Looking for something to do across the Alabama Gulf Coast this weekend? The late-February calendar stretches from Fairhope to Mobile to Foley to Fort Morgan, with stops for book lovers, gardeners, boaters and oyster fans alike.
Literature in Fairhope
The weekend opens with award-winning author Roy Hoffman, who appears at the Fairhope Public Library’s Evening Literary Series. Hoffman, a longtime Mobile-area journalist and novelist, gives readers on the Eastern Shore a rare chance to hear his work in person.
Gardens and Boats in Mobile
In Mobile, two big draws anchor the schedule. The 45th Annual Orchid Society Show fills its venue with blooming displays just as spring approaches, while the boat show offers an early start on summer dreaming — new vessels and gear for anyone with Gulf water on their mind.
Foley’s Coastal Garden Festival
Gardeners can head north of the bay to Foley for the Coastal Garden Festival, a staple for South Alabama green thumbs looking for plants, advice and inspiration ahead of the growing season.
Oysters at Fort Morgan
If oysters are more your speed, the Fort Morgan Oyster Fest lands Saturday at The Beach Club in Gulf Shores, celebrating the region’s oyster industry with plenty of the briny bivalves on hand.
Between author talks, orchids, gardens, boats and shellfish, the weekend offers a cross-section of Gulf Coast life — and proof that the local events calendar doesn’t take the winter off.