‘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, 274 events cover everything from civil rights and music history to fast cars and faster spacecraft. Among the most popular are: Arts and Crafts Festival in Fairhope, ESAC Outdoor Art Show and National Shrimp Festival. We’ve got all the sweet details on Alabama’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows!

Ballyhoo Festival
March 4 - 5, 2023
ballyhoofestival.org
(251) 321-2182
Gulf State Park - Gulf Shores, AL
The Ballyhoo Festival is a juried fine arts festival with additional emphasis on cultural exchange. Artist prizes will be $4,000. On March 4, the Poarch Creek Indians will share their history and will have two performances of original tribal dance. On March 5, Florabama and the Frank Brown Songwriters Assn will present a Fiddle/Banjo Competition with $1680.00 in prize money awarded. This is a part of early Americana culture. There will also be a performance by the internet sensation, The Cotton Pickin' Kids. Fine art, fine crafts, great music, cultural exchange children's art activities and great food!
February 18, 2023
Anniston Black Heritage Festival
Longleaf Botanical Gardens, Anniston, AL
Status: Updated 1/16/2023
February 17 - 19, 2023
Birmingham Home Show
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 12/5/2022
February 25, 2023
Orange Beach Seafood Festival
The Wharf - Main Street & Parkway, Orange Beach, AL
Status: Updated 12/5/2022
February 25 - 26, 2023
Decatur Home and Garden Show
Ingall's Harbor Pavillion, Decatur, AL
Status: Updated 12/5/2022
March 2 - 4, 2023
George Lindsey UNA Film Festival
Univ of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 12/14/2022
March 4, 2023
Homewood Chili Cook-Off
Colonial Brookwood Village, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 12/12/2022
March 4, 2023
Evergreen-Conecuh Collard Green Festival
Middleton Field, Evergreen, AL
Status: Updated 1/13/2023
March 3 - 5, 2023
Cottontail's Village Arts and Crafts Show
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Ctr, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 10/3/2022
March 3 - 5, 2023
Mobile Boat Show
Mobile Convention Center, Mobile, AL
Status: Updated 8/11/2022
March 4 - 5, 2023
Bridge Crossing Jubilee
Various Locations, Selma, AL
Status: Updated 1/10/2023
March 4 - 5, 2023
Ballyhoo Festival
Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL
Web: ballyhoofestival.org
Status: Updated 5/9/2022

March 10 - 11, 2023
Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Gardendale Civic Center, Gardendale, AL
Status: Updated 12/15/2022
March 11, 2023
BBQ & Blues Cook-Off
Heritage Park, Foley, AL
Status: Updated 12/21/2022
March 11, 2023
American Cancer Society Chili Cook-Off
Downtown, Mobile, AL
Status: Updated 2/2/2023
March 11 - 12, 2023
Orange Beach Festival of Art
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach and the Waterfront Park, Orange Beach, AL
Status: Updated 12/21/2022
March 17 - 18, 2023
Rustik Bucket Vintage Market
St Clair Rodeo Arena, Odenville, AL
Status: Updated 1/11/2023
March 18, 2023
Spring Farm Day
Landmark Park, Dothan, AL
Status: Updated 1/23/2023
March 18, 2023
Hanceville Irish Festival
Downtown Hanceville, Hanceville, AL
Status: Updated 1/26/2023
March 18, 2023
Market in the Park - March
Lillian Recreational Park, Lillian, AL
Status: Updated 2/2/2023
March 17 - 19, 2023
ESAC Outdoor Art Show
Downtown, Fairhope, AL
Status: Updated 7/20/2022
March 17 - 19, 2023
NEACA Spring Craft Show
Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL
Status: Updated 11/14/2022
March 17 - 19, 2023
Arts and Crafts Festival in Fairhope
Downtown, Fairhope, AL
Status: Updated 7/20/2022
March 25, 2023
Elberta German Sausage Festival - Spring
Elberta Town Park, Elberta, AL
Status: Updated 12/6/2022
March 23 - 26, 2023
Festival of Flowers
Providence Hospital, Mobile, AL
Status: Updated 10/11/2022