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

4/4/2024

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market takes place seasonally every Thursday afternoon in the parking area behind the Fairhope Public Library and features a selection of local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

4/5/2024

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!

4/6/2024

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Author Event featuring Kay Tompkins

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Kay Tompkins as she discusses her latest book, Kay’s Pride Cookbook.

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4/6/2024

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!

4/7/2024

10:00am - 3:00pm

Mobile Bay Maker's Market

South Park at Fairhope Pier, Fairhope, Alabama

Located along Mobile Bay, this popular Sunday morning market features a combination of local artisans, food vendors, and live music.

4/10/2024

10:00am - 11:00am

Story Time featuring Samuel Drew

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for a story time event with author Samuel Drew as he reads his book, Where Did All the Socks Go?.

4/10/2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Author Event featuring Frye Gaillard and Patricia Foster

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Frye Gaillard as he discusses his latest book, A Hard Rain and Patricia Foster as she discusses her latest book, Written in the Sky.

4/11/2024

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market takes place seasonally every Thursday afternoon in the parking area behind the Fairhope Public Library and features a selection of local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 




4/11/2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Author Event featuring Alan Sealls

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Alan Sealls as he discusses his latest book, A Career in TV Meteorology.

4/13/2024

11:00am - 1:00pm

Author Event featuring James Usavage

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author signing featuring James Usavage.

4/13/2024

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Author Event featuring Nina Zapala

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Nina Zapala as she discusses her latest book, Unpack Your Personality.

4/13/2024

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!

4/13/2024

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Wine Education Series - Wines of Spring

The Barn at the Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Barn at The Hope Farm for a tasting featuring four different light styles of wine from around the world with paired bites. Tax and gratuity are included in the tickets.

4/18/2024

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market takes place seasonally every Thursday afternoon in the parking area behind the Fairhope Public Library and features a selection of local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 




4/18/2024

5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Art of Mixology - Tequila & Mezcal

The Barn at the Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

This immersive experience includes tastings of 4 cocktails and sips of specialty Tequila and Mezcal along with paired small bites. Events have limited availability and tickets include tax and gratuity.

4/19/2024

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Author Event featuring Jeffrey F. Massey

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Jeffrey F. Massey as he discusses his latest book, The Rehabs.

4/19/2024

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Live at Five featuring The Band of Heathens

Halstead Amphitheater, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Live at Five is back for the spring concert series featuring The Band of Heathens with Lamont Landers and Summerlyn Powers.

4/19/2024

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Booker Wine Dinner

The Barn at the Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Barn at the Hope Farm for a special four course dinner event featuring wines from Booker Winery. Events have limited availability and tickets include tax and gratuity.

4/20/2024

10:00am - 6:00pm

Earth Day Mobile Bay

Fairhope Municipal Pier, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Celebrate Earth Day at this free event that features local vendors of green and earth-friendly solutions as well as an opportunity for locals to recycle electronics and shred paper.

4/20/2024

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Author Event featuring Chris Manion

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Chris Manion as she discusses her latest book, God’s Patient Pursuit of My Soul.

4/20/2024

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!

4/21/2024

10:00am - 3:00pm

Mobile Bay Maker's Market

South Park at Fairhope Pier, Fairhope, Alabama

Located along Mobile Bay, this popular Sunday morning market features a combination of local artisans, food vendors, and live music.




4/21/2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Springo Bingo

Fairhope Brewing Company, Fairhope, Alabama

Join the Junior Auxiliary of the Eastern Shore for a yacht-rock themed evening of bingo. Entry fee of $25 at the door will get you 10 rounds of bingo with prizes sponsored by local businesses.

4/25/2024

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market takes place seasonally every Thursday afternoon in the parking area behind the Fairhope Public Library and features a selection of local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

4/27/2024

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Author Event featuring Dr. Sherry White

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Dr. Sherry White as she discusses her latest book, I Hear Smoke!.

4/27/2024

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!

4/27/2024

4:00pm - 7:00pm

14th Annual Bald Eagle Bash

Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center, Fairhope, Alabama

Enjoy a selection of Gulf shrimp and other food selections from local chefs, drink tickets for beer and wine, live music, and a silent auction, all benefitting South Alabama Land and Trust (SALT). 

4/28/2024

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Storytime featuring Adam Rubin and Liniers

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for a special story time featuring Adam Rubin (Dragons Love Tacos) and Liniers. This is a ticketed event – one purchase of The Truth About the Couch per family is required for admittance.

