‘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, 261 events cover everything from civil rights and music history to fast cars and faster spacecraft. Among the most popular are: 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!
Ballyhoo Festival
March 7 - 8, 2026
ballyhoofestival.com
(318) 218-7673
Gulf State Park - Gulf Shores, AL
The Ballyhoo Festival is a juried fine arts festival with additional emphasis on cultural exchange. Artist prizes will be $6,000. On March 7th, the Poarch Creek Indians will share their history and will have two performances of original tribal dance. On March 8th, Florabama and the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival will present a Fiddle/Banjo Competition with $4,000 in prize money awarded. This is a part of early Americana Appalachian culture. Fine art, fine crafts, great music, cultural exchange children's art activities, and great food!
Rustik Bucket Vintage Market
March 20 - 21, 2026
(256) 504-6144
St Clair Agriculture and Event Center - Odenville, AL
Vintage and handmade fine crafts allowed with cottage baked goods and food trucks. 55+ vendors . Rain or Shine event. Indoor and outdoor market. $5 cash ticket for admission. NO pets. Indoor bathrooms at this new event center. One of a kind items, vintage and antiques, handmade, art, boutiques, seasonal, candles, and home decor.
Ozark Crawdad & Music Festival
April 4, 2026
ozarkal.gov
(334) 774-2618
Downtown Square - Ozark, AL
This fun-filled festival is Free to the public and offers Children's Activities, Arts & Crafts, Great food, and Wonderful Music on stage all day long! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and plan to spend the day with us in Ozark!
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.
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!
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Rocky Top Spring Market
The Farm at Rocky Top, Salem, AL
Status: Updated 2/12/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Piney Woods Arts Festival
Enterprise State Community College, Enterprise, AL
Status: Updated 1/21/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Arts Alive Festival
Wilson Park, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 10/21/2024
May 2026 (dates not updated)
RXR Fest
Russell Crossroads, Alexander City, AL
Status: Updated 5/7/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Memorial Day Weekend Festival
Smith Lake Park, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 4/1/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Art on the Lake
Russell Crossroads, Alexander City, AL
Status: Updated 2/4/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Festival
Point Mallard Park, Decatur, AL
Status: Updated 2/3/2025
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Memorial Day Celebration
American Village, Montevallo, AL
Status: Updated 4/3/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
First Fridays in Florence - June
Downtown, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 4/15/2025
May - June 2026 (dates not updated)
Stevenson Depot Days Festival
Downtown, Stevenson, AL
Status: Updated 5/27/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
North Alabama African Heritage Festival
Willie Green Center, Tuscumbia, AL
Status: Updated 4/25/2024
June 2026 (dates not updated)
9-1-1 Festival
Downtown, Haleyville, AL
Status: Updated 4/4/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Gordo Mule Day and Chickenfest
Downtown, Gordo, AL
Status: Updated 4/4/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Marvel City Caribbean Food and Music Festival
DeBardeleben Park, Bessemer, AL
Status: Updated 3/10/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
June Fling
Downtown, Oneonta, AL
Status: Updated 4/24/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Alabaster Cityfest
Thompson High School, Alabaster, AL
Status: Updated 2/4/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Alexander City Jazz Festival
Strand Park & AMP on Lake Martin, Alexander City, AL
Status: Updated 3/19/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
River Jam Music Festival
Gold Star Park, Wetumpka, AL
Status: Updated 3/25/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Wedowee Crafts on the Median
Downtown, Wedowee, AL
Status: Updated 6/10/2025
June 20, 2026
Alabama Blueberry Festival
Jennings Park, Brewton, AL
Status: Updated 9/9/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Phil Campbell Festival
Phil Campbell Memorial Park, Phil Campbell, AL
Status: Updated 5/1/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Auatuga County Juneteenth Celebration Parade
North Highland Park, Prattville, AL
Status: Updated 2/25/2025
May - June 2026 (dates not updated)
Eighty-Fourth National Exhibition
Vestavia Hills City Hall, Vestavia Hills, AL
Status: Updated 4/10/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Fort Rucker Freedom Fest
Festival Grounds, Fort Rucker, AL
Status: Updated 3/24/2025

























