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We Don't Push in Fairhope! Leslie Anne Tarabella's Latest Book

Fairhope has been the subject of many history books, but Alabama author Leslie Anne Tarabella offers a fresh perspective of her hometown in her latest release. Blending humor, travel, and memoir, her fourth book, We Don’t Push in Fairhope, has become an instant success, hitting Amazon’s #1 spot for Southern Travel book and a top spot in Southern humor categories. When asked about this unique mix of genres, Tarabella laughed and said, “Well, that’s Fairhope for you—a little bit of everything and beyond explanation!”
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Ben's U-Pick Flowers, Ben Trione, Daphne

Imagine walking outside at sunrise and seeing forty thousand zinnia blooms in your backyard. Ben Trione, descended from one of the first Italian families to come to Daphne, experiences this spectacular sight every morning from May through November. His ancestors were farmers, and he has the innate ability to grow hundreds of thousands of zinnias and sunflowers, which he generously delivers to 15 different Nursing Homes on the Eastern Shore. 
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The Byrds' Roger McGuinn Rolling into OWA Theater

Rock music fans all over the world know Roger McGuinn as the leader of the groundbreaking '60s band called the Byrds, but he's been playing mostly solo shows for the last several decades.
Artsy Side Of Life

Fairhope Film Festival Announces New Executive Director

One of the best things about Fairhope is that it has a Film Festival. Like the Sundance Festival, Tribeca, South by Southwest, and many others, the Fairhope Film Festival, held on the second weekend in November, features forty of the best films. This year will be the thirteenth annual event, and a new Executive Director will be at the helm. 
Community Endeavors

Foley Railroad Museum a Highly Popular Stop

The train depot in Foley was the first stop for many of the city’s earliest residents and visitors. It’s still a great place to start when you want to learn about Foley’s history and the people who have made the place what it is.
Events That Inspire

Let the Good Times Roll!

Now it’s everywhere. Throughout the Scenic 98 Coastal communities, Mardi Gras is a celebration everyone can enjoy. In fact, Mardi Gras masks were originally worn so that people of all classes could mingle freely. The colors of Mardi Gras, purple, green, and gold represent justice, faith, and power, respectively.
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From Tragedy to Triumph: The Molly Thomas Story

On August 1, 2023, local musician Molly Thomas was on her way to Pensacola with her dog in tow, when tragedy struck. It was 9:30 am and Molly was crossing U.S. Highway 98 just south of Fairhope when another driver T-boned her. Her car flipped several times, and Molly had to be cut out of her vehicle and life-flighted to the University of South Alabama Hospital in Mobile. She was there for one week before facing a year-long recovery.
Events That Inspire

Top 5 Things to Do in February

We are fortunate to have so many Scenic 98 Coastal communities that host monthly Friday evening art walks, showcasing our talented local artists. In Fairhope, it’s the First Friday Art Walk downtown. It kicks off a new month of good times and serves as a big block party, with galleries open, and bands playing, with an opportunity to visit with friends or take the family out for a free, fun evening.
Artsy Side Of Life

Abi Waller, Artist, Fairhope

We are fortunate to have so many Scenic 98 Coastal communities that host monthly Friday evening art walks, showcasing our talented local artists. In Fairhope, it’s the First Friday Art Walk downtown. It kicks off a new month of good times and serves as a big block party, with galleries open, and bands playing, with an opportunity to visit with friends or take the family out for a free, fun evening.