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17 festivals in Alabama to kickstart your spring celebrations
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Spring has finally sprung and we’re kicking off the celebrations of warmer days, longer sunlight and beautiful blooms the right way.
Alabama has some great events that highlight the beauty of a new season. Here are 20 events to help you soak up the sunshine, enjoy fresh air and make the most of this vibrant season!
Semmes Azalea Festival 2025 -Semmes
- What: Come out to this flower power festival and enjoy a family day of live entertainment, car shows, craft vendors and more.
- When: March 23, 2025
- Where: 4275 Snow Rd, Semmes, AL 36575
- Cost: Free admission
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Azalea Bloom Out at Bellingrath Gardens at Home -Theodore
- What: Enjoy the blooms of more than 250,000 vibrant azaleas in an explosion of color throughout the 65 acres of Bellingrath Gardens and Home.
- When: March 10-31, 2025
- Where: 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore, AL 36582
- Cost: $17.50
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2025 Fins, Feathers and Flowers at Lakepoint State Park -Eufaula
- What: This one’s for you, wildlife lovers! You can expect to learn more about wildlife and important flowers native to Alabama.
- When: March 28-30, 2025
- Where: 104 Old Hwy 165, Eufaula, AL 36027
- Cost: $25-75
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41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival -Cullman
- What: You can expect more than 150 booths to be filled with artists demonstrating and exhibiting their artwork inspired by nature.
- When: April 5-6, 2025
- Where: 1600 St Bernard Dr, Cullman, AL 35055
- Cost: Free admission
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Spring Fest 2025 -Northport
- What: Enjoy an afternoon filled with exciting activities, including inflatables, wax hands, face painting, balloon animals, and more.
- When: April 6, 2025
- Where: 6052 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473
- Cost: Free admission
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Sand In My Boots Fest -Gulf Shores
- What: The event aims to reimagine the traditional festival experience, reflecting Wallen’s musical influences by incorporating country, rock, hip-hop, and indie artists.
- When: May 16-25, 2025
- Where: 101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
- Cost: $549-899
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Red Bluff Music, Arts and Food Festival -Montgomery
- What: Organized by Vintage Hospitality Group, this festival highlights the city’s deep musical roots, featuring an impressive lineup of artists influenced by blues, country, jazz and the soulful sounds of the South
- When: May 16-18
- Where: 355 Commerce St, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Cost: $50-80
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Ross Bridge Spring Market -Hoover
- What: Check out Ross Bridge’s spring festival featuring pics with the big Easter bunny himself, bounce houses and other spring shenanigans.
- When: April 5, 2025
- Where: 2101 Grand Ave, Hoover, AL 35226
- Cost: Free admission
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Southeastern Indian Festival -Atmore
- What: This event focuses on accurately portraying, and offering education on the rich and vast culture of the various tribes found traditionally in the Southeast.
- When: April 2-4, 2025
- Where: 6477 Jack Springs Rd, Atmore, AL 36502
- Cost: Free admission
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Annual Cherry Blossom Festival -Birmingham
- What: This free, family-friendly event will celebrate Japanese culture with exciting performances, Japanese cultural activities, delicious food, and a beautiful Hanami (flower viewing) experience.
- When: March 29, 2025
- Where: 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
- Cost: Free admission
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Rockin’ the River 2025 -Elba
- What: This event will have a car show, a petting zoo, live music, artist demonstrations, free arts & crafts, a sidewalk chalk competition, an artist exhibition, a 5K race, vendors, food trucks, a pop-up Elba history museum, a silent auction and a rubber ducky race!
- When: May 3, 2025
- Where: 231 Court Ave, Elba, AL 36323
- Cost: Free admission
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33rd Annual Wildflower Saturday -Fort Payne
- What: The weekend starts with a welcome social and guest speaker program on Friday night, a day full of hikes to choose from and a guest speaker on Saturday night.
- When: May 2-3, 2025
- Where: 7104 Desoto Pkwy NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
- Cost: Free admission
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30th Annual Creek Bank Festival -Leeds
- What: Head down to Leeds for a great time at the 30th celebration of Creek Bank. You can expect fun, fellowship and entertainment all day long.
- When: May 17, 2025
- Where: 1132 Ashville Rd NE, Leeds, AL 35094
- Cost: Free admission
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2025 Kymulga Grits Festival -Childersburg
- What: You won’t want to miss mill tours, fresh homemade shrimp and grits featuring stone-ground grits, arts & crafts, vendors, kids activities, music by the creek, gem mining, hiking trails and more.
- When: May 17, 2025
- Where: 7346 Grist Mill Rd, Childersburg, AL 35044
- Cost: $1
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Pick Your Own Tulip Festival -New Market
- What: Who doesn’t love a good build-your-own-bouquet festival? Join the Hubert Family Farms and visit this seasonal festival celebrating tulips.
- When: Daily
- Where: 432 Narrow Ln, New Market, AL 35761
- Cost: $10-18
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Crawfish Festival 2025 -Huntsville
- What: The 5th Annual Crawfish Festival is BACK and ready for you to celebrate 10,000 lbs of delicious crawfish, full bars, amazing live music, local vendors and more presented by the Apollo Coalition at The Camp.
- When: April 19, 2025
- Where: 5901 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806
- Cost: $25-75
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How will you be celebrating spring this year? Let us know by tagging us @bhamnow!
