Eastern Shore Events | 04.11.25

🌸 Spring Events, Local Buzz & Big News from the Eastern Shore!

Spring is in full swing—and the Eastern Shore is bursting with activity. From open-air markets to bayfront concerts, there are so many ways to soak up the sunshine this weekend.

This week, you’ll find live music, family fun, and a few unique events worth marking your calendar for. As always, if you spot me out and about—wave me down and say hi!

Eastern Shore EVENTS

Friday, April 11
HATCH Fairhope
3 PM–5 PM | 22 S. Bancroft St, Fairhope
Networking for new and existing tech entrepreneurs.

Live at Five: Old Crow Medicine Show
4 PM–11 PM | Halstead Amphitheater, Fairhope
Tickets $47 – Buy tickets on Eventbrite

Spring Home Tour: Kickoff Party
6 PM–9 PM | Old Barn at Chapel Farm
Eastern Shore Art Center fundraiser. $150 for kickoff + tour.
esartcenter.org/event/spring-homes-tour-2025

Friday–Saturday, April 11–12
Master Gardeners Plant Sale
9 AM–4 PM | 11401 Hwy 98, Fairhope
More info

Saturday, April 12
Spring Home Tour
10 AM–4 PM | Tour of homes in “Fruit & Nut” neighborhood
$50 for tour only. esartcenter.org

Daphne Easter Egg Dash
9 AM–12 PM | AL Trione Sports Complex
For ages 2–10. Bring your basket!

VFW Yard Sale
8 AM–1 PM | 950 Nichols Ave, Fairhope

Fairhope Piggly Wiggly Easter Egg Hunt
Includes photos with Easter Bunny. Ages 12 & under. Free.

Easter Bunny Hops into Fairhope
10 AM–1 PM | Fairhope Museum of History, 24 N Section St
Bring your camera!

Saturday Night Live Music @ The Waterfront
6 PM–8:30 PM | The Waterfront, Daphne

Fairhope Historic Walking Tour
10 AM | Meets at Section Street Clock, Downtown Fairhope
Free local history tour every Saturday in April. More info

Sunday, April 13
Sunday Brunch @ The Waterfront
11 AM–2 PM | Daphne
$3 Mimosa & $5 Bloody Mary

FreeRadicals Show
2 PM–5 PM | Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave

Sunday Sunset Concert Series
5:30 PM–7:30 PM | Bayfront Park, Daphne
Live music by the bay. Free.

Tuesday, April 15
Tuesday Book Review with Randal Wright
10:30 AM | Giddens Conference Center, Fairhope
“The Eighty Dollar Champion” review and discussion

Thursday, April 17
Brown Bag By The Bay Lunchtime Concert
11:30 AM–1:30 PM | May Day Park, Daphne
Bring your lunch. Live music by the bay. Free.

The Art of Mixology: Tequila Edition
6 PM–9 PM | The Hope Farm, 915 Nichols Ave, Fairhope
$100/person. Register here

Friday, April 18
DISCO KISS Live Show
7:30 PM | Fairhope Brewing Co.

Saturday, April 19
Community Shred Day
10 AM–2 PM | 451 Pecan Ave, Fairhope
Dispose of sensitive documents safely. Free.

Hoppin’ Shop Market & Family Day
10 AM–3 PM | The Fort Container Park, Spanish Fort
Vendors, egg hunt, live music, and food trucks

Easter Egg Hunt @ Christ Presbyterian Church
2 PM | 8450 Whispering Pines Rd, Daphne
More info

Paint & Sip with Chris Murray
5 PM–7 PM | Eastern Shore Art Center
21+, BYOB, all supplies included. $40. Register

Thursday, April 24
Winemaker’s Table Dinner
6 PM | Southern Grove Vineyard
$40/person. Call 251-520-7360 for reservations.

Friday, April 25
Live at Five: Wilco – Sweet and Sour
5 PM–10:30 PM | Halstead Amphitheater, Fairhope
$65. Get tickets on Eventbrite

Saturday, April 26
Festivus Games Competition
8 AM | Fairhope CrossFit, 807 Nichols Ave
Competitor and spectator friendly. festivusgames.com

Silverhill Heritage Day Festival
8 AM | Downtown Silverhill
Vendors, live music, kids activities. Free.

Shrimp Derby at Oak Hollow Farm
5 PM–10 PM | Food, drinks, duck drawdown, and silent auction
$50. Tickets & info

Friday, May 10
Rotary Steak Cook-Off
7 PM | Downtown Fairhope
Food + friendly competition. Buy tickets

Friday, May 30
Live at Five: The Tip Tops
4 PM–11 PM | Halstead Amphitheater, Fairhope
$25. Eventbrite link

Eastern Shore News

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5 Rivers Heads to Auction
The 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center in Spanish Fort will go up for auction on April 17. The state will accept bids starting at $500,000 for a 10-year lease, with an option to purchase the 70-acre property for $8.5 million. It must continue to serve as a public outdoor education and recreation space.

Fairhope Library Board Named ‘Fairhopers of the Year’
The Fairhope Public Library Board of Trustees has been recognized for its leadership in raising funds and overseeing major renovations, helping make the library more modern, welcoming, and essential to the community.

Daphne’s New Animal Shelter Now Open
Daphne has opened a new, state-of-the-art animal shelter on Johnson Road. The facility features outdoor spaces for animals, private adoption rooms, and improved housing for pets awaiting forever homes.

Magnolia Springs Rethinks Future Growth
Magnolia Springs is updating its comprehensive plan with input from residents to balance new development with natural preservation. The town is especially focused on protecting the Magnolia River and reducing flooding risk.

Reporting from the digital front lines — Yolanda

Eastern Shore REAL ESTATE

🔥 Fairhope’s market is moving fast—don’t miss your moment. With a new 3-year high median price of $573,500 and nearly 80 homes sold last month, spring is looking strong for sellers. If April or May is on your radar, now’s the time to start prepping. Let’s get your plan in place.

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