‘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!
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Smith Lake Park Bass Fest
Smith Lake Park, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 9/30/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Barber Vintage Festival
Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds, AL
Status: Updated 3/10/2025
September - October 2026 (dates not updated)
Nell Hardeman Memorial Waterfront Show
Sac's Gallery, Montgomery, AL
Status: Updated 9/4/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Autauga County Fair
MacGray Park, Prattville, AL
Status: Updated 10/2/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Moundville Native American Festival
Moundville Archaeological Park, Moundville, AL
Status: Updated 6/17/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Headland Harvest Day
Town Square, Headland, AL
Status: Updated 10/2/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Butlerfest
Downtown, Butler, AL
Status: Updated 10/2/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Indian Head Harvest Fest
Indian Head Mill Park, Cordova, AL
Status: Updated 10/2/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Blount County Covered Bridge Festival
Downtown, Oneonta, AL
Status: Updated 7/7/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Alexander City Oktoberfest
Charles E. Bailey, Sr. Sportplex, Alexander City, AL
Status: Updated 10/7/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Market Days - October
OTBP location 5941 Old Tuscaloosa Hwy Mc Calla, AL 35111, Mc Calla, AL
Status: Updated 5/5/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
National Shrimp Festival
Gulf Shores Public Beach Area, Gulf Shores, AL
Status: Updated 12/17/2024
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Huntsville Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show
The Jaycee Community Building, Huntsville, AL
Status: Updated 6/24/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Kentuck Festival of the Arts
Snow Hinton Park, Tuscaloosa, AL
Status: Updated 3/11/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
EufaulaFest
Seth Lore Historic District on Randolph Avenue, Eufaula, AL
Status: Updated 5/29/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Alabama National Fair
Garrett Coliseum and Agricultural Expo, Montgomery, AL
Status: Updated 11/26/2024
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Cullman County Fair
Cullman County Fairgrounds, Cullman, AL
Status: Updated 6/24/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Montgomery Holiday Market
Cramton Bowl Multiplex, Montgomery, AL
Status: Updated 10/2/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Warrior Day
Downtown Main Street Warrior, Alabama, Warrior, AL
Status: Updated 10/12/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Fall Farm Day
Landmark Park, Dothan, AL
Status: Updated 10/11/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Mentone Fall Festival Festival
Moon Lake Village, Mentone, AL
Status: Updated 10/12/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Angelfest
Lawn adjacent to St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Millbrook, AL
Status: Updated 7/1/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Boll Weevil Fall Festival
Downtown Enteprise, Enterprise, AL
Status: Updated 6/13/2025
October 2026 (dates not updated)
The Great Grits Cookoff & Festival
Prattville YMCA (Willis Bradford Branch), Prattville, AL
Status: Updated 10/7/2024


























