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!
Events in Decatur, AL — upcoming
May 24 - 25, 2025
Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Festival
Point Mallard Park, Decatur, AL
Status: Updated 2/3/2025
This Alabama Air Show-Balloon Festival will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and 20+ food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be All Days 6am-10pm. This event will also include: 65 balloons, auto show, children's activities.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Sizzle & Smoke
Ingalls Harbor, Decatur, AL
Status: Updated 7/11/2024
This Alabama Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. This event will also include food trucks.
October 2025 (dates not updated)
River Clay Fine Arts Festival
City Hall Campus, Decatur, AL
Status: Updated 5/17/2024
This Alabama Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include art demonstrations.
February 2026 (dates not updated)
Decatur Home and Garden Show
Ingall's Harbor Pavillion, Decatur, AL
Status: Updated 12/30/2024
This Alabama Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
