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July 15-21, 2024

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Sunday, July 14, 2024

Greetings from C. Darby Ulery, founder of the "Let's Go! Fairhope" weekly list of local events, information and event-related resources for the 36532. This week:

• Fairhope pier market events cancelled
• Movie on the Bluff
• Illusionists performing at First Fairhope - Free
• Live Music & More
• Events list for July 15-21

Visit LetsGoFairhope.com for the printable events list, electronic calendar, and event-related resources.

Due to a technical error in the program that supports the website calendar, event venues / locations are temporarily not being displayed in the electronic calendar. The digital agency that engineers the tool has been contacted, but since today is Sunday and venue location information is readily available in the printable PDF events list, we are "staying calm and eventing-on" while working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Welcome to Week 9 of the official relaunch of Let's Go! Fairhope. Over 60 new readers have subscribed in the past week since the last newsletter. If you've just joined us and would like to browse back-issues, the website has an archives page in addition to events-related resources.

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254 Greeno Rd S - Next to Key West Inn

Fairhope Pier South Beach Park

Closes to Market Events Organizers

Photo Source: Mobile Bay Maker's Market Facebook Page

Mobile Bay Maker’s Market 

Seeks New Location

For the past three years, many residents have come to enjoy the every-other-Sunday festival-flair of vendors, live music and food trucks at South Beach Park near the Fairhope Pier. Now, these events and others may be on pause for the foreseeable future.

Let’s Go! Fairhope made an inquiry to organizers after a social media post mentioned taking time off related to finding a new location:

According to Amanda Webb, founder of the Mobile Bay Maker’s Market and owner of Wild Magnolia Kombucha, the Mobile Bay Maker’s Market is currently on hold while organizers search Fairhope for a suitable space to relocate. As of the writing of this newsletter, it has not yet been a fruitful or quick task.

“Most successful up-and-coming small cities have a successful market. I didn’t expect it to become as large as it did, but makes me proud to see everyone there and work so well together,” said Webb. Amanda explained that most vendors are full-time entrepreneurs who are contributing to the Fairhope economy.

Webb said the concept was "Modeled after the Palafox Market in downtown Pensacola which has been going strong for 17 years." The Mobile Bay Maker’s Market has strict requirements for their vendors. “To participate, you must “make, create or grow 80% of what you are selling, and vendors must have an active annual business license with the City of Fairhope,” said Webb.

Regarding the number of vendors, Amanda said the market, which runs March through December, is known to start at around 120 vendors and end with approximately 67 entrepreneurs, some dropping-off related to the heat, weather, rain and storms.

Why not stay at the Fairhope Pier?

Amanda explained, “After the water spouts and tornado that came through, the [City of Fairhope] Parks and Recreation Department said they are shutting down the park.” Webb added, “We knew they received a grant towards revitalization since 2021, so we knew it was coming. We sat down with the City to come up with an alternative as all of our vendors have a City of Fairhope business license, but so far we have not been able to procure anything through the City. There is not a lot of green space, not for the size of what we want to do.” 

• Can you relocate to Henry George Park on the Bluff? Webb said the location is not conducive to the market’s food trucks. Also, parking is an issue, plus many nearby residents dislike the idea of every-other-Sunday markets at that location. 

• Fairhope Civic Center? Amanda said the group requested to rent the parking lot for their outdoor market activities, but discovered they would need to rent the entire facility, out-pricing the group of small-business entrepreneurs. 

• What about North Beach Park? Webb explained the per-car fee that is charged for non-residents cancels this option for the group. 

• Coastal Campus? The market is not a non-profit organization as of yet, so according to Webb this isn’t allowed per the venue rules. 

• Would the Hope Community be a possibility? Amanda said the Mobile Maker’s Market teamed up with the Hope Community for a 5K race, and perhaps this might be a future possibility, but for now “They still have things to work out,” regarding location logistics.

• American Legion? The market usually finishes up around 3 PM, and many American Legion events begin by 4 PM, so the window is too short, indicated Webb. Parking may also be an issue at that location.

• Pelican Point / Mullet Point: Webb is concerned vendors and shoppers won’t want to drive that far. 

According to Webb, Mobile Bay Maker's Market is working on a non-profit status and this past week she "reached out to the school system, Fairhope Elementary East, wondering if there might be some green space available similar to the Stapleton Market which utilizes Stapleton Elementary on Saturdays.”

