May is bringing sunshine, seafood, concerts, races, festivals, family fun, and live performances all across Coastal Alabama! From hot air balloons in Foley and seafood celebrations in Fort Morgan to concerts in Fairhope, this month is packed with reasons to get out and enjoy our beautiful communities.
At Level Property Management Group, we love highlighting what makes Baldwin and Mobile Counties such special places to live, work, and play.
May 2026 Events Calendar
April 30–May 2 — 22nd Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
Location: OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, AL
One of South Baldwin’s signature spring events returns with colorful hot air balloons, family activities, entertainment, vendors, and festival fun at OWA. The South Baldwin Chamber calendar lists both the festival and VIP experience across May 1–2, with regional listings noting the festival begins April 30.
May 1, 2026 — Fairhope First Friday ArtWalk
Location: Downtown Fairhope / Bancroft Studios, Fairhope, AL
Fairhope’s beloved First Friday ArtWalk brings locals and visitors together for an evening of local art, shopping, and Mother’s Day-ready handmade finds.
May 2, 2026 — May Day Celebration 2026
Location: May Day Park / Daphne History Museum, Daphne, AL
This is one of Daphne’s beloved annual community events. City of Daphne post noted it was moved to the Daphne History Museum.
May 2, 2026 — Blessing of the Pets
Location: Fairhope Christian Church, Fairhope, AL
Free family/community event with pet blessings, snow cones, pet adoptions, and children’s activities.
May 2, 2026 — Puppy Palooza
Location: Eastern Shore Centre, Spanish Fort, AL
The 2nd annual Puppy Palooza benefits the Baldwin Humane Society and invites pet lovers to enjoy a fun community afternoon with a great cause at the Eastern Shore Centre.
May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026 — Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series
Location: May Day Park, Daphne, AL
Official City of Daphne lunchtime concert series at May Day Park.
May 7, 2026 — Fairhope Girl’s Night Out 2026
Location: Downtown Fairhope, AL
This is a major downtown shopping/community event.
May 8, 2026 — Jubilee Shores End-of-School-Year Bash
Location: 17261 State Highway 181, Fairhope, AL
Free family celebration with inflatables, water slide, games, face painting, live music, and food available for purchase.
May 8–9, 2026 — 2026 Songwriters Festival
Location: Alabama Gulf Coast Music Hall, Foley, AL
This two-day music event brings songwriters and music fans together for an intimate Coastal Alabama celebration of original songs and storytelling.
May 9, 2026 — Creek Crawl
Location: Foley, AL
This muddy, high-energy obstacle race challenges participants to crawl, climb, and run through 400 acres of trails with 20 obstacles.
May 9, 2026 — 100 Alabama Miles Local Kickoff
Location: Historic Blakeley State Park, Spanish Fort, AL
Kick off the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge with a guided two-mile hike through Historic Blakeley’s beautifully preserved Civil War battlefield and natural landscape.
May 9, 2026 — Welcome Back Monarchs Day
Location: Foley, AL
This butterfly-themed community event celebrates the return of monarchs with family-friendly nature programming and local springtime fun.
May 9, 2026 — Village of Hope Jamboree 2026
Location: University of South Alabama Baldwin County, Fairhope, AL
This free family event raises awareness and support for children and families in the foster care and adoption system, with entertainment, resources, and opportunities to get involved.
May 9, 2026 — Fairhope Rotary Steak Cook-Off
Location: North Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL
More than 30 cook teams fire up the grills for an evening of steak, wine, beer, and live music under the stars. Proceeds support community projects including youth programs and Fairhope Police Department outreach.
May 9–10, 2026 — Art in the Park
Location: Heritage Park, Foley, AL
Foley’s long-loved art festival returns to Heritage Park with artists, makers, crafts, and family-friendly outdoor shopping in the heart of town.
May 9–10, 2026 — Fort Morgan Seafood Festival
Location: Fort Morgan Marina, Fort Morgan, AL
Celebrate Gulf seafood, local flavors, and coastal community fun at this two-day festival at Fort Morgan Marina. The event is listed by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism for May 9–10.
May 12–16, 2026 — Orange Beach Billfish Classic
Location: The Wharf Marina, Orange Beach, AL
Founded in 1996, this major offshore fishing tournament brings big boats, big catches, and a classic Gulf Coast tournament atmosphere to The Wharf Marina.
May 15, 2026 — Live at Five featuring Jammy Buffet
Location: Halstead Amphitheater, Downtown Fairhope, AL
This is a wonderful community event at Fairhope’s downtown amphitheater.
May 15–17, 2026 — Venture Out
Location: Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf State Park hosts its first-ever Venture Out event, a three-day outdoor festival designed around recreation, exploration, and enjoying Alabama’s coastal park landscape.
May 16, 2026 — Ballin’ on Belrose
Location: Belrose Avenue, Olde Towne Daphne, AL
This is a major community endurance/fundraising event in Daphne, with participants climbing Belrose Avenue to support the Baller Dream Foundation and local nonprofits.
May 17, 2026 — Sunday Sunset Concert Series
Location: W.O. Lott Park, Daphne, AL
Official City of Daphne evening concert from 6–7:30 p.m.
May 18, 2026 — Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off
Location: The Wharf, Marlin Circle, Orange Beach, AL
Alabama’s top chefs compete with fresh Gulf seafood in this flavorful culinary showdown at The Wharf.
May 21, 2026 — S’mores on the Shore
Location: Gulf Shores Public Beach, Gulf Shores, AL
The City of Gulf Shores hosts campfires, live music, and s’mores by the beach for this sweet, family-friendly annual event.
