Alabama Festivals, Family & Kids Festivals, Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations 2026–2027.

53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival

October 8 - 11, 2026

(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 all 50 states 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 24 - 25, 2026

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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, and everything PICKLE!

Moss Rock Festival

November 7 - 8, 2026

mossrockfestival.com

(205) 595-6306

Hoover MET Complex - Hoover, AL

Hoover, Alabama is a regional focus for Art +Design, SmartLIVING, and Nature lovers everywhere with the return of the MOSS ROCK FESTIVAL on the first full weekend of November. Innovation, imagination, and fun await thousands of visitors under a blanket of fall colors. Alongside fine art and contemporary crafts are +Design products and tech exhibitions, SmartLIVING Marketplace, Nature District, live music, Beer Garden tasting event, WonderKid Studios, and popular food trucks + other festival favorites. Come join the exciting Eco-Creative Moss Rock Festival experience where a weekend of wonderful discoveries is guaranteed to be the norm!

Christmas Fest

December 11 - 12, 2026

northbaldwinchamber.com

(251) 937-5665

Blackburn Park Bay - Bay Minette, AL

We hope you'll join us for this time-honored tradition featuring vendors, delicious food, the annual Twilight Christmas Parade, live music, kid's activities, photo opportunities, and more!

Magic City Art Connection

April 23 - 25, 2027

magiccityart.com

(205) 595-6306

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark - Birmingham, AL

The 44th 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.