Upcoming Events in Fairhope, AL

Events and Things to Do in Fairhope, AL

There is always something fun and exciting going on in downtown Fairhope. Bookmark this page and check back often to see which upcoming events in Fairhope, AL are happening during your upcoming trip. Head over to the entertainment and events page for an overview of the biggest festivals, parades, and concerts that take place annually. 

***Please note: Events and activities listed below for Fairhope, AL are subject to change or cancel at any time. While we do our best to update these in a timely manner, it is best to contact the event host directly before finalizing your plans to attend an event.***

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Upcoming Events in Fairhope, AL

April Events in Fairhope

4/17/2025

1:00pm - 8:00pm

ACF Connect to Coast

Fairhope Brewing Company, Fairhope, Alabama

The Alabama Coastal Foundation’s Connect to Your Coast outreach events are designed to be an easy and fun way for people to learn how they can help protect our coastal environment.

4/17/2025

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmers market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. The spring season runs from April 3rd through June 27th.

4/17/2025

6:00pm - 9:00pm

The Art of Mixology: Spirit of Agave

The Barn at The Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Hope Farm for a mixology class featuring tequila. Tickets include 3 tequila cocktails, specially selected sips of tequila, paired bites, and an entrée.

4/19/2025

10:00am - 11:00am

Free Local History Walking Tour

Fairhope Welcome Center, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The Alabama Tourism Department is hosting free walking tours for local history lovers in downtown Fairhope. Tours last approximately one hour and cover one mile.

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4/19/2025

10:00pm - 12:30pm

Easter Basket Decorating

The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa, Fairhope, Alabama

This is a fun holiday activity designed for children and families to decorate an Easter Basket. The ticket includes a basket along with all items needed to decorate (ribbon, embellishments).

4/19/2025

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Author Event featuring Annie Grant

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Annie Grant as she discusses her latest book, Hope Has a Name

4/19/2025

2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Fairhope Foodie - Walking Tour

Taste of Fairhope, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Explore some of Fairhope’s best dining spots while learning about unique facts and history of this charming bay side town. Guests will enjoy dishes from four downtown restaurants including seafood selections, local favorites, and tasty sweets. The tour takes place rain or shine!

4/20/2025

10:00am - 3:00pm

Mobile Bay Maker's Market

6925 Twin Beech Road, Fairhope, Alabama

Come out and support local makers, artisans, and farmers at this popular open market. *Please note it’s new location for the 2025 season – 6925 Twin Beech Road  or at the intersection of Section Street & Twin Beech Road.

4/24/2025

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmers market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. The spring season runs from April 3rd through June 27th.

4/25/2025

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Live at Five featuring Wilco

Halstead Amphitheater, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Live at Five for an evening with Wilco. Doors open at 4:00pm.




4/26/2025

10:00am - 11:00am

Free Local History Walking Tour

Fairhope Welcome Center, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The Alabama Tourism Department is hosting free walking tours for local history lovers in downtown Fairhope. Tours last approximately one hour and cover one mile.

4/26/2025

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Author Event featuring Sandra Shaw

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Sandra Shaw as she discusses her latest book, SolHuBod

4/26/2025

2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Fairhope Foodie - Walking Tour

Taste of Fairhope, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Explore some of Fairhope’s best dining spots while learning about unique facts and history of this charming bay side town. Guests will enjoy dishes from four downtown restaurants including seafood selections, local favorites, and tasty sweets. The tour takes place rain or shine!

4/26/2025

4:00pm - 7:00pm

15th Annual Bald Eagle Bash

11525 U.S. 98, Fairhope, Alabama

Enjoy live music at this classic low country shrimp boil with delectable desserts from local restaurants and bakers while supporting the South Alabama Land Trust.




May Events in Fairhope

5/1/2025

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmers market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. The spring season runs from April 3rd through June 27th.

5/2/2025

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Author Event featuring Tom Spencer

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Tom Spencer as he discusses his latest book, The Mystery of the Crooked Man

5/2/2025

6:00pm - 8:00pm

First Friday Art Walk

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Fairhope art galleries and shops stay open late for Fairhope’s First Friday Art Walk. Start at the Eastern Shore Art Center to see the newest exhibit and make your way downtown for live music, shopping, and fun!

5/3/2025

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Author Event featuring Heather Anderson

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Heather Anderson as she discusses her latest book, Finn Finds Confidence

5/3/2025

2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Fairhope Foodie - Walking Tour

Taste of Fairhope, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Explore some of Fairhope’s best dining spots while learning about unique facts and history of this charming bay side town. Guests will enjoy dishes from four downtown restaurants including seafood selections, local favorites, and tasty sweets. The tour takes place rain or shine!

5/3/2025

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Derby Dayz

Oak Hollow Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Come out to Oak Hollow Farm for a fun afternoon of food, friends, auctions, and Kentucky Derby to support the mission of Kidz Eatz, to provide weekend backpack food for local children.

