‘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!
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Liberty Day Celebration
Main Street, Columbiana, AL
Status: Updated 12/11/2024
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Twenty-Fourth of June Arts and Crafts Fair
Lake Jackson State Park, Florala, AL
Status: Updated 5/6/2025
June 2026 (dates not updated)
Helen Keller Festival
Spring Park, Tuscumbia, AL
Status: Updated 5/5/2025
July 3 - 4, 2026
Grand Bay Watermelon Festival
Grand Bay Odd Fellows Festival Park, Grand Bay, AL
Status: Updated 7/8/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Sand Mountain Potato Festival
Downtown, Henagar, AL
Status: Updated 5/13/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Freedom on the River
Demopolis City Landing, Demopolis, AL
Status: Updated 5/13/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration
McFarland Park, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 5/14/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks
The AMP on Lake Martin, Eclectic, AL
Status: Updated 2/4/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Fourth of July Festival
Smith Lake Park, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 5/19/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Independence Days Celebration
Courthouse Square, Scottsboro, AL
Status: Updated 5/7/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Celebration on the Green
Downtown, Centreville, AL
Status: Updated 5/25/2025
June - July 2026 (dates not updated)
Sunset Music & Market on Main
100 South Main Street, Columbiana, AL
Status: Updated 5/19/2025
June - July 2026 (dates not updated)
Market in the Park
Heritage Park, Atmore, AL
Status: Updated 4/28/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Vina July Fest
Vina Fire Station, Vina, AL
Status: Updated 6/12/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival
Various Locations, Mobile, AL
Status: Updated 6/10/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
First Fridays in Florence - August
Downtown, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 6/19/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
American Farm Heritage Days
Limestone County Sheriff's Arena, Athens, AL
Status: Updated 6/19/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Killen Founder's Day
Killen Park, Killen, AL
Status: Updated 6/19/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Trussville Dog Daze
East Mall, Trussville, AL
Status: Updated 3/11/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Franklin County Watermelon Festival
Downtown, Russellville, AL
Status: Updated 11/20/2024
August 21 - 23, 2026
Free Dothan Home & Remodeling Show - August
National Peanut Festival, Dothan, AL
Status: Updated 6/26/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Labor Day Music Fest
Russell Crossroads, Alexander City, AL
Status: Updated 2/4/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Follow Your Art
MERF Community Walking Trail, Mentone, AL
Status: Updated 11/12/2024
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Fifty-Third Gem and Mineral Show, Hosted by AMLS
Bessemer Civic Center, Bessemer, AL
Status: Updated 7/23/2025
























