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December 12, 2017December 12, 2017

Top 5 Ways to Spend New Year’s Eve on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Any day at the beach is a good day, but New Year’s Eve is a great day to be on the Alabama Gulf Coast! There are so many fun things to do as you say “so long” to 2017 and “hello!” to 2018. The hard part won’t be finding a place to go to take your family or meet some friends. The tough part will be deciding which place to choose! As you plan your annual countdown to midnight, consider these five options:

#5 Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s

The fun starts at 10 AM at Lulu’s in Gulf Shores. For those of you who are not looking for a late New Year’s Eve Celebration, but an early one, this is for you! Grab your camera, throw on your shades and flip flops, and bring the kiddos to Lulu’s early on December 31. They will be getting ready for their massive Beach Ball Drop at noon. Expect kid friendly events and lots of entertainment for the whole family. Oh, and about the flip flops, you might want to bring along some warm shoes, too, just in case!

#4 Moon Pie Drop in Mobile

Yep! You read that right! There is a giant 600 pound Moon Pie that shines over downtown Mobile on New Year’s Eve and it drops at exactly midnight! If you’ve experienced an Alabama Mardi Gras, you know the significance of the Moon Pie in Mobile. However, if you’ve never seen the giant pie in the sky, you’re in for a treat that can only be rivaled by catching the real thing during carnival season. This is the 10th year for this fun event where you can expect to see fireworks, hear live music and get some great local food and drinks as you look forward to all that 2018 has to offer. This event is fun for families, friends and couples, alike.

#3 Marlin Drop at The Wharf

If seeing a Moon Pie lowering over the Port City isn’t your idea of an amazing way to ring in the New Year, how about seeing a giant Marlin lower at The Wharf? The Wharf in Orange Beach is known for its fabulous lights, amazing ferris wheel, superior retail shops, and superb resturaunts all year long. Seeing it all aglow with holiday lights while listening to the sounds of live music is a celebration no one should miss! Plan on attending kid friendly activities early in the evening and adult-centered fun as midnight draws near. Get ready to raise your glass and welcome 2018 as you watch The Wharf’s own Giant Marlin lower as the clock ticks down.

#2 The Flora-Bama

How about spending New Year’s Eve at the best bar on any state line? The World Famous Flora Bama Lounge located on the AL/FL state line will be hosting their annual New Year’s Eve bash. With live music on three stages, a buffet from 7-midnight and party favors, this is sure to be one for the record books! The Flora-Bama New Year’s Eve Bash is a ticketed event and it will most certainly sell out, so if you’re planning to attend this celebration, buy your tickets early! Sunset Properties rents two Penthouse Condos at the Caribe, which is only a half mile away from the Flora-Bama!

#1 The Hangout in Gulf Shores

We round out our countdown of the top 5 things to do for New Year’s Eve on the Alabama Gulf Coast with one of Gulf Shores’ own original beach destinations: The Hangout. Located at the intersection of Highways 59 and 181 in the heart of Gulf Shores, The Hangout will be hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration for both families and adults. Bring the wole family and come early for movies, face painting and a balloon drop. Or wait a little later for the 21 and up celebration to enjoy a delicious buffet, complimentary midnight toast and balloon drop with great prizes.

If you have a little too much fun and decide you don’t need to drive yourself back to your condo or beach house, remember to call one of our taxi services to take you home. Before your head out, check out www.gulfshores.com and search Taxi for a list of our fine transportation service companies. We want to have a great time celebrating, but we also want you to arrive safely back at your vacation home when the party’s over. We also rent a studio condo directly across the street from the restaurant and one just a couple of blocks down!

Wherever you choose to spend the last day of 2017, as long as you’re on the Alabama Gulf Coast, we’re sure you’re in for a day and night filled with great food, music, laughter and lots of happy beachgoers. Happy New Year from all of us locals on the Alabama Gulf Coast! We hope your 2018 is filled with sunny days, perfect waves and a little sugar white sand between your toes!

August 2, 2017

Are You Ready for This Year’s Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival?

What is the delicious bounty from the Gulf of Mexico eponymous with the Gulf Shores? Shrimp. And, at the Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival, 300,000 of your closest friends come together over the succulent shellfish to join in on a festival full of great music, food, contests, and more. So, grab a beer, grab a bud, and hit the beach for this spectacular shrimp shindig. Are you ready for the Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival?

