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Your 14-day guide to fun, food and entertainment

Dove hunting Jubilee Festival The Baldwin County Fair Take your kids fishing Searching for the perfect cookie

Although we may not feel the autumn weather yet, Baldwin County has events all over for residents to enjoy.

“Get the trash out of the splash,” and clean up your local area with the Coastal Cleanup. Numerous areas in the county are participating, so there will be a station near you.

At 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center and in downtown Fairhope, Alabama Coastal BirdFest kicks off the weekend on Oct. 1. This event leads into Fall into Fairhope, a four-day cultural event complete with the Grand Festival of Art, Kids Art Show, Mullet Run and ending with the Baldwin Pops Founders Day concert at Henry George Park on Sunday.

For new or existing homeowners, check out the Parade of Homes on Sept. 27 and 28 and also on Oct. 4 and 5.

And of course, we can’t forget one of the biggest family-friendly events in Baldwin County — the fair. It will run from Sept. 23 through 27, with ticket specials each day.

In addition to the fair and Grand Festival of Art, children events are abundant this month. Explore the Jubilee Festival in Daphne on Sept. 27 and 28 and the Silverhill Heritage Festival on Sept. 20, complete with Little Miss Heritage Day Pageant on Oct. 4 at Silverhill Elementary School Dove hunting season begins Sept. 20. Follow Lindsay’s tips to spot, shoot and kill your game. For those interested in water activities, Eric says take your child fishing. It may be a new experience and all will love it.

Make Jill’s perfect cookie recipe and check our 14-day calendar and live music listings for events around you.

Stay tuned for our next issue, released on Oct. 3. This will be your guide to festivals throughout Baldwin County in October.

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ABOUT THE COVER Mandy Parker Young makes her way through the mud the 2013 Delta Dash to place third overall in the Women’s Division.

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Delta Dash Get down and dirty in Stockton. 6

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Alabama Coastal BirdFest/Fall into Fairhope Enjoy birding, speakers, vendors and more. 8

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Black-Out Cancer Ball An elegant evening for a great cause. 9

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Baldwin County Fair Rides and family fun in Robertsdale. 16

ContributoRS Jill Clair Gentry Scott Gentry Caroline Harris Jon Robitaille Lindsay Schumacher

Parade of Homes Tour through local residences. 22

Culturally Speaking Brown Bag Live lunch series. 15 The Buzz on the Coast 14 Days, our comprehensive calendar. 18 Local Live Music Baldwin County music listings. 26

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Heritage Day Festival Celebrate Silverhill’s heritage. 13

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Jubilee Festival Arts, crafts and entertainment. 12

A Look Ahead. 31

Your guide to fun, food and entertainment on the Gulf Coast.

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Dove hunting Tips, dates and a Jalapeno dove popper recipe. 11

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he local event in the nationally growing adventure sports category returns for its annual run. North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce's Delta Dash event is set for Sept. 27 along the banks of the Tensaw.

Participants experience the Delta like never before. The event is a 5K obstacle course race designed to challenge the heart, body and soul. The goal is simple: provide participants of all lifestyles and ages with an opportunity to test endurance, stamina, resilience, quick decision-making skills, animal instinct and the ability to enjoy a face full of mud, leaves or whatever else the terrain throws their way.

The Delta Dash will take place over three miles of wooded terrain where several exhilarating obstacles will be encountered. Some of these obstacles will consist of a mega slip-and-slide, a challenging mud crawl, detours off of the main trails through a creek, scaling hay bales, incline ramps, walls and much more.

The 2012 and 2013 Delta Dash had more than 500 participants each and raised a combined total of approximately $40,000. This year’s event is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. Proceeds not only benefit the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, but also a newly developed scholarship program and several other educational endeavors overseen by the Young Professionals of the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce.

if you go WHAT: Third annual Delta Dash WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 27 WHERE: Lower Bryant Landing; Stockton REGISTRATION: Registration is $65 through Sept. 22, and late registration is $70 up to the event date FIND OUT MORE: DeltaDash.org

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A look ahead:

Alabama Coastal BirdFest

Fall into Fairhope is a cultural, four-day event in Fairhope Oct. 2 through 5. Visitors have the opportunity for trips and evening events with the Alabama Coastal BirdFest; the Grand Festival of Books; a 5K or one-mile Mullet Run; outdoor art festival with more than 70 fine art artists from all over the country; and a Baldwin Pops concert.

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he John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest kicks off Oct. 1 with an orientation and welcome reception at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, followed by three days of bird tours around Mobile Bay and Baldwin County.

The 11th annual festival includes walking, boat and bus trips. BirdFest offers nearly 20 birding tours with expert guides to great spots on the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail, evening speakers, dinner events and a free day-long Bird and Conservation Expo with exhibits, speakers, vendors and films.

This year’s festival includes trips to popular birding spots along the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail, a few new trips and several “online only” bonus trips — trips that are not included in the brochure mailed to several thou-

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sand people across the country.

“We strongly encourage people to register online,” festival chairman John Borom said. “It’s easy to see the advantage by the number of people who registered in those first days and had no problem signing up for the trips.

Even now at this later date, online registration is preferred because you get immediate confirmation.”

