MARCH 14 – 16, 2025 @ 10am-5pm each day
FREE admission to the public
The OUTDOOR ART SHOW is located on the grounds of the Eastern Shore Art Center and the surrounding downtown area of Fairhope, Alabama on Oak and Section Streets. it is directly next to the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival and within walking distance to Mobile Bay, many specialty shops and restaurants. This is a cultural and social highlight for the Gulf Coast and attracts more than 250,000 visitors!
The art show has included prestigious, international and regional fine artists for the past 51 years. This year, Eastern Shore Art Center will accept an exclusive selection of renowned artists and cutting-edge newcomers to attract the most respected art dealers, collectors, interior designers and art enthusiasts.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR ONLINE GALLERY with our 2025 participating artists!
*** We are no longer accepting Artist Applications for this year’s ESAC Outdoor Art Show. Apps for our 2026 festival will go live on ZAPPlication.org AUGUST 1ST.
Directions
- From Interstate 10, take Exit 35 and head south on US Highway 98 for approximately 10 miles.
- At the intersection of US Highway 98/Greeno Road and Fairhope Avenue, turn right and head west into Downtown Fairhope, approximately one mile.
- The festival is located on the streets of Downtown Fairhope.
Parking
Parking is limited in the downtown area and available on a first come, first serve basis.
Please watch for “NO PARKING” signs during the festival and DO NOT block driveways. The City and Festival Committees make every effort not to tow vehicles, but it may be necessary if a driveway or residence is blocked or if your vehicle interferes with the festival activities. In the event your car is towed during the festival, please call Tony’s Towing Services at 251-928-7324.
Downtown Parking
- At the Fairhope East Elementary School
- In the public parking garage off North Church Street.
- At the Municipal parking lot off Church Street
- At the First Baptist Church of Fairhope, St. Lawrence Church and the Fairhope
- United Methodist Church on South Section Street except during church services.
Handicap Parking
- On Bancroft behind Julwin’s restaurant.
Golf Cart Parking
Located at the Coastal Alabama Community College on Bancroft.
Bicycle Valet
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee along with the Baldwin County Trailblazers will have Bike Valet set up in front of the Fairhope Public Library on Fairhope Avenue during event hours. For more information, please email the committee at fairhopepedbikeada@gmail.com.
Hot Wheels Skate Center will be providing a shuttle service during the ESAC Outdoor Art Show! Shuttles will run Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5:30pm.
The cost is $5.00 for a round trip ride. Look for signs for the designated parking area and shuttle pickup/drop off.
Parking pick up / drop off location off Greeno Road (Hwy 98):
-Plantation Pointe Shopping Center (at Piggly Wiggly)
Festival pickup / drop off:
The shuttle stop at the festival will be at the Bancroft/Johnson Street intersection across from the Coastal Alabama Community College campus.