Events like the Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival are just a part of what makes the Gulf Shores such an incredible vacation destination. You’ll love always having something interesting to do while you’re here! To help you find the things you want to do the most, be sure to download our free Vacation Guide! Here at Sunset Properties, we’re confident that our recommendations are the key to the very best vacation to Alabama’s Gulf Coast!

Why Look Forward to at the Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival?

Great Live Music

Whether you love shrimp or not, the Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival is a fun celebration of culture with more than 80 hours of live music in the lineup. Local, regional, and national acts will cover genres like southern rock, jazz, zydeco, Motown, country, and blues.

Fantastic Food

The namesake of the Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival is, of course, succulent Gulf shrimp. But, the plethora of ways it will be prepared during the festival will have your mouth watering. With 50 local and regional food vendors along the boardwalk at the public beach, you’ll have the chance to try Gulf shrimp in many different fashions. In addition to these street vendors, there will be 200 pounds of shrimp prepared per day by some of the area’s best chefs to be given away as samples during the festival. So, if you love shrimp, this is the place to be!

Contests and Activities

Family-friendly contests and activities populate the Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival, too. With the Annual Sand Sculpture Contest, Singing for Scholarships, and Outdoor World, there are plenty of ways to wander the festival. There will also be 200 booths of arts and crafts vendors, as well as new Chevrolet car models on display. Lastly, you can enter the 10K or 5K races to benefit the Coastal Baldwin Education Enrichment which supports Gulf Shores and Orange Beach public schools.

Plan Your Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival Getaway

For a big-time event like the Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival, you’ll want to make your plans early to make sure you’re not left without a place to stay. There will be 300,000 people in town, so booking your beach house or condo ahead of time should be priority #1. Luckily for you, Sunset Properties has the most beautiful and convenient condos and beach houses available in the Gulf Shores area. With our properties, you’ll find a beachy home away from home that’s just minutes away from the best things to do here. So, why wait? Beat the rush and book your Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival getaway today!

July 27, 2017

Why You Don’t Want to Miss This Year’s Shindig on the Sand

There’s endless fun along Alabama’s Gulf Coast all year-round, and FloraBama’s Shindig on the Sand is no exception! Featuring live music, “flip-flop fine dining,” fun, and more, you should circle it on your calendar. What better way to enjoy the beach, brews, music, and food of Alabama’s Gulf Coast than in one fell-swoop at this year’s Shindig on the Sand? Here’s why you don’t want to miss it!

There’s no shortage of fun events and things to do down here, so be sure you know where to find them! Download our free Vacation Guide today for Sunset Properties’ great recommendations. We want you to have the very best vacation here, and our guide is your ticket to great memories and lots of fun.

A Day Full of Fun at Shindig on the Sand

There’s a lot to look forward to on a vacation to Alabama’s Gulf Coast! Events like Shindig on the Sand offer a great chance to experience culture, food, music, and more down here. So, what do you have to look forward to at Shindig on the Sand?

More than 70 musical acts and 200 musicians keep the party going from noon to 12 a.m. What’s more fun than a concert and party on the beach?
The Flora-Bama Yacht Club offers what they call “flip-flop fine dining” all day long! Plus, Ole River Bar will be serving succulent crawfish accompanied by refreshingly cold craft beer on their Sunset Deck. You don’t want to miss this! Both restaurants are family-friendly and are accessible by land or boat.
Some of the proceeds from the Shindig on the Sand go toward the Gulf Coast Musician’s Healthcare.
All ages are welcome to this family-friendly party on the beach!
Admission is only $5 per day!

Shindig on the Sand Logistics

Where is it?

17401 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507

When is it?

September 30, 2017

What time is it?

12 p.m. to 12 a.m.

How much does it cost?

Only $5 daily admission!

Where can I find more information?

Call (850) 492-0611 or from FloraBama.