BirdFest includes canoe and kayak tours throughout Mobile and Baldwin counties, including Weeks Bay, Bayou La Batre, Grand Bay, Dauphin Island, the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and other spots. One popular trip visits the Hummer/Bird Study Bird Banding site at Fort Morgan.

“Guests may have the opportunity to hold a small migratory bird in the palm of their hand and then release it into the air,” Borom said. “How cool is that?”

All BirdFest trips and the two evening speaker events require advance registration. All bus trips leave from 5 Rivers in Spanish Fort.

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About the American Cancer Society

For nearly a century, the American Cancer Society has fought for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. By taking what we’ve learned through research and turning it into what we do, we have contributed to a 15 percent decrease in the overall cancer death rate between the early 1990s and 2005. It has helped avoid about 650,000 cancer deaths and created the potential for more birthday celebrations. Overall, 11 million cancer survivors in America will celebrate a birthday this year.

if you go WHAT: Black-Out Cancer Ball WHEN: Friday, Sept. 26, 6 – 11 p.m.

WHERE: Fairhope Civic Center WHY: Raise funds for the American Cancer Society FIND OUT MORE: 251-414-1305; Facebook.com/BlackOutCancerBall; blair.bullen@cancer.org

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n Sept. 26 from 6 until 11 p.m. the Black-Out Cancer Ball, one of the most exciting fundraising events in Baldwin County, will be at the Fairhope Civic Center.

The ball, formerly known as the Baldwin County Gala, will raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The event will feature a live auction with exciting items that will be up for grabs to the highest bidder.

The evening is packed with dancing, entertainment, an honoree presentation, dining, auctions and everyone wears black.

The event will offer elegant surroundings, scrumptious foods, fragrant wines and a night of revelry and merrymaking. The American Cancer Society will continue to save lives and create more birthdays by helping people to stay well and get well, The Black-Out Cancer Ball chairs are Shelli find cures and fight back against a disease Semiklose and Anderson McKean. that has taken too many lives.

THURSDAY

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he 27th annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to until noon. The City of Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center, located behind the Orange Beach Public Library at 26267 Canal Rd., will be a kayak-friendly zone. Due to not having

a large shoreline, it is encouraged for volunteers to bring kayaks or canoes to launch at the center and paddle out to nearby Sapling Point in search of trash or debris. Volunteers may also arrive by boat, as the center has a pier. Last year was a great success with our volunteers working through the morning to clean up more remote coastal areas. Check-in for the cleanup begins at 8 a.m. at the Wind and Water Learning Center’s main office. Water bottles, trash bags and a T-shirt will be provided. Please join us for this annual event. Call Caroline at 251-424-5909 or email windandwater@cityoforangebeach.com with further questions.

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AIMING AND ANGLING

Dove hunting — song of the South

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hances are if you are a hunter in the South, you are excited dove season is finally here and will be an extra 20 days this year. For most dove hunters, opening day marks a day full of hunting, friends and cookouts, which is definitely music to any Southern sportsman’s ears. So grab your shotgun and welcome Sept. 20 with a bang!

Preparation 1. Pre-heat grill 2. Rinse and dry dove breasts.

3. Slice jalapenos in half lengthwise. (Remove seeds and veins if you prefer less heat).

4. Slather cream cheese in the open cavity of each jalapeno. Top with a dove breast, wrap in half a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with all breasts.

5. Grill poppers over medium-high heat for 15 – 20 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning once. Salt and pepper to taste.

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he 26th annual Jubilee Festival is Sept. 27 and 28 on Main Street in Olde Towne Daphne, and festival organizers are planning for a banner event this year.

The Jubilee Festival, a free admission event, features up to 130 fine artists and craftsmen in the region. The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, the event organizer, expects more than 30,000 people to attend this year. Visitors will also find a wide assortment of festival foods to select from.

The festival also features a juried art show in front of city hall and Centennial Park.

Centennial Park is also home to the annual Kids Art Show at the festival. This show is a great opportunity to provide children with a hands-on experience in learning and exploring their creative

side. Every year, children enjoy activities like fence painting, creating wooden structures, fish prints, puppet making and more.

Jubilee Festival also features live music and entertainment from some of the finest entertainers in the region. The festival will also have a large screen TV set up inside city hall so festival goers can catch up on college and professional football games.

Festival T-shirts and posters will be on sale as well.

if you go WHAT: 26th annual Jubilee Festival WHEN: Sept. 27 – 28; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: Main Street, Olde Towne Daphne FIND OUT MORE: ESChamber.com; 251-621-8222

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Festival celebrates town heritage

By John Underwood independent@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

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he town of Silverhill will have its 31st Heritage Day Festival celebrating the town’s cultural heritage with arts and crafts, family entertainment and historic talks centered on honoring our past and present mayors. The festival celebrates the town’s primarily Swedish and Czech heritage.

The town of Silverhill was founded in 1896 under the direction of Oscar Johnson, head of the Svea Land Company from Chicago. Heritage Day is patterned after the Scandinavian holiday MidSummer Fest.

Local entertainment will include the

Welsh Revival, an all-female Celtic ensemble from the Center for Performing Arts at the University of Mobile; The McPherson Family Bluegrass Gospel Band; The Least, a local Christian contemporary band; and Just Ollie, a local Christian and contemporary vocalist.

Also, a pie eating contest will take place that afternoon.