4/28/2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Author Event featuring Ashley Elston

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Ashley Elston as she discusses her latest book, First Lie Wins.

4/28/2024

6:00pm - 9:00pm

April Sunday Supper

The Barn at the Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Barn at the Hope Farm for the monthly Sunday Supper themed, “Havana Nights.” Seating is limited and tax and gratuity are included.




May Events in Fairhope

5/2/2024

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market takes place seasonally (April 4th – June 27th) every Thursday afternoon in the parking area behind the Fairhope Public Library and features a selection of local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

5/2/2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Book Talk with Anderson and Tyler

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for Book Club Night. Topics to be discussed include book recommendations, favorite summer reads, and upcoming releases.

5/3/2024

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!

5/4/2024

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!

5/5/2024

10:00am - 3:00pm

Mobile Bay Maker's Market

South Park at Fairhope Pier, Fairhope, Alabama

Located along Mobile Bay, this popular Sunday morning market features a combination of local artisans, food vendors, and live music.

5/9/2024

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market takes place seasonally (April 4th – June 27th) every Thursday afternoon in the parking area behind the Fairhope Public Library and features a selection of local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 




5/9/2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Author Event featuring Helen Simonson

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Helen Simonson as she discusses her latest book, The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club.

5/10/2024

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Live at Five featuring Marshall Tucker Band

Halstead Amphitheater, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Live at Five is back for the spring concert series featuring Marshall Tucker Band with Taylor Hunnicut and Shelby Kent.

5/11/2024

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!

5/11/2024

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Wine Education Series - All Shades Rose

The Barn at the Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Barn at The Hope Farm for a tasting featuring four different summer rosés with paired bites. Tax and gratuity are included in the tickets.

5/11/2024

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Author Event featuring Mary Kay Andrews

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Mary Kay Andrews as she discusses her latest book, Summers at The Saint. *This is a ticketed event – a book purchase is required to attend.

5/11/2024

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Fairhope Rotary Steak Cook-Off

North Bancroft Street, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Come out and support the Fairhope Rotary for their annual steak cook-off that includes more than 40 teams in competition, wine and beer, and live music. 




5/14/2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Author Event featuring Susie Pinkard

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Susie Pinkard as she discusses her latest book, Stainless Steel Butterfly

5/16/2024

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market takes place seasonally (April 4th – June 27th) every Thursday afternoon in the parking area behind the Fairhope Public Library and features a selection of local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

5/18/2024

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Author Event featuring Morgan Cunningham

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Morgan Cunningham as she discusses her latest book, Crab’s First Jubilee

5/18/2024

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!

5/19/2024

10:00am - 3:00pm

Mobile Bay Maker's Market

South Park at Fairhope Pier, Fairhope, Alabama

Located along Mobile Bay, this popular Sunday morning market features a combination of local artisans, food vendors, and live music.

5/19/2024

6:00pm - 9:00pm

May Sunday Supper

The Barn at the Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Barn at the Hope Farm for the monthly Sunday Supper themed, “Amalfi Sunset.” Seating is limited and tax and gratuity are included.

5/23/2024

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market takes place seasonally (April 4th – June 27th) every Thursday afternoon in the parking area behind the Fairhope Public Library and features a selection of local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

5/23/2024

5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Art of Mixology - Master Your Home Bar

The Barn at the Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

This immersive experience includes tastings of 4 cocktails and a welcome cocktail along with paired snacks. Events have limited availability and tickets include tax and gratuity.




5/25/2024

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Author Event featuring Winifred Bell

Page and Palette, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Join Page and Palette for an author event featuring Winifred Bell as she discusses her latest book, From a Daughter in Disguise to a Daughter in His Eyes

5/25/2024

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!

5/30/2024

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market

Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

The farmer’s market takes place seasonally (April 4th – June 27th) every Thursday afternoon in the parking area behind the Fairhope Public Library and features a selection of local produce, plants, honey, baked items, handmade soaps, gifts, and more. 

5/30/2024

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Tarpon Cellars Wine Dinner

The Barn at the Hope Farm, Fairhope, Alabama

Join The Barn at the Hope Farm for a special four course dinner event featuring wines from Tarpon Cellars. Events have limited availability and tickets include tax and gratuity.

5/31/2024

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Live at Five featuring Marshall Tucker Band

Halstead Amphitheater, Downtown Fairhope, Alabama

Live at Five is back for the spring concert series featuring Marshall Tucker Band with Taylor Hunnicut and Shelby Kent.

Plan Your Getaway

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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.