The 2024 Festival dates are March 15, 16 and 17.

Festival hours are
Friday-Sunday 10am to 5pm

Online Scholarship Application

Fairhope, Alabama, is famous for its kaleidoscope of flowers that paint the city like nature's brushstrokes, creating picturesque backdrops for everyday strolls and cherished celebrations.

From vibrant azaleas and delicate magnolias to cheerful tulips and classic roses, our town’s floral heritage reflects the colorful history of our creative, coastal community. It is this ever-changing yet timeless landscape that continues to inspire artists and beckon visitors season after season.

For over 70 years, our flower-lined streets have proudly hosted the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival. While it has grown and evolved throughout the years, it remains a familiar family tradition for so many. During this three-day event, our population of 22,000 swells to nearly 300,000 as our downtown streets come alive with creativity, showcasing the best in art, food, and entertainment in our blossoming community, full of southern charm.

Join us for the 72nd Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival as we celebrate "Fairhope in Bloom"—a tribute to new growth and the honoring of timeless traditions.

Featured Artist Elisabeth Hays

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Festival Information

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Participating Artists

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2024 Award Winners

The top 3 winners are: Best of Show - John Armistead (Painting, booth 3309), Foundation Award - Schroeder (Painting, booth 1127), Chairman Award - George Jones (Painting, booth 3313-14)

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2024 Student Art Contest Winners selected by Festival artists

The Eastern Shore Middle and High schools participated again the Student Mural Art contest creating art inspired by the Festival theme of the year "Flowers in Bloom: Honoring Jimmy Buffett". The winners were selected by the artists participating in the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival.

First Place - Daphne Middle School
Second Place - Fairhope High School
Third Place - St. Michael Catholic School
Honorable Mentions - Daphne High School and Spanish Fort High School

The art murals will hang at Fairhope Chocolate (403 Fairhope Avenue) starting March 21, 2024 until the next festival.

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A picture is worth a thousand words. The 2024 Festival in pictures.

Photos provided by Stephen Savage Photography

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2024 Gold and silver sponsor logos

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!

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2024 Scholarship application available online

We are proud to offer four (4) one-year, non-renewal scholarships of $1500.00. Application deadline extended to Sunday, March 31, 2024, 4PM

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News and Events


Festival Magazine

Find out more about the Festival in our PDF version of the 2024 Festival Magazine.

Articles

Scenic 98 Coastal - Elisabeth Hays, Artist, Interior Designer, Fairhope

Events

Student Artists Reception March 21, 2024 for all students, teachers and family. All schools will be recognized and receive a check.