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The Annual Bama Coast Cruisin' will be held at the Wharf Resort and Marina in Orange Beach. Come and see the beautiful cars on display at The Wharf, and enjoy a day of shopping and dining at one of The Wharf's several delicious restaurants.

Bama Coast Cruisin' is an absolutely stunning show 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.

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Alabama is home to several beautiful rivers, including the Black Warrior River. Located in west-central Alabama, the Black Warrior River is one of the state’s most scenic rivers. One of the best ways to explore this scenic river is by taking a cruise aboard the Bama Belle.

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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!

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Bama Coast Cruise: Southern Alabama’s Premier Car Event

By:Thomas Schultz posted Tue, Apr 19, 2016 in specialinterest

Perched on the beautiful white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, Orange Beach, Alabama is a visually stunning and activity-filled destination, perfect for your next getaway. Settled by Americans in the mid-1800’s, Orange Beach first attracted new residents thanks to opportunities for farming, forestry and fishing. As the local forests disappeared, they were replaced by orange groves, hence the eventual naming of the city as Orange Beach.

The early 20th century was rough on the city. Factors such as stretches of subfreezing weather, blight amongst the orange groves, and a nation wide economic downturn changed the face of the city. The Intracoastal Waterway brought tourism, new businesses and residents to the area. In 1979, Hurricane Frederic cause major damage to the city and the region. As the rebuilding process began, people noticed the area for its great potential. Soon the rebuilding turned into new developments and tourists and new residents began to flock to the area. In fact, the city was quickly forced to incorporate in 1984 to deal with all the rapid growth.

Currently, Orange Beach has a population of over 5,700 people and is one of the top tourist destinations you’ll find on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Take a journey to one of the many local beaches feature cool white sand, glimmering aquamarine water, and loads of sunshine. Activities on the beach include sunbathing, fishing, sailing, boating, diving, snorkeling and so much more. Away from the beach you’ll encounter some great championship level golf courses, amusement parks, public parks and the list goes on. The culture and entertainment scene is vibrant and the museums, galleries, and entertainment venues give you a unique experience. To get the true feel of Orange Beach make sure to visit during one of the great local events like the Bama Coast Cruise.

Only entering its seventh year, the Bama Coast Cruise has already established a dedicated following. Expecting over 800 people this year, this event is perfect for families, singles, couples and anyone else that loves cars, cruising and good times. This car show is free to attend and is held at The Wharf, right in Orange Beach. Set against the beautiful background of the Intracoastal Waterway, you’ll find beautiful cars, opportunities to drive, live entertainment, great food and plenty of like minded people to meet. Whether you're a gearhead or not, the Bama Coast Cruise is a great event for you and your family.  Resortsandlodges.com got the oppotunity to speak to Adam Mclean, Executive Director of Motorsports Productions, Inc., to talk about this fun and entertaining event.

RAL: Tell me a little bit about the event.

AM: Bama Coast Cruise was started in 2010. We are proudly heading into our 7th Annual event. Each year we have grown and we're expecting to draw over 800 participants this year. We already have over 400 attendees pre-registered for this year's event. We are definitely a family friendly event. Most of our participants include couples and families with kids.

RAL: What makes this event unique?

AM: Two things separate our event from other cruisin’ events. The first is location. Bama Coast Cruise is held at The Wharf in Orange Beach. During the weekend of our show, Main Street is closed to the public and only our show cars are allowed to park there. Our participants have shopping and dining at their fingertips all weekend long while they enjoy the show! There is still plenty of public parking in the free parking decks right off of Main Street.

The Bama Coast Cruise also features Reserved Parking on Main Street. Those who pre-register for a space on Main Street get to select their space for the weekend. The space is held for them with a pre-placed commemorative sign that has their name and car on it. They can leave the grounds, cruise around Orange Beach and return to the show without worrying about losing their spot or having to try and find an open spot next to friends. For participants who do not choose Reserved Parking, there is still plenty of Open Show Car Parking at The Wharf, just like at any other cruisin’ event.

RAL: Take me through what people will find a the event for activities, guest appearances, food and environment.

AM: There are door prizes given out every hour and cash giveaways for participants, live music, nightly parties (family friendly), a poker run on Friday, and a Parade Cruise lead by Orange Beach Police on Saturday. There are awards for the cars that shine above the rest and we also have our Grand Prize Giveaway!

Our special guest this year is Von Hot Rod, internationally known West Coast Pinstriper and "Master of the Fine Line".

Dining ranges from casual to gourmet, right in the heart of the show at The Wharf. You'll  also find a wide assortment of restaurants close by throughout Orange Beach.

The environment is very laid back and always friendly. Beautiful cars are on display as far as the eye can see, and every night The Wharf puts on a laser light show set to music on Main Street.

