‘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!
December 12 - 14, 2025
Christkindlmarket HSV
The Orion Amphitheater, Huntsville, AL
Status: Updated 3/11/2025
December 13 - 14, 2025
Repticon Birmingham
Trussville Civic Center, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 7/24/2025
January 2026 (dates not updated)
Repticon Birmingham
Trussville Civic Center, Trussville, AL
Status: Updated 12/6/2024
January 2026 (dates not updated)
OWA Arts & Crafts Festival
OWA, Foley, AL
Status: Updated 12/20/2024
January 31, 2026
Prattville Mardi Gras Parade & Celebration
Downtown Prattville, Prattville, AL
Status: Updated 10/14/2025
February 2026 (dates not updated)
Millbrook Mardi Gras Festival & Parade
Village Green Park & Main Street, Millbrook, AL
Status: Updated 12/8/2024
February 2026 (dates not updated)
Anniston Heritage Festival
Longleaf Event Center, Anniston, AL
Status: Updated 1/12/2024
February 2026 (dates not updated)
Gumbo Gala
Ghost Train Brewing, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 1/19/2025
February 2026 (dates not updated)
Birmingham Home Show
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 12/22/2024
February 2026 (dates not updated)
Decatur Home and Garden Show
Ingall's Harbor Pavillion, Decatur, AL
Status: Updated 12/30/2024
February 28, 2026
Orange Beach Seafood Festival
The Wharf - Main Street & Parkway, Orange Beach, AL
Status: Updated 10/29/2025
February - March 2026 (dates not updated)
George Lindsey UNA Film Festival
Univ of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Status: Updated 12/30/2024
February 27 - March 1, 2026
Free Dothan Home & Remodeling Show - February/March
National Peanut Festival, Dothan, AL
Status: Updated 6/25/2025
February 27 - March 1, 2026
Mobile Boat Show
Mobile Convention Center, Mobile, AL
Status: Updated 9/16/2025
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Evergreen-Conecuh Collard Green Festival
Middleton Field, Evergreen, AL
Status: Updated 2/11/2025
February - March 2026 (dates not updated)
Cottontail's Village Arts and Crafts Show
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Ctr, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 12/30/2024
March 7, 2026
Homewood Chili Cook-Off
Colonial Brookwood Village, Birmingham, AL
Status: Updated 11/12/2025
March 7, 2026
American Cancer Society Chili Cook-Off
Downtown, Mobile, AL
Status: Updated 11/12/2025
March 2026 (dates not updated)
BBQ & Blues Cook-Off
Heritage Park, Foley, AL
Status: Updated 1/3/2025
March 7 - 8, 2026
Ballyhoo Festival
Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL
Web: ballyhoofestival.com
Status: Updated 9/12/2025
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Kiwanis All Sports Expo
Fairgrounds, Andalusia, AL
Status: Updated 9/10/2024
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Market Days - March
Off the Beaten Path Antiques, Mc Calla, AL
Status: Updated 3/6/2025
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Bridge Crossing Jubilee
Various Locations, Selma, AL
Status: Updated 12/30/2024
March 2026 (dates not updated)
Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Gardendale Civic Center, Gardendale, AL
Status: Updated 2/26/2025

















