More Than 20,000 People Attend The Yearly Alabama Butterbean Festival And It’s Not Hard To See Why

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.

The Alabama Butterbean Festival, which celebrates one of the South's most delicious side dishes, is held each year in downtown Pinson, Alabama.

This year's event, which will be celebrating its 19th year, is scheduled to take place on October 4, 2024 and October 5, 2024. Around 20,000 people are expected to attend this festival, which, according to the Alabama State Tourism Board, is Alabama's 2nd-largest festival.

While in attendance at the Alabama Butterbean Festival, don't forget to have your photo taken alongside Bucky, the festival's mascot.

Several vendors are expected to be at the festival selling a variety of goods. From all types of apparel to...

...beautiful wood signs, there's something for everyone.

There will also be plenty of food vendors onsite selling everything from barbecue and seafood, to corn dogs and funnel cakes.

Visitors of the Alabama Butterbean Festival will also get to enjoy live entertainment, in addition to...

...carnival rides, and...

...fireworks. So, with that being said, if you plan to be in Pinson this upcoming fall during the Alabama Butterbean Festival, be sure to stop and check it out. There's no admission charge, and parking is also free.

For more information about one of the best fall festivals in Alabama, including hours and other activities offered, you can view the Alabama Butterbean Festival website or follow the Butterbean Festival Facebook page.

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.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alabama/turkey-creek-nature-preserve-al/

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!