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Sieze the Day!

From Strings to Stage, Let your Sound make Waves.

Gulf Coast Harp Day
June 27, 2026 

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 506 N Pine St, Foley, AL 36535


Join us for an unforgettable day of music, creativity, and connection at Gulf Coast Harp Day—a one-of-a-kind experience designed to help you grow as a harpist and step confidently into performance.

Whether you’ve just begun the harp or you’re an experienced player, ALL skill levels are welcome—including beginners. This is a supportive, encouraging space where everyone can learn, explore, and make music together.

 

What to Expect

Throughout the day, you’ll participate in engaging, hands-on sessions focused on building confidence and bringing your music to life.

Who This Is For

✔ Beginners curious about learning more about the harp
✔ Students looking to grow their skills
✔ Adult learners ready to try something new
✔ Experienced harpists wanting to refine performance skills
✔ Anyone who loves music and wants a fun, welcoming experience

No matter where you are in your harp journey—you belong here.

 

Why You’ll Love It

This isn’t just a day of classes—it’s an experience.
A place to try something new, build confidence, meet fellow harpists, and leave inspired.

You’ll walk away with:
🎶 New skills
🎶 Greater confidence
🎶 Meaningful connections
🎶 And a renewed love for music

Come play, create, and perform with us.

Let your sound make waves at Gulf Coast Harp Day.

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Our Story

Ashley Crosland is a Gulf Coast Harpist and the founder of Gulf Coast Harp Day. She specializes in creating engaging, beginner-friendly harp experiences through lessons, events, and performances designed to inspire confidence and creativity.

Gulf Coast Harp Day is a passion project to bring a harp festival a little closer to home for our Gulf Coast Harpists. Located in the beautiful downtown of Foley, AL, the location couldn't be more quaint. Only 20 minutes to Gulf Shores' sugar sand beaches, it's easy to turn Gulf Coast Harp Day into a mini vacay!  

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Need a Harp Rental?

Lever Harp Rentals available for Gulf Coast Harp Day

Places to Stay

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Coming from out of town? Check out these fabulous nearby options for an overnight stay. 

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An easy 10 min walk from the Festival, 

the Hotel Magnolia boasts bespoke rooms filled with curated antiques chosen by one of

Foley's historic figures, Mr. John Snook. Accompianied by a beautiful made to order

Breakfast, you're sure to have a comfortable and elegant stay at the Hotel Magnolia. 

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An quick 10 min drive from the Festival, 

the  Fairfield by Marriot is a new hotel featuring a workout facility, hot tub and free breakfast. Surrounded by shopping, restaurants and the Tanger Outlet Mall, you're sure to have everything you need quick at hand. 

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Want to stay by the Beach?

Check out the quiet, peaceful tranquility of Fort Morgan. A picturesque 45 min drive from the festival, you'll feel like you have your own private beach. Stay at a Cozy one bedroom with hall bunks (sleeps 6) that overlooks the Gulf with pools, hotub and sauna, or a 3 bedroom cottage (sleeps 10) that has a firepit, private outdoor dining and zero entry pool & Hot tub with a quick 3 min drive to public beach access. 

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