From the hundreds of things to do on US Gulf Coast in September 2026 I narrowed my suggestions down to the following 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 2026
Sizzle Dining Southwest Florida Dining Week, September 1 – 30, 2026
Enjoy two course lunches for $19-$39 or three-course dinners for $29-$69 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.
Tampa Bay Comic and Pop Culture Convention, Foley, AL, September 4-6, 2026
Join thousnads of other cosplay, comic, art, and fantasy fans at #TBBC25. Buy your photo opp pass in advance and meet Ben Barnes on Saturday or Sunday. Other celeb photo opps include Jennifer English, Lou Ferrigno, Cary Elwes, Cristina Vee, and a few dozen others.
Visit the event website for tickets and information. Also see Best Tampa Restaurants.
Hancock County Fair, Kiln MS, Sept ?, 2026
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 13, 2026
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.
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Golf Tournament, Pensacola, FL, September ?, 2026
Grab three friends and enroll your foursome for the 6th annual ECWR Golf Tournament at Marcus Pointe Golf Club in Pensacola. All proceeds benefit the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge in Navarre, to conserve and rehabilitate Florida’s Native Wildlife. Entrance fee includes complimentary lunch after your round 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 24 – 27, 2026
The 83rd 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 24 – 27, 2026
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.
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival, Sept 25 – 26, 2026
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 25 – 27, 2026
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.
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.