILL
The Frog Pond is a private outdoor venue in a private home. This venue features an outdoor stage under a 200-year old cedar tree on Blue Moon Farm, owned by Cathe Steele. Patrons bring their own chairs and beverages and are encouraged to participate in a covered dish dinner. Overnight camping is allowed for out-of-town visitors. The concerts are unique and intimate. You must have a reservation to attend. The Frog Pond holds concerts September through April every year, featuring singersongwriters, folk musicians and local musicians. • 19375 Rada Road, Silverhill • 251-232-3072 • TheFrogPondAtBlueMoonFarm.com
THE HANGOUT, GULF SHORES
Delight in some live music while enjoying some great food and beautiful scenery. Pirate’s Cove is a marina, restaurant and a great place to catch some local bands. There’s live music two to three times a week, featuring mostly local musicians. Pirate’s Cove also has one great hamburger if you are hungry. It is open seven days a week and they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. • 6664 County Road 95, Elberta • 251-987-1224 • PiratesCoveRiffRaff.com
MAC & PETE’S RECORD BAR, DAPHNE
The Record Bar is a funky little bar where you can hear some great local and sometimes regional musicians. The bar is perfect for up-close and intimate concerts. If you are in the area, it’s a place you will want to check out • 1203 Highway 98 Suite 4E, Daphne • 251-621-8300
These days The Hangout is back and better than ever. With an extensive menu of food and drinks and live music daily, The Hangout is one of the most popular venues on the beach. It is home to the growing Hangout Music Festival and is the place to let loose, laugh with family and friends. • 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores • 251-948-3030 • TheHangout.com
WE ARE HERE TO TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR FUNERAL NEEDS
Being a United States Navy Veteran, Todd Cason will always take special care of our Vets & their families. “Respect and Dignity at affordable prices” Family Owned & Operated 15213 Hwy 59, Foley, AL • 251-975-2273 www.casonfuneralservice.com 14 • Baldwin County Snowbird Manual 2017
PIRATE’S COVE, ELBERTA
KARAOKE
OPEN MIC
TOP OF THE BAY, Lake Forest Yacht Club, Daphne LAKE FOREST YACHT CLUB, Daphne GAMBINO’S, Fairhope AMERICAN LEGION POST 199, Fairhope THE OFFICE LOUNGE, Foley AMERICAN LEGION POST 99, Foley GELATO JOE’S, Foley THE PORCH, Silverhill TACKY JACKS, Fort Morgan BEHIND THE PINES BAR & GRILL, Gulf Shores TACKY JACKS, Gulf Shores MUDBUGS, Gulf Shores PINK PONY PUB, Gulf Shores ISLAND TIMES DAIQUIRI BAR, Orange Beach LIVE BAIT, Orange Beach THE UNDERTOW BAR AND GRILL, Orange Beach THE GULF BOWL, Foley SNAPPER’S LOUNGE, Orange Beach
THE GUMBO SHACK, Fairhope OLD 27 GRILL, Fairhope THE PLOW, Fairhope THE PORCH, Silverhill THE OFFICE LOUNGE, Foley AMERICAN LEGION POST 99, Foley ISLAND TIMES DAIQUIRI BAR, Orange Beach LIVE BAIT, Orange Beach FLORA-BAMA, Orange Beach TACKY JACKS, Gulf Shores
TRIVIA MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE, Daphne
BINGO AMERICAN LEGION POST 99, Foley MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE, Daphne and Foley TACKY JACKS, Gulf Shores TACKY JACKS, Orange Beach FLORA-BAMA, Orange Beach
• Dec. 31, 2017; 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.; Fairhope Avenue and Church Street • 251-929-1466
Annual events
CENTRAL BALDWIN CHRISTMAS PARADES
DECEMBER
EASTERN SHORE CHRISTMAS PARADES
• Dec. 2, 2017; 7 p.m.; downtown Fairhope • First Saturday of December; 9 a.m.; Eastern Shore Centre • TBA; 11 a.m.; Main Street, Daphne
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Eastern Shore Chorale Society Christmas Concert • Fairhope United Methodist Church • 251-223-2585; escs.org Eastern Shore Chorale Society Messiah Community Sing • Trinity Presbyterian Church, Fairhope
FAIRHOPE NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
Live music, DJ, face painting, fireworks, ball drop at midnight.
