17 spring festivals happening across Alabama in 2026

Spring festival season has officially arrived in Alabama. From coastal seafood celebrations to strawberry festivals, art shows and major music weekends, there is something happening in nearly every corner of the state.

Here are 17 spring festivals taking place across Alabama this Spring.

Festival of Tulips – Montevallo | Feb 25 – Mar 18

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• What: The 10th Annual Festival of Tulips at American Village features more than 120,000 blooming tulips set against replicas of historic American landmarks. Guests can stroll the fields, take photos and pick tulips to take home. Food trucks will be onsite each Saturday during the festival.
• When:
  • February 25 – March 18
  • Monday–Saturday 10AM–4PM
  • Sunday 12–4PM
  • Open as long as flowers are blooming, weather permitting
• Where: American Village , 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL 35115
• Cost:
  • $5 admission.
  • You-pick tulips are $2 each, bulb included.
• Note: Check American Village’s website or social media for updated bloom availability before visiting.
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34th Annual Seafood Festival & Car Show – Orange Beach | Feb 28

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• What: One of the Gulf Coast’s most popular annual events, the Orange Beach Seafood Festival features a full day of fresh seafood, more than 100 arts and crafts booths, live music and a large car show benefiting Orange Beach schools. A Kids’ Zone, antique and classic vehicles lining Main Street and a crawfish and shrimp boil round out the festivities. More than 20,000 people attend each year.
• When:
  • Saturday, February 28
  • 10AM–4PM
• Where: The Wharf, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
• Cost: Free admission
• Details: Free shuttles will run from Orange Beach Middle/High School from 9:30AM–4:30PM. Donations are accepted to support local schools.
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Ballyhoo Festival – Gulf Shores | March 7–8

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• What: The Ballyhoo Festival is a fine art and culture festival held at Gulf State Park. The event blends juried artists, live music and a celebration of American heritage with a distinct Coastal Alabama spirit. Guests can browse artwork, shop from vendors and enjoy a full weekend of entertainment including a Fiddle and Banjo Competition.
• When:
  • March 7–8
  • Saturday 9AM–5PM
  • Sunday 10AM–4PM
• Where: Gulf State Park, 20110 State Park Rd, Gulf Shores, AL
• Cost: Free admission
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Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee – Selma | March 5–8

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• What: The Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee is the largest annual Civil Rights commemoration in the world, honoring the events of the Voting Rights Movement that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The weekend includes historic reenactments, educational programming, live music, community events and the iconic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
• When: March 5–8, 2026
• Where: Selma, AL
• Cost: Events vary. Many activities are free.
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52nd Annual Festival of Art – Orange Beach | March 14–15

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• What: For more than 50 years, the Orange Beach Festival of Art has marked the island’s first rite of spring. This nationally ranked fine arts festival features visual, literary, performing, musical and culinary arts with entertainment on two stages. The show has been named Best Art Show in Alabama multiple times and is ranked among the top fine art and design shows in the country.
• When:
  • March 14th–15th
  • Saturday 10AM–5PM
  • Sunday 10AM–4PM
• Where: Coastal Arts Center, 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL
• Cost: Free admission
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74th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival – Fairhope | March 20–22

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• What: Celebrating its 74th year, the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival transforms downtown Fairhope into one of the largest outdoor art shows in the Southeast. More than 300,000 visitors attend this three day event featuring fine art, handmade crafts, live entertainment and local food vendors along the city’s flower lined streets. Proceeds support local students and community organizations through the Festival Foundation.
• When:
  • March 20–22
  • Friday–Sunday
  • 10AM–5PM
• Where: Downtown Fairhope, AL
• Cost: Free admission
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Semmes Azalea Festival – Semmes | March 22

• What: The annual Semmes Azalea Festival features live entertainment, local vendors, delicious food and family friendly activities. Guests can also enjoy a Jeep show and browse a variety of arts and crafts booths.
• When:
  • Sunday, March 22
  • 12PM–5PM
• Where: Mary G. Montgomery High School, 4275 Snow Road N., Semmes, AL 36575
• Cost: Free admission
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Opelika Songwriters Festival – Opelika | March 26–29

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• What: The Opelika Songwriters Festival is a four day music celebration featuring more than 40 singer songwriters performing over 80 shows across seven venues in historic downtown Opelika. From restaurants and coffee shops to pubs and galleries, the festival transforms the small railroad town into an intimate listening room experience for music lovers.
• When: March 26–29
• Where: Historic Downtown Opelika, Opelika, AL
• Cost: Ticketed event
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Druid City Arts Festival – Tuscaloosa | April 10–11

