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Brighten Your Holiday with Christmas Nights of Lights in Mobile!

Come to Mobile and experience Christmas Nights of Lights: the most amazing drive-thru Christmas light...
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MoonPie Over Mobile - Mobile New Year's Eve 2017

When the moon hits your pie like a - wait a minute. A MoonPie up in the sky? It must be MoonPie Over Mobile, the...
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Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Mobile Jazz Festival 2019

Attention jazzoids - the annual Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Mobile Jazz Festival is almost upon us...
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Bayfest 2012

Bay Fest 2012 was a fabulous success. Tens of thousands poured into Downtown Mobile to hear the sounds...
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Don't Miss Mobile BayBears Final Season in Mobile!

The Mobile BayBears are moving to Madison, AL in 2020, making the 2019 season your last chance to see the...
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Mardi Gras Moments at the Malaga Inn

Here at the historic Malaga Inn in Mobile, Alabama we continue to celebrate the most wonderful time...

Featured: Supporting Small Business--A Message from the Malaga Inn in Mobile, Alabama


During this COVID-19 crisis, businesses of all sizes have been hit hard in this challenging new age of quarantine, special distancing and self-isolation, but small business in particular have borne the brunt of the radical changes we are experiencing across the United States and here in Mobile, Alabama. Being a small business here at the Malaga, we know how operations can be so delicate that the slightest downturn could mean an end to a business you've worked years to build.

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Mardi Gras Moments at the Malaga Inn

Here at the historic Malaga Inn in Mobile, Alabama we continue to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year—Mardi Gras. There are many special moments that our guests enjoy as the season unfolds. For us, these moments include family and friends, parades, music and fun.


Supporting Small Businesses

During this COVID-19 crisis, businesses of all sizes have been hit hard in this challenging new age of quarantine, special distancing and self-isolation, but small business in particular have borne the brunt of the radical changes we are experiencing across the United States and here in...


5 Reasons to love Mardi Gras 2020 at the Malaga Inn

There are many reasons to love Mobile, Alabama, but our all-time favorite is because the ORIGINAL Mardi Gras—also known as Carnival—started right here in 1703 when French settlers celebrated at Twenty-Seven Mile Bluff. The first celebration was small, but Mobilian's quickly got the hang of it...

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Weddings at Malaga Inn

Finding just the right venue for your group travel, wedding or special event can be challenging, but why settle for bland and boring? You want your event to be a memorable experience. And so do we. The Malaga Inn in Mobile, Alabama features beautiful settings that are perfect for your...

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Hello Again

Hello there, I am sorry it's been so long since we've posted anything. Sometimes when you are in the middle of renovating- you get so bogged down- there is really just nothing to report and I would hate to bore y'all. We have done so much work to the hotel in the past year...

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Olympic Art, Paintings By Joseph Formwalt And Still Life Aug 24

From the c enjoy plenty of Arts culture nearby, coming up is an exhibition at the Mobile Alabama Arts Council, located at 318 Dauphin St. starting on August 24th. Included are observations of nature and wildlife by a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast; posters from the United States Sport Art...

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Bellingrath Gardens Wonderful Wednesdays

Bellingrath Gardens Wonderful Wednesdays is a series of lectures and workshops covering tips and techniques for your home and garden. Summertime here on the Gulf Coast is always fantastic. Our extended growing season means a plethora of lush and beautiful flora to soak in...

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Celebrate The Holidays With Music At Mobile's Saenger Theatre!

Mobile's Saenger Theatre has a whole bag full of goodies for you, this holiday season. From live shows to classic holiday films, you'll find a wide variety of entertainment on stage and the silver screen in downtown Mobile, AL!

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Come Experience the Mobile Symphonic Pops Band!

The Mobile Symphonic Pops Band is celebrating its 40th season this year. If you've not heard one of their amazing programs, you owe it to yourself to do so. Luckily, there are still plenty of opportunities left in the year to do so! If you're moved by live performances of symphonic music, then you'll...

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Mobile Mardi Gras 2019 - Joe Cain, Moon Pies, and More!

Mardi Gras begins at 4:30pm on Friday, February 15th this year and ends on Tuesday, March 5th. Come celebrate in America's original Carnival city during Mobile Mardi Gras 2019! Mardi Gras has been celebrated around the world for centuries.