• First Friday in December; 7 p.m.; Silverhill • First Saturday in December; 6:30 p.m.; Robertsdale • Second Saturday in December; 10 a.m.; Loxley • Second Saturday in December; 2 p.m.; Summerdale
SOUTH BALDWIN CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Carol-singing, cocoa-sipping, Santa and lighting of the Christmas tree. • Dec. 1, 2017; Heritage Park, Foley • Free admission • 251-943-1300
ORANGE BEACH CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING • Early December; The Wharf • alWharf.com
GULF SHORES LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE AND BEACH CELEBRATION
• Early December; Highway 59
from Clubhouse Drive to Gulf Shores Public Beach • GulfShoresAL.gov
ANNUAL FOLEY CHRISTMAS PARADE
• Dec. 2, 2017; 10 – 11 a.m.; downtown Foley
LET IT SNOW
Live entertainment, inflatable obstacle courses, storytelling with Mrs. Claus, children’s art village and snow. • Dec. 2, 2017; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Heritage Park, Foley • Free admission • 251-943-1300
MERRY MARKET
Holiday shopping extravaganza featuring one-of-a-kind gifts. Food court with seating and story time with Mrs. Claus. • Dec. 8 – 9, 2017; Orange Beach Events Center at The Wharf • Free admission • AlabamaCoastalChristmas.com; 251-968-6091
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
Features festive lighted boats from around the region.
• Dec. 9, 2017; 5:30 – 8 p.m.; Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Intracoastal Waterway • GulfShoresAL.gov
FLORA-BAMA SANTA DROP
Santa parachutes into the FloraBama to kick off the holiday season. • Dec. 9, 2017; Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar • FloraBama.com
COASTAL ALABAMA BUSINESS CHAMBER’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
Travels through Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, starting at Lulu’s at Homeport Marina and ending at Zeke’s Landing Marina. • Dec. 19, 2017 • Free admission for boats and spectators • MyGulfCoastChamber.com; 251-968-4237
GULF SHORES CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Crafts, games, treats, Santa, choral performance. • Mid-December; various locations in Gulf Shores • GulfShoresAL.gov
Welcome Snowbirds! “Riviera is proud to serve Baldwin County communities”
413 E. Laurel Ave. • Foley, AL 36353
251-943-5001
700 Whispering Pines Rd. • Daphne, AL 36526
251-626-5000
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BILLY CLAUS’ VISIT TO LULU’S
Santa’s snow-allergic brother gives toys to kids and delivers wishes to his more famous brother. • Dec. 9th; LuLu’s at Homeport Marina, 200 E. 25th Ave., Gulf Shores • LuLuBuffett.com
CITY OF GULF SHORES BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Enjoy sausage, bacon, eggs and pancakes before having pictures taken with Santa. • Late December; Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores • $5; children under 3 free • GulfShoresAL.com
FLORA-BAMA CHRISTMAS POTLUCK
REELING IN THE NEW YEAR AT THE WHARF
Live music, family activities, karaoke, photo booth, beer garden, gravitron and more. • Dec. 31, 2017; 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.; The Wharf, Orange Beach • Free admission to street party; all-inclusive VIP tickets $75 • alWharf.com
FLORA-BAMA’S NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH
Live music on all three stages, food, party favors and champagne. • Dec. 31, 2017; 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. • FloraBama.com
Turkey, ham and live music provided; bring a covered dish to share. • Christmas Day; noon • FloraBama.com
LULU’S NOON YEAR’S EVE
• Dec. 31, 2017; 10 a.m.; Lulu’s at Homeport Marina, 200 E. 25th Ave., Gulf Shores • Free admission • LuluBuffet.com
JANUARY
Midday New Year’s Eve celebration featuring live music, food, sandcastle building contest, arts and crafts, zoo animals, face painting, fireworks and beach ball drop.
