3rd Annual Bama Coast Cruisin' at Orange Beach Freedom Fest
October 6 & 7, 2023
Show Hours
Friday, October 6:
Participants & Vendors: 8 am – 5 pm
Open to the Public: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, October 7:
Participants & Vendors: 8 am – 5 pm
Open to the Public: 9 am – 5 pm
FREE to the Public
Admission & parking are FREE to the public!
This is a family friendly event so come out & see some of the most beautiful cars in the country at the most unique venue on Alabama’s Gulf Coast!
FALL 2023 Entry Form
ALL Spaces Will Be VIP Reserved Parking
You MUST Pre-Register to Participate!
Have you ever tried to use a chair or cone to hold your parking spot, only to return an hour later to find your stuff moved to the curb & 2 tons of steel sitting in its place? Well, not at Bama Coast Cruisin’!
Register now & get a VIP Reserved Parking Space at this years event. Choose a spot & it will literally have your name on it. You’ll never have to search for a parking spot at Bama Coast Cruisin’ & you can keep your VIP Reserved Parking Sign as a souvenir to hang in your garage or display with your other car show memorabilia!
STEP 1: Select Your Reserved Parking Space
Spaces sometimes fill faster than the map can be updated. Select 3 Parking Space choices from the available spaces shown on the map. We will assign you the first available spot you select. *Only available space numbers are shown on the map.
(click the map below to see full size version with available spaces)
STEP 2: Entry Form
- In order for The Wharf to shut down Main Street & create our Reserved Parking area, all participants need to arrive & check-in on Friday, October 6, 2023 between 8am & 5pm CST.
- No show cars will be allowed to park in Reserved Spaces until 8am on Friday, October 6, 2023.
- No tents or chairs will be allowed in the grass median on Main Street. Parking spaces along the median have been made larger to accommodate tents & chairs.
- The retail shops at The Wharf will be open to the public during Bama Coast Cruisin’ & Freedom Fest. If you set up tents or chairs along the sidewalks, they must be placed in designated areas only. Do not block shops or side walks.
$100
No refunds after September 6, 2023
* Indicates a Required Field

Keep Your 2023 Reserved Space for the 2024 Fall Show!
When you have a VIP Reserved Parking Space, you have the first right of refusal on that exact same space for the following year. During the event, from 12 noon Friday thru 12 noon Saturday, anyone who currently holds a Reserved Space can re-register for their exact same space at the Show Office in the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf (changing to a new space is not allowed). Any space that is not re-registered by 12 noon on Saturday will be available to the public when 2024 Registration begins.
Vendors
Vendors can sign up through the City of Orange Beach Freedom Fest website. Below is a link to the “Freedom Fest Vendor Spaces” application page.
Directions
Participants & Vendors:
Check-in / Registration will take place at The Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. This will be your 1st stop when you arrive.
Spectators:
There is plenty of free, convenient parking at The Wharf.
Use these interactive maps for turn by turn directions to Bama Coast Cruisin’ & Freedom Fest
Participants & Vendors
Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf
4671 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL
Spectators
The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Directions
Participants & Vendors:
Check-in / Registration will take place at the South end of Main Street at The Wharf. This will be your 1st stop when you arrive.
Spectators:
There is plenty of free, convenient parking at The Wharf.
Use the interactive map for turn by turn directions to Bama Coast Cruisin’ & Freedom Fest
The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
About The Event
Orange Beach Freedom Fest: The Orange Beach Freedom Fest is a true, down-home celebration of America with a car show, concerts, special speakers, arts & crafts, children’s activities, food… just an All-American red, white and blue weekend in Orange Beach, Alabama.
The schedule will include arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment, children’s activities and a fall edition of Bama Coast Cruisin’. That Friday night will also include entertainment at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center. Then on Sunday, Oct. 2, a full afternoon is planned for the Amphitheatre at The Wharf with all proceeds benefiting a special nonprofit. Stay tuned for more details.
Bama Coast Cruisin’: Our goal with Bama Coast Cruisin’ was to create an inclusive show that welcomes anyone who loves cars and enjoys cruisin’ the open road. There are no restrictions to the vehicles that can be entered into the show. Our motto is: Bring your dream ride & cruise with us!
Bama Coast Cruisin’ is an absolutely stunning show. Held at The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL and set against the backdrop of the Inter-Coastal Waterway and the Canal Bridge. It’s a laid back, family friendly weekend full of amazing cars, fun events, entertainment and Southern hospitality.
Main Street, which takes visitors through the heart of the shops and restaurants at The Wharf, will be closed to through-traffic during the show. Only Bama Coast Cruisin’ show cars will be allowed to drive or park on Main Street. It’s a unique and exciting atmosphere for a cruisin’ event and there is plenty of FREE Trailer Parking on the grounds of The Wharf!
Additional features will be added as they are confirmed so check this page often.
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Willie Nelson & The Outlaw Music Festival






