Gulf Shores Junior Council Sets Spring Market in Waterway Village
John Mullen • March 24, 2025
Council to vote on permit at tonight’s meeting
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The Gulf Shores Junior City Council is planning a Spring Market event in the city’s parking lot in the Waterway Village parking lot at 101 E. 24th Avenue on April 26.
Organizers will ask the city for an assembly permit for the gathering at the regular council session on March 24 at 4 p.m. in council chambers at city hall.
The goal is to attract up to 15 vendors and three food trucks for the Saturday event planned from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
“The Gulf Shores Junior City Council Spring Market will bring together local farmers, artisans, and businesses to sell fresh produce, handmade crafts, and unique goods,” a memo to the council states. “The event will feature a Kids’ Corner, volunteer opportunities for students and food trucks, creating a fun and engaging community experience while supporting local entrepreneurship.”
Vendor registration is open until April 4 and a vendor list must be submitted to the revenue department one week before the event.
During the meeting, the council will also discuss:
- An assembly permit for the Sand in My Boots music festival May 15-18 at Gulf Place on the same weekend as the former Hangout Music Fest.
- A special events liquor license for the Wharf Restaurant Group for the Legendary Marine Waterway Village grand opening on April 12.
- Accepting a donation from the Gulf Shores Police Association of $12,000 as indicated in the will of Statia Moody and from the Sebo Family Trust to purchase a K9 officer for the city’s police department.
- A resolution in support of the Baldwin County bicycle and pedestrian connectivity plan.
- Awarding a bid to Pellerin Laundry Machinery for four washer/extractor machines for the fire department for $43,980.
- Awarding a bid for six pole barns to Complete Construction for the fire department for $151,875. The structures will be built at stations No. 3 and No. 4 and the training center at the end of West 36th Avenue.
- Authorizing a contract with Motorola to maintain fire department radios for $30,595 annually.
- Purchasing asset management software for Public Works for $302,474.
- Authorizing a contract with Dream4 for city employee leadership training for $120,000.
- Authorizing a contract with Rivertree Systems for tax auditing services at a rate of $75 per hour.
- Authorizing a franchise for Mediacom to have its systems in city right of ways.
Share this article w/ Friends...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Summer is officially settling in along the Alabama Gulf Coast, and this week’s lineup shows there are many ways to enjoy it. Whether you're creating mosaic artworks, learning about local wildlife, enjoying a midweek coffee break, stockpiling for a backyard feast, testing your luck in a fis
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley looks to begin the journey to a new senior center as it considers hiring a firm for the construction design, engineering, and inspection at an upcoming council meeting. The city is looking for plans to be developed from June to December, with the goal of receiving bids in early 2027 and open
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Gulf Shores is seeking a grant to help the city celebrate the America250 Alabama Initiative. The state money would be for “community programming and historical engagement” to help celebrate the Declaration of Independence’s 1776 enactment.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County voters will return to the polls Tuesday for a runoff election after several races in the May primary failed to produce outright winners. The runoff follows a May 19, 2026, primary in which only 19% of registered Baldwin County voters cast ballots, compared with 23% statewide
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Elementary School is preparing for its third annual Free Uniform Shop, offering local families the chance to stock up on school supplies at no cost. The event is open to all Orange Beach Elementary School students. Organizers are providing a wide range of items, including unif
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley has reached a milestone in its celebration of America's 250th birthday. The city has met its goal of planting 250 trees throughout the community as part of the nationwide semiquincentennial commemoration. The semiquincentennial marks 250 years since the United States was founded in 1776. Mo
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Every July, Orange Beach becomes the center of the big-game fishing world. The Blue Marlin Grand Championship, held at The Wharf Marina, draws elite crews from across the Gulf to compete for a purse that topped $1.8 million in 2025. It's a tournament that blends serious competition with a c
Fort Morgan, Ala. — (OBA) — A first-of-its-kind fish-farming project off the Alabama coast has reached a major milestone. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab recently harvested its first batch of redfish from an offshore aquaculture platform. The platform sits about two miles off the tip of the Fort Morgan peninsula in the Gul
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Foley Elks Lodge invites the public to a Flag Day ceremony at 2621 S. Juniper St. in Foley to mark America's 250th anniversary. The event will feature a formal ceremony, food, and a look at the history of 27 versions of the American flag. National Flag Day is observed each year on the anniver
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Performing Arts Center is hosting its first-ever summer theatre camp this July. The program, Coastal Spotlight, is open to students ages eight to 13. The camp runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event marks a new chapter in youth arts programming for Orange Be
