From the hundreds of things to do on US Gulf Coast in September 2024 I narrowed my suggestions down to the following nine events. Cool, happy, and fun events that you expect to find on the Gulf Coast.
Summer is unofficially over, people head back to the office, children are back in school, and the humidity is starting to break. September starts the US Gulf Coast festival season and there are some fun ones! Fall is around the corner, y’all.
Enjoy Sensational Things To Do on US Gulf Coast in September.
9 Fun Things to Do on US Gulf Coast in September 2024
Shrimp Festivals are a highlight of things to do on US Gulf Coast in September
Sizzle Dining Southwest Florida Dining Week, September 5-24, 2024
Enjoy two course lunches for $19 (or $29) or three-course dinners for $29/$39/$49 at more than 115 Southwest Florida restaurants, in Marco Island, Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, and Sanibel Island.
Visit the event website for participating restaurants and information. Also see my favorite Naples Florida restaurants.
Hancock County Fair, Kiln MS, Sept 11-14, 2024
The annual Hancock County Fair features a rodeo, live entertainment, carnival rides, midway games, vendors, and so much fun for persons of all ages. McCool Travel tip: do not miss the Exotic Animal Races!
Visit the fair website for information. Also see my favorite Coastal Mississippi Hidden Gems.
VIVA! Beaumont Hispanic Heritage Festival, Sept 15, 2024
The vibrant VIVA! Beaumont Hispanic Heritage Festival offers free admission, live music and entertainment, Lucha Libre wrestling, children’s activities, vendors, booths, food trucks, and beer stands. Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy the festival.
Visit the event website for information. Also see my favorite Beaumont Craft Beer Spots.
Louisiana Food & Wine Festival, Lake Charles, Sept 19-22, 2024
Do not miss the inaugural Louisiana Food & Wine Festival in Lake Charles, organized and produced by the group that runs major food and wine festivals in Savannah, St. Augustine, and others. Separate admission tickets are required for spectacular vents, such as Louisiana’s Celebrity Chefs Wine Dinner, Sunday Jazz Brunch, and Fire on the Lake.
Visit the festival website for information. Also see my favorite place to stay in town: L’Auberge Lake Charles.
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Golf Tournament, Navarre, FL, September 20, 2024
Grab three friends and enroll your foursome for the 4th annual ECWR Golf Tournament at The Club at Hidden Creek in Navarre. All proceeds benefit the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, to conserve and rehabilitate Florida’s Native Wildlife. Entrance fee includes lunch from Ye Olde Brothers and onsite will be craft beverages, a silent auction, and a raffle.
Visit the event website for tickets and information. Also see my favorite Things to Do in Navarre Beach.
Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, New Iberia LA, Sept 26-29, 2024
The 81st annual Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival features the blessing of the sugar crop, Fais Do Do Music, Street Fair, Sugar Cane Festival 5K, and the coronation of the 80th Queen Sugar and King Sucrose.
Visit the festival website for information. Also see my favorite New Orleans day trips.
Alligator Festival, Luling LA, Sept 26-29, 2024
Celebrate all things gator at the Alligator festival at Westbank Bridge Park. Enjoy live alligators, live music, carnival rides, Cajun cuisine, craft booths, and much more. The Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish hosts the festival to support college scholarships.
Visit the festival website for information. Also see Greenwood Gator Farm bayou tour.
things to do on US Gulf Coast in September include holding a gator!
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival, Sept 27-28, 2024
Or celebrate all things shrimp down coast at the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival. Events include Lil’ Shrimps Parade, the famous Gumbo Stroll, Shrimp Dinner Plate, Shrimp Scamper 5K, boat show, and shrimp cook-off competitions.
McCool Travel tip: save 20% by buying tickets in advance and even more by buying packages in advance.
Visit the festival website for information. Also see my favorite Things To Do in League City.
Pensacola Seafood Weekend, Sept 27-29, 2024
The Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival in historic downtown Pensacola features local restaurants and food vendors, tons of live music, and one of Northwest Florida’s largest art shows (with more than 150 arts and crafts vendors).
Visit the festival website for information. Also see my favorite Florida Panhandle Beaches.
best things to do on US Gulf Coast: visit Pensacola white beaches
Please let me know of other happy, fun, and cool things to do on US Gulf Coast, festivals, and events in September. Or any month!
See also August Events on US Gulf Coast and October Gulf Coast events.
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