Plan Your Beach Getaway to Alabama’s Gulf Coast

Isn’t it about time you took an adventure to the beach? Here on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, our sugar-white beaches, fun atmosphere, and delicious food will give you the vacation you both want and need. So, consider a Gulf Shores getaway today! And, when you start planning your trip, be sure to download our free Vacation Guide for the best ideas for things to do while you’re here. Let Sunset Properties be your guide to the most memorable beach vacation! Our beautiful condos and beach houses are the best way to stay while you’re here. Just minutes away from everything you want to do, you’ll find that the comfort and convenience of our properties are the difference-makers for your vacation. So, browse our available condos and beach houses! Then, contact us today to book your beach getaway!

November 18, 2016

You Need to See These Gulf Shores, Alabama Concerts

The pristine coastal waters of the Gulf Shores of Alabama make for a great concert venue. All year-round, you can enjoy the best local and international talent at any number of Gulf Shores, Alabama concerts. What makes the Gulf Shores an incredible vacation spot also makes them a great concert venue. So, which concert do you want to see first? Here are our Gulf Shores, Alabama concerts you need to see.

Are you looking for the best ideas for things to see and do in the Gulf Shores area? Then look no further than the Activities page provided by Sunset Properties! It’s full of the best ideas for how to spend your time. We guarantee you won’t get bored, and trust that your trip will be an incredible experience.

Check Out These Great Gulf Shores, Alabama Concerts

You can’t go wrong with any of these great concerts and venues. You’re sure to find good music and an equally good time!

Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival

This November concert series is also the largest songwriter’s competition in the South. Every year, over 200 nationally recognized singer-songwriters converge from all over the world to compete. The 11 day festival spans 30 venues ranging from Pensacola, FL, to Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, AL. You don’t want to miss it!

Hangout Music Festival

Experience a VIP experience like no other at the Hangout Music Festival. Relax in a hot tub or stageside pool while you listen to your favorite Top 40 artists like The Weeknd, Calvin Harris, Florence + The Machine, Alabama Shakes, Ellie Goulding, Lenny Kravitz, Panic! At the Disco, The Chainsmokers, Jason Isbell, Grouplove, and more! This is a concert you don’t want to miss out on. As one of the biggest concerts in the South, the Hangout Music Festival attracts thousands of people every year.

The Wharf

Nearby Orange Beach has an incredible concert venue, the Amphitheater at the Wharf, that attracts some of the biggest national musicians around. You’ll have the chance to see artists like Train, Chris Stapleton, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Twenty-One Pilots, Jimmy Buffett, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Andy Grammer, and more!

Gulf Shores Public Beach

The Main Public Beach, or Gulf Place, in Gulf Shores is the spot of the Hangout Music Festival, but also hosts its own concerts from time to time. Artists like Judah & the Lion, Ra Ra Riot, and Jimmy Buffett have set up stage on the beach!

Stay On the Beach for Any of These Great Concerts

The constant flow of great music will have you not wanting to leave! That’s okay, because with our luxurious oceanfront rentals, you won’t have to! Here at Sunset Properties, we’re all about the beach life, and we’ll do whatever it takes to guarantee your stay in the Gulf Shores is the best it can be. So, browse our available rentals and contact us today to book your stay at one of the most luxurious beach homes in the Gulf Shores!

April 18, 2016

18th Annual Orange Beach Billfish Classic

Are you ready for a new adventure? Join the top anglers in the country and lots of cheering fans at the 18th Annual Orange Beach Billfish Classic. This event takes place out of the marina at The Wharf. The events start on the 18th of May and go through the 22nd. You can keep track of your favorite team and check often for their weigh-ins. The fishing starts at noon on the 19th and goes until weigh in on at 11 AM on the 22nd. There is a Weigh in on Saturday also on Saturday from 6 until 10 PM. So come enjoy all the fun activities at The wharf and then see if your favorite team won the big prize! Below are all the details from the Orange Beach Billfish Classic Website.

First of the Gulf Coast tournament season and the kickoff tournament of the Gulf Coast Triple Crown Championship series. The Orange Beach Billfish Classic was formed in 1998 for the express purpose of providing financial support for organizations that speak effectively for all recreational fishermen. The OBBC quickly became a top event on the Gulf Coast tournament circuit and serves as an important fundraiser for The Billfish Foundation and the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). In 2011, over $50,000 was donated to these organizations, bringing the total contributed over the history of the tournament to over $500,000.

The OBBC is the country’s only non-profit billfish tournament with 100% of all net profit donated to qualified 501(c)(3) conservation organizations. The OBBC is an all-volunteer effort so there is no overhead to deduct from the financial support that’s provided to our conservation beneficiaries.