SOUTH BALDWIN NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR BEAR DIP
Orange Beach • Free admission • FloraBama.com
VISIT FOLEY SNOWBIRD COFFEE
Free coffee and doughnuts, welcome packets and prizes; learn about Foley attractions and businesses. • Jan. 10, 2018; 9 a.m. – noon; Foley Civic Center • Free admission • 251-943-1300
FLORA-BAMA SUPER CHILI COOK-OFF
Benefits American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. • Saturday before Super Bowl; Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar, Orange Beach • Tasting tickets are $2 each or six for $10 • 251-980-5118; info@florabama.com
FEBRUARY
Ring in the new year by taking a dip in the Gulf of Mexico, and enjoy black-eyed peas, cornbread and ham afterward. • Jan. 1, 2018; noon; Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar,
MARDI GRAS DATES
2018 – Feb. 13 2019 – March 5 2020 – Feb. 25 2021 – Feb. 16 2022 – March 1 • See page 17 for the 2018 parades
EASTERN SHORE ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES’ 16TH ANNUAL CHILI FOR CHARITY
• Late February; Oak Hollow Farm, Fairhope • BaldwinEMI.org
SOUTH BALDWIN SNOWBIRD BRAT FEST
• Early February; Erie Meyer Center, Gulf Shores • $4 per brat • SnowBirdsGulfCoast.com; 309-846-8808
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
• Feb. 25; 10 a.m.; Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market, Foley • Free admission
ORANGE BEACH SPORTS ASSOCIATION SEAFOOD FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW
Raises funds for youth baseball, softball and T-ball. • Late February; The Wharf Event Center in Orange Beach • Free admission • OBParksAndRec.com
MARCH
CENTRAL BALDWIN COTTONTAIL EXPRESS
Welcome Snowbirds!
Celebrating 40 Years!
Professional Auto Body Repair and Painting 225 East Laurel Ave. • Foley, AL• 251-943-4011 16 • Baldwin County Snowbird Manual 2017
Ride a steam train to visit the Easter Bunny, enjoy an egg hunt, mini train ride, petting zoo and pony rides, hay rides, concession stand and café, bounce house and Peep cannon. • March through April 2018; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Wales West RV Resort and Light Railway, Silverhill • WalesWest.com; 888-569-5337
EASTERN SHORE FAIRHOPE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
More than 230 fine arts and crafts exhibitors, live local entertainment and festival food. • Mid-March 2018; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; downtown Fairhope • Free admission • ESChamber.com; 251-928-6387
44TH ANNUAL OUTDOOR ART SHOW
View and shop art of all mediums from artists near and far. • Mid-March 2017; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; downtown Fairhope • ESArtCenter.com; 251-928-2228
SPRING FEVER CHASE
Follows a scenic course along the Bay and through neighborhoods of Fairhope. Benefits local schools and children’s fitness programs. • Mid-March 2018; North Bayview Avenue and Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope • ThomasHospital.com; 251-279-1684
SOUTH BALDWIN ORANGE BEACH FESTIVAL OF ART
A juried art show of visual, performing, musical and culinary arts with more than 90 artists working in a dazzling variety of media; festival-goers always have plenty to see, hear, touch, taste and experience. • Mid-March 2018; Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach • Free admission • OrangeBeachArtsFestival.com
THE WHARF BOAT & YACHT SHOW
• March 22 – 25, 2018; The Wharf, Orange Beach • WharfBoatShow.com
BBQ & BLUES COOK-OFF
Featuring a barbecue competition open to backyard and
Mardi Gras 2018 EASTERN SHORE
APOLLO’S MYSTIC LADIES Feb. 2; 6:45 p.m. · Daphne KNIGHTS OF ECOR ROUGE Feb. 3; 6:45 p.m. · Fairhope MAIDS OF JUBILEE Feb. 9; 6:45 p.m. · Fairhope SHADOW BARONS Feb. 10; 6:45 p.m. · Daphne KREWE OF MULLET MATES Feb. 10; 2 p.m. · Mullet Point LOYAL ORDER OF THE FIRETRUCK Feb. 11; 2:29 p.m. · Daphne ORDER OF MYSTIC MAGNOLIAS Feb. 12; 6:45 p.m. · Fairhope
professional teams. This family fun event includes barbecue tasting, live entertainment and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation. • March 17, 2018; Heritage Park, Foley • SouthBaldwinChamber.com
SOUTH BALDWIN
MYSTICAL ORDER OF MIRAMS Feb. 9; 6:30 p.m. · Orange Beach FOLEY PARADE Feb. 10; 11 a.m. · Foley MYSTICS OF PLEASURE Feb. 10; 5:30 p.m. · Orange Beach GULF SHORES PARADE Feb. 13; 10 a.m. · Gulf Shores ORANGE BEACH PARADE Feb. 13; 2 p.m. · Orange Beach
ELBERTA GERMAN SAUSAGE FESTIVAL
The biannual festival offers German-heritage inspired sausage, along with other foods, entertainment and craft vendors. • March 31, 2018; Town Park, Elberta • Free admission • ElbertaFire.com
