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

May Events in Fairhope

5/1/2026

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Author Event featuring Seth Panitch

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Seth Panitch as he discusses his latest book, Antique

5/1/2026

7:30pm

ESRT presents Disney's Frozen

The Bluff at Henry George Park, Fairhope, Alabama

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to join Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre for their annual Theatre on the Bluff featuring Disney’s hit musical, Frozen.

5/2/2026

8:00am - 12:00pm

First Saturday Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

5/2/2026

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Author Event featuring Julie Dearinger-Smith

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Julie Dearinger-Smith as she discusses her latest book, Leadership by Design

5/2/2026

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!

5/2/2026

7:30pm

ESRT presents Disney's Frozen

The Bluff at Henry George Park, Fairhope, Alabama

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to join Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre for their annual Theatre on the Bluff featuring Disney’s hit musical, Frozen.

5/3/2026

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Author Event featuring Marcia W. Grayson

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Marcia W. Grayson as she discusses her latest book, MC Dies Slow




5/5/2026

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Author Event featuring Max Brallier

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Max Brallier as he discusses his latest book, The Last Comics on Earth Across the Doodleverse. *This is a ticketed event.  

5/6/2026

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Mahj-ing Wishes Come True

Fairhope Landing RV Resort, Fairhope, Alabama

Learn to play Mahjong while benefiting the Make-A-Wish of Alabama. The cost is $50 per person and all supplies will be supplied as well as drinks and snacks. 

5/7/2026

1:30pm - 4:30pm

Mahj-ing Wishes Come True

Fairhope Landing RV Resort, Fairhope, Alabama

Gather your team (or let us know if you will be a single player) bring your tiles and come support Make -A-Wish of Alabama by playing mahjong. Door prizes, food and drinks will be provided. 

5/7/2026

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

5/7/2026

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Fairhope Girl's Night Out 2026

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

This year’s theme, “Masters: A Night Unlike Any Other,” brings a golf-inspired twist to one of Fairhope’s most popular events. Gather your girlfriends and enjoy an evening of shopping, sipping, and celebrating throughout downtown.

5/7/2026

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Author Event featuring Lisa Patton

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Lisa Patton as she discusses her latest book, Kissing the Sky

5/8/2026

4:30pm - 7:00pm

Jubilee Shores End-of-School-Year Bash

17261 State Highway 181, Fairhope, Alabama

Kick off summer with a free, family-friendly celebration with a water slide, inflatables, games, face painting, live music, and door prizes! Fried fish baskets and hot dog plates are available for purchase. Don’t forget to RSVP to receive your ticket, which can be redeemed for a free snow cone. 

5/9/2026

11:00am - 1:00pm

Paint and Sip - Mother's Day Floral

Provision, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Provision and Eastern Shore Creative Co. for a beginner-friendly paint and sip class where participants will paint a floral-inspired piece.

5/9/2026

11:00am - 2:00pm

Bountiful Breads - Biscuits

The Barn at The Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Hope Farm to learn about how to bake the perfect buttermilk biscuit and tea biscuits. For this class, each guest will leave with a custom Hope Farm apron along with their biscuits.

5/9/2026

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!

5/9/2026

7:00pm - 10:00pm

2026 Fairhope Steak Cook-Off

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

More than 30 cook teams will compete for bragging rights during an evening filled with steak, fine wine, cold beer, and live music. Proceeds benefit local community programs.

 

 

5/10/2026

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. 

5/12/2026

10:00am - 12:00pm

Stitch and Sip Needlepoint Class

Provision, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Provision and Elizabeth McGriff, owner of The Storied Life Studio, for a 2-hour stitching class that includes a choice of design from the coastal collection.

5/12/2026

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Stitch and Sip Needlepoint Class

Provision, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Provision and Elizabeth McGriff, owner of The Storied Life Studio, for a 2-hour stitching class that includes a choice of design from the coastal collection.

5/13/2026

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Author Event featuring Robert Bailey

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Robert Bailey as he discusses his latest book, The Mediator. *This is a ticketed event and purchase of the book is required for entry.

