15th Annual Bama Coast Cruisin'
April 25, 26 & 27, 2024
Show Hours
Thursday, April 25:
Participant & Vendor Setup: 8 am – 5 pm
Open to the Public: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday, April 26:
Participants & Vendors: 8 am – 5 pm
Open to the Public: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, April 27:
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!
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’
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
Entry Form
Register On-Site at the Spring Event
Online Registration has ended for the Spring 2024 event, but there is plenty of space left and you can register on-site when you arrive
Pre-Registration has ended because we’re loading up & heading to Orange Beach, but On-Site Registration will begin at 8am on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
On-Site Registration is $75 and will take place at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. Get Directions HERE.
On-Site Registration will be open:
Thursday: 8am – 5pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: 8am – 12 noon
About VIP Reserved Parking
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 and 2 tons of steel sitting in its place? Well, not at Bama Coast Cruisin’!
Find out how Pre-Registered Exhibitors who are attending all 3 days of the event can get a VIP Reserved Parking Space for their show vehicle and never have to search for a parking spot again. Keep your Reserved Parking Sign as a souvenir to hang in your garage or display with your other car show memorabilia!
* No refunds will be given for cancellations after April 1, 2021
About The Event
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, the large AMC Parking Lot, the Boat Owner’s Lot & the Marina Lawn will be closed to through-traffic on Friday & Saturday during the weekend of our show. Only Bama Coast Cruisin’ show cars will be allowed to drive or park in these areas. It’s a unique and exciting atmosphere for a cruisin’ event and we have had only positive feedback from our attendees; our exhibitors who appreciate the opportunity to visit local shops and choose from several delicious restaurants without ever leaving the show and patrons who come to The Wharf and find themselves in the middle of a car show! With plenty of convenient parking, we would like to invite everyone to come and enjoy the show!
And for our exhibitors, 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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Vendors & Swap Meet
The Vendor Area and Swap Meet area are always popular with exhibitors and spectators alike.
Music & Door Prizes
Our D.J. will be on-hand all weekend long spinning tunes & announcing Door Prize Giveaways for registered participants. Prize drawings take place every 30 minutes throughout each day.
CASH Giveaways
Our D.J. will also be announcing Cash Prize Giveaway Winners all weekend long! All Registered Participants are eligible. Check out the Show Schedule below for a full list of giveaway times, amounts & rules.
Von Hot Rod
Internationally Renowned Master Pin Striper & “Master of the Fine Line” Von Hot Rod will be in his booth most show hours. Bring your vehicle or something else for Hot Rod to stripe!
ALL WEEKEND
Thursday Night Party
Mile Marker 158 Dockside
5pm – 8pm
Mile Marker 158 Dockside located dockside at the Springhill Suites Hotel at The Wharf is hosting our family friendly Thursday Night Party! Come join the fun: Live Music, Great Food & Good Times!
Show your Bama Coast Cruisin’ Show Book to receive 10% OFF during the party!
Friday Night Party
YoHo Rum and Tacos
5pm – 9pm
YoHo Rum and Tacos located at Marlin Circle at The Wharf is hosting Friday Night’s family friendly party for all Cruisers!
Join us for Live Music, Good Food & a Great Time! Dine in the restaurant or enjoy the open air at The Boat Bar! Don’t miss Live Music performed by Jeff Roberts!
Show your Bama Coast Cruisin’ Show Book to receive 10% OFF during the party!
Beach Cruise
Lineup at 4pm, Cruise leaves at 4:15
The highlight of Bama Coast Cruisin’ is Saturday’s annual Beach Cruise. Stretching over 14 miles from The Wharf, down the scenic beach highway & back. Our Beach Cruise wouldn’t be possible without the support of the Orange Beach Police Department who escort the cruise & keep our participants moving through intersections & red lights. Average cruise speed is 25 mph.
Saturday Night After Party
Island Time Daiquiris at The Wharf
5pm – Until
Island Time Daiquiris at The Wharf is hosting a family friendly After Party for all Cruisers! Come join the fun! Live Music, Great Food & Good Times!
Show your Bama Coast Cruisin’ Show Book to receive 10% OFF during the party!
Stamp Card Drawing
Open to Registered Participants. Door Prizes & Cash Prize Drawings make Bama Coast Cruisin’ even more fun than it already is and now we are adding another way to win!
The Alabama Gulf Coast is an amazing host to our event, Bama Coast Cruisin’, and we want to support the area in every way possible. With that in mind we have created an activity to encourage our participants to eat and shop locally!
Every participant will receive a Stamp Card in their Goodie Bag at the event. Each Stamp Card Sponsor will be listed on the card beside a space for their stamp. Participants must visit EVERY sponsor’s store and fill their entire card with stamps to be eligible to win. No purchase is necessary to receive a stamp from a sponsor. Stamping area (i.e.: The Hostess Stand) will be clearly marked with signage at each sponsor location.
When your Stamp Card is full, turn it in at the T-Shirt booth or at the Event Center. Cards must be turned in by 1pm on Saturday to be eligible for drawings.
Three drawings, two for $500.00 and one for $1000, will be held during Saturday’s award ceremony for a total purse of $2,000.00 to be given away!
Stamp Card Drawing Sponsors
Show Schedule
2024 SHOW SCHEDULE
View the Show Schedule to see what kind of fun you can expect at this year’s event!
Event Map
2024 EVENT MAP
Check out the grounds & plan where you & your friends want to meet up for this year’s event!
Hotels, Condos & RV Parks
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 $199 per night + tax for 2 Queen or King Pool View Rooms.
Breakfast Buffet & WiFi included!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• Book by 03/26/2024 to receive discount. Available for stays from Wednesday, 4/24/24 to Sunday, 4/28/24. Pending availability.
• Reservations may also be made by calling 251-943-6600 and requesting the rate for the group code: BAMA COAST CRUISIN’.
Host RV Park
Alabama Coast Campground
11959 Barin Field Rd
Foley, AL 36535
Located near OWA, just minutes away from The Wharf, Alabama Coast Campground is offering a 15% Discount for Bama Coast Cruisin’ participants during the week of our show!
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
Event Photo Gallery
Visit Our Sponsors
We would like to thank all of our sponsors for supporting this event. We could not produce such a unique, beautiful & down right fun event without their help. Please support our sponsors whenever possible & let them know that you appreciate their support of Bama Coast Cruisin' too!
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