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!
Moss Rock Festival
November 1 - 2, 2025
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 20th 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!
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!
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.
Events in Orange Beach, AL — upcoming
February 2026 (dates not updated)
Orange Beach Seafood Festival
The Wharf - Main Street & Parkway, Orange Beach, AL
Status: Updated 8/19/2024
This Alabama Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm. This event will also include: large car show, kids zone with games & activities, dog parade.
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Orange Beach Festival of Art
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach and the Waterfront Park, Orange Beach, AL
Status: Updated 8/14/2024
This Alabama Art Show will have fine art exhibitors and 7 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include children's theatre troup performance and jazz concert.