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Bellingrath Gardens and Home 2019 Spring Events

It may be decidedly frigid where you are right now but rest assured spring is just around the corner and nowhere in Mobile, AL shows it more than Bellingrath Gardens and Home! Bellingrath Gardens and Home is a 65-acre public garden and historic home near Mobile, AL...

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Get Set for SouthSounds Music and Arts Festival 2019

SouthSounds 2019, Mobile AL's annual Music and Arts Festival, is bringing over 70 artists to 16 different downtown venues in the Azalea City - April 12th through the 14th, 2019. SouthSounds Music and Arts Festival began in 2011 as a platform for independent and up-and-coming Southern music...

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Gulf Coast Hunting and Fishing Expo 2019

Gulf Coast Hunting and Fishing Expo 2019, known as the largest outdoor show on the Gulf Coast, is almost here! Hunters, fishers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike do not want to miss this show. September 21st & 22nd, at The Grounds in Mobile, AL.

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Mobile Greek Festival 2019 - It's All Greek For You!

Opa! It's almost time for Mobile Greek Fest 2019. This popular,annual festival serves up a heady mix of great food, music, dancing, shopping, and fun! October 17-19, in Mobile, AL. Gyros, souvlaki, spanakopita, pastitso, baklava, loukoumades...

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Brighten Your Holiday with Christmas Nights of Lights in Mobile!

Come to Mobile and experience Christmas Nights of Lights: the most amazing drive-thru Christmas light show you will ever see! Now through January 1st, 2018 at Mobile's Hank Aaron Stadium. Mobile's annual Christmas Nights of Lights is a display of over 1 million LED lights that you...

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Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler at Mobile Mardi Gras 2018!

New Orleans tends to get a lot of the attention but Mobile, AL is where America's Mardi Gras celebrations really began. Come experience Mardi Gras on its home turf, February 9th through the 13th at Mobile Mardi Gras 2018...

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The 2018 Mobile Downtown Cajun Cook-Off

If you like amazing Cajun food, save your appetite for the 2018 Downtown Cajun Cook-Off! The 4th annual return of this Cajun cooking festival promises delicious Cajun eats, live music, games, and giveaways. Saturday, March 24, 10am to 2pm, Mobile, AL.

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The 25th Annual Camellia Classic Car Show at Bellingrath Gardens

Mobile Bay Mustang Club's 25th Annual Camellia Classic Car Show at Bellingrath Gardens and Home is just weeks away! Come enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty of hundreds of classic automobiles all in one beautiful place. Saturday, April 7th, 2018.

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Discover the First Annual Mobile Cuban Festival 2018!

Did you know Mobile, AL is a sister city to Havana, Cuba? It's true! Come out to the first-ever Mobile Cuban Festival and learn more about Cuba, enjoy live music, food, vintage cars, and much more! May 5th, 2018, 10am to 5pm at the Mobile Museum of Art.

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Catch Mobile BayBears' 2018 Home Games!

Come cheer on the Mobile BayBears on their home turf of Hank Aaron Stadium. The 2018 season offers plenty of opportunities with numerous home games here in Mobile, AL! If you're a baseball fan looking for some fun during your Mobile Bay getaway, look no further than Hank Aaron Stadium!

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Come One, Come All for Dauphin Street Beer Festival 2018!

It's almost time for Dauphin Street Beer Festival 2018, the 21st annual return of Mobile, AL's popular, downtown beer fest! Now that the festival has reached legal drinking age, it's bound to be more fun than ever before! 6pm to 9pm, August 25th, 2018. Dauphin Street Beer Festival 2018 continues...

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Jubilee Festival of Arts 2018 - Art, Music, & Seafood!

The 30th aCome out to the nnual Jubilee Festival of Arts in Daphne, AL is an eastern shore celebration of art, music, and seafood! September 29th and 30th, 2018. Come on out to the oak-lined Main Street of Olde Towne Daphne, AL and celebrate the culture of Mobile Bay's eastern shore...

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Get Set for Ten Sixty Five Twenty Eighteen! - Mobile's 1065 Music Festival

Fall is just around the corner and with it comes Mobile's free fall music festival, Ten Sixty Five 2018! The two-day festival is celebrating its 4th year with an emphasis on technology and the music of Mobile, AL. October 5th and 6th, 2018 in downtown Mobile...

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Greater Gulf State Fair 2018 Rodeo and Stampede

Summer may be on its way out but that doesn't mean all the fun is over! The 2018 Greater Gulf State Fair is just around the corner: October 26th through November 4th, 2018. The Greater Gulf State Fair may be fairly young, as state fairs go, but what it lacks in age, it makes up for in size...

