CCA Lower Alabama Chapter Returns To The Wharf For 26th Annual Beach Party

OBA Staff • August 5, 2026

Tickets are on sale now for the Aug. 22 event at Heron Pointe at the Wharf

Heron Pointe at the Wharf

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  The Coastal Conservation Association's Lower Alabama Chapter is gearing up for its 26th Annual Beach Party. The event will take place at Heron Pointe at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Attendees can expect live music, food, drinks, and the chance to bid on auction items. It is one of the chapter's signature fundraising events.


The party is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. Doors open at Heron Pointe, a waterfront venue located at The Wharf. The event brings together conservation supporters from across the region.


Strutt Douglas will provide live music for the night. The event will also feature both a live auction and a silent auction, along with raffle opportunities. Dinner will be catered by BeeBe's and will include a low-country shrimp boil with jambalaya. Admission includes a full open bar.


Tickets are now on sale. A single ticket is $90, and a couple's ticket is $120. Each ticket includes a one-year CCA membership, dinner, and drinks for the evening. Tickets can be purchased online at
ticketstripe.com/LABeachParty26.


Sponsorship opportunities are also available to businesses and individuals who want to support the chapter. Interested parties can reach out directly to the organization by email at info@ccaalabama.org. More event details are available at
ccaalabama.org.


The Coastal Conservation Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving marine resources. The Lower Alabama Chapter serves anglers and conservationists along the Gulf Coast. The annual beach party is one of the group's main events, bringing members and supporters together each summer.


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