Little Miss Heritage Day Pageant will be held Oct. 4 beginning at 4 p.m. at Silverhill Elementary School. Girls in K5 and first grade from all area schools are invited to participate in the pageant.

The Oscar Johnson Memorial Library was home to the original Svea Land Company and stands as one of Silverhill’s oldest buildings.

if you go WHAT: 31st annual Heritage Day Festival WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 20 WHERE: Downtown Silverhill COST: Free FIND OUT MORE: 251-945-5198

schedule 8 A.M.: Opening ceremony 9 A.M.: Festival begins 10 A.M.: Parade begins; will include community floats along with the Tractor Club of Baldwin County. Honored mayors will be included.

2 P.M.: Mayors will be honored at the Silverhill First Baptist Church 3 P.M.: Martial arts demonstration by Bobby Kucera Martial Arts Academy

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By Eric Mann emann@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

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y son loves to fish. When he’s at the catfish pond or on the boat with his Pa-Pa, he is in his own personal heaven. Chances are, your kids probably enjoy it, too. And if they don’t, they would love fishing if they gave it a try.

The Weeks Bay Foundation’s annual Kids Fishing Day is Sept. 27 at the Safe Harbor Pond from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. The pond, found near the Weeks Bay Reserve Visitor Center, will be stocked with more than 1,000 pounds of freshwater catfish for your kids to catch. It’s a great way to teach your kids about enjoying Baldwin County’s natural resources, and a great way to have a good time with them.

Kids Fishing Day is free, but a parent or guardian must accompany each child. If you and your child are experienced fishermen, bring your own rod and reel! If not, Weeks Bay will provide a fishing pole and bait free of charge.

As an added bonus, if you don’t catch your own lunch, Daphne Utilities will be there giving out free hot dogs.

You can register for the event at the Weeks Bay Reserve Visitor Center, the Weeks Bay Foundation Office or online at WeeksBay.org. You can also register the day of the event.

Interested? Call the Weeks Bay Foundation office at 251-990-5004 for more information.

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Brown Bag Live lunch series returns this fall

By Allison Woodham Gulf Coast Buzz editor awoodham@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

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att Sirten’s free lunchtime show series continues this fall in September and October in Mobile, Daphne and Fairhope on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Some of the local artists slated to play include Ryan Balthrop, Deluxe Trio, Excelsior Band and more. The

same artist will play all three shows throughout the week from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

On Wednesdays Brownbag in Bienville Square will take place in downtown Mobile followed by a show on Thursday at Mayday Park in Daphne. The week ends with a Friday performance at the Windmill Market in Fairhope.

For more information, check RadioAvalon.com or 92zew.net.

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WHERE TO GO

Baldwin County Cattle & Fair Association’s th 64ANNUAL

September 23-27 19477 Fairground Road Robertsdale, AL 251-947-3247 For complete schedule, go to website www.baldwincofair.com www.Facebook.com/ BaldwinCountyFair

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By John Underwood independent@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

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t will be ‘A Grand A’fair’ when the 64th annual Baldwin County Fair returns to Robertsdale Sept. 23 through 27 at 19477 Fairground Road.

Gates will open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 11 p.m., opening from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and from 1 p.m. to midnight on Saturday. The Coliseum will stay open for entertainment and exhibits and the annual Baldwin County Fair Rodeo will be Friday and Saturday.

General admission is $6 for adults and free for children 12 and under.

Parking for the fair is always free.

Established in 1948, the Baldwin County Fair is the longest running county fair in the state. After beginning life in Silverhill, the fair moved to Robertsdale in the early 1950s, where it operated from the same location on Palmer Street for more than 50 years.

In 2006, construction was com-

pleted for a new 38,000 square-foot facility, which would become known as the Baldwin County Coliseum, replacing the old Robertsdale Coliseum. Dedication ceremonies were in February of 2008 and the facility has been fully operational ever since.

This year’s fair will boast a new midway headed up by Arnold Amusements, hosting a variety of rides, games and good food.

In addition, the fair offers exhibits and crafts awards that continue to be the bread and butter of the fair, earning a Class AAA Grand Champion award from the Association of Alabama Fairs Merit Awards Program in December.

Find the official Baldwin County Fair magazine at any Gulf Coast Newspaper office, our teal racks or read the e-edition online at Issuu.com/GulfCoastNews

if you go WHAT: Baldwin County Fair WHEN: Tuesday – Saturday, Sept. 23 – 27 WHERE: Baldwin County Coliseum and Fairgrounds, Robertsdale HOSTED BY: Baldwin County Cattle and Fair Association FIND OUT MORE: BaldwinCoFair.com; 251-947-3247

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General admission, $6 for adults, free for children und er 12. Tuesday and Wednesday, $10 admission includes all rides and entert ainment free. Thursday free admission for senior citi zens from 4 to 6 p.m. Free student admission with $5 off armbands.

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TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 & 24

Arnold Amusements Opens 5pm $10 Day = Admission & All Rides Free Pay One Price Day $10.00

(All Over 36” Tall) Includes all Rides & Entertainment FREE No Passes Honored

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Arnold Amusements Opens 5pm Admission Free for Senior Citizens 4pm - 6pm Only

Free Student Admission & $5.00 off Armband Good on Student Night, Thursday, September 25 Only THURS., FRI., & SAT. ADULTS $6.00, CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Arnold Amusements Opens 5pm - 10pm TICKETS ONLY! 10pm-1am MIDNIGHT MADNESS Arm Bands $20 Unlimited Rides

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Valentino, a full-blooded South African Watusi steer will be a special guest at the fair this year. After the fair Valentino will be at Alligator Alley for fans to view.

