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Rise and shine, Orange Beach!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: Ballyhoo Festival of Fine Arts & Culture, Waterville USA opening day, and Bunny Hop 5k & Fun Run + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Orange Beach protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Long-running community arts celebration: Orange Beach Festival of Art is in USA Today’s Top 20 vote. Voting ends today. The 52-year event returns the second weekend of March with over 90 juried artists — get all the details.

Road redesign targets crash history: Construction on Foley’s Miflin Road is underway to ease congestion and improve safety for Orange Beach commuters. Expect a new mid-block U-turn, with work taking about three to four months — get all the project details.

Week of reading fun: Foley Public Library’s Read Across America Week starts today with storytime, crafts, and themed days, plus the Reader Zone reading challenge with daily prizes. Events run through March 7 — check out the full lineup.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Catch TrippinSeed at Ballyhoo Festival
• Join MIPS for brunch and dockside drinks
• Create glowing tie-dye paper lanterns
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

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Serious wing cravings: Papa Rocco’s isn’t just about pizza, those baked Buffalo wings nail that crispy-meets-saucy balance without a fryer hangover. Gather your crew, grab a table, and watch the platter disappear as live music and beach-town chatter set the vibe.

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Dial in your swing: Orange Beach Golf Center nails the after-work vibe with nine par-3 holes for a quick loop and a lighted range for dialing wedges under the stars. Bring a friend, chase a personal best, and finally tame that pesky 60-yard shot.

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📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🍷 March Wine Tasting @ Tacky Jacks | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been meaning to brush up on the Loire without leaving the island, Winston’s pouring four French sips at Tacky Jacks, each with its own small plate, waterfront views included. It’s $5 to reserve, applied to the $40 tasting, RSVP, limited seats, bubbles.

🎨 Matinee Art: Shibori Ink Art @ Orange Beach Public Library | Thursday (3/5) at 2:30 PM – Think you can fold a fitted sheet? You can handle Shibori. Learn the traditional Japanese dye technique, fold and dip fabric into patterns you’ll brag about, and head home with chic textiles; registration required, opens exactly one month ahead, sign up here: https://orangebeach.librarycalendar.com/event/matinee-art-shibori-ink-art-3610

📚 Homeschool Days @ Learning Campus at Gulf State Park | Friday (3/6) at 1:00 PM – Trade the kitchen table for the Learning Campus and let homeschoolers dig, tinker, and garden through monthly classes at Gulf State Park. Two classes run concurrently for ages 5 to 11 and 12 to 18, with archaeology, Auburn scientists, seed take-homes, and new friends.

🏃 Bunny Hop 5k & Fun Run @ The Wharf Orange Beach Alabama | Saturday (3/7) at 8:30 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to earn brunch, the 14th Bunny Hop 5K and Fun Run at The Wharf is calling, honoring Ann Reese Grote and funding scholarships for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach seniors. Jog, stroll, or just rock the cute tee.

🎨 Ballyhoo Festival of Fine Arts & Culture @ Lake Shelby Gulf State Park | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats fine art with a Gulf breeze, and Ballyhoo at Gulf State Park is the classy kickoff we actually want. Think 110 juried artists, the Poarch Creek Indians, a fiddle and banjo showdown, music, food trucks, Lake Shelby views, free entry, and shuttles.

🚴 Bike Event @ Orange Beach Waterfront Park | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – Waterfront Park is going full two-wheeled with a free, all-ages bike workshop and demo. Parks and Rec, Orange Beach Police, Coastal Resources, and Infinity Bicycles will cover safety, maintenance, and better rides, with refreshments, door prizes, and zero Lycra shaming. Pedal in, leave smug.

🎢 Waterville USA Opening Day @ Waterville USA | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Waterville USA is kicking off the 2026 season with Opening Day, and your inner kid just called shotgun on the first coaster. Treat the grandkids, your knees, and your nostalgia, then supervise from the lazy river while calling it cardio, recovery, and quality time.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/2 Pineapple Express @ The Hangout – 5:30 PM
• 3/4 Rockstarfish Unplugged @ Sandshaker at the Wharf – 7:00 PM
• 3/5 Live on the Lawn @ Doc’s Seafood and Steaks – 5:00 PM
• 3/6 Funky Lampshades @ The Sloop – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 TrippinSeed @ Gulf State Park – 8:00 AM
• 3/8 Gringo Fife @ Tacky Jacks Orange Beach – 11:00 AM
• 3/9 Mason Henderson @ Flora-Bama Yacht Club – 1:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
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• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Orange Beach report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 70°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 1%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.

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