Sunday, Oct. 8th
The Outlaw Music Festival featuring Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Government Mule, Elizabeth Cook & Particle Kid is coming the The Wharf Amphitheater: Sunday, October 8 at 4:05 pm
Saturday: FREE Live Music on the Flora-Bama/CoastAL Stage Stage at the event

Vendors



The Vendor Area is always popular with exhibitors and spectators alike.
Door Prizes • 50/50 Drawing



Door Prize Giveaways for registered participants will take place throughout each day & the 50/50 Drawing will be held during the Awards Ceremony on Saturday.
Beach Cruise





Lineup at 4pm, Cruise leaves at 4:15
The highlight of Bama Coast Cruisin’ is Saturday’s 14 mile Beach Cruise. From The Wharf, down the scenic beach highway & back. Police escorted to keep the Cruise moving. Average speed is 30 mph.
Kids Zone

FREE Kids Zone with Inflatables!
Motorcycle Rally



Motorcycle Rally by The Marshals, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
Jeep Rally



Jeep Rally by Island Time Jeepers, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
U.S. Air Force "Shadow Strike" Simulator
Show Schedule
2022 SHOW SCHEDULE
View the 2022 Show Schedule to see what kind of fun you can expect at this year’s event!
Event Map
*PLEASE NOTE: This year's Registration / Check-In will be located at the south end of Main Street, NOT at the Event Center
2023 EVENT MAP
Check out the grounds & plan where you & your friends want to meet up for this year’s event!
Hotels & Condos
Show Sponsor & Host Condo Provider
Young's Suncoast Vacation Rentals
Enjoy special offers for Bama Coast Cruisin’ Participants. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom condos at The Wharf along with condos & houses at several beach front and Pet Friendly properties are available. Call 1-800-826-1213 & mention Bama Coast Cruisin’ or book your room online!
Host Condo
Levin's Bend Condominiums at The Wharf
4550 Main St, Orange Beach, AL 36561
These beautiful Condominiums overlook our event at The Wharf. Reserve a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom condo by calling 1-866-864-0937 & mention Bama Coast Cruisin’ or book your room online!
Host Hotel
Marriott SpringHill Suites at The Wharf
4673 Wharf Parkway West, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Marriott SpringHill Suites at The Wharf has offered an excellent Show Rate of $153 per night + tax.
Breakfast Buffet and WiFi are included in the rate!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• Book by 9/5/23 to receive discount. Available for stays from Thursday, 10/5/23 to Sunday, 10/8/23. Pending availability.
• Reservations may also be made by calling 877.590.8185 and requesting the rate for the group code: FREEDOM FEST / BAMA COAST CRUISIN’.
Full Listing Of Hotels & Condos in Orange Beach & Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach CVB
You can find a full listing of all the hotels & condos located in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach on the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau website.
Trailer Parking
FREE trailer parking is available for for Participants & Vendors. Space is limited so please park tight. Trailer Parking is located next to the Orange Beach Event Center with some overflow available in the open lot across the street. Use the interactive map for turn by turn directions to the trailer lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Us
Our goal with Bama Coast Cruisin’ is to build an inclusive show that welcomes anyone who loves cars and enjoys cruisin’ the open road.
With help from the City of Orange Beach and several local businesses, we have created a unique, family friendly and fun filled weekend event at one of the most beautiful vacation destinations in the nation.
So join us, and don’t miss your chance to cruise the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast and enjoy your ride the way it was meant to be enjoyed!
In the upcoming show season, McLean MotorSports Productions, LLC will produce four automotive events:
Fall Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts at Orange Beach Freedom Fest
October 6 & 7, 2023
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Chattanooga, TN
January 5, 6 & 7, 2024
At the Chattanooga Convention Center
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Birmingham, AL
February 2, 3 & 4, 2024
At the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts, Sponsored by Young's Suncoast Realty & Vacation Rentals
April 25, 26 & 27, 2024
At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
Meet The Team

Adam McLean
President, CEO

Crystal McLean
Vice President

Sonny McLean
Advisory Board

Deborah McLean
Advisory Board