Festivals in Gulf Shores, AL.
Music Festivals, 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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May 2026 (dates not updated)
Hangout Music Festival
The Beach, Gulf Shores, AL
Status: Updated 2/3/2025
This Alabama Music Festival will have commercial/retail and crafts exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 6 stages with National talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $210 - $1000.
October 8 - 11, 2026
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)
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Fourth Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Beer Festival
Town Green area of Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, AL
Status: Updated 4/8/2025
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.
