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Every Thursday, May 19 – July 7

 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Want some tasty local vegetables or fresh cut flowers? Then check out this year’s summer edition of the Fairhope Farmer’s Market.

The market will be held in downtown Fairhope behind the library on Bancroft Street.

The market will provide a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, local honey, flowers, plants, baked goods plus live entertainments and story times for the kids.

For additional information call 929-1466.

Also check out the Fairhope Farmer’s Market  Facebook Event for details.

Saturday, October 8  & Sunday, October 9, 2011.

The Eastern Shore Art Center will host the 29th Annual Grand Festival of Art in downtown Fairhope.

This premier fall event offers an exciting opportunity to view and acquire the works of over 100 participating artists from throughout the country.  The hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily.

For exhibitors, the application deadline is August 1, 2011.

For more information, and to download an application Press HERE

For All Antique Lovers….

Visit Fairhope, AL – JULY 22ND, 23RD & 24TH, 2011

Explore the diverse antique offerings of over 30 Southern Antiques Dealers at the Northport Commons Summer Show at the Fairhope Civic Center.

Browse through over 20 Fairhope Antique & Consignment  Shops!

For more information see the Fairhope Antiques by the Bay website.

September 15, 16, 17, 2011 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

Don’t miss the great music at this year’s L.A. Songwriter’s Festival!

Come hear 36 original songwriters sing it their way! Admission: $10 each day.

See the  LA Songwriter’s Festival Facebook Page

See 2010 LA Songwriter’s Festival photos.

On Tuesday morning, the fused glass art at Paint’nParrot in Fairhope was featured on WKRG TV.
See the video  here:   WKRG -Paint’nParrot Video

The Grand Festival of Art is one of four venues included in “Fall Into Fairhope” – a cultural, four-day event in Fairhope, Alabama. The 28th annual art show will take place in downtown Fairhope on Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  More than 90 artists will display work including blown glass, jewelry, pottery & ceramics, visual art, and photography. For more information aobut the art show contact Charlene patterson, Eastern Shore Art Center, 251-928-2228.

Partnering with the Alabama Coastal BirdFest, Mullet Run and Baldwin Pops, Grand Festival artists will capture the attention of art collectors, bird & wildlife enthusiasts, athletes and music lovers alike.

The Alabama Coastal Birdfest is a 4-day festival centered around the free-to-attend bird-themed fair which takes place all-day Saturday on the Faulkner State Community College Campus. Call 251-625-0814 or see the website http://www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com

The Mullet Run will begin at 8:30 AM at the Fairhope Museum of History. For more information contact Ameri’ca Jones-Gallaspey 251-709-0188.

The annual “Founder’s Day” outdoor concert will be presented by the Baldwin Pops Concert Band at 6:30 PM, Sunday at Henry George park, overlooking Mobile Bay.   Visit http://www.BaldwinPopsBand.com for more info.

One Fairhope tradition, the Summer Antique Show, is in full-swing with 33 antique dealers traveling from all over the Southeast to display and sell their treasures at the Fairhope Civic Center.

Noteworthy was this display of antique linens. Dealers offered all kinds of quality antiques from jewelry to furniture. The show continues on Sunday afternoon from noon until 5:00pm.

See our previous blog post for a $1 off coupon on admisssion!

Click image to see larger photo.

We always enjoy this antiques show at the Fairhope Civic Center. It is a first-class show. There will be 33 dealers from around the Southeast.

You can find all kinds of antique jewelry, glass, pottery, and furniture.

Parking is free. Admission is $ 6.00 and well worth it.

To save $1 off admission, click on the image at left and print it out!

Website: Northport Commons

Join us on First Friday, August 6, for street artists and musicians, art gallery special exhibits, and more.

Watch for more postings about First Friday Art Walk activities.

Check Eastern Shore Art Center for an exhibit opening.

Fairhope Farmers Market Vendor

The Fairhope Farmer’s Market has concluded for the summer. It enjoyed continued success this year with the move in location to the vacant lot behind the Fairhope Public Library. There were more vendors and more customers this year. Sometimes it was difficult to find a parking space within two blocks!

We purchased local honey, home-made breads, flowers, herbs, tomatoes, sqaush, corn, melons and more. There was something new every week! Don’t miss the Farmer’s Market when it re-opens.  We’ll announce the date on BeautifulFairhope.com as soon when we find out.  Our thanks go out to the City of Fairhope Special Events department and the volunteers and participants for bringing the market downtown.