8 food festivals in Alabama this November—Italian, German + more

We hope you’re going into November hungry, Alabama. This month, several yummy food festivals are happening across the state, celebrating everything from peanuts to pasta. Let’s dig in.

1. National Peanut Festival—Dothan

The National Peanut Festival in Dothan is so much more than just a food festival. With parades, pageants, contests, live music and, of course, lots of peanuts, this festival draws huge crowds each year over the span of several days.

• Location: 5622 US-231, Dothan, AL 36301
• Date: November 3-12
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2. German Food Fest—Madison

North Alabamians know that Huntsville has some fabulous German cuisine to offer, from Hildegard’s to Ol’ Heidelberg. In nearby Madison, Messiah Lutheran Church is bringing even more German fare to the table, with baked goods, German beer, live music, activities for kids and food specials from local eatery The Casual Pint.

• Location: Messiah Lutheran Church, 7740 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758
• Date: Saturday, November 4, 11AM-2PM
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3. Birmingham Vegan Fest

The Birmingham Vegan Fest is back and even bigger than previous years. Hosted at the popular Cahaba Brewing Company, this free event will bring together dozens of local vegan food trucks, popups and vegan-friendly vendors like CroixStreet Vegan Food Truck and Brown Sugar Vegan.

• Location: Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Date: Sunday, November 5, 11AM-5PM
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4. ChurchStreet Family Italian Food and Wine Festival

The ChurchStreet Family Restaurant and Hospitality Group in Huntsville is known for its quality, showcased at spots like Mazzara’s Vinoteca and Purveyor. This year, they’re hosting an Italian Food and Wine Festival in beautiful downtown Huntsville, featuring food tents, cooking demonstrations, wine samples and more.

Preceding the festival, ChurchStreet will also host a Celebrity Chef Dinner on Thursday at The Orion Amphitheater and a Pop-Up Meet and Greet with chefs on Friday.

• Location: Mazzara’s Vinoteca, 102 Gates Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Date: Saturday, November 11, 1-4PM
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5. Collard Green Festival 2023—Prichard

The North Mobile County Food Park is celebrating one of the South’s favorite greens this November—collards! With cooking contests, seafood, arts and crafts, a fashion show, dance performances, kids activities and more, this festival will be a family-friendly day of fun.

• Location: 204 S Wilson Ave, Prichard, AL 36610
• Date: Saturday, November 11, 9AM-2PM
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6. 2023 Alabama Food Truck + Craft Beer Festival—Gulf Shores

Food Truck Festivals of America is bringing their experience to the Alabama coast this year, showcasing some of Gulf Shores’ favorite food trucks and brews. There will be something for every taste, from Venezuelan food to fresh seafood and more.

• Location: 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
• Date: Saturday, November 11-Sunday, November 12
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7. 6th Annual Mac N’ Cheese Festival—Birmingham

Any excuse to eat mac n’ cheese is a good one, and this festival most definitely is. Hosted by the popular local brewery Back Forty, proceeds from the festival will support Community Grief Support in Birmingham.

• Location: Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Date: Sunday, November 12, 1-4PM
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8. Chocolate + Cheese Festival—Foley

In the beautiful town of Foley, they know that the only thing better than a chocolate festival is a chocolate and cheese festival. Of course, there will be lots of both chocolate and cheese (did someone say chocolate martinis?), but there will also be live music, a huge kids’ zone, food trucks and even a Jimmy Buffett tribute.

• Location: Heritage Park, 200 N McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535
• Date: Saturday, November 11, 10AM-6PM
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