Img 2394 Edited Scaled Alabama, Alabama Small Town, Annual Alabama Rodeo, Food, Locally-Owned Businesses, Professional Cowboy Association, Robertsdale, Styx River, Woman-Owned Business — State Highway 59 runs through Downtown Robertsdale. (Ella Walton / The Bama Buzz)

Incorporated in 1921, Robertsdale is referred to as ‘Hub City of Baldwin County’ due to it being the approximate mid-point from one side of the county to the other + near the county’s center north to south.

The city was founded by the Southern Plantation Development of Chicago, Ill. + named after B. F. Roberts, an official in the company.

Among the list of notable people who were raised in Robertsdale are Tim Cook, Apple Inc.’s CEO, + Janie Ledlow Shores, the first woman elected to Alabama’s Supreme Court. As of 2023, the city’s population was roughly 7,421 people.

Honey Bee Park + Bike Trail

Img 2387 Alabama, Alabama Small Town, Annual Alabama Rodeo, Food, Locally-Owned Businesses, Professional Cowboy Association, Robertsdale, Styx River, Woman-Owned Business — Robertsdale’s Honey Bee Park underwent improvements in 2019 that included a new pavilion + replaced sidewalks. (Ella Walton / The Bama Buzz)

Honey Bee Park + Bike Trail is open 24 hours + is 3.4 miles in length. Dogs are welcome to enjoy the park, but must be on a leash.

The Central Baldwin Education Foundation (CBEF) hosts an annual Honey Bee Festival at the park, featuring vendors, a kids area, entertainment + many food choices. Last year, the festival boasted over 110 booths in attendance.

Celebrations Home & Garden

Img 2402 Alabama, Alabama Small Town, Annual Alabama Rodeo, Food, Locally-Owned Businesses, Professional Cowboy Association, Robertsdale, Styx River, Woman-Owned Business — Celebrations has a wide variety of garden decor in its outdoor area. (Ella Walton / The Bama Buzz)

Img 2406 Alabama, Alabama Small Town, Annual Alabama Rodeo, Food, Locally-Owned Businesses, Professional Cowboy Association, Robertsdale, Styx River, Woman-Owned Business — Celebrations has a wide variety of garden decor in its outdoor area. (Ella Walton / The Bama Buzz)

Location: 22492 AL-59, Robertsdale, AL 36567
Hours: Tues. – Fri., 9:30AM – 4:30PM | Sat., 10AM – 2PM | Closed Sun. & Mon.
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This unique shop + garden center in Downtown Robertsdale has been serving the Robertsdale community since its 1993 establishment by Patti Middleton. Celebrations is pet-friendly + has gift certificates available for purchase.

Celebrations Home & Garden includes:

Garden art
Candles
Fountains
Statues
Outdoor concrete benches
Gifts
Home decor

Campbell Hardware

Img 2415 Alabama, Alabama Small Town, Annual Alabama Rodeo, Food, Locally-Owned Businesses, Professional Cowboy Association, Robertsdale, Styx River, Woman-Owned Business — Campbell Hardware has been open for 78 years. (Ella Walton / The Bama Buzz)

Location: 22529 AL-59, Robertsdale, AL 36567
Hours: Mon. – Sat., 7AM – 5PM | Closed Sun.
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Campbell Hardware has been a long time staple of Robertsdale, as it was founded in 1946. The family-owned + operated hardware store features:

Sporting goods
Clothing + shoes
Hunting equipment
Saltwater + freshwater fishing gear
Bow-fishing gear
Bow tune-ups
Game cameras
Outdoor cooking equipment

Jilly’s Cafe

Img 2397 Alabama, Alabama Small Town, Annual Alabama Rodeo, Food, Locally-Owned Businesses, Professional Cowboy Association, Robertsdale, Styx River, Woman-Owned Business — Jilly’s Cafe is under new management as of this year. (Ella Walton / The Bama Buzz)

Location: 18427 Ohio St, Robertsdale, AL 36567
Hours: Mon. – Wed., 11AM – 3 PM | Thurs. – Sat., 11AM – 9 PM | Closed Sun.
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Jilly’s Cafe is a fairly new addition to Downtown Robertsdale, as the cafe first opened its doors just last year. You’ll want to check out their Facebook before visiting to find their specials for the day! Their menu features:

Burgers
Sandwiches
Wraps
A salad bar
Daily specials like:
- Red beans + rice
- Bow tie pasta
- Sausage dogs
- Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes + gravy

Ivey’s Restaurant

Img 2386 Alabama, Alabama Small Town, Annual Alabama Rodeo, Food, Locally-Owned Businesses, Professional Cowboy Association, Robertsdale, Styx River, Woman-Owned Business — Ivey’s is a fine dining restaurant located in Downtown Robertsdale. (Ella Walton / The Bama Buzz)

Location: 18427 Pennsylvania St, Robertsdale, AL 36567
Hours: Tues. – Thurs., 11AM – 3PM + 4PM – 8:30PM | Fri. – Sat., 11AM – 3PM + 4PM – 9PM | Closed Sun. + Mon.
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Where Jilly’s Cafe provides guests with a casual environment + a selection of comfort food, Ivey’s Restaurant in Robertsdale offers a fine dining experience. Their menu includes dishes such as:

Bourbon rib-eye
Barbeque grilled salmon
Asparagus stuffed veal
Crab meat bisque
Seafood crepes
Grouper St. Ives

Annual Professional Cowboy Association Rodeo

This year, the Robertsdale Rotary Club + Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 25th Annual PCA Championship Rodeo. It will be located at the Baldwin County Coliseum, which also serves as the site of the Annual Baldwin County Fair. The rodeo is set to take place on March 7 + 8.

Location: 19477 Fairground Rd, Robertsdale, AL 36567
Dates: March 7 – 8 | Gates open at 5:30PM
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Styx River Tube & Canoe Rental

Location: 26091 Waterworld Rd, Robertsdale, AL 36567
Hours: 7 days a week, 9AM – 5PM
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Alabama’s own Styx River is a 41.3-mile-long river, beloved by locals as a place to enjoy float, kayaking + canoeing trips. Established in 1986, Styx River Tube & Canoe Rental offers visitors the option of a 4-mile short trip or an 11-mile long trip. Guests park by the river + are then transported upstream; the trip concludes back at the parking area.

Pricing is as follows (cash only):

Tubing (short trip only)
- Adults: $27
- Children: $15
- Cooler tube: $15
Canoeing (1 canoe seats 3 people)
- Short trip: $50/canoe
- Long trip: $70/canoe
- Overnight trip: $80/canoe
Kayaking (1 kayak seats 1 person)
- Short trip: $40/kayak
- Long trip: $60/kayak

Alabama’s first Buc-ee’s

Location: 20403 Co Rd 68, Robertsdale, AL 36567
Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
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Although Alabama now has Buc-ee’s locations in Auburn, Athens + Leeds, Robertsdale was the location of the first Buc-ee’s to open in Alabama. Since its grand opening in 2019, the large gas station + convenience store has served as a popular stop for those on their way to + from Orange Beach, Ala.

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