Table of Contents Welcome to the 71st Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival

Utopia on the Bay

Welcome to and thank you for attending our 71st Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival! As someone who had the pleasure of growing up in Fairhope, I have very fond memories of the Arts and Crafts Festival and remember it being a somewhat magical event. Overnight the streets were transformed and one-of-a-kind creations were around every corner just waiting to be discovered. You never knew what kind of treasures you would find but always found yourself in awe of peoples’ creativity and skill. This year’s Festival is sure to be no different, and I’m proud to say that we have some of the best artists from around the country sharing their crafts with you!

We hope you enjoy your time at the Festival and in our little piece of paradise on the Eastern Shore. Our featured artist, Mr. Ricky Trione, does a wonderful job of capturing our “Utopia on the Bay” and how we’re drawn to it through the different seasons of our lives. I want to thank “Mr. Ricky” for his contributions to the Festival and our community. I also want to wish a very special thank you to my co-chair, Marissa Thetford, and all of the volunteers who work year round to ensure the festival stays as special as it is. Thank you again for attending and we hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Stephen L. Roberts 2023 Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Chairman