Festivals in Bessemer, AL.
Ethnic Festivals, Food Festivals
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
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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, and everything PICKLE!
Christmas Fest
December 11 - 12, 2026
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(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!
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Events in Bessemer, AL — upcoming
June 6, 2026
Marvel City Caribbean Food and Music Festival
DeBardeleben Park, Bessemer, AL
Status: Updated 4/22/2026
This Alabama Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine art exhibitors, and 40 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9pm. This event will also include costumed parade starting at noon.
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Fifty-Third Gem and Mineral Show, Hosted by AMLS
Bessemer Civic Center, Bessemer, AL
Status: Updated 7/23/2025
This Alabama Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show will have fine craft exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $3 - $5. This event will also include: demonstrations, kids' area, door prizes.
