Alabama Family Fairs & Festivals
11 family events across Alabama for 2026.
Recurring4.1(137)North Alabama State Fair
A family tradition with large carnival midway, livestock, exhibits, and entertainment.
Recurring3.8(495)Alabama State Fair
The Alabama State Fair offers exciting attractions, shows, fair food, carnival rides, and family fun at the Birmingham Race Course.
4.8(11)Montgomery Holiday Market
Come shop a wide variety of unique items and holiday gifts including clothing, incredible jewelry, gifts, childrens items, art, gourmet food, home and holiday decor, bath products, handmade, one-of-a-kind items and more.
Recurring4(440)Greater Gulf State Fair
Gulf Coast fair with rides, exhibits, entertainment, and food.
Scottsboro Halloween on the Square
It will feature trunk or treat, costumes, food trucks, and more.
4.7(1906)Tannehill Holiday Trade Days
It will host some of your favorite vendors selling a wide range of unique handmade goods, jewelry, vintage treasures, and more.
Recurring4.3(101)Alabama National Fair
Fall fair with agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, live entertainment, and community events.
Recurring4.5(2)Helen Keller Festival
Festival honoring Helen Keller with music, arts, crafts, parade, athletic events.
RecurringBlack Belt Folk Roots Festival
Folk roots festival with music, crafts, downhome cooking in the Black Belt region.
Recurring4.3(100)Seafood Festival & Car Show
Seafood festival with food, car show, entertainment.
Recurring4.6(17)Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival
Arts and crafts festival with live entertainment, cuisine.
Frequently asked questions
How many family events & festivals are there in Alabama?
Our directory lists 16 family events & festivals across Alabama for the 2026 season, including Tannehill Holiday Trade Days, Festival of Tulips and Montgomery Holiday Market.
When is the best time for family events & festivals in Alabama?
Alabama's family events & festivals cluster in April and October — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular family events & festivals in Alabama?
By Google review score, Tannehill Holiday Trade Days in McCalla ranks among the most popular, with a 4.7-star rating from 1,906 reviews.