Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival

Each March, the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival fills four main streets downtown with about 200 artist booths, from painting and pottery to jewelry and woodwork. The Eastern Shore Art Center’s Outdoor Art Show runs the same weekend, so there is even more to see.

The 2027 festival runs Friday, March 19, through Sunday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Parking downtown is very limited, so use the shuttle: in 2026 it cost $5 round trip from Plantation Pointe and Baldwin Square shopping centers off Greeno Road. Leave pets at home, wear comfortable shoes and bring a bag for purchases. Friday is usually the calmest day.