‘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!
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Gem and Mineral Show
Irondale Civic Center, Irondale, AL
Status: Updated 7/27/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Repticon Birmingham - August
Trussville Civic Center, Trussville, AL
Status: Updated 7/24/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Scottsboro Labor Day Trade Day - August
Courthouse Square, Scottsboro, AL
Status: Updated 7/19/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Art Sunday
King Caldwell Park, Scottsboro, AL
Status: Updated 7/22/2025
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)
Sweet Tater Festival
Smith Lake Park, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 7/25/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
McCalla Labor Day Celebration @ Tannehill
Tannehill Ironworks State Park, Mccalla, AL
Status: Updated 7/25/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
First Fridays in Florence - September
Downtown, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 8/1/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Rustik Bucket Vintage Market
St Clair Co Rodeo Arena, Odenville, AL
Status: Updated 7/8/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Birmingham Artwalk
Historic Loft District, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 7/28/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Alabama Women in Jazz Festival
The Speakeasy at Straight to Ale - Campus No. 805, Huntsville, AL
Status: Updated 7/24/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Bernard Blues and BBQ
St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School/Ave Maria Grotto, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 4/25/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Jasper Foothills Festival
Courthouse Square, Jasper, AL
Status: Updated 6/4/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Fayette Arts Festival
Fayette Civic Center/Art Museum, Fayette, AL
Status: Updated 8/9/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Market Days - September
OTBP location, Mc Calla, AL
Status: Updated 5/5/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
North Alabama State Fair
North Alabama State Fairgrounds, Muscle Shoals, AL
Status: Updated 8/1/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Boom Days Heritage Celebration
Downtown, Fort Payne, AL
Status: Updated 8/18/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Taps & Tunes Brewfest
Albertville Farmers Market, Albertville, AL
Status: Updated 3/11/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Hartselle Depot Days Festival
Downtown, Hartselle, AL
Status: Updated 8/23/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Neaca Fall Craft Show
Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL
Status: Updated 8/22/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Orange Beach Freedom Fest
The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL
Status: Updated 7/3/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Art on the Rocks - Fall
Noccalula Falls, Gadsden, AL
Status: Updated 9/5/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Monte Sano Art Festival
Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL
Status: Updated 5/16/2025
September 2026 (dates not updated)
Oktoberfest
The Landing, Fort Rucker, AL
Status: Updated 8/25/2025

























