Cathedral Square, Mobile, Al — Festival of Flowers, 2021. (Liv George / The Bama Buzz)

March is a busy month down here on the Gulf Coast. We like to cram as many events into the wonderful March weather as possible before the April showers wash it away and awaken the heat. If you’re finding yourself overwhelmed with all your outings options for March, keep reading! We’ve got your back with the low-down on 9 awesome March events to attend next month.

1. Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival

The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival is a massive showcase of artists, artisans and makers that’s been attracting creative minds all over the country for 70 years, making it an incredibly popular event down here. This three-day event is full of art booths, farmer’s market-type goods, live music and great food. As an added bonus, it takes place in the absolutely beautiful downtown Fairhope.

When: March 18-20 from 10AM-5PM each day
Where: downtown Fairhope | N Church Street
Cost: Free entry
More Info: Website | Facebook | Festival Map | Parking

2. 9th Annual Buds & Brews Festival in Downtown Mobile

If you like flowers and love beer, you’ll love the 9th Annual Buds & Brews Festival hosted in Cathedral Square in downtown Mobile. Technically a part of Mobile’s Festival of Flowers, the Buds & Brews Festival takes advantage of the gorgeous living sculptures in Cathedral Square to host a locally-brewed beer festival.

When: Saturday, March 12 from 5:30-7:30PM
Where: Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile | 300 Conti St, Mobile, AL 36602
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door
More Info: Website | Mobile County Page | Buy Tickets

3. O’Manci’s 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party

Feeling lucky this St. Patty’s Day? Go on down to O’Manci’s 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, where there will be libations abound plus live music all day.

When: Saturday, March 12, 5-10PM
Where: Manci’s Antique Club | 1715 Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526
Cost: $25 entry fee
More Info: Facebook | Buy Tickets

4. 70th Annual Mobile Boat Show

If you or someone in your life loves fishing, boats and the like, you’ve got to check out the 70th annual Mobile Boat Show. There will be booths full of premium boating and fishing accessories as well as seminars related to all sorts of marine activities. There are also family events like the kid’s fishing seminar and touch tanks.

When: March 11-13, from 10AM-5PM each day
Where: Mobile Convention Center | 1 S Water St, Mobile, AL 36602
Cost: $10 admission for adults, 15 and under get in free
More Info: Website | Buy Tickets

5. Plantasia Plant Sale at Mobile Botanical Gardens

Mobile Botanical Center At The Botanical Gardens — Get a jump-start on your spring garden with Mobile Botanical Gardens. (Liv George / The Bama Buzz)

Plantasia is Mobile Botanical Gardens’ spring plant sale, one of the largest in the Southeast! You can find just about any plant for your spring garden here.

Need some gardening tips? We’ve got you covered there, too.

When: March 18 from 9AM-3PM; March 19, 9AM-12PM
Where: Mobile Botanical Gardens | 5151 Museum Dr, Mobile, AL 36608
Cost: Free entry
More Info: Website | Facebook

6. 6th Annual Cajun cook-off in downtown Mobile

The downtown Cajun cook-off showcases the best of Cajun food that Mobile has to offer. Join local chefs and businesses all morning and afternoon to enjoy some delicious Cajun food while listening to live music on the Bud Light Stage. Even better? Proceeds from the event go to the Child Advocacy Center.

When: Saturday, March 26 from 10AM-2PM
Where: Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile | 300 Conti St, Mobile, AL 36602
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
More Info: Website | Facebook

7. 14th Annual Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-Off

The Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-Off is a weekend full of great food, family events and music. There’s a Friday night kickoff with live music and a raffle event. Saturday is the cook-off itself, with scrumptious BBQ, arts & crafts, live music and so much more.

Looking for BBQ in Mobile? We’ve got a guide for that.

When: Friday, March 11 from 5-9PM; Saturday, March 12 from 11AM-4:30PM
Where: Heritage Park, downtown Foley | E Laurel Ave, Foley AL 36535
Cost: $10 for kick off, $10 for cook-off
More Info: Website | Facebook | Buy Tickets

8. Brides Just Wanna Have Fun Bridal Expo

Six Women'S White Dresses Hanging On Hangers — Get your “something new” at this bridal expo. (Charisse Kenion / Unsplash)

If the wedding planning stress is getting to you or someone you know, check out the Brides Just Wanna Have Fun Bridal Expo in downtown Mobile. They’ve got door prizes, raffles, fashion shows and so much more to help brides plan their magical day.

Getting married on the Gulf Coast? Check out our beach wedding tips.

When: Sunday, March 13 from 1-4PM
Where: The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa | 26 N Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36602
Cost: $10 general admission, $20 VIP tickets that include a bag and front row seat to the fashion show
More Info: Buy Tickets

9. Festival of Flowers

Every March, the City of Mobile hosts the Festival of Flowers, where local artists and florists work together to make living sculptures of flowers and other plants in Cathedral Square. Organized in teams, entrants go head-to-head in a design competition to gauge who has the best artwork.