Beginning in 2013, The Wharf Marina Entertainment Complex hosted the Orange Beach Billfish Classic for the first time, and hosted the tournament again in 2014 and 2015. Over the course of the four day event, the crews, anglers and participants enjoy a series of fun and food-filled events, with a Captain’s Meeting on Wednesday evening and culminating with an awards brunch on Sunday morning. The organizers look forward to a big turnout this year in order to continue to support the organizations that fight for our resources.

“I’d like to take a minute to personally invite everyone to join us for the 2016 Orange Beach Billfish Classic,” Dorland said in a recent interview. “Our staff will welcome you with open arms and we’ll all do our best to show you what a great experience this event has become, from the great fishing to our world-famous Gulf Coast hospitality. Come fishing with us this year — you won’t be disappointed.”

Interested participants are welcome to contact Dorland personally at (251) 402-8190 for more information.

Orange Beach Billfish Classic schedule of events is as follows.
Wednesday, May 18th• 4-11 pm: Registration and Optional Cash Awards open under the big tent • 6 pm: Cocktails and Hors d ’Oeuvres • 7 pm: Dinner • 8-11 pm: Optional Cash Awards Pot Party 2016

Schedule Of Events Thursday, May 19th • 10:00 am: Mandatory Captain’s Meeting under the big tent • 10:30 am: Boats may leave The Wharf through Perdido Bay to Perdido Pass • 12 noon: Boats may leave Perdido Pass. Any boat choosing to leave through Sailboat Bay may not leave The Wharf Marina until NOON, May 19th • 12 noon: Fishing Commences Friday, May 20th • 7-10 pm: Weigh in at The Wharf Saturday, May 21st • 6-10 pm: Weigh in at The Wharf Sunday, May 22nd • 9-11 am: Tournament Awards Breakfast

February 26, 2016

The 24th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival

Are you looking for a fun Saturday event? Of Course it needs to have something for everyone in the Family! Well look no further. Take the entire family out to The 24^th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival. Not only will you have fantastic seafood but there is also a craft show, fun games and activities for kids and a classic Car Show. This entire event is held annually and is the to raise money for the Association’s major fundraiser to support sports-related activities in our community, specifically youth baseball, softball and T-Ball. Proceeds are used to purchase uniforms, equipment, insurance, and pay for expenses of officials and sponsor clinics.

The Festival remains the same full day of delicious food, 85 arts & crafts vendors and music for the whole family. The festival includes a silent auction, food booths, car show featuring antique, classic & hot rod vehicles, a Kids Zone with climbing wall, activities & more.

– 85 Arts & Crafts Vendors

– Food Booths

– Musical Entertainment

– Military Display & Memorabilia

– Open Car Show

– Silent Auction

– Kids Zone with Activities & More

Dates & Times

Feb 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location

4830 Main St.Orange Beach, AL, 36561

From I-10 – Take Exit 44, Gulf Shores Parkway, and head south. Just north of Foley turn left onto the Foley Beach Express. The distance from the beginning of the Expressway to Orange Beach is 14 miles. The toll for the Expressway is $3.50 per car. After going over the bridge, the Expressway ends at Hwy. 180, Canal Road and The Wharf. Parking will be on both sides of the Expressway. Follow signs for parking directions.

From I-65 – Take Exit 37, Gulf Shores Parkway, and head south. It is approximately 50 miles from I-65 to Orange Beach. Just north of Foley turn left onto the Foley Beach Express. The distance from the beginning of the Expressway to Orange Beach is 14 miles. The toll for the Expressway is $3.50 per car. After going over the bridge the Expressway ends at Hwy. 180, Canal Road and The Wharf. Parking will be on both sides of the Expressway. Follow signs for parking directions.

From Pensacola – Hwy. 98 – Follow Hwy. 98 from Pensacola. Just east of Foley, turn left onto the Foley Beach Express. The toll for the Expressway is $3.50 per car. After going over the bridge the Expressway ends at Highway 180, Canal Road and The Wharf. Parking will be on both sides of the Expressway. Follow signs for parking directions.

Admission

Admission is free.

