‘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, 264 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!

Rustik Bucket Market - March
March 28 - 29, 2025
(256) 504-6144
St Clair Co Event Center & Arena - Odenville, AL
Vintage, handmade, boutique, seasonal, baked goods, and artisan show. Over 50 vendors to participate inside the new event center and on the green space. Food trucks on site. Held rain or shine. $5 cash ticket purchased at the gate for 10 and older.
Magic City Art Connection
April 25 - 27, 2025
magiccityart.com
(205) 595-6306
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark - Birmingham, AL
April 25-26-27, 2025 - 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 175 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.
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!
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!
June - July 2025 (dates not updated)
Market in the Park
Heritage Park, Atmore, AL
Status: Updated 5/21/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Vina July Fest
Vina Fire Station, Vina, AL
Status: Updated 6/17/2024
July 2025 (dates not updated)
Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival
Various Locations, Mobile, AL
Status: Updated 5/13/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
First Fridays in Florence - August
Downtown, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 4/1/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Piney Chapel Antique Engine & Tractor Show
20147 Elkton Road, Athens, AL
Status: Updated 7/18/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Killen Founder's Day
Killen Park, Killen, AL
Status: Updated 5/22/2024
August 9, 2025
Trussville Dog Daze
East Mall, Trussville, AL
Status: Updated 3/11/2025
August 15 - 16, 2025
Franklin County Watermelon Festival
Downtown, Russellville, AL
Status: Updated 11/20/2024
August 29 - 30, 2025
Labor Day Music Fest
Russell Crossroads, Alexander City, AL
Status: Updated 2/4/2025
August 30, 2025
Follow Your Art
MERF Community Walking Trail, Mentone, AL
Status: Updated 11/12/2024
August 2025 (dates not updated)
Scottsboro Labor Day Trade Day - August
Courthouse Square, Scottsboro, AL
Status: Updated 6/20/2024
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)
Repticon Birmingham - August
Trussville Civic Center, Trussville, AL
Status: Updated 7/30/2024
August - September 2025 (dates not updated)
Repticon Birmingham
Trussville Civic Center, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 7/16/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Art Sunday
King Caldwell Park, Scottsboro, AL
Status: Updated 4/9/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Sweet Tater Festival
Smith Lake Park, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 4/16/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
McCalla Labor Day Celebration @ Tannehill
Tannehill Ironworks State Park, Mccalla, AL
Status: Updated 8/21/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
First Fridays in Florence - September
Downtown, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 4/1/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Alabama Women in Jazz Festival
The Speakeasy at Straight to Ale - Campus No. 805, Huntsville, AL
Status: Updated 8/13/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Birmingham Artwalk
Historic Loft District, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 7/3/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Rustik Bucket Vintage Market - September
St Clair Co Arena and Event Center, Odenville, AL
Status: Updated 7/9/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Gem and Mineral Show
Irondale Civic Center, Irondale, AL
Status: Updated 6/20/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Gem Show, Hosted by the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary
Irondale Civic Center (former Zamora Shrine Temple), Irondale, AL
Status: Updated 6/21/2024
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Bernard Blues and BBQ
St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School/Ave Maria Grotto, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 7/5/2024