9 July festivals to celebrate summertime in Alabama
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While you’re planning your week around the Fourth of July, don’t forget about the other celebrations happening around the state throughout the rest of the month.
Find more live music, more local food and even more fireworks across Alabama in July.
Here’s a quick look at nine festivals happening this month!
Sand Mountain Potato Festival in Henager
- What: This annual festival will include live music, a car show, pony rides, a cornhole tournament + plenty of potato-inspired dishes to try.
- When: Friday, July 4 | Parade at 10AM, Fireworks at 9PM
- Where: Henager City Park | 18294 AL-75, Henagar, AL 35978
- More info
Rhythm and Bluberry Festival in Tuskegee
- What: This two-day event includes live music, line dancing, nature walks, arts in nature, horse rides, free giveaways, food demos, and a local farmers market on Sunday.
- When: Saturday, July 12, 9AM-3PM | Sunday, July 13, 10:30AM-3PM
- Where: Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch | 690 Co Rd 81, Tuskegee, AL 36083
- More info
W.C. Handy Music Festival in Florence
- What: This two-week celebration honors the Father of Blues who was born in Florence in 1873. There will be concerts at different venues across the city + other events to celebrate Handy’s legacy in the Shoals.
- When: July 16-27
- Where: Florence, Alabama
- More info
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Dauphin Island
- What: This annual tournament brings thousands of anglers to the Gulf Coast but even if you’re not fishing, there’s plenty to get excited about including four nights of live music.
- When: July 17-20 | Full schedule
- Where: 531 Lemoyne Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
- More info
Journey to Africa’s Cultural Arts Street Festival in Birmingham
- What: This free event is a celebration through dance, music, food and more to showcase African Influences on today’s culture.
- When: Saturday, July 19 | 11AM-4PM
- Where: Cahaba Brewing Company | 4500 5th Ave S Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
- More info
Summerween Art Festival in Warrior
- What: Looking for a little dash of October in your summer? This event will have over 50 local vendors including a reptile photo booth, face painting, live music and plenty of food.
- When: Saturday, July 19 | 1-5PM
- Where: Regional Library + Arts Center | 140 Cane Creek Rd, Warrior, AL 35180
- More info
Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival in Mobile
- What: From poetry to music, this four-night event will showcase jazz artists in a variety of ways.
- When: July 24-27 | Schedule
- Where: The Temple Downtown | 351 St Francis St, Mobile, AL 36602
- More info
July Fest in Vina
- What: The annual festival includes music + a variety of vendors including food, arts & crafts and family contests before wrapping up with a fireworks show at the end of the night.
- When: Saturday, July 26 | 10AM-9PM
- Where: Vina Fire Department | 7111 Highway 19, Vina, AL 35593
- More info
Lake Martin Songwriters Festival in Alexander City
- What: Local artists + songwriters will get to showcase their talents across four nights around one of the most popular lakes in the state.
- When: July 24-27, 2025
- Where: 175 Aliant Parkway, Alexander City, AL 35010
- More info
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