RAL: What can attendees expect to find for local lodging?

AM: There is lodging right in the middle of our show at Levin's Bend Condominiums at The Wharf. We also partner with several local hotels to get great rates for our participants and attendees. Our guests have been flocking to Levin's Bend at The Wharf every year since we started the show. So many, in fact, that it fills up quickly. Luckily, a new Marriott Spring Hill Suites hotel is being built on The Wharf's property and is set to open in May of 2016! These hotels and other local hotels can be found on our website .

While lodging at The Wharf hits maximum occupancy quickly, the City of Orange Beach does not! Orange Beach is a destination city and they are set up to handle the lodging requirements of large crowds. There are several beautiful beachfront hotels throughout the city, all of which are just minutes away from our event.

RAL: What does the event mean to the community?

AM: Our event adds a huge boost, not only to The Wharf, but to all of Orange Beach during a time that was typically a slow weekend before the summer rush. We are very fortunate to work with such a great city that appreciates our event and has worked hard to help us grow. We have also worked with the Christian Service Center in Orange Beach.

RAL: Why should people come?

AM: People should come to Bama Coast Cruise for the atmosphere, the beauty of the show and the city, and for the people. Even if you don't know anyone when you arrive, you will leave with dozens of new friends and great memories of a relaxing, fun filled time.

For more information about the Bama Coast Cruise, please visit their website .

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Bama Coast Cruisin'

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The Wharf 23101 Canal Road , Orange Beach , Alabama 36561

The Annual Bama Coast Cruisin' will be held at the Wharf Resort and Marina in Orange Beach. Come and see the beautiful cars on display at The Wharf, and enjoy a day of shopping and dining at one of The Wharf's several delicious restaurants.

Bama Coast Cruisin' is a stunning show 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.

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Alabama’s Aaron Estrada agrees to Exhibit-10 deal with Detroit Pistons: Report

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Alabama basketball’s Aaron Estrada went unpicked in the 2024 NBA Draft, but will continue his basketball career at the professional level anyway. Estrada agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the NBA’s Detroit Piston on Friday, according to a report from Draftexpress.com’s Jon Chepkevich .

An Exhibit 10 deal is a minimum-salary, non-guaranteed agreement that allows the team to move the contract to a two-way deal before the season starts. If the player is waived to the G-League and spends 60 days with that team, they will earn a bonus.

For Estrada, that likely means he will be with the Pistons for preseason and the NBA summer league, before a possible waiver to the G-League. Detroit’s G-League affiliate is the Motor City Cruise.

Estrada spent one season playing at Alabama, transferring in from Hofstra as a graduate student. Before the season, he said UA head coach Nate Oats included the chance to develop for the professional game as part of his recruiting pitch.

“He proposed to me that his goal for being my coach is to get me to that next level,” Estrada said at SEC basketball media days. “He said that’s ultimately his goal. And a lot of coaches, no, not even a lot, no other coach that recruited me really talked about my next step, they really just talked about what I can do for them this year.”

Estrada made good in his lone season with the Crimson Tide, starting all 37 games of the 2023-24 campaign. He was a key part of Alabama’s first Final Four run in program history.

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard averaged 13.4 points per game for the Tide, along with 5.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists. He became the only player in UA’s history to rack up 490 points, 200 rebounds and 170 assists in a single season.

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Bama Coast Cruisin’

16th Annual Bama Coast Cruisin'

April 24, 25 & 26, 2025.

Thursday, April 24: Participant & Vendor Setup: 8 am – 5 pm Open to the Public: 9 am – 5 pm

Friday, April 25: Participants & Vendors: 8 am – 5 pm Open to the Public: 9 am – 5 pm

Saturday, April 26: 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!

Vendor Contract

All items to be sold at the event must be listed on your vendor contract. items not listed will not be allowed in the event. * t-shirt and hat vendors (ball caps) are not allowed..

Please read the Vendor Contract completely, fill it out completely & mail it along with your payment to:

MotorSports Productions, Inc. 2107 N. Grande View Ln Alabaster, AL 35114

Make checks payable to McLean Motorsports Productions

To pay by Credit Card call our office at: (205) 655-4950

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Booth Space

Looking for a great event to fill your spring calendar? Want a friendly, exciting atmosphere where you can have a profitable weekend plus a little fun? Look no further! Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts is coming & we want you to be there!

MotorSports Productions, Inc. is the producing company for Bama Coast Cruisin’ & we’re bringing 40 years of producing events to the Gulf Coast, making this event the absolute best on the beach & a must see for everyone’s calendar! The location for Bama Coast Cruisin’ is The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama. It’s a gorgeous property with a tremendous amount of space for the event, trailer parking, spectator parking & everything you could want in a venue. Join us now & receive a great low rate on vendor space.

Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts will be widely advertised in several national magazines, through other print media, online & through paid social media campaigns throughout the year. You and your company can capitalize on this with a booth in Bama Coast Cruisin’.

* Vendors dealing in 100% used parts only. No new items.

Food trucks, * after april 1st: $325, vendor area, * after april 1st: $145, * after april 1st: $195, * after april 1st: $235, * after april 1st: $280, * after april 1st: $350, * after april 1st: $400, * after april 1st: $450, need more space than listed above additional space is available. contact us to find out more., utility services.

There is no power available at The Wharf. If your booth needs power, you must bring your own QUIET generator, i.e. Honda

Water is extremely limited at The Wharf. You must bring your own food grade hose & 2 way splitter. You must let us know that you need water on your application.

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

The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561

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!

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!

Holiday Inn Express

24700 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561

Holiday Inn Express has offered excellent Show Rates of:

King/Sofa Inland – $249 + tax Gulf View – $279 + tax

Double Inland – $249 + tax Gulf View – $279 + tax

FEATURES: • Hotel sits directly on the beach • Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet • Free WiFi • Complimentary 24 hour Business Center and Fitness Centers • All Guestrooms feature Private Balconies • 24 hour Coffee and Tea Station • Onsite laundry • Onsite seasonal bar • IHG Rewards Program: Accrue ten points for every dollar spent

• Book by 4/22/23 to receive discount. Available for stays between 4/26/23 and 4/30/23. Pending availability. • Reservations can be made by calling (251) 974-1634 and requesting the rate for the group code: BCC . • Cancellation Policy: 72 hours prior to arrival.

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!

Marriott SpringHill Suites at The Wharf

4673 Wharf Parkway West, Orange Beach, AL 36561

Our Room Block at the Marriott SprinHill Suites is full, but there may be a room available at regular rates.

Full Listing Of Hotels & Condos in Orange Beach & Gulf Shores

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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.

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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.

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 4 & 5, 2024 At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL

O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Chattanooga, TN

January 10, 11 & 12, 2025 At the Chattanooga Convention Center

O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels in Birmingham, AL

January 31 – February 2, 2025 At the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex

Bama Coast Cruisin’ presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts, Sponsored by Young's Suncoast Realty & Vacation Rentals

April 24, 25 & 26, 2025 At The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL

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CBS Sports Projects Ole Miss' Win Total For 2024 Season

Cole thompson | jun 28, 2024.

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Everyone is expecting Ole Miss to be a College Football Playoff contender in 2024. Will the Rebels win 11-plus games under Lane Kiffin as he enters his fifth season?

Most Sportsbooks have the Rebels as a 10-win squad with the over/under set at 9.5. Ten victories isn't far-fetched given the schedule and the level of talent that returns to Oxford this upcoming season following an 11-win campaign.

CBS Sports' Will Backus recently posted his thoughts on Kiffin's upcoming season and also believes what Vegas is saying. Not only will Ole Miss secure a double-digit win season, but they'll only lose one game this fall.

The opponent? To no one's surprise Georgia.

Is this the year that Ole Miss finally takes that big leap under Lane Kiffin? For all the success the Rebels have had in recent years, big games against the likes of Alabama and Georgia have been a consistent thorn in the side of further progress. Well, the Crimson Tide are off the docket in 2024. While Georgia's imposing presence remains, the Rebels should cruise through an easy non-conference slate into SEC play where they won't often be underdogs. That recent success and a sterling effort in the transfer portal should translate into a College Football Playoff berth with few speed bumps on the way. Pick: Over 9.5. -  CBS Sports Will Backus

The Rebels should hold their own in conference games, especially in matchups at home in front of The Grove faithful. A road trip to Death Valley in Baton Rouge could come with trouble, but talent-wise, the two rosters match up well.

One could argue Ole Miss' newest defensive additions will make the reigning Peach Bowl champions a favorite even in college football's toughest venue.

Last season's 52-17 road loss in Athens left Ole Miss looking for answers. While talented on offense, the bodies weren't there in the trenches. It's a substantial reason why Ole Miss attacked the portal defensively the offseason, adding in talents like former top defensive recruit Walter Nolen.

Ole Miss returns top names like Jaxson Dart, Tre Harris and Caden Prieskorn. They also added talents like Rashad Amos at running back and Juice Wells at the receiver. The Rebels were a really solid roster that picked up 11 wins , but couldn't surpass programs like Alabama and Georgia.

That could change in 2024. In fact, it should.

​​Ole Miss will kickoff its upcoming 2024 campaign at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium against Furman on Saturday, Aug. 31.

COLE THOMPSON

Cole Thompson is a reporter and columnist covering the NFL and college sports for SI's Fan Nation. A 2016 graduate from The University of Alabama, follow him on Twitter @MrColeThompson