Each year, you’ll find a variety of events in our fabulous state, including some of the best food festivals in Alabama. And all year long, there are so many food festivals scheduled to take place that it will make your head spin (and your stomach start hopping with excitement!). Listed below are eight of Alabama’s delicious food festivals that we really think belong on everyone’s bucket list. You’ll want to attend them all!

1. Alabama Blueberry Festival - Brewton

Brewton, AL 36426, USA
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The Alabama Blueberry Festival takes place In June at Jennings Park. It features tons of craft vendors, an antique car show, live entertainment, and lots of fresh blueberry treats such as blueberry ice cream and blueberry cobbler. If you love blueberries, this is a festival you don't want to miss. In the past, admission has been free.

2. Peach Jam Jubilee - Clanton

Clanton, AL, USA
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The annual Peach Jam Jubilee also takes place in June. Held at beautiful Clanton City Park, the festival features delicious food, craft vendors, inflatables, and so much more. As always, it's a fun event for the entire family. In the past, admission has been free.

3. Cullman Oktoberfest - Cullman

Cullman, AL, USA
Cullman, AL, USA
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The annual Cullman Oktoberfest takes place every October at the Festhalle Farmer's Market and Depot Park. It features live German music, delicious food, beer, games, etc. This festival is the perfect event to learn all about Cullman's German heritage. In the past, admission has been free.

4. Alabama Butterbean Festival - Pinson

Pinson, AL, USA
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The Alabama Butterbean Festival takes place in downtown Pinson in the month of October, and is definitely one of the most popular annual events in the state of Alabama. This amazing festival has something for everyone, including delicious food, arts and crafts, fun entertainment, and a carnival. Like the previous festivals in this feature, in the past, admission has been free.

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5. Annual National Shrimp Festival - Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores, AL, USA
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The Annual National Shrimp Festival is yet another festival that take places in October, this one at Gulf Shores' public beach access. This Gulf Coast festival, which attracts more than 300,000 attendees each year, is an absolute must-visit for shrimp lovers. Other than delicious food, it'll also have lots of vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts, a pageant, and more. Again, in the past, admission has been free.

6. Scottsboro BBQ Cook Off - Scottsboro

Scottsboro, AL, USA
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If you're a fan of Alabama barbecue, you'll want to attend the Annual Scottsboro BBQ Cook Off, which takes place - you guessed it - in October in downtown Scottsboro. When at this festival, you get to try a variety of barbecue, well, everything: meat, chicken, unique dishes, and more. This festival also has oodles of entertainment, arts and crafts, etc. Once again, in the past, admission has been free.

7. Athens Grease Festival - Athens

Athens, AL, USA
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The annual Athens Grease Festival is, good grief, another popular October event (there seems to be a pattern here!) in downtown Athens. It specializes in fried foods, including fried pies, fried Twinkies, fried Snickers bars, funnel cakes, fried okra, and more. For the full experience, you'll want to grab a bed sheet and create a toga to wear to this unique festival. Again, in the past, admission has been free.

8. National Peanut Festival - Dothan

Dothan, AL, USA
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The National Peanut Festival takes place in... (surprise!) November! And it is held at the fairgrounds on US Highway 231 South. Receiving around 200,000 visitors each year, it's the nation's largest peanut festival. It also hosts a variety of events, including livestock shows, a parade, concerts, and more. Unfortunately this one is not free, but the ticket prices are nominal, making it a good budget-friendly activity.

Do you plan to attend any of these food festivals in Alabama? If so, which ones? Also, what other festivals in Alabama belong on our list? We’d love to read about your experiences and ideas in the comments section below!

For a list of Alabama’s 13 most iconic foods, many of which are served at some of the state’s most epic food festivals, be sure to check out These 13 Iconic Foods In Alabama That Will Have Your Mouth Watering.

If you’d like to work off some of those delicious calories with a hike, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.

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  • Trowbridge's Ice Cream Bar in Florence has been owned and operated by five generations of the same family and is one of the oldest restaurants in the state.
  • Pane e Vino Pizzeria in Huntsville serves made-to-order pizzas, salads, calzones, and more.
  • Chris' Famous Hot Dogs in Montgomery has been serving up the best hot dogs, as well as sandwiches hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and chicken fingers since 1917.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other delicious places to eat in Alabama.

Where can we find other waterways in Alabama?

  • Hatchet Creek, located south of Sylacauga, begins in the Talladega National Forest and runs through lots of picturesque areas until it reaches the Coosa River.
  • Briar Lake in Stockton is where you can catch some of the best fish in the state.
  • The Cahaba River is a major tributary of the Alabama River and one of the most scenic and biologically diverse rivers in the U.S.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other beautiful waterways in Alabama.

Where are some of the best places to go camping in Alabama?

  • Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City is one of the country’s largest state-owned campgrounds, encompassing 320 acres and well over 500 campsites.
  • Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham is Alabama's largest state park with nearly 10,000 acres of space which lends itself to a wide variety of campsite options.
  • Monte Sano State Park in Hunstville offers a variety of camping options including primitive tent campsites, full hook-up campsites, and original Civilian Conservation Corps stone cabins, among others.

Read on to learn more about some of the best places to go camping in Alabama.

 

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