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11 Alabama festivals in August to beat the dog days
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In the dog days of summer, you may be looking for a way to beat the heat and doldrums.
Check out these 11 festivals in Alabama this August to put a pep back in your step!
Clay County Yellow Meated Watermelon Festival in Ashland
Summertime in Alabama is almost synonymous with watermelon. In Clay County, the most important watermelon is the yellow-meated. Known for its color and small size, this sweet treat is a great way to end the summer.
The festival will feature additional food, vendors, a car show and the kick off by the Central High School of Clay County Marching Band.
- When: Friday, August 1 – Saturday, August 2
- Where: Ashland City Park | 327 1st St N, Ashland, AL 36251
Black Belt Birding Festival in the Black Belt Region
At the intersection of birds and Alabama history lies the Black Belt Birding Festival, a series of events designed to celebrate birding with ecology and civil rights history.
Made on the Mountain Festival in Albertville
Food trucks, vendors and crafts, oh my! Join your Sand Mountain neighbors in Albertville for this free, full day of fun. Live music, a kids zone and a dessert contest will make it be the place to be!
- When: Saturday, August 2 | 10AM-6PM
- Where: Downtown Albertville, AL
Pebble Bluegrass Festival in Haleyville
With a great lineup of artists, concessions and an option to camp or bring your RV, this will be a great weekend of great music!
- When: Friday, August 8 – Saturday, August 9
- Where: Pebble Community Center | 100 County Rd 3423, Haleyville, AL
- Website
Mitchell’s Place Dragon Boat Race + Festival in Birmingham
Sponsored by Mitchell’s Place – a comprehensive autism treatment center and early learning preschool – the Dragon Boat Race serves to raise awareness in a fun and unique way.
With 20 paddlers per team and all boats, gear and instruction provided by Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing, it’s a lovely way to raise awareness and spend a Saturday.
Franklin County Watermelon Festival in Russellville
The 44th annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival is chock-full of sweetness! From food and craft vendors to live music, a 5K and fun run to watermelon contests, it is a one in a melon event.
Alabama Sweet Tea Festival in Enterprise
Sip your way into Southern bliss at the Sweet Tea Festival in Enterprise. Tastings, tea drinking contests and live entertainment will fill your day.
Sidewalk Film Festival in Birmingham
For 27 years, the Sidewalk Film Festival has been a nationally recognized showcase for independent cinema in Birmingham’s downtown theatre district.
The festival screens over 200 films annually, spotlighting local and student filmmakers while highlighting important civil and social issues. This is an event you won’t want to miss.
- When: Monday, August 18 – Sunday, August 24 | Full schedule
- Where: Birmingham’s downtown theatre district
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
UFO Days Festival in Fyffe
Celebrating the supposed sightings of “an unidentifiable object flying” in the nighttime skies of Fyffe in 1989, the festival was kicked off with then-new mayor Larry Lingerfelt in 2004.
With music, food, games, and hot air balloons to represent the flying creatures of 1989, what was once a “frightening” event to locals is now a celebration in Sand Mountain.
Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival in Birmingham
Ya like jazz? The 22nd annual Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival brings live jazz music and local vendors to the streets of Birmingham.
Hog Days of Summer BBQ + Music Festival in Montgomery
Held at National Historic Landmark, the Union Station Train Shed, this barbecue and music festival is sure to be a good time.
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