Memorial Day Weekend Events
May 22–24, 2026 — Memorial Day Weekend at OWA & Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks (May 23)
Location: Downtown OWA, Foley, AL
OWA kicks off summer with a Memorial Day weekend celebration in Downtown OWA.
May 22, 2026 — Spark into Summer
Location: The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL
The Wharf starts the holiday weekend with a summer kickoff celebration featuring a DJ on Main Street, glow bubbles, family fun, and fireworks at 8:45 p.m.
May 22, 2026 — Silverhill Summer Kickoff
Location: Town of Silverhill, Silverhill, AL
Silverhill welcomes summer with shaved ice, food vendors, and an outdoor showing of High School Musical 2 once it gets dark. This free small-town community event is a sweet family-friendly Memorial Day weekend add.
May 22–26, 2026 — Alabama Poppy Project
Location: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, AL
This moving Memorial Day tribute features thousands of handcrafted ceramic poppies honoring Captain Kyle Steven Hansen, USAF, and all who have served. The display runs through the holiday weekend at Battleship Memorial Park.
🔗 Event Link: https://www.ussalabama.com/events/
May 23, 2026 — Mobile Pops Memorial Day Concert
Location: Bicentennial Pavilion, Medal of Honor Park, Mobile, AL
The Mobile Symphonic Pops Band presents its free annual Memorial Day Concert from 6–7:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy patriotic music in the park.
May 25, 2026 — Veterans Memorial Ribbon Cutting
Location: Orange Beach Veterans Memorial, 4101 Orange Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL
The City of Orange Beach will hold the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Veterans Memorial at the Municipal Complex on Memorial Day at 9 a.m.
The Last Week in May Happenings
May 29, 2026 — Live at Five featuring Better Than Ezra
Location: Halstead Amphitheater, Downtown Fairhope, AL
A larger-name concert event that should definitely be on your weekend list.
May 29, 2026 — Glow in the Park Summer Movie
Location: Fairhoper’s Community Park, Downtown Fairhope, AL
Free outdoor movie event featuring The Sandlot with popcorn while supplies last.
May 30, 2026 — Hurricane Preparedness Event with James Spann
Location: Fairhope Civic Center, Fairhope, AL
Community preparedness event with meteorologist James Spann.
May Theatre Highlights
April 30–May 3, 2026 — Lend Me a Soprano
Location: Theatre 98, Fairhope, AL
Theatre 98 presents Ken Ludwig’s fast-paced screwball comedy about opera, mistaken identities, and one chaotic night at the Cleveland Grand Opera Company.
May 2–3, 2026 — The Planets
Location: Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL
Mobile Symphony Orchestra closes its season with Holst’s The Planets paired with cinematic music by Hans Zimmer from Interstellar, Inception, Dune, Darkstar, and Top Gun: Maverick.
May 7, 2026 — Blues Traveler
Location: Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL
Blues Traveler brings their signature jam-band rock sound to the historic Saenger Theatre for a one-night Mobile concert.
May 8, 2026 — Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
Location: Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL
Jason Bonham celebrates the music and legacy of Led Zeppelin in a powerful live tribute performance at Mobile’s Saenger Theatre.
May 29, 2026 — ESCMF Concert 1: “Forward!”
Location: Fairhope, AL
The Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival begins its concert series with “Forward!” on May 29, bringing chamber music to the Fairhope arts scene.
May 30, 2026 — Dru Hill with Pleasure P
Location: Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL
R&B fans can enjoy a night of smooth vocals and throwback favorites as Dru Hill performs with Pleasure P at the Saenger Theatre.
May 30, 2026 — ESCMF Concert 2: “The Fourth Pillar”
📍 Location: Fairhope, AL
The Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival continues with its second concert, “The Fourth Pillar,” adding another refined arts event to the May weekend calendar.
Baldwin County Farmers Markets
Thursdays in May 2026 — Fairhope Farmers Market
Location: Behind the Fairhope Public Library, corner of Bancroft Street & Magnolia Avenue, Fairhope, AL
Shop fresh local produce, baked goods, plants, local honey, handmade items, and seasonal goods from Baldwin County farmers and makers. The 2026 spring market runs Thursdays from 2–6 p.m. beginning April 9.
May 2, 2026 — Fairhope Saturday Farmers Market
Location: Behind the Fairhope Public Library, corner of Bancroft Street & Magnolia Avenue, Fairhope, AL
New for 2026, Fairhope adds a first-Saturday morning farmers market during the spring season. Stop by from 8 a.m.–noon for local vendors, fresh produce, handmade goods, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Saturdays in May 2026 — Coastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermen’s Market
Location: 781 Farmers Market Lane, Foley, AL
Baldwin County’s largest farmers market is open year-round, rain or shine, every Saturday from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Shoppers can find fresh produce, Gulf seafood, baked goods, artisan foods, and local farm products.
May 3, 2026 — Orange Beach Pop-Up Farmers Market
Location: Waterfront Park, 26425 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL
This special pop-up market brings local vendors, fresh goods, and community shopping to Orange Beach’s scenic Waterfront Park from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. In case of weather, the market moves to the Orange Beach Community Center.
May 10 & May 24, 2026 — Mobile Bay Maker’s Market
Location: 6925 Twin Beech Road, Fairhope, AL
This popular outdoor market features local makers, artisans, farmers, food vendors, and small businesses. It’s a great Sunday stop for handmade goods, seasonal finds, and local flavor.
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From seafood festivals and beach concerts to art walks, races, and family days, May is a beautiful reminder of why Coastal Alabama is such a special place to call home.
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