5/4/2025

10:00am - 3:00pm

Mobile Bay Maker's Market

6925 Twin Beech Road, Fairhope, Alabama

Come out and support local makers, artisans, and farmers at this popular open market. *Please note it’s new location for the 2025 season – 6925 Twin Beech Road  or at the intersection of Section Street & Twin Beech Road.




5/8/2025

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmers market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. The spring season runs from April 3rd through June 27th.

5/8/2025

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Fairhope Girls Night Out

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Put on your derby hat for a fun evening of shipping, giveaways, discounts, and food. Tickets include a t-shirt, coupon book, koozie, and swag bag. 

5/10/2025

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Author Event featuring James Usavage

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring James Usavage as he discusses his latest book, The Cornucopia Forest

5/10/2025

2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Fairhope Foodie - Walking Tour

Taste of Fairhope, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Explore some of Fairhope’s best dining spots while learning about unique facts and history of this charming bay side town. Guests will enjoy dishes from four downtown restaurants including seafood selections, local favorites, and tasty sweets. The tour takes place rain or shine!

5/10/2025

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Boil on the Bay

700 South Mobile Street, Fairhope, Alabama

Join the American Legion Eastern Shore Post 199 for some delicious seafood while enjoying live music from Johnny Hayes and The Alabama Fire. 

5/10/2025

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Fairhope Rotary Steak Cook-off

440 Fairhope Avenue, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Come out and enjoy a grill master battle to see who can make the best steaks in town. All proceeds benefit the Fairhope Rotary. *This is an adult only event.

5/13/2025

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Author Event featuring Anna James

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Anna James as she discusses her latest book, Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment. *This is a ticketed event and purchase of the book is required for entry. 

5/14/2025

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Author Event featuring Laura Grantham

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Laura Grantham as she discusses her latest book, Estie Files: The Case of Online Safety




5/15/2025

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmers market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. The spring season runs from April 3rd through June 27th.

5/15/2025

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Radiant Moms: A Luxury Wellness Experience

The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa, Fairhope, Alabama

Join the Spa at the Grand for an evening of relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-care. The Self-Care Caravan, features three immersive stations designed to enhance well-being. Unwind in a relaxation area with refreshing drinks and experience the serenity of a Sound Bath Meditation session.

5/15/2025

6:00pm - 9:00pm

The Art of Mixology: Pirates and Potions of the Caribbean

The Barn at The Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Hope Farm for a mixology class featuring rum. Tickets include a welcome cocktail, 3 rum cocktails, a rum tasting station, paired bites, and an entrée.

5/16/2025

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Live at Five featuring Roman Street

Halstead Amphitheater, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Live at Five for an evening with Roman Street. Doors open at 4:00pm.

5/17/2025

2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Fairhope Foodie - Walking Tour

Taste of Fairhope, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Explore some of Fairhope’s best dining spots while learning about unique facts and history of this charming bay side town. Guests will enjoy dishes from four downtown restaurants including seafood selections, local favorites, and tasty sweets. The tour takes place rain or shine!

5/18/2025

10:00am - 3:00pm

Mobile Bay Maker's Market

6925 Twin Beech Road, Fairhope, Alabama

Come out and support local makers, artisans, and farmers at this popular open market. *Please note it’s new location for the 2025 season – 6925 Twin Beech Road  or at the intersection of Section Street & Twin Beech Road.

5/22/2025

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmers market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. The spring season runs from April 3rd through June 27th.

5/23/2025

11:00am - 12:00pm

Sandcastle Building 101

The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa, Fairhope, Alabama

Learn how to build sandcastles like a pro with this 2-hour course for the whole family. Each ticket will include supplies and training for up to 5 people. 




5/24/2025

2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Fairhope Foodie - Walking Tour

Taste of Fairhope, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Explore some of Fairhope’s best dining spots while learning about unique facts and history of this charming bay side town. Guests will enjoy dishes from four downtown restaurants including seafood selections, local favorites, and tasty sweets. The tour takes place rain or shine!

5/29/2025

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmers market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. The spring season runs from April 3rd through June 27th.

5/30/2025

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Live at Five featuring The Tip Tops

Halstead Amphitheater, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Live at Five for an evening with The Tip Tops. Doors open at 4:00pm.

5/31/2025

2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Fairhope Foodie - Walking Tour

Taste of Fairhope, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Explore some of Fairhope’s best dining spots while learning about unique facts and history of this charming bay side town. Guests will enjoy dishes from four downtown restaurants including seafood selections, local favorites, and tasty sweets. The tour takes place rain or shine!

5/31/2025

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Wine Educational Series: Intro to Natural Wine

The Barn at The Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Hope Farm for a wine educational class featuring natural wines. Guests will enjoy four wine tastings with paired small bites.




Plan Your Getaway

Check out our hotels and lodging page to find the perfect accommodations for your upcoming vacation. We have a large selection of hotels and motels, cottages and vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and RV and camping options available. Make sure to get your reservations in early during peak festival times as these prime spots fill up quickly.

If you are visiting Fairhope for the first time, head over to our itineraries page for local recommendations on where to stay, places to eat, and recreational activities. For the ultimate list of activities and events, check out our most popular blog post – 50 Things to Do in Fairhope, AL.