Ballyhoo Festival
March 7 - 8, 2026
ballyhoofestival.com
(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 7th, the Poarch Creek Indians will share their history and will have two performances of original tribal dance. On March 8th, 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 Americana Appalachian culture. Fine art, fine crafts, great music, cultural exchange children's art activities, and great food!
Rustik Bucket Vintage Market
March 20 - 21, 2026
(256) 504-6144
St Clair Agriculture and Event Center - Odenville, AL
Vintage and handmade fine crafts allowed with cottage baked goods and food trucks. 55+ vendors . Rain or Shine event. Indoor and outdoor market. $5 cash ticket for admission. NO pets. Indoor bathrooms at this new event center. One of a kind items, vintage and antiques, handmade, art, boutiques, seasonal, candles, and home decor.
Ozark Crawdad & Music Festival
April 4, 2026
ozarkal.gov
(334) 774-2618
Downtown Square - Ozark, AL
This fun-filled festival is Free to the public and offers Children's Activities, Arts & Crafts, Great food, and Wonderful Music on stage all day long! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and plan to spend the day with us in Ozark!
Magic City Art Connection
April 24 - 26, 2026
magiccityart.com
(205) 595-6306
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark - Birmingham, AL
April 24-25-26, 2026 - 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.
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!
Events in Cullman, AL — upcoming
April 18 - 19, 2026
Bloomin' Festival Arts and Crafts Fair
Saint Bernard Prep, Ava Maria Grotto, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 4/25/2025
This Alabama Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: special kids' area, prize giveaways.
April 2026 (dates not updated)
Alabama Strawberry Festival
Depot Park, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 2/5/2025
This Alabama Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 8am-10pm.
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Memorial Day Weekend Festival
Smith Lake Park, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 4/1/2025
This Alabama Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-4pm.
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Fourth of July Festival
Smith Lake Park, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 5/19/2025
This Alabama Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 9am-9pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include kids' games and rides.
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)
Sweet Tater Festival
Smith Lake Park, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 7/25/2025
This Alabama Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sun 9am-6pm; Mon 9am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include kids' games and rides.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Bernard Blues and BBQ
St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School/Ave Maria Grotto, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 4/25/2025
This Alabama Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Cullman Oktoberfest
Downtown Cullman, Festhalle & Co Museum, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 6/17/2025
This Alabama Ethnic Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8+ food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm. This event will also include: art show, bratwurst eating contest, weiner dog race, 5 & 10k run, car show, photo contest.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Smith Lake Park Bass Fest
Smith Lake Park, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 9/30/2025
This Alabama Specialty-Theme Event will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 7am-6pm. This event will also include kids' games and rides.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Cullman County Fair
Cullman County Fairgrounds, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 6/24/2025
This Alabama State Fair will have no exhibit booths and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $7 - $25.
