Alabama Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals, Craft Shows, Music Festivals 2026–2027.
‘Sweet Home Alabama’: a song and a signature. This is a land of history, culture, music and adventure from beaches to mountains. In the Heart of Dixie State, folks dance and sing: gospel, blues, country and jazz. Restaurants dish up mouth-watering barbecue and fresh seafood. And, 258 events cover everything from civil rights and music history to fast cars and faster spacecraft. Among the most popular are: 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival, Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival and ESAC Outdoor Art Show. We’ve got all the sweet details on Alabama’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows!
Blooms & Brews Spring Fest
April 18, 2026
bayareaevents.co
(251) 220-5515
Weeks Bay Plantation - Fairhope, AL
Blooms & Brews Spring Fest & After Dark is a full-day outdoor festival celebrating live music, craft brews, local flavor, and springtime fun at Weeks Bay Plantation in Fairhope, Alabama. The day begins with Spring Fest from 11 AM to 5 PM, featuring live music, vendors, food trucks, family activities, inflatables, balloon twisting, blueberry picking, and Silo water skiing. When the sun sets, Blooms & Brews After Dark takes over from 6 PM to 9 PM, a 21+ concert experience with craft drinks and live music under the stars, headlined by Red and the Revelers.
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.
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
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!
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!