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Mobile, AL's 4th Annual Gears and Beers 2018

Come to Mobile, AL this November for Gears and Beers 2018! This popular event includes four bike rides and an after-party at Fort Conde, the Fort of Colonial Mobile. November 10th, 2018. There's nothing quite like getting out in the open air on a bicycle and Mobile, AL is a great place for it. In fact...

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Fort Gaines Christmas Through the Ages 2018

Come celebrate a living history Christmas at one of the best preserved, 19th century shoreline fortifications on the east coast: Fort Gaines! The 34th annual Fort Gaines Christmas Through the Ages living history event is scheduled for December 8th, 2018...

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Bellingrath Gardens Christmas In Lights 2018

Come celebrate the season at the 23rd annual Bellingrath Gardens Christmas in Lights! The breath-taking display includes more than 1,100 set pieces, 3 million lights, and 15 scenes! Bellingrath Gardens and Home is a 65-acre, lush public garden and historic home located just south of...

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New Year's Eve in Mobile, AL - MoonPie Madness 2018!

Ring in 2019 under the glow of the moon - the MoonPie Over Mobile glow, that is! New Year's Eve in Mobile means live bands, food trucks, a beer garden, and the world's largest MoonPie - not to mention the 600 pound, electric one that drops at midnight...

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Ring In 2017 With A MoonPie Over Mobile New Year's Eve!

Join thousands of revelers in downtown Mobile, December 31st, to hear classic rock band .38 Special at the annual MoonPie Over Mobile New Year's Eve Celebration! Upwards of 50,000 people are expected to fill downtown Mobile, AL at this year's New Year's Eve celebration...

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Attend Mobile Mardi Gras 2017 - The Country's Oldest Carnival Celebration!

Did you know that Mobile Mardi Gras 2017 is the oldest annual Carnival celebration in the United States? The first Mardi Gras was celebrated here in 1703 and it doesn't look like we're going to stop anytime, soon! Mardi Gras itself predates the U.S. by thousands of years.

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Don't Miss The Annual Mobile Boat Show 2017!

Boating and fishing enthusiasts take note: It's almost time for the annual Mobile Boat Show: March 31st through April 2nd, 2017! Gulf Coast Shows annual Mobile Boat Show is one of those events that is looked forward to all year long. This showcase of new and amazing boats, boating accessories...

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Experience The SouthSounds Music and Arts Festival 2017

The upcoming SouthSounds Music and Arts Festival is 65 music artists at 14 different downtown Mobile venues, April 7th through the 9th, 2017. SouthSounds Music and Arts Festival stated mission is to showcase the best in up-and-coming and independent Southern Music...

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Discover Secret Gardens on Mobile's Gallery of Gardens Tour!

Mobile Botanical Gardens Gallery of Gardens Tour is back by popular demand! Scheduled for May 19th and 20th, 2017 this revamped walking tour features unique gardens in Mobile's historic district! Come discover the lush, hidden beauty of Mobile's secret gardens!

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Reel In Big Fun at Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo 2017!

The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo 2017 (ADSFR) is the world's largest fishing tournament, scheduled for July 21st through the 23rd, 2017 on Alabama's Dauhpin Island! 2017 marks the 84th anniversary of the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, which was listed as the world's largest fishing...

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The Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival 2017

The Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival, July 24-Aug 12, 2017, brings an eclectic lineup of world-renowned jazz artists to Mobile, AL.



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Celebrate the 20th Annual Dauphin Street Beer Festival 2017!

Come out to Mobile, AL for the 20th anniversary of the Dauphin Street Beer Festival 2017: August, 26th. More than 90 different beers from around the world will be on hand. What about you? The Dauphin Street Beer Festival is a unique, pub-crawl of a beer festival that includes more than 30 different...

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Soak Up 3 Days of Live Music At TenSixtyFive Music Festival 2017!

The third annual TenSixtyFive Music Festival is almost here! This year's three-day live music extravaganza in downtown Mobile is scheduled for September 29th through October 1st, 2017! Join the crowd at the free 1065 Music Fest, a laid back street party...
 
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Come Get Your Greek On At Mobile Greek Fest 2017!

The 55th annual Mobile Greek Fest is a great place to discover Greek culture, shop for Greek gifts, and -of course!- enjoy lots of delicious Greek food! October 19th through the 21st, 2017 at Annunciation Greek Church in Mobile, AL...

