2011 Calendar of Events
SeaGrass Music Festival
Spring officially kicks off on Dauphin Island when the inaugural SeaGrass Music Festival takes place Friday & Saturday, March 23rd and 24th, 2012 at Historic Fort Gaines, starring Ricky Skaggs, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Sara Watkins and more.
When: Fri March 23 5:00 PM - Sun March 25 11:45 PM
Where: Historic Fort Gaines
Easter Egg Hunt
Community Easter Egg Hunt @ Green Park. 251-861-5525
When: Sat March 24 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Green Park
West End Beach Opens
The West End Beach opens for Weekends only thru April.
When: Sat March 31 12:00 AM - Sun April 1 8:15 AM
Where: West End of Island
10th Annual Arts & Kraft Festival
St Francis Episcopal Church 10th Annual Arts & Kraft Festival 9am-4pm & Discovery Day DI Sea Lab
When: Sat April 21 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Where: DI Sea Lab
Art in the Park Festival
Beautiful festival under the live oak trees in a park setting. Music, wine tastings, and fine art/craft for the entire two day weekend. Security will be provided Saturday night. Very secure location. Very well attended and anticipated event.
When: Sat May 12 9:00 AM - Sun May 13 4:00 PM
Where: Cadillac Square
9th St. Francis Episcopal Spring Art Fair
This exciting event is held on the third weekend of April each year –therefore coinciding with annual spring meeting of theAlabama Ornithological Society as well as Discovery Day at the Sea Lab and Esturauim. Our parish hall and lawn are covered with
When: Sat April 16 2011 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: 401 Key Street
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Dauphin Island Methodist Church
Cadillac Square
Open to kids of all ages!
There will be hunts for four different age groups.
Bring your baskets and cameras.
When: Sat April 23 2011 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
D.I. Regatta - Lake Forest Yacht Club
Start Division 1 - 0930 hrs
Start Division 2 - 0945 hrs
Start Division 3 - 1000 hrs
Trophy Presentation - 1930 hrs
When: Sat April 30 2011 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Rock Hall of Famer - Dr. John in concert
Ticket announcements to be made soon!
Come hear Dr. John and the Lower 911 - the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame New Orleans greats - play on Dauphin Island. Pack the lawn chair, bring your neighbors, and plan your weekend today!
When: Sat May 14 2011 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Where: Dauphin Island Rodeo Site, 515 LeMoyne D
Captain Hook Classic Fishing Tournament
When: Sat May 21 2011 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Dauphin Island Marina
54th Roy Martin Young Anglers Tourney
The Roy Martin Young Anglers Tournament is designed to bring families together and encourage sportsmanship. The tournament takes place on the Saturday before the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. RMYAT is for children 15 years and younger and it typica
When: Sat July 9 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Dauphin Island Rodeo Site, 515 LeMoyne D
78th Annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
July 15th-17th, 2011
The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, a Project of the Mobile Jaycees, is the oldest and largest multi-species saltwater tournament in the country. Founded in 1929, the fishing rodeo now attracts Over 3,000 anglers and 75,000 spec
When: Fri July 15 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Team Sign-up for Wings & Waves
Do you have an award winning Hot Wing recipe? There is still time to sign your team up to compete in the 2nd Annual Wings & Waves Cook-off to be held Oct. 1. You can contact us at the Chamber of Commerce for more information.
When: Tue August 30 2011 11:30 PM - Fri September 30 11:45 PM
Labor Day Weekend on the Island
9/2 - Oz the DJ
9/3 - Low Tide w/Crash & Octane Halo
9/4 - Fatman Squeeze
9/5 - Grill, Pool & Cabana OPEN!
DIPOA office (251) 861-4228
Pro Shop (251) 861-2433
email: dipoa10@centurylink.net
When: Fri September 2 2011 7:00 PM - Mon September 5 11:00 PM
Where: Isle Dauphine Pool & Cabana
1st annual Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce Scarecrow Contest
ENTIRE MONTH OF OCTOBER! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes (bragging rights) in Residential and Commercial venues. Sign up today to be judged.
When: Sat October 1 2011 9:00 AM - Mon October 31 5:00 PM
Where: Dauphin Island
2nd Annual Wings and Waves Cook-off
Come out for a day of fun, SEC football, live music, children’s activities and WINGS! This year teams will compete in four categories- Hot, Mild, Free-Style and Shrimp Wings! What's a Shrimp Wing? You'll have to be there to find out.
When: Sat October 1 2011 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dauphin Island Art Trail
On Saturday, October 15th the Dauphin Island community, in coordination with the West Bay and Gulf Coast Tourism Development Council will hold an art trail across multiple venues featuring local and regional artists. Clink link below for details.
When: Sat October 15 2011 10:00 AM - Sat November 19 4:00 PM
Where: Dauphin Island
Fabulous Pelican Pub Luau!
Do not miss THE PUB event of the year. Whole roast pig with all the trimmins, hawaiian drinks, leis, music and island sensibilities.
When: Sat October 15 2011 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic
The Mobile County Health Department is offering the 2011-2012 seasonal flu vaccine to people 6 months of age and older. The shots are $8 each payable in the exact amount by cash or check, or by using Medicaid or Medicare Part B. No charge for kids.
When: Wed October 19 2011 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Dauphin Island Town Hall
Dauphin Island Elementary Fall Festival
Fun for the entire family, we are going to have vendor booths this year also.
When: Sat October 29 2011 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Dauphin Island Elementary
23rd Annual Miss Dauphin Island Christmas Pageant
The annual event crowns the new Miss Dauphin Island. Come on girls let's get ready to have a
fun time! Applications are available at Town Hall for
the pageant Monday thru Thursday 7am until
5pm.
When: Fri December 2 2011 5:15 PM - Sun November 20 6:15 PM
Where: St. Edmunds Church Hall
23rd Annual Dauphin Island Christmas Parade
Anyone interested in participating
in the Christmas Parade on Sat., Dec.
3rd, 2011 please contact Mary Strickland
at 251-861-5525 Ext 222.
When: Sat December 3 2011 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Cadillac Square
BCS Championship Scramble at the Isle Dauphine
What better way to start your BCS Championship Game Day than with a Dauphin Island Golf Scramble at the Isle Dauphine? Bring your friends and family out to the Isle Dauphine this Sunday. Enter the 2 person shotgun scramble for only $25.
When: Sun January 8 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Where: Isle Dauphine
Krewe De La Dauphine Parade
The first Mardi Gras parade of the 2012 season takes place on the island.
When: Sat January 21 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Bienville Boulevard
Island Mystics Parade
The 2nd Mardi Gras parade of the 2012 season takes place on the island.
When: Sat January 28 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Bienville Boulevard
Pre-Super Bowl Party
Come to the club house at the Isle Dauphin for a Pre-Super Bowl Party this Saturday February 4th, 4pm. Also all golfers to a scramble that will start at 9am that morning. Drink specials will be offered, food and music.
When: Sat February 4 4:00 PM - 10:15 PM
Where: Isle Dauphine Golf Club