5/14/2026

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

5/14/2026

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Mom and Me Cookie Decorating Class

Provision, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Provision to learn basic cookie decorating techniques, taught by in-store associates, Paxton and Kayla.

5/14/2026

6:00pm

Southern Grace Dinners

Little Bird, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Little Bird for the Southern Grace Dinner series featuring a 5-course meal from celebrated chefs out of New Orleans, Louisiana, Stephen Stryjewski and Ryan Prewitt. Along with dinner, there will be optional wine pairings.

5/15/2026

5:00pm

Live at Five featuring Jammy Buffet

Halstead Amphitheater, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Live at Five is back for the spring season with Jammy Buffet. Individual passes and season passes are available, which include all shows.




5/16/2026

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!

5/16/2026

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Author Event featuring Kathryn Stockett

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Kathryn Stockett as she discusses her latest book, The Calamity Club. *This is a ticketed event and purchase of the book is required for entry.

5/20/2026

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Paint and Sip - Patriotic Floral Canvas

Provision, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Provision and Eastern Shore Creative Co. for a festive paint and sip where participants will create a custom patriotic floral painting. 

5/20/2026

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Cuban Chef Dinner

The Barn at The Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Hope Farm for an evening inspired by the flavors and traditions of a classic Cuban cookout.

5/21/2026

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

5/21/2026

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Author Event featuring Robert Gwaltney

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Robert Gwaltney as he discusses his latest book, Sing Down the Moon

5/23/2026

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Author Event featuring Joe Cuhaj

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Joe Cuhaj as he discusses his latest book, Notable Women of Alabama

5/23/2026

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!

5/24/2026

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. 

5/28/2026

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

5/29/2026

5:00pm

Live at Five featuring Better Than Ezra

Halstead Amphitheater, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Live at Five is back for the spring season with Better Than Ezra. Individual passes and season passes are available, which include all shows.

5/29/2026

7:00pm

Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival

St. James Episcopal Church, Fairhope, Alabama

The ESCMF is dedicated to fostering access to classical music and seeks to normalize classical chamber performance as an integral piece of our cultural identity. 

5/29/2026

7:30pm

Glow in the Park Summer Movie

Fairhoper's Community Park, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a summer movie (The Sandlot) under the stars. Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

5/30/2026

9:00am - 1:00pm

Hurricane Preparedness Event with James Spann

Fairhope Civic Center, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Meteorologist James Spann will share practical tips on how to prepare your home, protect your family, and stay informed during severe weather. The keynote presentation begins at 10:00am.

5/30/2026

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Author Event featuring Bill C. Wilson

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Bill C. Wilson as he discusses his latest book, Course Over Ground. 

5/30/2026

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!

5/30/2026

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Wine Educational Series: Crushable Spring Wines

The Barn at The Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Hope Farm for an afternoon learning about four different crushable spring wines with a prepared small bite to pair with each wine.

5/30/2026

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Paint Your Pet and Sip

Provision, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Provision and Eastern Shore Creative Co. for a paint and sip of your pet. All supplies are included. 




June Events in Fairhope

6/4/2026

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

6/6/2026

8:00am - 12:00pm

First Saturday Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

6/6/2026

11:00am - 2:00pm

Bountiful Breads - Italy

The Barn at The Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Hope Farm to learn to dimple and decorate focaccia with edible flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Guests will also learn about the history of biscotti and have a hands-on biscotti-making lesson.

6/6/2026

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!

6/7/2026

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. 

6/11/2026

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

6/12/2026

7:00pm

Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival

St. James Episcopal Church, Fairhope, Alabama

The ESCMF is dedicated to fostering access to classical music and seeks to normalize classical chamber performance as an integral piece of our cultural identity. 

6/13/2026

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!




6/13/2026

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Wine Educational Series: Regenerative Wines

The Barn at The Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Hope Farm for an afternoon learning about four different regenerative wines with a prepared small bite to pair with each wine.

6/18/2026

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

6/20/2026

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!

6/21/2026

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. 

6/25/2026

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Farmers Market

Behind Fairhope Public Library, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market features a varied selection of individual booths selling local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

6/27/2026

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!




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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.