Battle of the Badges Event Returns to Orange Beach with Household Enjoyable

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Everyone alongside the Gulf Coast is invited to a special occasion of pleasure, giving, and neighborhood spirit. All of the realm’s badged first responders might be battling it out for the crowds. The Orange Beach Sportsplex would be the scene of a free household occasion filled with actions for all ages. Organizers hope the occasion will present enjoyable and lift assist for subsequent 12 months’s USPCA Region 1 Okay-9 Trials. The gathering goals to convey collectively the area people for a very good trigger whereas highlighting the dedication of first responders and their Okay-9 companions.

This occasion will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 4385 William Silvers Parkway in Orange Beach. Admission is free for everybody, although donations are welcomed to assist the 2026 United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Regional Okay-9 Trials scheduled for February 2026.

The occasion might be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Local police, hearth departments, and the Coastal Alabama Senior Softball League will take to the sector for the favored Battle of the Badges softball matchups. Teams from Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Foley will compete, giving followers an opportunity to cheer for his or her favourite first responders.

Visitors may watch reside Okay-9 demonstrations to see the outstanding expertise of working police canines in motion. Dogs and handlers will showcase their teamwork, self-discipline, and abilities, serving to the general public higher perceive the vital roles Okay-9s play in retaining the neighborhood protected. The occasion will even embody a Home Run Derby for followers of softball.

A significant spotlight for animal lovers is the canine adoption occasion organized by Wags and Whiskers Rescue. Around 65 pleasant canines might be on-site, ready for brand new houses. Families thinking about adopting a pet could have the chance to fulfill the rescue pups. Dairy Queen will present particular Pup Cups for visiting canines, making the occasion fulfilling for furry associates, too.

The day will characteristic a lineup of craft and enterprise distributors, with vendor spots nonetheless obtainable for native companies and artists. Food vehicles might be set as much as serve varied tasty bites. During the occasion, visitors can meet and work together with native first responders and Okay-9 groups, serving to foster connections inside the neighborhood.

All pleasant canines are welcome to attend with their house owners, so long as they’re on a six-foot leash and are up-to-date on vaccinations. Event organizers encourage everybody to convey their households and their well-behaved canines for a day of enjoyable.

Anyone wanting extra data or thinking about being a vendor can attain out to Beach Dog Events at
[email protected].

The occasion guarantees a day of pleasant competitors, pleasure, and giving. Organizers hope the neighborhood will present up in power to assist the working canines and officers who serve Orange Beach and neighboring areas.