Alabama art festival nominated for USA Today’s 10Best: How you can get it to No. 1

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The Orange Beach Festival of Art (City of Orange Beach)

For the second straight year, the Orange Beach Festival of Art has been nominated by USA Today for its annual readers choice awards.

The event is one of 20 finalists for the 10Best Art Festivals list and it’s at the top of the list with two weeks left in the voting cycle. Here’s how you can make sure it finishes at No. 1:

  • Visit the USA Today 10Best website
  • Scroll down to the Orange Beach Festival of Art (nominees listed in alphabetical order)
  • Click “Vote Now”
    • You can vote once per day until noon on Monday, March 2

Orange Beach Festival of Art

The coastal event finished at No. 1 last year so it’s no surprise to see it nominated and currently leading the list again this year.

“Each spring, Orange Beach Festival of Art celebrates the artistic talent within Alabama’s Gulf Coast with an impressive showcase of fine art, crafts, and performances. Featuring both local and regional artists, this waterfront festival highlights diverse media, including painting, pottery, glasswork, and woodcraft. Attendees can enjoy live music, interactive demonstrations, and even a culinary arts section, blending creativity with coastal flavors. The festival also offers family-friendly activities, making it a perfect outing for all ages.”

USA Today 10Best

Want to check out this year’s festival for yourself? Here’s what you need to know:

  • What: Orange Beach Festival of Art
  • When: March 14-15, 2026 | 10AM-5PM, Saturday + 10AM-4PM, Sunday
  • Where: Coastal Arts Center | 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561
  • More info

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Caleb Turrentine
Caleb Turrentine
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