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You'll Go Nuts Over Alabama Pecan Festival 2017!

November is just a few weeks away and that means it is almost time for Alabama Pecan Festival 2017! If you love pecans - and who doesn't - you will not want to miss this 32 year-old Alabama tradition. November 3rd through the 5th, 2017 in Mobile, AL...

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See The World at the 2017 Mobile International Festival!

You don't have to be a globetrotter to see the world - just come to Mobile, AL for the 2017 Mobile International Festival! The 34th annual return of this beloved event promises international food, drink, shopping, art, entertainment, and so much more. November 18th, 2017 at the Mobile Civic Center...

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Experience a Fort Gaines Christmas and WWII Living History Event

Two special events are planned for this holiday season at Fort Gaines Historic Site on Dauphin Island. A WWII Living History Event on November 18th and the 34th Annual Fort Gaines Christmas Through the Ages on December 9th, 2017...

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Don't Miss Bellingrath Gardens Cascading Chrysanthemums!

We can't keep mum about Bellingrath Gardens Cascading Chrysanthemums - and neither will you once you've seen them! The annual outdoor fall show of of colorful, four-foot long chrysanthemum cascades is the largest in the nation and on now at Bellingrath Gardens. November 4th through...

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MoonPie Over Mobile - Mobile New Year's Eve 2017

When the moon hits your pie like a ... wait a minute. A MoonPie? Up in the sky? Why - it must be MoonPie Over Mobile, the Mobile New Year's Eve 2017 celebration! That's right: a MoonPie. You know what I'm talking about: every year, the good people of Mobile, AL come together to watch as a...

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Meet Tutankhamun at the History Museum of Mobile!

Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 is considered the most important archaeological find of the last century - and now you can discover the ancient treasures of the boy king of Egypt for yourself, on display at the History Museum of Mobile until April 3rd, 2016!

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Mobile Boat Show - February 19-21, 2016

Enjoy the Flyboard exhibition at the 2016 Mobile Boat ShowAre you a boating or fishing enthusiast? Is getting out on the water something you look forward to all year long? Then you wont want to miss the annual Mobile Boat Show, in Mobile, AL, scheduled for February 19th through...

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Get Set For Aerofest 2016!

AeroFest 2016, April 1st through the 3rd, is the second annual recurrence of a festival celebrating our nation's heroes: injured military service members and Veterans with a world-class lineup of music, art, sports, education, festivities and fun...

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The 58th Annual Dauphin Island Regatta

The Dauphin Island Regatta, known as the largest single-day point-to-point race in the United States, will see hundreds of boats and over a thousand crew members in Mobile Bay April 23rd and 24th, 2016. A two-day event featuring competitive sailing on Mobile Bay, the Dauphin Island Regatta is...

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Attend the 2016 Mobile Dragon Boat Festival

Fuse Project's third annual Mobile Dragon Boat Festival is scheduled for June 11, 2016 in Mobile at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park! Dragon boat racing dates back over 2,000 years in Southern China, only emerging as an international sport from Hong Kong in 1976. These original...

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2016 Distinguished Young Women National Finals

Scheduled for June 23rd through the 25th in Mobile, AL the 2016 Distinguished Young Women National Finals (formerly America's Junior Miss) is a multi-day event including contests, entertainment, and numerous opportunities to see these fine young people compete in the largest and...

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Prepare Your Tastebuds For Taste Of The Bayou 2016!

The 28th annual Taste of the Bayou, scheduled for September 24th, 2016 is almost here! Taste of the Bayou is a popular, annual seafood competition using fresh, Bayou La Batre seafood to compete - and you get to be the judge! $80 million of commercial seafood come out of Bayou La Batre...

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Get Your Tickets For Dauphin Street Beer Festival 2016!

The 19th annual Dauphin Street Beer Festival 2016 is only days away, scheduled for August 27th! If you haven't gotten your tickets or lodging yet, now is the time! The Dauphin Street Beer Festival (DSBF) is a popular, annual event held every August in downtown Mobile...

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Malaga Inn Lodging Special for TenSixtyFive Music Festival 2016!

Get set for 3 days of live music in the streets of downtown Mobile, AL at the TenSixtyFive music festival. September 30th through October 2nd, 2016! TenSixtyFive Music Festival returns for its second year as a replacement for the long-running, long-gone, BayFest Music Festival...

