The 59th annual Dauphin Island Race, scheduled to take place on Saturday, has been postponed due to forecasts for rain and windy conditions. “They are just trying to do what is best for everyone involved,” said Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier. “While we hate to see it postponed, the safety of participants is first and […]
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Gumbo, sailboats and funky art on Dauphin Island this weekend
Michelle Matthews | [email protected] Email the author | Follow on Twitter on April 26, 2017 at 11:30 AM, updated April 26, 2017 at 11:39 AM Any way you dish it up, gumbo is perhaps the quintessential coastal Alabama dish. What could be better to sample on a beautiful Saturday as you watch hundreds of white […]
59th annual Dauphin Island Race will take place Saturday, April 29
By Lawrence Specker | [email protected] Email the author | Follow on Twitter on April 24, 2017 at 11:25 AM, updated April 24, 2017 at 12:17 PM A principal organizer of the 59th annual Dauphin Island Race makes no secret about one of the keys to the event’s appeal: It’s usually a really good time. “The […]
The “Taste of Dauphin Island” is set for this Thursday at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium
The “Taste of Dauphin Island” is set for this Thursday (December 1st) from 6:30-9:30pm. It will take place at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium and will benefit the Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and its programs, including the DI Gallery, Art Club and Summer Art Camp for students at DI Elementary School. The […]
Dauphin Island Schedule of Events
Dauphin Island, AL- Planning to spend your Labor Day Weekend 2016 on Dauphin Island? Here is the official Schedule of Events, published by the Town of Dauphin Island. 2016 Labor Day Schedule Dauphin Island
Labor Day 2016 Celebration on Dauphin Island
DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL – The Town of Dauphin Island is planning a fireworks show, a sunset concert and movies on the beach to mark the Labor Day weekend. Events will include free, family-friendly movies are also planned during the evenings on Sept. 2 and Sept. 3 at the Dauphin Island West End Beach. On Sunday, […]
Upcoming Events on Dauphin Island February and March 2016
Dauphin Island, AL- Schedule of Upcoming Events for the Dauphin Island Area: February 2016 Events FEB 9 – MARDI GRAS DAY FEB 13 -20TH BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY 5K RUN AT HISTORIC FORT GAINES (ON DAUPHIN ISLAND’S EAST END) FEB 26 – LAST FRIDAY ART NIGHT FEB 27 – WINGS-CHILI COOK-OFF @ FINS BAR AND GRILL, […]
Beautiful October Weather on Dauphin Island!
October is one of the two best months of the year on Dauphin Island (the other is April!). The crowds have gone, the “off-season” rates have started, and the weather is near perfect! Daytime highs hover around 80 and the evenings are clear and cool. Here is the Dauphin Island weather forecast for the coming week. […]
Dauphin Island Prepares to Celebrate Labor Day
Plenty of people are expected to come to the beach on Dauphin Island this Labor Day weekend. Labor Day weekend is traditionally the last big beach weekend of the summer season. Source: Labor Day preparations on Dauphin Island – WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news.
Fires destroy 4 homes, BBQ spot on Dauphin Island overnight | AL.com
Popular restaurant Island Barbecue burns overnight, along with four houses on Sandpiper, on the north shore of the Island. One man has died, possibly of a heart attack. Condolences to the families involved. Source: Fires destroy 4 homes, BBQ spot on Dauphin Island overnight (updated) | AL.com
Dauphin Island looks forward to annual arrival of snowbirds
As Dauphin Island approaches the last few weeks of the Summer season, Snowbirds begin booking Dauphin Island rentals for winter. “Our atmosphere is very laid-back, very relaxed and very friendly,” said Mayor Jeff Collier. Source: Residents on ‘laid-back’ Dauphin Island look forward to annual arrival of snowbirds | AL.com
Fishing Rodeo update – from AL.com
The crew of Karl Baldwin, Danny Winstanley, Randy Winstanley, and Danny Vise padded their lead in the new shark catch-and-release special category after rodeo assistant judge Dr. Marcus Drymon video-verified another 26 successful releases Source: Fish that didn’t make it to the weigh station still stars of 82nd ADSFR’s second day | AL.com
Schedule for Rodeo Weekend Music Festival
THURSDAY, JULY 16TH TIME ARTIST VENUE 6-8pm Liar’s Contest ADSFR Stage 8-10pm Nanafalia ADSFR Stage 8-10pm The Perry Wall Band Fins Bar FRIDAY, JULY 17TH TIME ARTIST VENUE 1-5pm Leland Clay Hugh’s Snow Removal/WEB 6-10pm Harrison McGinnis Trio Pirates Pleasure 6-10pm The Night Work Band Islanders 8pm-mdnt The Modern Eldorados Fins Bar SATURDAY, JULY […]
Young Anglers’ Fishing Tournament July 11
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 typically attracts more than 1500 young anglers. The one-day event features 31 categories with prizes awarded […]
Fourth of July Fireworks Information for Dauphin Island 2015
Dauphin Island, AL- . They’re calling it “Red White and Boom” this year . . . . The Mobile Pops will perform at 6 p.m., and Dauphin Island’s annual fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. at the Dauphin Island public beach and pier, next to Dauphin Island Elementary School. Parking is available at the public beach for […]
Thursday Nights are “Movies at the Beach” Nights!
Dauphin Island, AL- Here are the Movies scheduled to be shown this Summer on Thursday evenings, at Dauphin Island’s West End Beach: 2015 Dauphin Island Movies On West End Beach West End Beach 2015 FREE Family Movie Series June 28 How To Train Your Dragon July 2 E.T. July 3 Jaws July 9 Tangled July […]
Alabama Red Snapper season begins Monday
The 10-day federal red snapper season starts Monday. Source: Alabama red snapper season: Anglers must report catches | gulflive.com