Where the Gulf Coast Begins
Maintain the authenticity and warm welcome we are known for.
Since we became a Main Street District in 2018, Foley continues to balance rapid growth with its cherished small-town soul. Downtown Foley is still the place where the history and memories of coastal Alabama comfortably meet the spirit and energy of this forward city. As the region continues to grow at a pace that changes the landscape each year, Downtown Foley is embracing its role as an authentic place with the warm family welcome of a true community that believes in its future.
We invite you to explore our downtown, venture into our independent shops, taste the flavors of unique cafes, soak in the sounds of music at our events, relax under the shade of trees in our parks, and become a part of a place that embodies the pace of the region.
True partnerships have worked together closely to create this forward progress. Darrelyn Dunmore, executive director of Foley Main Street, notes that this balance is no accident. “We work hard alongside the City of Foley to maintain the authenticity and warm welcome we are known for.”
The annual downtown event calendar has plenty to entice the community. Foley Main Street’s Third Thursdays have matured into a local tradition, joining a prestigious lineup of annual festivals including the BBQ & Blues Festival, Tacos & Tequila Festival, Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival, and Mudbugs and Margaritas.
Heritage Park continues to serve as the city’s front porch, hosting Midday Melodies and the Music and a Movie series. The holiday season still kicks off with the Foley Witches Ride, Hometown Halloween, the iconic Christmas parade and culminating with the Christmas in the Park festivities. There are also many other smaller events and parades scattered throughout the year.
The most significant addition to the downtown area is the state-of-the-art 40,664-square-foot community library. Overlooking our popular downtown dog park, this architectural landmark has become a center for lifelong learning and community gathering. This facility serves as a hub for technology and literacy, providing a quiet sanctuary for readers and a high-tech resource for the city’s growing population, all while staying within walking distance of the historic core.
Seeking culture and history? Downtown Foley offers a variety of options. From the first hospital in Baldwin County: the Holmes Medical Museum, to the nostalgic model train exhibit we also have the Foley Railroad Depot museum where the city’s heritage is always on display. The Foley Art Center displays local artists' wares and then hosts the Annual Art in the Park Festival on Mother’s Day Weekend.
Foley also prioritizes public "people spaces." Pine Street Park, has an 100-seat outdoor amphitheater, with permanent musical instruments, and handicapped-accessible stage. Then there are smaller public spaces such as Cat Alley decorated with local artist murals, tables and the Scratching Post stage. Come and see what the Main Street formula is helping us create and maintain.