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See The World at the 2016 Mobile International Festival!

Visit the world without ever leaving the U.S. at the 2016 Mobile International Festival, scheduled for November 19th at the Mobile Civic Center!


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Get Out On Mobile's Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink - Riverside Ice!

Mobile's outdoor ice-skating rink, Riverside Ice, is back! Open Now through January 14th, Riverside Ice gives you the opportunity to skate alongside the Mobile River. Riverside Ice opened on November 19th this year and continues to be a popular attraction for Mobile visitors and residents alike...

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Bellingrath Gardens Magic Christmas in Lights 2016

If you thought Bellingrath Gardens and Home was stunning before the holidays, wait until you see it decked out in 3 million decorative lights! Come experience one of the nation's best Christmas light displays at the 21st annual Bellingrath Gardens Magic Christmas in Lights! Open...

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5 Reasons to stay for the 4th of July

5 reasons to stay at the Historic Malaga Inn for the 4th of July 2015 taking place at the USS Alabama Battleship.



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Attend the MMofA Night Market!

Looking for an opportunity to buy some one-of-a-kind, handmade art and gifts? You wont want to miss the next MMofA Night Market - September 3rd, 2015! The Mobile Museum of Art (MMofA) popular, quarterly MMofA Night Market events have each been larger and more exciting than the last.

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Black Jacket Symphony Performs The Allman Brothers' "Eat A Peach"

Mobile Alabama's Saenger Theatre will come to life, September 12th, 2015, when The Black Jacket Symphony performs The Allman Brothers Band's "Eat A Peach" album in its entirety! The Black Jacket Symphony is a performance group that recreates classic rock albums note-for-note...

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Save Your Appetite for Taste of the Bayou 2015!

Are you a fan of fine, fresh, southern seafood? Then get set for 27th annual Taste of the Bayou - held September 26th, 2015 in Irvington, AL. This popular, annual seafood contest sees cooking teams competing for the coveted title using only fresh Bayou La Batre seafood as their base - and...

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The 30th Annual Alabama Pecan Festival

If you like pecans, particularly if you're partial to pecan pie, then Mobile, Alabama has a 3-day festival for you: the 30th annual Alabama Pecan Festival - November 6th through the 8th, 2015. Pecans have been an important part of Alabama produce since the 1940's, when the crops that...

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Attend the 2015 Mobile International Festival!

See amazing groups like the Matsuriza Taiko Drummersat the Mobile International FestivalEver wanted to travel the world, to experience all the different cultures? The Mobile International Festival provides the next best thing - November 21, 2015 at the Mobile Civic Center!

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Bellingrath Gardens Magic Christmas in Lights 2015

Looking for something fun to do in Mobile, Alabama during the holiday season? There's plenty going on but one thing you should not miss is the Magic Christmas in Lights display at Bellingrath Gardens and Home - November 27th through January 2nd!

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Attend Mobile's New Year's Eve Celebration 2015!

Mobile, Alabama really knows how to put on a party and Mobile's New Year's Eve celebration is no exception - it might even be the rule! Since 2008, Mobile's New Year's Eve event has featured the signature dropping of a giant MoonPie - "MoonPie Over Mobile" they call it - along with other...

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Mobile Southsound Music Festival and Arts Alive 2013

We are very excited to be a participating venue for South Sounds Music Festival 2013. This year's second annual music event will span three days April 12-14. South Sounds Music Festival is held in conjunction with Arts Alive festival.

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Steady Pace 5K Run Walk Against Obesity

Join this years 5K Run or Walk to help fight Obesity. Help Mobile, AL become healthier and encourage a fit lifestyle. This is a citywide awareness movement. The race will be held within a highly concentrated urban area of Mobile, AL. This 5K run walk is unique, specifically designed to create...

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Bayfest 2012

Bay Fest 2012 was a fabulous success. Tens of thousands poured into Downtown Mobile to hear the sounds of Willie Nelson, Pretty Lights, Micheal Franti and Al Green to name a few. On Saturday afternoon our guests enjoyed the beautiful weather and live...

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Farm to Table Dinner Sep 25 2012

From the Malaga Inn, venture over to the Farm to Table Dinner. Taste the fresh locally grown foods at the Farm to Table Dinner. This Four course dinner is prepared by local chefs Tuesday, September 25, 6 to 9 pm at the Jon Archer Agricultural Center in Mobile Alabama, 1070 Schillinger Rd...