Arnold Amusements Opens 1pm 1pm until 5pm Arm Bands $15.00 5pm until Closing RIDE WITH TICKETS ONLY!

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Your guide to fun, food and entertainment ONGOING Alabama Antique Trail Sale Vendors will offer various sales in September. This will be a fun event and great for everyone looking for a unique piece in their home.

I Through Sept. 30, Daphne Antique Galleria I AlabamaAntiqueTrail.com; 251-625-2200

Party with the Sirens and support Orange Beach and Gulf Shores schools at the Sirens’ Pirate Island Showdown Sept. 26.

Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market I Fridays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; County Road 20, Foley I Free admission I CoastalAlabamaMarket.com; 251-943-1545 Fall Film Series We will be choosing movies that are classics, foreign films or “so bad they are good” films for this series. Free popcorn and drinks will be provided.

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Sept. 19 – Oct. 2, 2014 I Thursdays through Oct. 23; 6 p.m.; Foley Public Library I Free admission I FoleyLibrary.org; 251-9431031

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Ann Wright and Greg Buschmohle, head chef and co-owner of Cayman Grill at the Joni Hicks Memorial Style Show and Luncheon.

This year’s luncheon is Oct. 2.

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Trail Sale

Dance Night at the Gallery Dances taught are East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Merengue, Mambo, Cha Cha, Rumba, Shag, Hustle, Waltz and Tango. Singles are welcome as beginners, intermediate and advanced students.

I Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Gallery, Gulf Shores I $12 I 251-948-2627; GulfCoastArtsAlliance@gmail.com

FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 “Going to the Dogs” Third Annual Golf Scramble Benefits All About Dogs Coastal Rescue. Registration fee includes green fees, cart fees, range balls, lunch and prizes.

Hole-in-one prizes include $10,000, set of Callaway Irons, TV and round-trip domestic airfare for two.

I Registration, 10:30 a.m.; shotgun start, noon; Craft Farms Golf Resort I $100 per player; $400 per team I 251-948-5307; tombruce1943@gmail. com Third Friday Art Walk in Foley Includes an art walk and free wine tasting in a relaxing atmosphere filled with charm.

Participating businesses include 4-Elements, Bungalows, Dream Center (Mary Kay), Good Morning Mattress Center and many more.

I 5 – 7 p.m.; downtown Foley I Free admission I 251-367-4499

Daphne Antique Galleria

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Largest Antique Mall on Eastern Shore

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 Silverhill Heritage Day For details, see pg. 13 27th annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup, “Get the trash out of the splash” The Alabama Coastal Clean-Up is part of an international effort to remove debris from coastal waters. On the day of the event, come prepared with sunscreen, a hat, gloves, shoes and lots of water. See website for details regarding locations.

I 8 a.m. – noon; Locations across Baldwin County I AlabamaCoastalCleanup. com

FundRazor Dunking booth, junk car smash, kid’s art activities, bounce house, food, 50-foot fire truck pull, educational smokehouse and more. Live music by Ryan Balthrop and Tyler Champion.

Proceeds to benefit our local Volunteer Fire Department. Cohosted by Fairhope VFW and BAMA: FOF. I 2 – 6 p.m.; Gaston-Lee VFW Post 5660, 950 Nichols Ave., Fairhope I Free admission

TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 Baldwin County Fair For details, see pg. 16

• Over 100 Dealers • 29,000 Sq. Ft. Bldg.

• Many Different Styles of Furniture & Accessories (Shabby Chic, Cottage, Rustic, French, Coastal, & more) • Collectibles & Books

From Shabby Chic to Fine Antiques

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Sept. 19 – Oct. 2, 2014 The 2014 Day of Caring will give back to the community Oct. 3.

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The Wharf Uncorked A three-day event, combining delicious food, wines and live entertainment with a pinch of Southern flair. General-admission ticket holders will enjoy sampling wines from international and local distributors expertly paired with custom culinary creations.

I Through Sept. 27; The Wharf in Orange Beach I Tickets start at $60 I TheWharfUncorked.com; Facebook.com/TheWharfUncorked Fairhope Fall Farmers Market I Thursdays through Nov. 6; 3 p.m. – sundown; behind Fairhope Public Library I Free admission I 251-929-1466

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 Black-Out Cancer Ball For details, see pg. 9 Kenny Vines Memorial Billfishing Tourney The owner and operator of KV Yacht Brokerage, Vines was a sportfisherman, with memberships in the Pensacola and Mobile Big Game Fishing Clubs. He was also active in the CCA, The Billfish Foundation and the Orange Beach Sport Fishing Club. Last year, the tournament raised more than $11,000. The captains meeting will be on Sept.

26, and the tourney and weigh-in are Sept. 27. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Billfish Foundation.

