Festivals in Gulf Shores, AL.
Festivals, Art Shows
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!
Moss Rock Festival
November 7 - 8, 2026
mossrockfestival.com
(205) 595-6306
Hoover MET Complex - Hoover, AL
Hoover, Alabama is a regional focus for Art +Design, SmartLIVING, and Nature lovers everywhere with the return of the MOSS ROCK FESTIVAL on the first full weekend of November. Innovation, imagination, and fun await thousands of visitors under a blanket of fall colors. Alongside fine art and contemporary crafts are +Design products and tech exhibitions, SmartLIVING Marketplace, Nature District, live music, Beer Garden tasting event, WonderKid Studios, and popular food trucks + other festival favorites. Come join the exciting Eco-Creative Moss Rock Festival experience where a weekend of wonderful discoveries is guaranteed to be the norm!
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!
Magic City Art Connection
April 23 - 25, 2027
magiccityart.com
(205) 595-6306
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark - Birmingham, AL
The 44th 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.
Events in Gulf Shores, AL — upcoming
November 7 - 8, 2026
Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Beer Festival
Town Green area of Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, AL
Status: Updated 8/30/2026
This Alabama Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. This event will also include enjoy the tunes from a local dj. try multiple cuisines from dozens of food trucks. enjoy l.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
Ballyhoo Festival
Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL
Status: Updated 9/12/2025
This Alabama Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: on site art demonstrations, kids' activities, cultural exchange.
October 2027 (dates not updated)
53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival
Gulf Shores Public Beach Area, Gulf Shores, AL
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
This Alabama Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 35 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: 10k/5k run/walk, sand sculpture contest, singing for scholarships, best of fest (food)
