October 2-4 2009

15th Annual Bayfest Music Festival
(251) 208-7835  www.bayfest.com
An outdoor music festival in Alabama's historic Port City on Mobile Bay. More than 125 national, regional and local musical acts featuring everything from country and classic rock to jazz and gospel.

October 3-4 2009

The Ride for Wishes: 2009 Make A Wish Foundation
(205) 254-9474
The Ride For Wishes 2009 is a two-day cycling event that will feature riding distances for all levels of cyclist- from a 17 mile fun loop to a true Century ride. Plenty of rest stops, great fellowship, nightly activities at the Wharf and the white, sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast are all reasons to make this year's Ride For Wishes a trip for the entire family.

October 8-11 2009

38th Annual National Shrimp Festival
(251) 968-4237  www.nationalshrimpfestival.com
Savor fresh from the gulf seafood at the 37th Annual National Shrimp Festival during this four-day event that attracts over 300,000 people. Peruse through the wares of 300-plus vendors showcasing their fine art and crafts, and kick back to the continuous tunes from the two musical stages that will feature major National Recording artists as well as local favorites.