Event Info

The 24th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival is a major fundraiser for the Orange Beach Sports Association to support sports-related activities in our community, specifically youth baseball, softball and T-Ball. Proceeds are used to purchase uniforms, equipment, insurance, and pay for expenses of officials and sponsor clinics. The Festival is a full day of delicious food, 80 arts and crafts vendors, military memorabilia and music for the whole family. This is an alcohol-free event. The festival includes a silent auction, car show featuring antique, classic and hot rod vehicles, a Kids Zone with climbing wall, inflatables and games and a children’s performance pavilion.

Contact Us

PHONE: (251) 981-1524

WEBSITE: https://www.obparksandrec.com

July 3, 2015

July 4th Fireworks Shows in Gulf Shores for 2015

July 4, 2015 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
Annual Community Events
The Wharf in Orange Beach
4830 Main Street

Orange Beach, AL 36561
251-224-1000
Website
July 4th featuring: Fireworks Spectacular at 8:45pm SPECTRA: at 8:30 pm; 9pm; 9:30 and10pm, Face painter, bouncy houses

9:00 PM
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Gulf Shores Public Beach

Dates & Times
July 4, 2015 9:00 PM
Location

Gulf Shores Public Beach
City of Gulf Shores, 101 East Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL, 36547
Admission
Free to public.
Event Info
The City of Gulf Shores will celebrate the Fourth of July with a stunning fireworks display, beginning at 9 p.m. on
Saturday, July 4.

“We are excited about continuing our rich Fourth of July tradition and invite all locals and visitors to celebrate with us at the Gulf Shores Public Beach,” said Programs and Events Manager, Brigette Reynolds.

According to organizers, the fireworks will be shot from a barge stationed due south of the West 2nd Street beach access point.
“All public beach areas will provide spectators with an incredible, front row seat,” said Reynolds. “We can’t thank Cassity Brothers Construction enough for their help in securing the barge for us to put on this wonderful show.”
In addition to the fireworks, Sunny 105.7 FM will be broadcasting a patriotic musical element that will coincide with the show.

For more information about the City of Gulf Shores’ Fourth of July fireworks, contact the Special Events Division at 251-968-1174.
Contact Us
PHONE: 251-968-1174
WEBSITE: https://www.gulfshoresal.gov

February 27, 2015

The Orange Beach Festival of Art

Mar 14, 2015 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Other Dates: 3/15/2015

Dates & Times
Location
Waterfront Park
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach, 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Admission
Free to public.
Event Info
The Orange Beach Festival of Art is held each year on the second week-end of March. Come and See Visual Arts, Fine Art and Crafts, Glass Artists, Potters, Painters, Sculptors, Watercolorist, Textile Artists, and Wood Artists. There will also be a Kid’s Art Alley, a culinary arts court featuring local fare and a music and songwriter’s stage. Public parking is located at The Wharf in Orange Beach and shuttles will be provided for $2.00 each way. No public parking will be available on site. For a complete schedule visit our website.

February 20, 2015

Jimmy Buffett is coming in April!!!

For the first time ever, The Amphitheater at The Wharf is pleased to welcome JIMMY BUFFETT AND THE CORAL

REEFER BAND to Orange Beach on Friday, April 24th! Tickets go on sale next Friday, February 27th at 10am. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets,

Charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Ticket prices subject to applicable fees. Sunset Properties has a special for you to come on down for the concert. Our one bedroom, 2 bath condos start at $299.00 total for 2 nights for this concert! Call before they are all gone!

February 19, 2015

2015 Gulf Coast Half Marathon Series

Grab your shoes and running gear and come on down to the beach. March 1st starts the Gulf Coast Half Marathon Series. All avid runners get ready for beautiful sunrises, gulf breezes, bridge runs, and amazing views as you run half marathons all over the Gulf Coast. Join Mindy our guest blogger at the race or follow her at her blog Road Runner Girl. She gives the best updates and goals for each race! We are so thrilled to count her as part of the Sunset Properties Family!

The Gulf Coast Half Marathon Series returns to Gulf Shores! Beautiful course, great support, awesome finisher medals, spectacular views, nearly world famous post race party at Lulu’s! Don’t miss the fun, register today!
Mar 1, 2015
Location

LuLu’s at Homeport Marina

PHONE: 850 325.0131

WEBSITE: https://www.gulfcoasteventgroup.com