Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Residents and visitors in Gulf Shores are set for a weekend focused on food, drinks, and community. The 4th Annual Coastal Alabama Food Truck and Craft Beverage Festival returns to the Town Green. Organizers say admission is free for both days. The event is designed to be family-friendly and open to all.

Dates and hours are set for Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It takes place in the Town Green area at 101 Gulf Shores Parkway in Gulf Shores.

Food Truck Festivals of America (FTFA), the national organizer, is bringing a lineup of regional food trucks. Menus will span slow-smoked ribs, BBQ nachos, chicken sandwiches, sliders, gyros, and shrimp baskets. Festival classics such as mac and cheese bowls and loaded fries will be available.

Crowd favorites like blooming onions and corn dogs are planned for quick snacks. Sweet options include fried Oreos, funnel cakes, and milkshakes. Organizers say the variety aims to satisfy many tastes and budgets.

Beverages are a major part of the weekend’s offerings. Craft beers, canned cocktails, and wines will be sold alongside non-alcoholic choices. Visitors can find iced coffees, frappes, matcha, teas, lemonades, and energy spritzers.

Smoothies and Italian cream sodas will also be on the menu. For those who prefer to plan ahead, prepaid beverage packages are on sale online. A three-ticket bundle costs $18, and a six-ticket bundle costs $36.

Admission remains free and tickets are not required to enter the grounds. Only beverage packages are sold in advance through the event website. Food and drinks can also be purchased directly from vendors on-site.

Beyond food and drinks, the festival will feature an artisan market with coastal makers and boutiques. Organizers expect a mix of local and regional artisans. The goal is to add shopping and discovery to the dining experience.

Since 2012, FTFA reports hosting more than 300 festivals nationwide. The group focuses on street food and craft beverage events that bring communities together. Gulf Shores is the latest stop on its ongoing festival slate.

Festival details and beverage packages are available on the event page. The location remains central and walkable for Gulf Shores visitors. Organizers expect steady crowds across both festival days.

For more information visit: Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | FTFA