Kentuck Festival of the Arts returning to Tuscaloosa in 2025
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It was a historic weekend for the Kentuck Festival of the Arts debut inside the City of Tuscaloosa.
After over five decades of the event happening in Northport, Kentuck was forced to find a new venue for the festival and Snow Hinton Park provided the perfect atmosphere. And it proved to be good enough for a return in 2025.
“This weekend truly showcased the power of collaboration. The 53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts, held at the recently upgraded Snow Hinton Park, exceeded all expectations. The dedicated efforts of City and Kentuck Art Center staff, volunteers, talented artists, and performers created an unforgettable experience for tens of thousands of guests.”
~ Walt Maddox, Tuscaloosa mayorWant updates like this delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter today.
Keep reading to find out more information about next year’s festival + why the organizers decided to stay in Tuscaloosa.
Snow Hinton Park
More than 270 artists were on display throughout the 2024 festival, which was held in October. Around 16,000 people were in attendance across the two-day event, according to the festival.
“Thank you for making the 53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts such a HUGE success! This year, we welcomed 16,000 unique visitors and had a total of more than 18,000 visits, making it our biggest crowd in three years. We couldn’t have done it without the invaluable support of the City of Tuscaloosa, our corporate partners, volunteers, and incredible artists.”
~ Kentuck Art Center on Facebook
The art festival was the first major event at Snow Hinton Park after more than $12 million worth of improvements were made including:
- Added lighting and security throughout the entire park
- New ellipse feature
- New restroom and pavilion
- Expanded parking
2025 Kentuck Festival
The success of the festival in just one year at Snow Hinton Park made it clear: Kentuck would be returning for more.
The Kentuck Art Center officially announced the festival will be back in the same location next year. Here’s what you need to know:
- What: 54th Kentuck Festival of the Arts
- When: Oct. 11-12, 2025
- Where: Snow Hinton Park | Hinton Pk Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- More info
For artists and vendors wanting to be a part of next year’s festival, the application process is expected to open on March 1.
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