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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Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Fiona Davis as she discusses her latest book, The Stolen Queen. *This is a ticketed event and purchase of the book is required for entry.
Join the Fairhope Sunset Rotary Club for the 6th annual 0.5K, a race with the shortest distance, but the most fun, all while supporting local charities!
Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Todd Landau as he discusses his latest book, Counting on Freedom.
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!
Join The Hope Farm for a special mixology event featuring a 3-course dinner, 3 cocktails, and 2 neat pours with different Dettling expressions.
Join The Hope Farm for an intimate wine dinner featuring 4 examples of Staglin wines with paired food courses.
Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Brandi Clark as she discusses her latest book, One Night Only.
Come celebrate Fairhope Brewing Company’s 12th Anniversary Party with live music, food trucks, and beer on tap.
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!
Join Provision for a conversation and book signing with Gisela Kreglinger as she discusses her book, “Cup Overflowing.”
Come celebrate Fairhope Brewing Company’s 12th Anniversary Party with live music, food trucks, and beer on tap.
Join Page and Palette for a release party featuring Onyx Storm, #3 in Fourth Wing series by Rebecca Yarros. *This is a ticketed event.
City residents can get a comprehensive look at the services, projects, and budget for the upcoming year. A light complimentary dinner is included.
Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Vedran Dedic as he discusses his latest book, Wanderer’s Journey.
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!
Join The Hope Farm and Wine Director, William Jones, for an in-depth discussion on new winemakers and winemaking methods. Wine tastings and paired bites are included.
Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Angela Jackson-Brown as she discusses her latest book, Untethered.
Join La Martina, January 28th, 29th, or 30th for their monthly cocktail class. Guests will enjoy a glass of cava while making 3 cocktails paired with tapas.
Taste a selection of handmade desserts while enjoying music from the Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival.
Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Debby Hackbarth as she discusses her latest book, Dynamic Debby: Overcoming Prematurity and Poor Vision.
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!
Join The Apres Sea Collective for a 1 hour Pilates class supporting the Alabama Kidney Foundation. Bagel spread by The Kind Café to follow.
Enjoy a free concert featuring string trios from the 20th and 21st century performed by ESCMF’s string trio!
Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Kate Alice Marshall as she discusses her latest book, A Killing Cold.
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!
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!
Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Destiny Dawn Harris as she discusses her latest book, From 8,000 Miles.
Join The Hope Farm for a mixology event featuring 4 New Orleans-based cocktails with appetizers and a small entrée.
This annual event highlights the essential role that trees play in our environment which includes activities, awards, and a tree seedling giveaway for guests.
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!
Join The Hope Farm and Wine Director, William Jones, for a discussion on the color and texture of different wine types. Wine tastings and paired bites are included.
Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Jessica Jones as she discusses her latest book, Naked Young Woman in Front of the Mirror.
The 2025 Fairhope Mardi Gras season kicks off with its annual dog parade themed, “The Real House Dogs of the Eastern Shore.” Proceeds benefit, The Haven, Fairhope’s no-kill animal shelter.
The Knights of Ecor Rouge (KOER) Mardi Gras parade is the first official parade of the season. The men’s parade begins at 6:30pm, but guests will need to arrive much earlier to find parking and good spot to stand.
The Maids of Jubilee began in 1984 as the first female Mardi Gras association on the Eastern Shore. Their Mardi Gras parade begins at 6:45pm, but guests should plan to arrive early.
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!
Free to the public, over 200 artisans take to the streets of downtown Fairhope to showcase and sell their best works at one of the city’s biggest events!
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.