I Sportsman Marina, Orange Beach I $200 per boat of four anglers I OrangeBeachSportFishingClub. com; 251-979-0115 Sundae at The Grand Organizers say they will use more than 300 gallons of ice cream, 425 cans of whipped cream, 1,650 ounces of local pecans and 1,650 cherries to attempt a Guiness World

Record for the world’s longest ice cream dessert. A partnership between Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation, Saltwater Grill Restaurant at the Grand Hotel and Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream to build awareness and raise funds for public education in Fairhope.

Event is open to public.

I 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.; Grand Hotel Marriott, Point Clear I $10 includes a place at the table, a T-shirt and ice cream scoop I FEEFonline.org; BrownPaperTickets.com; 251-990-FEEF (3333) Evening with Winston Groom Page and Palette will host a book launch party of the commemorative edition of the best-selling novel “Forrest Gump.” The book is scheduled to be released just in time for the Academy Awardwinning film’s re-release in IMAX theaters to mark the 20th anniversary of the movie’s debut.

I 6 p.m.; The Venue, Fairhope I $38.95 for a shrimp boil, live music, conversation with Groom and book signing. Includes copy of “Forrest Gump Commemorative Edition.”

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251-928-5295 Sirens’ Pirate Island Drawdown The Sirens of the Sea have charted a course for fun! Donation bar, silent auction, photo booth and more. Party with the Sirens and support local Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Elementary Schools’ Autism Speaks and the Christian Service Center.

I 6 p.m.; Orange Beach Events Center at The Wharf I $50 includes dinner and dessert, Tip Tops live performance and chance to win $5,000 I 251-974-1885

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 Delta Dash For details, see pg. 6 The Jubilee Festival For details, see pg. 12 Baldwin County Home Builders Association Parade of Homes For details, see pg. 22 2014 The World-Beater All-Beach 10K Race and Relay The race will start at the Cotton Bayou State Park Beach area, and will end in Gulf Shores adjacent to the Gulf Shores Public Beach. This

event will have a 10k relay, featuring three runners per team and an individual race covering the full 6.2-mile distance.

I Gulf State Park Cotton Bayou Access, Orange Beach I AllBeach10K.com; 251-610-4648 Simon Says Run for Prostate Cancer 5K This event is to raise awareness of prostate cancer and to donate to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the leading philanthropic organization funding and accelerating research. Entry fee includes a race shirt and entry to the post-race party at Happy Harbor on the Line.

Food, beverages and awards will be provided after the race.

I 6:30 a.m.; Happy Harbor on the Line, Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola I $25 for runners and walkers I Active.com; 850-492-8228 Foley Library Quiz Night Put together a team of four to compete for prizes. Attendees should enter via the back doors of the library after hours. Advance sign-up requested.

I 6 – 9 p.m.; Foley Public Library I Free admission

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 Stephen and Ruth Dill lecture series featuring Thomas Cahill Acclaimed author and historian Thomas Cahill, whose “Hinges of History” series explores the origins of Western culture, will address the church’s morning worship service and give a lecture on his newest book, “Heretics and Heroes.” A book signing and reception will follow.

I Worship service, 10:30 a.m.; lecture, 5:30 p.m.; Dauphin Way United Methodist Church, Mobile I Free admission I DauphinWayUMC.org; 251-471-1511

THURSDAY, OCT. 2 Alabama Coastal BirdFest For details, see pg. 8 Second annual Joni Hicks Memorial Style Show and Luncheon Join the St. Andrew women as fall fashions will be presented from local boutiques you won’t want to miss. There will be door prizes as well. The proceeds will go to further various outreach ministries such as the Caring Casserole Ministry and contributions to the Christian Service Center.

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I 11 a.m.; Cayman Grill, Orange Beach I $30 I 251-543-7333; 251-968-3900 St. Peters Episcopal Church Fish Fry Each plate includes fried mullet, baked beans, potato salad, slaw, iced tea, and a delicious homemade dessert. Come relax and leave the cooking and clean up to us.

I 5 – 7 p.m.; St. Peters Episcopal Church, Bon Secour I $10 donation is requested per plate I 251-949-6254

FRIDAY, OCT. 3 2014 Day of Caring Join United Way of Baldwin County for a day of giving back to our community. Projects are countywide and include pressure washing, painting, yard work and more.

I 8 a.m.; locations across Baldwin County I 251-943-2110; lmummah@unitedway-bc.org First Friday Art Walk Begins at Fairhope Art Center, stroll through downtown Fairhope visiting art galleries and listening to music.

I 6 – 8 p.m.; downtown Fairhope I Free admission I 251-928-2228

The City of

Winston Groom will host a book launch party for his commemorative edition of “Forest Gump.” The event includes a shrimp boil, and book signing. The movie, which debuted 20 years ago, is also being re-released in IMAX theaters.

Robertsdale Welcomes

Saturday, October 4, 2014 • Robertsdale Honeybee Park

Arts

, Crafts, Fun For The Whole Family!

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WHERE TO GO

Sept. 19 – Oct. 2, 2014

25th annual BCHBA Parade of Homes

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if you go WHAT: Parade of Homes WHEN: Sept. 27, 28; Oct. 4, 5; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

COST: The Showcase Home can be viewed during the parade for a $3 donation to local charities.

FIND OUT MORE: Parade.BCHBA.com; 251-928-9927

25th Annual Mark Your Calendars:

BCHBAʼs 2015 Home & Product Show March 6-8, 2015

aldwin County Home Builders Association’s Parade of Homes is a tour of new homes throughout Baldwin County featuring local builders and designers. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the latest trends in homebuilding technology and home design by touring 32 homes from Spanish Fort to Foley.

