Freedom Fest Coming Up

The Fifth Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest is coming to The Wharf in Orange Beach on September 20-21, Gulf Coast Media reports. The family-friendly festival, presented by the City of Orange Beach, will feature live music, food vendors, local arts and crafts, classic cars and patriotic celebration. Patriotic booths and veterans’ organizations will also be on hand. A “Kids’ Zone” will be hosted by the Orange Beach Police Department. Bounce houses, snacks and drinks will be available, with proceeds benefiting the department’s benevolent fund. This year’s festival coincides with Bama Coast Cruisin’s fall show, bringing dozens of classic cars and hot rods to Main Street at The Wharf both days. Saturday highlights include a motorcycle rally organized by the Marshals Mardi Gras group, followed by a Jeep rally led by the Island Time Jeepers. The Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association will stage a collectible firearms exhibition from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10, with free entry for children 15 and under. Parking will be available at The Wharf, with volunteers on site to assist and collect donations for Orange Beach schools.