FAIRHOPE, Ala. — The Fairhope Downtown Business Association will host a mayoral forum at the Eastern Shore Art Center on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 6:30 p.m.

The seven candidates seeking the Fairhope office will be asked questions regarding specific issues related to the downtown Fairhope area and its future growth.

Pete Blohme, president of the association and owner of Panini Pete’s, will moderate the discussion. The forum is open to the public.

The Art Center is located at 401 Oak St.