McElmurry Homes is honored to present the Showcase Home for the 2014 Baldwin County Homebuilder’s Association Parade of Homes. Located in Spanish Fort’s Rayne Plantation, this Southern-Transitional style home features an impressive entrance, community clubhouse, outdoor kitchen, playground and sparkling swimming pool for its residents to enjoy. This home is specifically designed to showcase the latest on-trend home and décor touches for 2014.

Representatives will be in select homes to speak with and answer any questions guests have about the home, appliances, technology or décor.

2 Bigs Weekends Sept. 27, 28; Oct. 4, 5 10am - 5pm

Watch for Registration Packets

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43rd Annual National Shrimp Festival October 9-12, 2014

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Main Public Beach, Gulf Shores The 43rd Annual National Shrimp Festival™ presented by Zatarain’s takes place October 9-12, 2014. The annual event attracts more than 250,000 visitors to the heart of Gulf Shores and is one of the nation’s premier outdoor festivals.

The festival features continuous musical entertainment on two stages, more than 200 vendors of arts and crafts, a children’s activity area, a family sand sculpture contest, 5K and 10K races, local and regional food vendors, and of course, shrimp. Festival admission is free.

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’ v e been baking since I was a small child. It started with my grandmother, who always made butterscotch cookies with me when I visited, and continued with my dad, who loves to bake and made countless batches of chocolate chip cookies with me during my childhood.

I dabbled in cakes, pies and other sweet treats, but I’ve always gone back to my baking roots — cookies.

When my husband and I got married, we had a dessert reception. Close friends and family brought items like cakes and cupcakes, but I handled most of the cookies myself. I made my grandmother’s butterscotch cookies, cream cheese filled snickerdoodles, chocolate-covered

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cookie dough balls (egg free) and, of course, chocolate chip cookies.

Since our wedding, I’ve made chocolate chip cookies a dozen times, and there’s just always been something missing. You know — they’re great, but not perfect.

But recently, I found the best chocolate chip cookie recipe in the world — America’s Test Kitchen’s recipe. America’s Test Kitchen is a popular cooking show on public television and public radio that features carefully developed recipes that have been tested over and over to make sure they will work every time. The show’s staff also solves everyday cooking problems and tests kitchen equipment to help viewers save time and money.

I love the show because it’s commonsense oriented rather than, “how fancy and complicated can we make this?”

So recently when I wanted to make some chocolate chip cookies for a friend, I searched for America’s Test Kitchen’s recipe online. I’ve made it twice since then, and I will never go back. It’s a little more complicated than your average cookie recipe, but the extra steps are so worth it.

These cookies are huge, soft and full of dark chocolate, which is so much better than milk chocolate for cookies, by the way.

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Perfect chocolate chip cookies Ingredients n 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour n 1/2 teaspoon baking soda n 14 tablespoons unsalted butter n 1/2 cup granulated sugar n 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar n 1 teaspoon salt n 2 teaspoons vanilla extract n 1 large egg and 1 egg yolk n 1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips or 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (Ghirardelli recommended) n 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted (optional) Preparation Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Whisk flour and baking soda together in medium bowl; set aside.

Heat 10 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Continue cooking, swirling pan constantly until butter is dark golden brown and has nutty aroma.

Remove skillet from heat and, using heatproof spatula, transfer browned

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butter to large heatproof bowl. Stir remaining 4 tablespoons butter into hot butter until completely melted.

Add both sugars, salt and vanilla to bowl with butter and whisk until fully incorporated. Add egg and yolk and whisk until mixture is smooth with no sugar lumps remaining, about 30 seconds. Let mixture stand 3 minutes, then whisk for 30 seconds. Repeat process of resting and whisking 2 more times until mixture is thick, smooth and shiny. Using rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in flour mixture until just combined, about 1 minute.

Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using), giving dough final stir to ensure no flour pockets remain.

Divide dough into 16 portions, each about 3 tablespoons. Arrange 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets, 8 dough balls per sheet.

Bake cookies 1 tray at a time until cookies are golden brown and still puffy, and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft, 10 to 14 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking. Transfer baking sheet to wire rack; cool cookies completely before serving.

Magnolia Blossom Café

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Hrs: Sun.-Wed. 7am-3pm • Thurs., Fri., Sat. 7am-9pm

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Now Open Friday & Saturday Nights Fresh Sandwiches & Panini

Made With Premium Boar’s Head Meat & Cheese

Donuts, Twists & Cinnamon Rolls Desserts Made Daily!

New Line of Cafe au lait and Cappuccino Gourmet Hot Chocolate

Now Serving 8 Flavors of Ice Cream

Shakes, Malts, Banana Splits, Homemade Brownie Sundaes and “Pucker Up” Lemon Square Dessert

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7:00am - 9:00pm

Blackened Catfish $14.99 w/Crawfish Etouffee Sauce • 2 Sides

10 oz. Eye of Sirloin

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9 oz. Filet Medallions with Shrimp Skewers

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live local music Karaoke

Daphne Top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.

Foley Good Time Charlies every Tuesday at 10 p.m.

