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Your Guide to Alabama Gulf Coast Fall Festivals | Bellator Real Estate

Fall is a great time to experience the outdoors around Mobile and Baldwin County, which is part of what makes this time of year so popular for special events. You'll find an exciting schedule of upcoming festivals near Mobile and Baldwin County homes for sale, from celebrations of local delicacies to a fun, family-friendly county fair. Our expert real estate advisors have more on the best fall festivals coming up on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Experience the Best Fall Festivals in Mobile and Baldwin County

Dauphin Street Beer Festival

Address: Downtown Mobile, AL

The Dauphin Street Beer Festival has been a favorite of craft beer enthusiasts for more than 25 years, and the 2025 event is set to be bigger than ever. This year's festival will be hosted at 12 different venues around Downtown Mobile homes for sale, featuring:

  • 48 beer tastings with one $35 ticket

  • Local craft favorites and rare national releases

  • A lively downtown atmosphere

Mark your calendar for October 4, 2025.

Fairhope Film Festival

Address: Various Venues Around Fairhope, AL 36532

Hosted at a variety of venues around Fairhope, the Fairhope Film Festival is more than just watching movies; it's about connecting with your community. Join fellow movie lovers Nov. 13-16 for what is shaping up to be even more unforgettable than last year's event. Expect celebrity guests and panels, a young filmmakers awards ceremony, and much more. Looking for more movie goodness? Look for the Movie of the Month from January through May at the Ben Gall Theater near these Fairhope homes for sale. Tickets are $15 each and include popcorn and a drink.

Greater Gulf State Fair

Address: 1035 Cody Road N., Mobile, AL 36608

If you're craving the family fun of a classic fair experience, the Greater Gulf State Fair has it all. The event features 10 days packed with carnival rides, livestock demonstrations, live entertainment, and delicious food. The event also includes:

  • A rodeo, free with admission on the final weekend

  • Educational events for families

  • Endless food and sweet treats

This year's Greater Gulf State Fair runs from October 24 – November 2, 2025.

Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival

Address: 101 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

With more than 50 years of tradition and a convenient location close to both Gulf Shores homes for sale and Orange Beach homes for sale, the Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival  is a must for seafood lovers. The festival offers shrimp cooked every way imaginable, as well as an art market and sand sculpture contest. Don't miss the live entertainment on multiple stages. The 2025 event runs October 9–12, and admission is free.

Elberta German Sausage Festival

Address: 24950 Pine St., Elberta, AL 36530

You'll also find great culinary events near Elberta homes for sale, including the annual Elberta German Sausage Festival. The event is famous for serving more than 6,500 pounds of sausage using a secret family recipe and also includes:

  • 200 craft vendors

  • Family-friendly entertainment

  • A community event supporting the Elberta Volunteer Fire Department

The fall edition of the festival takes place on October 25, 2025.

Find Your Place Near the Festivals

Searching for a home that makes it easy to attend your favorite Gulf Coast festivals all year long? Our local team is here to help with all of your real estate needs. Contact us to buy and sell homes throughout the Alabama Gulf Coast.

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