Festival season is one of our favorite times of year, and each year, Alabama hosts a variety of events. One of the largest and, arguably, best fall festivals in Alabama is the Alabama Butterbean Festival. This annual festival in Pinson offers a little bit of everything, and it’s among the best things to do in Alabama in fall. You can learn all about it by reading on.

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Have you ever attended the Alabama Butterbean Festival? If so, what did you think about it? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Another great place to visit while in Pinson is Alabama’s Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. For information, be sure to take a look at the following article: 10 Insanely Beautiful Photos Of Turkey Creek Nature Preserve In Alabama That Will Make You Want To Visit.

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Of course, you’ll need a place to stay, so we found a great hotel in Birmingham that’s 15 miles away from the nature preserve and the festival. It has a pool, a restaurant, and kid-friendly activities, too!

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Things To Do In Alabama In Fall

What are some more fall festivals in Alabama?

Whether you like food or music festivals, these are some of the best festivals in Alabama that we recommend: 

  • Depot Days, Hartselle
  • Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival, Montgomery
  • Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, Athens
  • Cullman Oktoberfest, Cullman
  • Moody Oktoberfest & Cruisin' for a Miracle Car Show, Moody
  • Mentone Fall Festival, Mentone
  • Mobile Greek Fest, Mobile
  • Conecuh Sausage Festival, Evergreen
  • The Alabama Renaissance Faire, Florence
  • Annual National Shrimp Festival, Gulf Shores
  • Dia de los Muertos Alabama, Birmingham

Be sure to check out our website to discover more fall festivals in Alabama

What are some of the best things to do in Alabama in fall?

If you love spending time in the great outdoors or enjoy fun adventures at a pumpkin patch, here are some of the best things to do in Alabama in fall:

  • Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne
  • 4D Farm, Cullman
  • Madison County Nature Trail, Huntsville
  • Cheaha State Park - Delta
  • Borden Creek Wild Hiking Trail, Moulton
  • Kymulga Grist Mill, Park & Covered Bridge, Childersburg
  • Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham
  • Scott's Orchard, Hazel Green
  • Old Baker Farm, Harpersville
  • Pumpkin Patch Express, Silverhill
  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham
  • Noccalula Falls Park, Gadsden

We recommend that you read our previous article with more things to do in Alabama in Fall.

What are the best pumpkin patches in Alabama with lots of activities for the family?

From pick your own pumpkin to hayrides to corn mazes and more, these are some of the best pumpkin patches in Alabama with lots of family-friendly fun: 

  • Bennett Farms, Heflin
  • Cornutt Farms, Boaz
  • Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch, West Blocton
  • JDM Family Farm, New Hope
  • Isbell's Pumpkin Farm, Leighton
  • Aplin Farms, Dothan
  • Down on the Farm, Rainsville

Here’s an article featuring more pumpkin patches in Alabama with lots of fun activities.

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