Festivals in Florence, AL.
Craft Shows, Festivals
Timeless Treasures Handmade Arts & Crafts Show
August 8, 2026
(334) 467-9795
555 Eastern Boulevard - Montgomery, AL
Come and have a great day with your family and friends! No place else to be in the middle of a hot summer day!!! Come on out and support your communities, near and far Unique handmade and talented crafters! We even have 1 vendor that puts a cornhole game out front of his booth to help Mom and Dad shop! Admission Free, Concessions available Door prizes - but must be present to win! Vendors can setup 4-9pm Friday night with free security 10'x10' space - $75 Facebook search: timeless-treasures-104335.square.site Sharilynn Daniel will be the ONLY contact for this event
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
northbaldwinchamber.com
(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!
Events in Florence, AL — upcoming
July 4, 2026
Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration
McFarland Park, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 4/23/2026
This Alabama Holiday Celebration will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9pm.
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Smoke on the Water Festival
McFarland Park, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 2/3/2025
This Alabama Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 4 food booths. Admission tickets are $5.
August 7, 2026
First Fridays in Florence - August
Downtown, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 6/8/2026
This Alabama Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5:30pm-9pm. This event will also include varies each month.
September 2026 (dates not updated)
First Fridays in Florence - September
Downtown, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 8/1/2025
This Alabama Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5:30pm-8:30pm. This event will also include varies each month.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
First Fridays in Florence - October
Downtown, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 9/17/2025
This Alabama Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5:30pm-8:30pm. This event will also include varies each month.
October 24 - 25, 2026
Alabama Renaissance Faire
Wilson Park, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 2/10/2026
This Alabama Renaissance-Medieval-Pirate Fair will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include medieval feast on 3rd sat in oct - see website. poster contest - see website.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
First Fridays in Florence - November
Downtown, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 10/27/2025
This Alabama Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5:30pm-8:30pm. This event will also include varies each month.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
George Lindsey UNA Film Festival
Univ of North Alabama-Mane Room, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 2/16/2026
This Alabama Film Festival will have film exhibitors and no food booths.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
First Fridays in Florence - May
Downtown, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 3/21/2026
This Alabama Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5:30pm-8:30pm.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Arts Alive Festival
Wilson Park, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 2/13/2026
This Alabama Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. This event will also include childrens activities.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
First Fridays in Florence - June
Downtown, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 5/21/2026
This Alabama Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5:30pm-9pm. This event will also include varies each month.