She added that the market is “truly a group effort” and they are “committed to finding a new location,” hopefully without too much disruption to the routine that many vendors and community members have grown to depend on. 

When asked what vision the group has for the market, Webb said, “The Mobile Bay Makers Market hopes to continue to be an asset for the community. We want to be out there to showcase our local growers and makers, and we are still trying to find the best fit location inside the City limits of Fairhope.” 

What can shoppers do in the meantime to get their favorite Mobile Bay Maker’s Market honey, hummus, soap, candles, and more? 

Amanda said “Go to the website and look under vendor profiles. Each maker or grower has their own profile with a description of their booth, social media contact information and email address, so you can reach out directly.” 

If you have location suggestions or assistance to offer the Mobile Bay Maker’s Market, contact Amanda Webb via the Mobile Bay Maker’s Market Facebook page. 

Mobile Maker's Market Website: mbmakersmarket.com 

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Also Affected by the South Beach Park Closure:

Photo Source: Bay Area Events

Let’s Go! Fairhope learned from Bay Area Events that the monthly Saturday markets advertised for July 27 and into the end of the year have also been cancelled.

Via Messenger, a contact for Bay Area Events said:

“All events at the FH pier have been canceled due to construction starting down there. I've been hoping to find another location in Fairhope but have not yet. I do have a few other markets in Spanish Fort and Daphne scheduled."

Other opportunities to shop Bay Area Events in Fairhope:

Fall Shopper's Market at the Fairhope Civic Center on September 21, 10 am-4 pm

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Leonard Houston

Gambino’s Italian Grill is currently advertising Leonard Houston music performances including July 17th at 6 PM.

At this time, Let's Go! Fairhope has not confirmed whether or not Mr. Houston will be able to play music for audiences at the Fairhope Pier. A message to Mr. Houston was sent, however no reply has been received at the time of this article.

Photo Source: Leonard Houston Facebook

Let's Go! Fairhope did not reach out to the City of Fairhope regarding this matter.

To submit feedback or additional information regarding this article or any content related to Let's Go! Fairhope, reply this email or contact Darby at 251-929-GOGO or letsgofairhope@gmail.com

Let’s Go! Fairhope

July 15 - 21

View the easier-to-read, printable list on the website by clicking here.

  Monday, July 15, 2024 

8 am: Local Info / 9:05 - 10 am: Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

8 am: Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference 3-Days @ Fairhope Middle School

8 am: Parking Authority Meeting @ Fairhope Museum of History

9:30 am: Zumbini Babies Music & Movement Ages 0-5 @ Baldwin Co. Youth Orchestra

10 am: Knit & Crochet for a Purpose @ Fairhope United Methodist

3 pm: Grief Group @ Fairhope United Methodist

5:15 pm: Marvelous Mondays Supper & Service @ First Fairhope

5:30 - 7:30 Sugarcane Jane Live Music @ Page and Palette

5:30 pm: Bingo @ Provision 

6 pm: Thom Oglesby Solo Piano @ Gambino’s Italian Grill

6 - 8 pm: Photography Class by Debbie Parnell Begins @ Meets at R Bistro

6:30 pm: Internationally Recognized Illusionists Free Event @ 1st Baptist Fairhope

6:30 pm: Sons of the American Legion Meeting @ American Legion Post 199

7:56 - 8:22 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

 Tuesday, July 16, 2024 

7:30 am: City of Fairhope Summer Kids Tennis Camp @ Mike Ford Tennis Center

8 am, 9:05 - 10 am: Local Info / Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

8 am: Pickleball @ Fairhope United Methodist

11 am - 1 pm: Sparkly Fairy Hair Event $10 Ages 3+ @ Fantasy Island Toys

12 pm: Weekly Eastern Shore Sertoma Club Meeting @ District Hall 

1 pm: Catch Me If You Can presented by Trista Lackey @ Fairhope Public Library

5 - 9 pm: Taco Tuesday $2 Tacos @ Dragonfly Foodbar

6 pm: Hammerfest Ride - Rear Light Required @ Procycle

6:30 pm: Running Wild Hills & Speed Run @ Meet at Pier Ave & Satsuma St Intersection