2017-2018 Distinguished Lecture Series The University of South Alabama is pleased to announce the 2017-2018 Distinguished Lecture Series. The lectures are free to the public, but please register so that we can plan for seating and refreshments. Nov. 30, 2017, 6:30 – 7:30
Cyber-Security: Protecting Your Family and Your Finances Presenter: Kevin R. Levy, Commander Technology & Cyber-Intelligence Section Mobile Police Department
Feb. 22, 2018, 6:30 – 7:30
Sharks! Dispelling Myths Through Research Presenter: Dr. Marcus Drymon Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center
Dec. 7, 2017, 6:30 – 7:30
Culinary Medicine Presenter: Nancy Brumfield, RDN, CSO University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute Presenter: Ed Douglas, Director Gulf Shores Campus Coastal Alabama Community College
Mar. 15, 2018, 6:30 – 7:30
Protecting Our Sea Life From Environmental Stressors Presenter: Dr. Ruth Carmichael, Associate Professor, University of South Alabama Senior Marine Scientist II, Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Jan. 11, 2018, 6:30 – 7:30
Mardi Gras in Mobile: America’s Original Mardi Gras! Presenter: Craig Roberts Historian and Author
You can register by calling the Center for Continuing Education at the University of South Alabama at 251-460-7200, by going online to www.usacontinuinged.com, or email lsimon@southalabama.edu. The University of South Alabama does not discriminate in its student and employment practices in violation of any applicable laws. The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access educational institution.
Discover! An Institute for Learning in Retirement Interested in genealogy? Join us for a three-week course on “Who, What, When, Where……Your Family Tree.” The course will be taught by Jeanette Bornholt, Genealogy Librarian with the Foley Public Library. Dates: January 16, 23, 30; Time: 1:30 – 3:00pm; Cost: $35 Location: USA Gulf Coast Campus at the Gulf Shores Cultural Center, 19470 Oak Road West (County Road 6), Gulf Shores. To enroll: Call the Center for Continuing Education at the University of South Alabama at 251-460-7200, go online to www.usacontinuinged.com, or email lsimon@southalabama.edu.
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The Snowbirds Solution to a Sensational Season!
Vitamin IV Lounge & Functional Medicine Clinic No Copay! Walk-Ins Welcome!
Hangover
NEVER AGAIN Helps Headache And Nausea B-complex, + More!
Fatique & Jet Lag
MYERS COCKTAIL B-complex, Vitamin C, Magnesium, + More
Immune Support
VIM & VIGOR Vitamin C, B-complex, And Other Powerful Minerals And Antioxidants
Functional Medicine differs from traditional medicine because it seeks to discover the root cause of symptoms, and treat it through natural means. The goal is to find connections and relationships that lead to eliminating the core problem and stop the symptoms altogether. Functional Medicine can help increase health and immune functions, boost energy and mood levels, and enhance athletic performance. It is administered by licensed medical professionals. Intravenous (IV) Vitamin Therapy is the process of administering vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients directly into the bloodstream, through an IV drip. It bypasses the digestive system, and delivers the nutrients promptly to the cells where they are needed.
Beauty & Anti-aging
Health & Wellness
PRINCESS AGAIN
I FEEEEEEL GOOD
B-complex, Magnesium, Vitamin C
Cold & Flu
GET OVER IT Vitamin C, Zinc, Magnesium
Vitamin C, B-complex, Magnesium, Amino Acids
Athletic Performance
ELEPHANT STOMPER/ TIGER KILLER
Libido Support for Women
I’LL HAVE WHAT SHE’S HAVING B-complex, Amino Acids + Ask About Our Secret Ingredient
B-complex, Magnesium, Amino Acids
Libido Support for Men
THE ALL NIGHTER B-complex, Amino Acids + Ask About Our Secret Ingredient
Contact us today to schedule an appointment, and learn what Functional Medicine and IV Vitamin Therapy can do for you. Call Us: 251.240.0842 | 3099 Loop Rd., Orange Beach, AL (By Winn Dixie) 18 • Baldwin County Snowbird Manual 2017
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Antique Furniture, Shabby Chic Furniture, Collectibles, Jewelry, Fenton, Pyrex, & much more. Items from all over the world.
Art Gallery, Books {new & used}, music. Vintage Paper place {magazines, postcards, stamps, photos, first day covers, Maps, Newspapers, Misc. paper}
Monday-Saturday 9:30am-6:00pm • Sunday Noon-6:00pm 802 S. McKenzie St. | Foley, Al 36535 | 251-943-6979 | www.foleyantiques.com