I love these handmade porch signs. (Jubilee Festival of Arts)
Fall is almost here, and that means festival season is about to be in full swing across Alabama.
From arts festivals and Oktoberfest’s to seafood celebrations and small-town traditions, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season.
We’ve rounded up some of the best festivals happening across the state from late September through November. Grab your calendar and start planning your fall weekends.
September Festivals in Alabama
Homestead Hollow Fall Arts + Crafts Festival | Springville
What to expect: Shop local makers, bakers and artists while enjoying live music, food and family-friendly activities at this popular fall festival.
When: September 25-27 | 9AM-5PM
Where: 1161 Murphrees Valley Rd, Springville, AL 35146
Admission: $10 | Kids 12 and under FREE
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Mule Day | Winfield
Welcome to Mule Day (Openverse)
What to expect: Celebrate Winfield’s agricultural heritage with vendors, a car show, antique tractors, live music, mule judging, a parade and more.
When: September 25-26
Where: Downtown Winfield, AL 35594
Admission: FREE
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Fiesta | Birmingham
What to expect: Celebrate Hispanic culture with food, music, dance, art and family-friendly activities at Alabama’s largest Hispanic festival.
When: Saturday, September 26
Where: Birmingham, AL
Admission: FREE
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Looking for more fall fun in Birmingham? Check out this guide from our friends at Bham Now for more festivals, Oktoberfests + fall events around the Magic City.
Irondale Music Fest | Irondale
What to expect: Celebrate Irondale with an afternoon of live music and family-friendly fun at this free community festival.
When: Saturday, September 26 | 4PM
Where: Beacon Park, 5309 Beacon Dr, Irondale, AL 35210
Admission: FREE
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Wiregrass Heritage Festival | Dothan
Wiregrass Heritage Festival / (National Peanut Festival)
What to expect: Celebrate the Wiregrass with live music, food, vendors and plenty of Southern culture at this annual Dothan festival.
When: Saturday, September 26
Where: Dothan, AL
Admission: $55 General Admission | $65 Week-of-Show | $80 Day-of-Show | $85 VIP
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October Festivals in Alabama
Dadeville Fall Festival | Dadeville
What to expect: Head to Lake Martin for a classic small-town fall festival filled with local vendors, food, entertainment and family-friendly activities.
When: Saturday, October 3
Where: Dadeville, AL
Admission: FREE
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Alabama’s Little Tomatina | Ashville
What to expect: Get ready to get messy at Alabama’s own tomato food fight. The event also features live music and food trucks.
When: Saturday, October 3
Where: Ashville, AL
Admission: See event page for current pricing below
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Fall on the Farm | Steele
What to expect: Shop local vendors, listen to live music and enjoy plenty of family-friendly activities surrounded by the fall scenery of Steele.
When: Saturday, October 3
Where: Smith Tomato LLC, 4575 Loop Rd, Steele, AL 35987
Admission: FREE
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National Shrimp Festival | Gulf Shores
Eat big at the Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores. (Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism)
What to expect: Seafood lovers won’t want to miss this four-day beachside festival featuring fresh seafood, arts and crafts, live music and plenty of Gulf Coast fun.
When: October 8-11
Where: Gulf Shores Public Beach, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Admission: FREE
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Heading to the Gulf Coast this fall? Check out this guide from our friends at Mobile Bay Now for more fall events, festivals + things to do along the coast.
Covered Bridge Festival | Oneonta
Fun time in Oneonta (The Bama Buzz)
What to expect: Celebrate Blount County’s historic covered bridges with live music, dancing, food trucks, vendors, a quilt show and a classic car cruise-in.
When: Saturday, October 10 | 9AM-4PM
Where: Downtown Oneonta, AL
Admission: FREE
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Planning a fall day trip from Birmingham? Check out more fall traditions, festivals + things to do in Blount County.
Jubilee Festival of Arts | Daphne
What to expect: Browse handmade jewelry, paintings, pottery, sculpture and more from more than 140 artists while enjoying live music and local food.
When: October 17-18
Where: Lott Park, 2000 Main St, Daphne, AL 36526
Admission: FREE
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Kentuck Festival of the Arts | Tuscaloosa
What to expect: Check out hundreds of artists, live music, craft demonstrations, food trucks and plenty of creative activities at one of Alabama’s premier arts festivals.
When: Saturday, October 17 + Sunday, October 18
Where: Snow Hinton Park, Tuscaloosa, AL
Admission: $15/day | $25 weekend pass | Kids 12 and under FREE
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Mentone Fall Festival | Mentone
Mentone, Alabama (The Bama Buzz)
What to expect: Shop handmade arts and crafts while enjoying live music and the beautiful fall scenery of Alabama’s mountain town.
When: Saturday, October 17 | 9AM-4PM
Where: Mentone, AL
Admission: FREE
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Want to learn more about the Mentone Fall Festival? Check out this event page from Hville Blast for more details.
River Clay Fine Arts Festival | Decatur
What to expect: Browse artwork from artists across the country while enjoying live music, food trucks, children’s activities, student art exhibits and more.
When: Friday, October 23-Sunday, October 25
Where: Downtown Decatur, AL
Admission: $5 weekend pass | Kids 12 and under FREE
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Alabama Renaissance Faire | Florence
Alabama Renaissance Faire in Florence, Alabama (The Bama Buzz)
What to expect: Step back in time with costumed performers, artisans, games, food and entertainment at Alabama’s official Renaissance Faire.
When: October 24-25
Where: Florence, AL
Admission: FREE
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Old Baker Farm Fall Festival | Harpersville
What to expect: Spend the day at Old Baker Farm with vendors, live music, carnival games, pumpkins and plenty of fall activities for the whole family.
When: October 24-25
Where: Old Baker Farm, 184 Furrow Ln, Harpersville, AL 35078
Admission: $15 per person | Children 1 and under FREE
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Elberta German Sausage Festival | Elberta
Conecuh sausage made the cut. (The Bama Buzz)
What to expect: Dig into German sausage and sauerkraut while enjoying live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides and plenty of food.
When: Saturday, October 31 | 8AM-5PM
Where: Elberta Town Park, Elberta, AL 36530
Admission: FREE
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November Festivals in Alabama
Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival | Gulf Coast
What to expect: Hear nationally acclaimed songwriters perform and share the stories behind their songs during this annual celebration of music and songwriting.
When: November 5-15
Where: Various locations along the Alabama + Florida Gulf Coast
Admission: FREE at most performances | Some venues may require a cover charge or ticket
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National Peanut Festival | Dothan
The Peanut Festival in Dothan will have awesome music. (Callie Morrison / The Bama Buzz)
What to expect: Get your fill of carnival rides, live music, food, agricultural exhibits and family fun at one of Alabama’s biggest annual festivals.
When: Friday, November 6-Saturday, November 14
Where: National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, 5622 US Highway 231, Dothan, AL 36301
Admission: $11 general admission | Sunday admission starts at $9 | Ride armbands start at $30
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Experience the Oyster | Gulf Shores
What to expect: Feast on fresh oysters prepared by chefs from across the Southeast while enjoying live music and a weekend full of Gulf Coast flavors.
When: Friday, November 6 + Saturday, November 7
Where: The Hangout, 101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Admission: See ticket page for current pricing below
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