‘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, 266 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 1 - 2, 2025
ballyhoofestival.org
(318) 218-7673
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 $6,000. On March 1, the Poarch Creek Indians will share their history and will have two performances of original tribal dance. On March 2, Florabama and the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival will present a Fiddle/Banjo Competition with $4,000 in prize money awarded. This is a part of early American Appalachian culture. Fine art, fine crafts, great music, cultural exchange children's art activities, and great food!
Rustik Bucket Market - March
March 28 - 29, 2025
(256) 504-6144
St Clair Co Event Center & Arena - Odenville, AL
Vintage, handmade, boutique, seasonal, baked goods, and artisan show. Over 50 vendors to participate inside the new event center and on the green space. Food trucks on site. Held rain or shine. $5 cash ticket purchased at the gate for 10 and older.
Magic City Art Connection
April 25 - 27, 2025
magiccityart.com
(205) 595-6306
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark - Birmingham, AL
April 25-26-27, 2025 - 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 175 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.
National Shrimp Festival
October 9 - 12, 2025
myshrimpfest.com
(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 49 sates 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 25 - 26, 2025
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(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, Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel, and everything PICKLE!
Whoville Holiday Market
November 22 - 23, 2025
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(423) 650-1388
Garrett Coliseum - Montgomery, AL
Shop over 175 vendors, pictures with Santa, the Grinch, and fun for everyone!
January 25, 2025
OWA Arts & Crafts Festival
OWA, Foley, AL
Status: Updated 12/20/2024
February 1, 2025
Prattville Mardi Gras Parade & Celebration
Downtown Prattville, Prattville, AL
Status: Updated 12/2/2024
February 15, 2025
Millbrook Mardi Gras Festival & Parade
Village Green Park & Main Street, Millbrook, AL
Status: Updated 12/8/2024
February 15, 2025
Anniston Heritage Festival
Longleaf Event Center, Anniston, AL
Status: Updated 1/12/2024
February 22, 2025
Gumbo Gala
Ghost Train Brewing, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 1/19/2025
February 22, 2025
Orange Beach Seafood Festival
The Wharf - Main Street & Parkway, Orange Beach, AL
Status: Updated 8/19/2024
February 21 - 23, 2025
Birmingham Home Show
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 12/22/2024
February 22 - 23, 2025
Decatur Home and Garden Show
Ingall's Harbor Pavillion, Decatur, AL
Status: Updated 12/30/2024
February 27 - March 1, 2025
George Lindsey UNA Film Festival
Univ of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 12/30/2024
March 1, 2025
Homewood Chili Cook-Off
Colonial Brookwood Village, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 12/29/2024
February 28 - March 2, 2025
Cottontail's Village Arts and Crafts Show
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Ctr, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 12/30/2024
March 1 - 2, 2025
Ballyhoo Festival
Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL
Web: ballyhoofestival.org
Status: Updated 8/7/2024
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Evergreen-Conecuh Collard Green Festival
Middleton Field, Evergreen, AL
Status: Updated 1/27/2024
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Scottsboro Trade Days - March
Courthouse Square, Scottsboro, AL
Status: Updated 2/9/2024
March 2025 (dates not updated)
Alabama Medieval Fantasy Festival
Beautiful 35 wooded acre site, Greenville, AL
Status: Updated 8/17/2023
March 7 - 8, 2025
Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Gardendale Civic Center, Gardendale, AL
Status: Updated 1/3/2025
March 7 - 8, 2025
BBQ & Blues Cook-Off
Heritage Park, Foley, AL
Status: Updated 1/3/2025
March 8, 2025
Kiwanis All Sports Expo
Fairgrounds, Andalusia, AL
Status: Updated 9/10/2024
March 6 - 9, 2025
Bridge Crossing Jubilee
Various Locations, Selma, AL
Status: Updated 12/30/2024
March 8 - 9, 2025
Orange Beach Festival of Art
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach and the Waterfront Park, Orange Beach, AL
Status: Updated 8/14/2024
March 14 - 16, 2025
ESAC Outdoor Art Show
Downtown, Fairhope, AL
Status: Updated 8/6/2024
March 14 - 16, 2025
Neaca Spring Craft Show
Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL
Status: Updated 10/23/2024
March 14 - 16, 2025
Mobile Boat Show
Mobile Convention Center, Mobile, AL
Status: Updated 6/11/2024
March 14 - 16, 2025
Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival
Downtown, Fairhope, AL
Status: Updated 12/12/2024