The Office Lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Ft. Morgan Behind the Pines Bar & Grill every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Every Thursday and Saturday Gulf Shores

Mudbugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.

Pink Pony Pub every night at 9 p.m.

Tacky Jacks every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Orange Beach Island Time Daiquiri Bar every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Live Bait every night at 8 p.m.

The Undertow Wednesday – Friday at 9:30 p.m.

Perdido Key Happy Harbor on the Line every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Catch the Barstool Surfers at Bill’s by the Beach on Sept. 28 and Oct. 3.

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Open Mic

Fairhope American Legion 199 open guitar jams every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

Courtyard 311 every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The Gumbo Shack every Thursday at 6 p.m.

Plow every other Tuesday Foley The Office Lounge every Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Gulf Shores Tacky Jacks every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Orange Beach Happy Harbor the Mothership every Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Island Times Daiquiri Bar Tuesday with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m.

Live Bait every Sunday at 8 p.m.

Perdido Key Flora-Bama every Monday at 6 p.m.

Trivia

Daphne Moe’s Bar B Que every Wednesday at 10 p.m.

Fairhope Fairhope Brewing Company

every Thursday Ravenite Pizzeria Live Trivia every Tuesday, Live Sports Trivia every Wednesday Foley Good Time Charlies 10 p.m.

The Office Lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 19

Daphne Moe’s Original Bar B Que Winston Ramble Fairhope Old 27 Grill The Budz Windmill Market Deluxe Trio / Eric Jones Duo Ft. Morgan Tacky Jacks Les Linton and TK Gulf Shores The Hangout Mario Mena Band LuLu’s Nikki Talley Papa Rocco’s Brian and Curtis Orange Beach Tacky Jacks Kyle and Karl

SATURDAY, Sept. 20 Fairhope Windmill Market Mitch Johnston Foley The Office Lounge Smoke ‘n Buds Gulf Shores

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live local music The Hangout Rhythm Intervention LuLu’s Kyle and Karl Papa Rocco’s Brian and Curtis Orange Beach Cobalts Colonel Bruce Hampton

Friday, Sept. 26

Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Lisa Zanghi and Johnathan Martin LuLu’s Greg Brown / Redfield Papa Rocco’s Brian and Curtis Orange Beach Tacky Jacks Bud Smith Spanish Fort Tacky Jacks Stereo Dogs

Monday, Sept. 22

Saturday, Sept. 27

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Smokey and Mark

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Melissa Joiner Papa Rocco’s Smokey and Mark

Wednesday, Sept. 24

Fairhope La Cocina Kyle and Karl Gulf Shores LuLu’s Delta Reign Duo Papa Rocco’s Smokey and Mark

Thursday, Sept. 25

Gulf Shores Bills by the Beach Damien

Answers:

Puzzles on page 29

Mitch Johnston will perform at Fairhope’s Windmill Market Saturday, Sept. 20.

The Hangout Peek / Ellux Furor LuLu’s Adam Holt Papa Rocco’s Mark and Logan Fairhope Windmill Market Ryan Balthorp Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Lisa Zanghi The Hangout Peek LuLu’s CoConut Radio Papa Rocco’s Brian and Curtis Tacky Jacks Soulfood Junkies Orange Beach Tacky Jacks Mickey Springston Duo Spanish Fort Tacky Jacks Philo

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Fairhope Windmill Market Michael Tilley Foley The Office Lounge Jason Abel Project Gulf Shores The Hangout The Investment LuLu’s Karen Waldrup Papa Rocco’s Brian and Curtis Spanish Fort Tacky Jacks The Tommy Morse Band

Sunday, Sept. 28

Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Barstool Surfers LuLu’s Greg Brown Papa Rocco’s Brian and Curtis

Orange Beach Tacky Jacks Jonesy Gambino Silverhill Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farms Willie Sugarcapps

Monday, Sept. 29

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Smokey and Mark

Tuesday, Sept. 30

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin Papa Rocco’s Smokey and Mark

Wednesday, Oct. 1 Orange Beach Cosmo’s Brittany Bell

Friday, Oct. 3 Fairhope

Old 27 Grill Them Again Windmill Market Excelsior Band / Kyle and Karl Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Barstool Surfers The Hangout Mario Mena Band LuLu’s Nikki Talley Tacky Jacks Damien Lamb Spanish Fort Tacky Jacks Peek

ONGOING

Robertsdale Magnolia Blossom Cafe live music every Friday night Silverhill The Porch live music every Saturday from 8 p.m.-midnight and Sunday from 4-7 p.m.

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TASTINGS

Aftershocks

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the region.”

This provides an excellent opportunity to share an interesting fact about California’s wine industry. While Napa Valley is renowned as the wine capital, it earned that reputation from the quality — not necessarily the quantity — of wine produced. The Napa Valley Vintners acknowledge Napa is responsible for only 4 percent of California’s total wine production.

Our wine to try ties in well with current events. Michael and David Phillips are two brothers, whose family has farmed in the Lodi region of California since the 1850s, cultivating wine grapes for nearly a century.

They opened Michael David Winery and decided to create an over-the-top Zinfandel from grapes of an old Lodi vineyard planted around the same time of San Francisco’s great earthquake of 1906. It made sense to Michael Phillips to relate this intense wine with the historic quake. n

Beer/Wine Specialist at Cain’s Piggly Wiggly jrobitaille@cainsgrocery.com

On Aug. 24, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern California and the aftershocks were felt around the world.