7 pm: Bingo @ Bone & Barrel

7 - 10 pm: Karaoke @ Gambino’s Italian Grill 

7:56 - 8:21 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

8 pm: Trivia Night @ Tongue and Groove

8 pm: Trivia Night @ The Ravenite Pizzeria

 Wednesday, July 17, 2024 

8 am, 9:05 - 10 am: Local News / Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

10:30 am: Under-the-Sea Kids Art Camp Beach Buckets @ Dragonfly Emporium LLC

12 pm: Chamber Networking at Noon @ Tamara’s Downtown

12:30 pm: FH Rotary Club Meeting w/ Jason Smith Meteorologist @ FH United Methodist

3:30 pm: Ribbon Cutting & Open House @ Focal Point Vision 150 S. Ingleside St. Bldg. 5

4 pm: Wine Down Wednesday - Model Homes Tour @ The Reserve at Fairhope

5:15 pm: Recreation Board Meeting @ Fairhope Recreation Center

6 pm: Guided Meditation & Sound Bath @ Lotus Bluum

6 pm: Sold out - Kate Quinn with Rachel Hawkins Ticketed Event @ Page & Palette

6 - 9 pm: Live Music - Angry Nanny @ American Legion Post 199

6:30 pm: Music & General Trivia @ District Hall

6:30 pm: Leonard Houston - Live Music @ Gambino’s Italian Grill

6:30 - 9 pm: Live Music @ Rotolo’s

7:55 - 8:21 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

 Thursday, July 18, 2024 

7 am: Personnel Board Meeting @ City of Fairhope Mayor’s Conference Room

8 am, 9:05 - 10 am: Local News / Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

8 - 10 am: Pickleball @ Fairhope United Methodist 

9 am - 3 pm: Walk-in Healthcare Interviews @ Infirmary Health 300 S. Greeno Rd.

11 am: The History of Antisemitism by Dr. Norman McCrummen @ FH Public Library

1 pm: Alabama Coastal Foundation's Connect to Your Coast Event @ FH Brewing Company

2 pm: Weekly Thursday Bible Study - Open to the Community @ FH Christian Church

2 pm: Historical Fiction Book Club The Secret Life of Sunflowers @ FH Public Library 

5 pm: Spark Golf 9-Hole Social League @ Rock Creek 

5:30 pm: Sunset Rotary Members' Meeting with Guest Speaker @ Contact Sunset Rotary

5:30 pm: Sunflower Painting Art Class with Fran Gentile $55 @ Hello Gallery & Things

5:30 pm: Young Professionals Bingo & Brew Fundraiser @ Fairhope Brewing Company

5:45 pm: Blissful Wellness Yoga on the Bluff @ Contact Blissful Wellness Yoga

6 - 8 pm: Rebecca/Gerry Duo Live Music @ Gambino’s Italian Grill 

6 - 8:30 pm: Trivia @ Rotolo’s Pizzeria 

6 - 9 pm: Live Music @ American Legion Post 199

6 - 9 pm: Mike Estep DUO - Live Music @ The Hope Farm 

6 pm: Running Wild Fairhope - Group Run / Walk @ Meet at McSharry's Irish Pub

6:15 pm: "Pumpkins on the Beach" painting workshop @ Home & Holiday 9891 Hwy 104

6:30 - 8:30 pm: Live Music - Brandon White @ District Hall 

6:45 pm: Live Trivia in the Taproom @ Fairhope Brewing Company

7 - 10 pm: Live Music - Ryan Balthrop @ Bone & Barrel

7:55 - 8:20 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

8 pm: Rock & Roll Bingo @ The Ravenite Pizzeria 

 Friday, July 19, 2024 

8 am, 9:05 - 10 am: Local Info & Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio

10:30 am: Ribbon Cutting: Finir @ 9244 US-98 Unit A Fairhope, AL 36532

11 am - 1 pm: Community Cafe Friday Donation Lunch @ Fairhope United Methodist 

12 - 2 pm: Close Knit Knitting Circle @ Fairhope Public Library

5:30 pm: Prayer Practices Workshop @ Fairhope United Methodist Church

6 - 9 pm: Live Music Woody & Sunshine w/ Beachin Eats Food Truck @ FH Brewing Co.