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• What: The 17th annual Druid City Arts Festival returns to Government Plaza with a weekend celebrating visual art, live music, performing arts and local food vendors. The event also features a Kid Zone with family friendly activities, making it one of Tuscaloosa’s signature spring arts weekends.
• When:
  • Friday, April 10
    • 5PM–9PM
  • Saturday, April 11
    • 10AM–5PM
• Where: Government Plaza, 618 Almon Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Cost: Free admission
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Festa Italiana – Birmingham | April 11

• What: Festa Italiana returns to Birmingham for a full day celebrating Italian heritage, culture and cuisine. The festival features live entertainment, traditional food, cultural activities and community events including bocce, cookoffs and family friendly competitions.
• When:
  • Saturday, April 11
  • Noon–9PM
• Where: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, 20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: Ticketed event
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Baldwin County Strawberry Festival – Loxley | April 11–12

• What: One of the Southeast’s most anticipated spring traditions, the Baldwin County Strawberry Festival features fresh strawberries, carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, live music and plenty of strawberry shortcake. The festival supports ARC Baldwin County and Loxley Elementary School, raising more than $100,000 annually for local programs.
• When:
  • Saturday, April 11
  • Sunday, April 12
  • 9AM–5PM
• Where: Baldwin County Strawberry Festival, Municipal Park Dr, Loxley, AL 36551, United States
• Cost: Free admission
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Bloomin’ Festival Arts & Crafts Fair – Cullman | April 18–19

• What: The 42nd Annual Bloomin’ Festival is a two day juried arts and crafts fair held on the scenic grounds of St. Bernard Abbey. More than 150 artisan booths showcase handcrafted work against the backdrop of Alabama’s only abbey and the nearby Ave Maria Grotto. The festival serves as the largest annual fundraiser for St. Bernard Prep and includes prize giveaways and special admission rates to visit the grotto.
• When:
  • Saturday, April 18
  • Sunday, April 19
  • 9AM–4PM
• Where: St. Bernard Abbey, 1600 St. Bernard Ave SE, Cullman, AL 35055
• Cost:
  • $10 admission
  • Children 12 and under free
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Alabama Strawberry Festival – Cullman | April 24–25

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• What: The Alabama Strawberry Festival returns to Depot Park for two days of live music, local vendors and family friendly fun. The festival features 17 bands across two stages, more than 90 craft and food vendors, contests for kids, dogs and baking and a Senior Day area with dedicated entertainment.
• When:
  • Friday, April 24
  • Saturday, April 25
• Where: Depot Park, 309 1st Ave NE, Cullman, AL 35055
• Cost: Free admission, Paid tickets available for premium seating areas
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Panoply Arts Festival – Huntsville | April 24–26

• What: Panoply Arts Festival is the Southeast’s premier arts weekend, bringing together more than 100 visual artists, 20+ musical acts and a full lineup of food vendors and interactive experiences. Hosted by Arts Huntsville, the three day festival transforms Big Spring Park into a vibrant celebration of art, music and creativity for all ages.
• When: April 24–26
• Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Cost: Ticketed event
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Magic City Art Connection – Birmingham | April 24–26

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• What: Celebrating its 43rd year, Magic City Art Connection transforms Sloss Furnaces into a three day outdoor arts experience featuring 150 juried fine artists from across the country. The festival includes live music and dance, art installations, kids’ workshops, food trucks and the popular Corks & Chefs culinary tasting event.
• When:
  • Friday, April 24 | 12PM–6PM
  • Saturday, April 25 | 10AM–6PM
  • Sunday, April 26/h | 10AM–5PM
  • Corks & Chefs: Saturday & Sunday | 12PM–3PM
• Where: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, 20 32nd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost:
  • Advance festival ticket: $12
  • Gate admission: $15
  • Kids 18 & under free
  • Corks & Chefs tickets sold separately
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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival – Foley | April 30–May 2

• What: The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival brings colorful hot air balloons, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors and family friendly fun to OWA Parks & Resort. Guests can enjoy balloon glows, meet pilots and explore dozens of food and retail vendors. Balloon flights and glows take place at dawn and dusk and are weather dependent.
• When: April 30–May 2
• Where: OWA Parks & Resort, 100 N OWA Blvd, Foley, AL 36535
• Cost: Free admission
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Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic – Decatur | May 23–24

• What: The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic fills the skies over Decatur with colorful hot air balloons during Memorial Day weekend. The two day festival features morning and evening balloon flights, tethered rides, balloon glows, food vendors, arts and crafts, live entertainment, an auto show and a tractor show.
• When:
  • Saturday, May 23
  • Sunday, May 24
  • Balloon flights and events: 6AM–8AM and 5PM–8PM each day
• Where: 2901 Point Mallard Dr SE, Decatur, AL
• Cost:
  • Free admission
  • Free parking
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