“What is going to happen to California’s wine industry and the price of wine?”

Initial headlines indicated a direct hit on Napa amidst harvest season and this started a chain reaction of panic. Even though harvest season begins in August for white grapes, the red grapes are usually picked mid-September. Some wineries suffered damage and some inventory was lost; the good news is the damage was light, and this earthquake will not have the effect everyone initially feared. According to the Napa Valley Vintners association, “weather throughout the growing season has been ideal and vintners are expecting yet another excellent vintage, the third year in a row in

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2012 Earthquake Zen

Peppery and spicy, with plenty of cherry and raspberry fruit interweaved with a dusty, loamy soil aroma.

With more than 15 percent alcohol and bold tannins, Michael David Winery claims, “this dark and voluminous wine will definitely leave your senses quivering.”

The story of Guinness Scott Ge nt

Undoubtedly you have crossed paths with Guinness at some point. But maybe you’ve never experienced the sumptuous, creamy black velvet. Maybe you heard it is “too heavy,” or maybe you’ve got melanophobia.

Whatever the case, give it a try, but only when you can get it on draft. Bottles and cans give a very poor facsimile of the Guinness experience.

What I really want to talk about is Arthur Guinness himself. Born in the mid 1720s, he entered the beer business in his late 20s. He became a successful brewer and businessman, producing and selling a beer that provided a healthier alternative to the other beverage options of the day: liquor or dirty water.

But in the midst of this success he felt there was a divide between his profession and his faith. This divide was eliminated with the help of John Wesley, the Methodist pastor, theologian and author. Wesley

taught to “Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can,” a message Guinness took to heart.

Guinness decided the only reconciliation between the professional life and faith was to merge the two unapologetically and radically. No longer was his purpose in life making beer; he was working to glorify God. Guinness set forth starting the first Sunday schools in Ireland and founding hospitals specifically for the poor. He compensated his employees with wages that were 20 percent better than average and benefits that were unheard of for that time.

As Guinness wrote, “You cannot make money from people unless you are willing for people to make money from you.”

So this article doesn’t really talk much about beer, but it looks at the biggest reality about beer: it exists to bring people together. Guinness serves as a fine example of a Christian businessman who was able to use his talents and abilities to make his community a better place and glorify God. ry

By Scott Gentry gentrst@gmail.com

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Fairhope Fall Outdoor Farmers Market

Thursdays 3pm to 6pm September 25–November 6 BANCROFT ST. DOWNTOWN FAIRHOPE

behind the Fairhope Public Library Local Farmers • Bakers Fresh Baldwin County Produce Fresh Cut Flowers • Local Honey • Plants Baked Goods • And More

251-929-1466

Story Time & Children’s Activities Fairhope Public Library Thursdays 4pm New additions to the market include Frios Gourmet Pops, kettle corn, and live music each week.

For general information or for information about becoming a vendor at the Fall Outdoor Farmers Market please call 251-929-1466.

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WHERE TO GO

Tickets are still available for The Wharf Uncorked I Enjoy food, wine and entertainment

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t is not too late to get tickets for The Wharf Uncorked Wine and Culinary Event at The Wharf in Orange Beach. The three-day event combines tastings of delicious food and tantalizing wines, live entertainment, a pinch of southern flare and a dash of Gulf Coast hospitality.

Purchase tickets before the event for a discounted rate of $50 general admission or $125 for the enriched VIP Experience. General admission tickets will also be available at the entrance of the Food and Wine Grand Tasting Event for $60 or $135 for the VIP Experiences starting Saturday. All ticket holders will receive a complementary commemorative wine glass and bag at the beginning of

A LOOK AHEAD

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s October approaches so do many great festivals in Baldwin County. We will cover them in our upcoming issue that hits newstands Oct. 3.

The first weekend in October will be a busy one with festivals throughout the county as well as in Mobile. LA Gumbo Fest will entertain beach goers while those further north can enjoy the Honeybee Festival in Robertsdale. Music lovers can head across the bay to Mobile for Bayfest.

Plan ahead and mark you calendar for these events.

Also be sure to keep up with with Gulf Coast Buzz on Facebook for last-minute updates and events.

if you go WHAT: The Wharf Uncorked Wine and Culinary Event WHEN: Sept. 25 – 27 WHERE: The Wharf in Orange Beach WHERE: Visit Ticketmaster.com, The Wharf Box Office or call 800-745-3000 FIND OUT MORE: TheWharfUncorked.com; Facebook.com/TheWharfUncorked the Grand Tasting Event.

Proceeds of the live and silent auction will raise funds for Make-A-Wish Alabama, an organization devoted to children with life-threatening medical conditions right here in Alabama.

upcoming festivals Honeybee Festival, Robertsdale; Oct. 4 Involves a 5K and one-mile fun run. Arts and crafts and live music throughout the day. 251-947-2626.

Bayfest Music Festival, Mobile; Oct. 3 – 5 Alabama’s largest music festival during three days in downtown Mobile. Tickets available at bayfest.com; 251-478-5679.

LA Gumbo Fest, Orange Beach; Oct. 3 – 4 Gumbo competition, arts and crafts and live music at The Wharf.

Find out more at GumboForLife.com.

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