6 - 9 pm: Evans and Charles Davis - Live Music @ The Book Cellar at Page & Palette

6 - 9 pm: Tiki Closed for Private Event @ American Legion Post 199 

6:30 - 9 :30 pm: Live Music - Amanda Donald and Katrina Kolb @ District Hall 

6:30 - 8:30 pm: Line Dancing Lessons w/ social dancing after $10 @ Lucky Horseshoe 

6:30 pm: “Singo” Night “Where Bingo meets your favorite tunes” @ Rotolo’s Pizzeria

7 - 11 pm: Live Music / 10 pm - 2 am: Live DJ @ McSharry’s Irish Pub 

7 - 10 pm: Dueling Piano's David/James - Live Music @ Gambino’s Italian Grill

7 - 10 pm: Lex - Live Music @ The Hope Farm

7:30 - 10 pm: Bonnie & Clyde - Sold Out @ Theatre 98

7:54 - 8:20 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

8 - 10 pm: Vomit Spots Live Music Doors open at 7 PM w/ Dr. Music @ Johnny Mac’s 

8 - 11 pm: Live Music - John Hall Trio @ Bone & Barrel

9 pm - 12 am - Live Music @ The Ravenite Pizzeria 

 Saturday, July 20, 2024 

7:30 am: 28 Miles Ride + Casual/Beginner Rides @ Procycle

8 am - 12 pm: Hope Community CleanUp & potluck @ Anna T. Jeanes School 

8 am - 5 pm: Annual Summer Olympics Golf, Dart, Cornhole competition @ Rock Creek

9 am - 4 pm: Painting Flowers Workshop @ Eastern Shore Art Center

90 am: 3rd Saturday Yoga "Detox to Retox Yoga Fusion” @ Page & Palette 

9:05 - 10 am: Gulf Coast Swap Shop @ WABF 1480 AM Radio 

10 am - 6 pm: Super Saturday Sale, music/prizes/refreshments @ So. Antiques &Accents 

11 am: Junk Journal/Scrapbooking Hobby Class - Free @ Southern Antiques & Accents

1 pm: 10th Mardi Gras in July wi/ The Wrong Terns Live Music 3 pm @ FH Brewing Co,

2 - 4 pm: Melissa Combs - Author Signing @ Page & Palette

3 - 7 pm: Live Music - Mac Walter @ Big Daddy’s 

5 - 7 pm: Paint & Sip @ Eastern Shore Art Center

6 - 8 pm: Cam Lewis Live Music @ American Legion Post 199

6:30 - 8:30 pm: Rock & Roll Bingo @ District Hall 

7 pm: Live Music / Live DJ 'til 2 AM @ McSharry’s Irish Pub

7 - 10 pm: Brigham Cason - Live Music @ The Hope Farm

7 - 10 pm: Chris West and One More Ride Band - Live Music @ Lucky Horseshoe Saloon

7 - 10 pm: Dueling Piano's David/James - Live Music @ Gambino’s Italian Grill

7:30 pm: Bonnie and Clyde - Sold Out @ Theatre 98

7:54 - 8:19 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

8 - 10 pm: Pirates of the Caribbean - Sponsored by C.A.R.E. @ On the Bluff 

8 - 11 pm: Live Music - Disco Kiss @ Bone & Barrel

9 pm - 12 am: Karaoke @ The Ravenite Pizzeria

 Sunday, July 21, 2024 

7:30 am - 5 pm: Services at @ 3 Circle Church Fairhope, Celebration Church Fairhope, Church of the Apostles, Fairhope Christian Church, Fairhope Church of Christ, Fairhope United Methodist, Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, First Fairhope, Lebanon Chapel, Redeemer Lutheran, St. James Episcopal, St. Lawrence, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Twin Beech AME, Unity on the Eastern Shore and more

9:30 am: Bill Coleman Live Jazz Guitar During Brunch @ Tamara’s Downtown

10:45 am: Dr Jacob Kendall: Health is Boundless @ Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship

2 - 4 pm: Pickleball @ Fairhope United Methodist

2:30 - 5:30 pm: Bonnie & Clyde - Sold Out @ Theatre 98

4 - 7 pm: Joe Pizzolato Band - Live Music @ American Legion Post 199

5 pm: Live Music Live Music - Nue Bicycle Band @ Bone & Barrel

5 - 8 pm: Jesse Taylor - Live Music @ The Hope Farm

6 - 8 pm: Craig Stahl - Live Music @ Gambino’s Italian Grill 

6 - 8 pm: Live Traditional Irish Music @ McSharry’s Irish Pub

7:53 - 8:19 pm: Sunset @ Fairhope Pier

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