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The 33rd Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival and MAAAC Car Show will be held at the Wharf on Saturday, Feb. 22nd. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The car show is the major fundraising event for MAAAC, which directly benefits Orange Beach schools. In 2025, the car show's presenting sponsor is Rita's Italian Ice & Custard.
Each year, more than 20,000 people attend the overall festival.
The Seafood Festival always features a full day of delicious food, 100 arts and crafts booths, music for the whole family to enjoy, a Kids' Zone with activities, and a huge car show - featuring antique, classic and hot rod vehicles all along Main Street.
There is no admission charge to the event and plenty of parking. Volunteers from Orange Beach schools help park cars and donations are accepted in support of our schools.
Free shuttles will also run from Orange Beach Middle/High School from about 9:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., depending on demand. Shuttle pickup will be at the school bell tower and drop off will be at the front circle on Main Street at The Wharf.
Car Show
All funds raised from the car show benefit MAAAC. Trophies will be awarded for many categories! Register for the 2025 show on the MAAAC website at https://www.obmaaac.org/product/33rd-ob-seafood-festival-maaac-annual-car-show-presented-by-rita-s/100. The fee is $75. Day of registration will be $100 at the Main Street entrance, beginning at 9 a.m. For more information on the car show, email Melaine Bennett or call 251-200-8037.
Arts and Crafts
There's always something for everyone at the Seafood Festival's Arts & Crafts booths, including handmade jewelry, metalwork, mixed media, painting, photography, leather, pottery, sculpture, specialty goods, and woodwork. The arts and crafts and food vendors are in the west parking lot, behind the movie theatre.
The arts and crafts vendor application period is closed. All spaces are full. Arts and crafts vendors needed to have a Zapplication account to apply, and it is free to create one at https://www.zapplication.org/.
Food
There will be a wide variety of seafood selections at the festival. In the west parking lot behind the movie theater, food vendors will be serving a wide variety of seafood dishes. Snack items typically include kettle corn, cotton candy, old-fashioned sodas, roasted corn on the cob, Hawaiian Shave Ice, and more.
There will be two Pepsi stations, and MAAAC volunteers run a beer booth on Main Street.
The food vendor application period is closed. All spaces are full.
ENTERTAINERS
Arts & Crafts Music Stage:
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Strick & Nix
11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.: Shea & Brandon White
2 p.m.-4 p.m.: Funky Lampshades
Portside on Main:
11 a.m.-3 p.m.: The Destinations
Be sure to visit the Seafood Fest website for the latest information at https://www.orangebeachal.gov/Seafood-Fest.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL, United States, 36561
