Baldwin County Trailblazers Inc.

03/09/2026

Going to the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival March 20-22?

Ride your bike downtown to the free Bike Valet Station in front of the Fairhope Public Library (501 Fairhope Ave.).

HOURS: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm each day

The Bike Valet is sponsored by the City of Fairhope - Municipal Government, Baldwin County Trailblazers, and The Fairhope Pedestrian & Bicycle Committee.

If you’d like to volunteer to work a shift at the Bike Valet, we would love to have you! Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0549AEA82BAAF85-48111700-bike/50015850 #/

01/23/2026

12/09/2025

A very special day every year at the Walking School Bus!

The Fairhope Schools Walking School Bus is one of those very special programs that we are so proud to have here at Fairhope West Elementary! 👟 Wednesday will be EXTRA SPECIAL, as Santa Claus himself will be leading the stroll to school. 🎅🏼 Please join us! New walkers welcome! ❤️💚

05/14/2025

Can’t wait to see you on Saturday! Be sure to purchase your square & plan your design.

Be there or be (sidewalk) square!

We are partnering with the Baldwin County Trailblazers Inc. for Chalk the Trail, coming May 17th at Utopia Park! 🌞🌞🌞

ESAC Community Outreach Director Lindsey Lawrence has put together some tips and tricks for the big day >>>

Pro Tips:
- Protect your knees and your skin
- Don’t forget your sunscreen and blankets or padding for your knees. Even a piece of cardboard can make a good barrier between your knees and the sidewalk and won’t smear your art.
- Plan ahead: Have something in mind or do some practice sketches before the event!
- Wet your chalk to make the colors more vibrant!
- Use your hands to blend colors, or bring some paper towels to blend.
- Build up color by layering and shading.

Most importantly, have fun! More details at:
https://baldwincountytrailblazers.org/chalk-the-trail/

05/11/2025

We are partnering with the Baldwin County Trailblazers Inc. for Chalk the Trail, coming May 17th at Utopia Park! 🌞🌞🌞

ESAC Community Outreach Director Lindsey Lawrence has put together some tips and tricks for the big day >>>

Pro Tips:
- Protect your knees and your skin
- Don’t forget your sunscreen and blankets or padding for your knees. Even a piece of cardboard can make a good barrier between your knees and the sidewalk and won’t smear your art.
- Plan ahead: Have something in mind or do some practice sketches before the event!
- Wet your chalk to make the colors more vibrant!
- Use your hands to blend colors, or bring some paper towels to blend.
- Build up color by layering and shading.

Most importantly, have fun! More details at:
https://baldwincountytrailblazers.org/chalk-the-trail/

04/21/2025

Registration is open for Chalk the Trail!

Reserve your square and mark your calendar:
Saturday, May 17 | 1-4 p.m.
Utopia Park (above the Orange Street Pier beach)

Chalk the Trail is back and better than ever, in coordination with the Eastern Shore Art Center! The event has MOVED to the Eastern Shore Trail at Utopia Park to avoid construction at the pier. Check-in begins at noon, and winners will be announced at 4:30.

Participants use chalk pastels to create their own unique design in their designated sidewalk ‘square.’ Each participant or team is provided a goodie bag with a 12-ct. pastel chalk set, snacks, and other fun giveaways.

All skill levels and ages are welcome! This is a friendly competition, with awards given for: adult (18+), teen (13-18), child (12 and under), and family/group.

Register:

Chalk The Trail 2025 Register Chalk The Trail 2025 Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 1-4 p.m.Utopia Park (above the Orange Street Pier beach)Chalk the Trail is back and better than ever, in coordination with the Eastern Shore Art Center! The event has MOVED to the Eastern Shore Trail at Utopia Park to avoid....

04/10/2025

The City of Fairhope - Municipal Government needs your input! The City is developing a comprehensive plan to improve safety for all – including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and drivers. The Safety Action Plan will focus on roadway safety challenges, identifying projects, and developing policies that will address these challenges. This effort is funded by a “Safe Streets and Roads for All” grant recently awarded to the City.

Go to https://safestreetsfairhope.com and fill out the survey!

03/10/2025

📢📢📢 Calling all volunteers!

There are still a few open spots for anyone who wants to work the Bike Valet at the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival this weekend. It's a fun and easy volunteer gig – shifts are just 2.5 hours long! Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/Bike-valet-shifts

02/14/2025

The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival is exactly one month away! 🌷🎨 Skip the headache of parking and use the free Bike Valet instead, located in front of the Fairhope Public Library.

Free Bike Valet will be available 10:00 am - 5:00 pm each day.

The valet is sponsored by the City of Fairhope, Baldwin County Trailblazers, and Fairhope Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.

(And if you want to volunteer to staff the valet, let us know! [email protected])

01/08/2025

Oops! We had a typo on an earlier version of this post. Sandy will be speaking this upcoming SUNDAY (not Saturday). If you've saved the date, please update your calendar accordingly!

Want to know more about the Trailblazers? Learn more this Sunday at the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship!

In 1995, the Baldwin County Trailblazers led a 20-year project to create the Eastern Shore Trail, a 23-mile bike and pedestrian pathway from I-10 to Weeks Bay. This Sunday at 11 a.m., BCT Board President Sandy Tormoen will highlight the Trailblazers' mission, history, and programs that encourage active lifestyles and bike/ped safety, including the Walking School Bus and advocacy for the county-wide bike and pedestrian connectivity plan.

01/07/2025

Want to know more about the Trailblazers? Learn more this Sunday at the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship!

In 1995, the Baldwin County Trailblazers led a 20-year project to create the Eastern Shore Trail, a 23-mile bike and pedestrian pathway from I-10 to Weeks Bay. This Sunday at 11 a.m., BCT Board President Sandy Tormoen will highlight the Trailblazers' mission, history, and programs that encourage active lifestyles and bike/ped safety, including the Walking School Bus and advocacy for the county-wide bike and pedestrian connectivity plan.