Alabama Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals, Festival Concerts, Holiday Celebrations 2026–2027.
‘Sweet Home Alabama’: a song and a signature. This is a land of history, culture, music and adventure from beaches to mountains. In the Heart of Dixie State, folks dance and sing: gospel, blues, country and jazz. Restaurants dish up mouth-watering barbecue and fresh seafood. And, 256 events cover everything from civil rights and music history to fast cars and faster spacecraft. Among the most popular are: 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival, Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival and ESAC Outdoor Art Show. We’ve got all the sweet details on Alabama’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows!
Timeless Treasures Handmade Arts & Crafts Show
August 8, 2026
(334) 467-9795
555 Eastern Boulevard - Montgomery, AL
Come and have a great day with your family and friends! No place else to be in the middle of a hot summer day!!! Come on out and support your communities, near and far Unique handmade and talented crafters! We even have 1 vendor that puts a cornhole game out front of his booth to help Mom and Dad shop! Admission Free, Concessions available Door prizes - but must be present to win! Vendors can setup 4-9pm Friday night with free security 10'x10' space - $75 Facebook search: timeless-treasures-104335.square.site Sharilynn Daniel will be the ONLY contact for this event
53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival
October 8 - 11, 2026
(251) 968-5349
Gulf Shores Public Beach Area - Gulf Shores, AL
A 4-Day Free to Attend Festival. For 52 years this volunteer-driven event has grown to an event that attracts visitors from all 50 states and brings together every person in the region by giving them an opportunity to participate as a volunteer, customer, vendor, contestant, performer, or sponsor. From the toddler who competes in the Miss Shrimp Festival Pageant to the teenager who aspires to become a professional sand sculptor to the 80-year-old resident who volunteers to answer questions at the information booth, there is something for everyone. We celebrate art, food, music, and fellowship for four days overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
Alabama Fried Pickle Festival
October 24 - 25, 2026
touchtheskyevents.com/product/chattazooga-p..
(423) 650-1388
Alabama National Fairgrounds - Montgomery, AL
Shop over 175 vendors, food trucks, inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, trackless train rides, entertainment on stage, and everything PICKLE!
Moss Rock Festival
November 7 - 8, 2026
mossrockfestival.com
(205) 595-6306
Hoover MET Complex - Hoover, AL
Hoover, Alabama is a regional focus for Art +Design, SmartLIVING, and Nature lovers everywhere with the return of the MOSS ROCK FESTIVAL on the first full weekend of November. Innovation, imagination, and fun await thousands of visitors under a blanket of fall colors. Alongside fine art and contemporary crafts are +Design products and tech exhibitions, SmartLIVING Marketplace, Nature District, live music, Beer Garden tasting event, WonderKid Studios, and popular food trucks + other festival favorites. Come join the exciting Eco-Creative Moss Rock Festival experience where a weekend of wonderful discoveries is guaranteed to be the norm!
Christmas Fest
December 11 - 12, 2026
northbaldwinchamber.com
(251) 937-5665
Blackburn Park Bay - Bay Minette, AL
We hope you'll join us for this time-honored tradition featuring vendors, delicious food, the annual Twilight Christmas Parade, live music, kid's activities, photo opportunities, and more!
Magic City Art Connection
April 23 - 25, 2027
magiccityart.com
(205) 595-6306
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark - Birmingham, AL
Magic City Art Connection (MCAC), Birmingham's premier fine art festival, will transform Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark in downtown Birmingham, Alabama into an Art and Cultural epicenter. MCAC features 150 juried contemporary fine art booths, special exhibitions and installations, artist-led workshops for children and adults, live music and cultural performances, plus Corks & Chefs - Birmingham's longest-running tasting event. That's 3 full days of enriching experiences and robust art sales at this beloved Alabama contemporary fine art festival.
July 3 - 4, 2026
Grand Bay Watermelon Festival
Grand Bay Odd Fellows Festival Park, Grand Bay, AL
Status: Updated 7/8/2025
July 4, 2026
Independence Days Celebration
Courthouse Square, Scottsboro, AL
Status: Updated 6/29/2026
July 4, 2026
Sand Mountain Potato Festival
Downtown, Henagar, AL
Status: Updated 4/23/2026
July 4, 2026
Freedom on the River
Demopolis City Landing, Demopolis, AL
Status: Updated 6/25/2026
July 4, 2026
Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration
McFarland Park, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 4/23/2026
July 4, 2026
Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks
The AMP on Lake Martin, Eclectic, AL
Status: Updated 4/6/2026
July 4, 2026
Fourth of July Festival
Smith Lake Park, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 6/29/2026
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Celebration on the Green
Downtown, Centreville, AL
Status: Updated 5/25/2025
July 17 - 18, 2026
Montgomery Hot Air Balloon Festival
Blount Cultural Park, Montgomery, AL
Status: Updated 6/6/2026
June 5 - July 24, 2026
Sunset Music & Market on Main
100 South Main Street, Columbiana, AL
Status: Updated 5/28/2026
July 25, 2026
Vina July Fest
Vina Fire Station, Vina, AL
Status: Updated 6/27/2026
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival
Various Locations, Mobile, AL
Status: Updated 6/10/2025
August 1, 2026
Trussville Dog Daze
East Mall, Trussville, AL
Status: Updated 3/11/2026
August 2026 (dates not updated)
American Farm Heritage Days
Limestone County Sheriff's Arena, Athens, AL
Status: Updated 6/19/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Killen Founder's Day
Killen Park, Killen, AL
Status: Updated 6/19/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Smoke on the Water Festival
McFarland Park, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 2/3/2025
August 7, 2026
First Fridays in Florence - August
Downtown, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 6/8/2026
August 8, 2026
Timeless Treasures Handmade Arts & Crafts Show
555 Eastern Boulevard, Montgomery, AL
Status: Updated 6/7/2026
August 14 - 15, 2026
Franklin County Watermelon Festival
Downtown, Russellville, AL
Status: Updated 12/12/2025
August 21 - 23, 2026
Free Dothan Home & Remodeling Show - August
National Peanut Festival, Dothan, AL
Status: Updated 6/26/2025
August 29 - 30, 2026
Repticon Birmingham - August
Trussville Civic Center, Trussville, AL
Status: Updated 12/16/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Fifty-Third Gem and Mineral Show, Hosted by AMLS
Bessemer Civic Center, Bessemer, AL
Status: Updated 7/23/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Gem and Mineral Show
Irondale Civic Center, Irondale, AL
Status: Updated 7/27/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Scottsboro Labor Day Trade Day - August
Courthouse Square, Scottsboro, AL
Status: Updated 7/19/2025










