It's another full weekend! Spring is one of the busiest seasons on the Gulf Coast with lots of festivals and events happening before the summer steam arrives.

Kick off your weekend with a bowl full of strawberry shortcake in the name of a worthy cause. For 35 years the Baldwin County Strawberry Festival has been filling bellies with strawberries in Loxley. If you would like to take to the skies, head to the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park for Kites Over Mobile. For the runners, joggers and walkers looking for a weekend event, why not get a little colorful at the Rainbow Run at OWA? Those are just a few of the amazing events that made this weekend's list.

If our list missed the mark for you, visit our event calendar at www.GulfCoastMedia.com for more events happening this weekend or beyond. Search for events by distance from your home city or vacation spot.

35th Annual Baldwin County Strawberry Festival

• What: The Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is one of the tastiest fundraisers in Baldwin County. Spend some time this weekend enjoying strawberry shortcake, browsing local artists and vendors, check out the car show and entertainment. Each year the festival raises over $48,000 for Loxley Elementary School and ARC Baldwin County. A free shuttle service picks up at the Baldwin County Board of Education Building at 1901 B Ave., Loxley.
• When: April 13-14, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Where: Loxley Municipal Park, Loxley
• Price: Free to attend

Kites Over Mobile

• What: Pack a picnic, chairs and kites and spend the day at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. The fourth-annual Kites Over Mobile will feature professional kite flying demonstrations, kite displays, a kite hospital for mishaps, live music and face painting and more. Kites will be for sale on-site or you can bring your own. For more information, visit www.mobileparksandrec.org.
• When: Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 14, noon – 5 p.m.
• Where: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile
• Price: Parking $5

Rainbow Run

• What: If you enjoy getting a little messy this is the race for you. Grab your crew and walk, jog or sprint through OWA while neon powder fills the air and paints you in color. After the running fun, enjoy the afterparty with D.J., lawn games and refreshments on OWA Island.
• When: Saturday, April 13, 7:30-11 a.m.
• Where: OWA, 101-N South OWA Blvd., Foley
• Price: Online registration is $29.99

Buckaroo Foundation 12th Annual BBQ Plate Fundraiser

• What: The Buckaroo Barn is an equine therapy barn for children and adults with special needs. The Buckaroo Foundation believes every child and adult should have the opportunity to be the best they can in every way and a lack of funds or insurance red tape should not be a reason to postpone therapeutic progress. The annual barbecue plate fundraiser is one of many that help fund the therapy so skip cooking lunch and support this organization and maybe win a raffle prize. For more information or to purchase a barbecue plate, visit www.buckaroofoundation.org.
• When: Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Where: Whitehouse Fork Volunteer Fire Station, 11014 Whitehouse Fork Road, Bay Minette
• Price: $10 per plate

Fairhope Brewing Adoption Event

• What: Are you looking for a four-legged love to join your family? Stop into Fairhope Brewing Company for a pint and a pup. The Baldwin Humane Society and Fairhope Brewing Company are joining forces for a one-day adoption event. Drop by and find your new best friend.
• When: Sunday, April 14, 2-5 p.m.
• Where: Fairhope Brewing Company, 906 Nichols Ave., Fairhope
• Price: Free to attend

South Baldwin Community Theatre presents "Channeling Grimm"

• What: The South Baldwin Community Theatre's award-winning Young Artists Series presents "Channeling Grimm." The show is described as a delightful and hilarious play featuring selections of the Brothers Grimm's most famous stories like Snow White, Hansel & Gretel and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.SBCT.biz.
• When: Friday, April 12 – April 21, times vary
• Where: South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores
• Price: Tickets are $20