Summer Festivals, Fairs, and Carnivals in Huntsville and North Alabama
Many of you have already planned your summer within an inch of its life, but we’d like to encourage you to take a few days to enjoy the simple pleasures of summer. Stroll down a fairway, ride the ferris wheel, enjoy a game of cornhole, or just soak up some tunes while eating your weight in cotton candy. Below is a listing of area festivals, fairs, and carnivals happening this summer.* Enjoy!
For even more FREE family-fun this summer, check out our 2023 Summer Fun Guide. Filled with information on free outdoor concerts, free indoor and outdoor children’s activities, free summer movies, pools and splashpads, and so much more! Your children will not be bored this summer!
* Be sure to click each tabbed month below to see ALL the awesome festivals & parades.
Rocket City BBQ & Soul Fest
Time: Sat 20th @ 10:00 AM
Cost: Free – $20
Location: NSS Conference Center
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Make plans to attend the incredible Rocket City BBQ & Soul Fest! Enjoy great food, friends, live music, a BBQ competition, and activities for the entire family.
Arley Day Festival (Arley)
Time: Sat 20th @ 8:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Hamner Park
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Come join the Arley Women's Club for Arley Day 2023! There will be breakfast, a parade, car show, food, crafts, free games, rides and a hot dog lunch for kids 18 and under!
Rosie’s Plaza Spring Festival
Time: Sat 20th @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Rosie’s Plaza
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The 4th annual Rosie’s Plaza Spring Festival will be Saturday May 20th! There will be free snow cones, door prizes and pictures with Pequero the Llama! Join us as we welcome spring to South Huntsville with live music, shopping and a festive atmosphere.
Water Lantern Festival
Time: Sat 20th @ 5:30 PM
Cost: $35.99 – $55.99
Location: Big Spring Park
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Water Lantern Festival is an amazing experience where you'll witness the magic of lanterns as they light up the water. The Water Lantern Festival was voted #1 Festival by USA Today. Don't miss this beautiful event!
9-1-1 Festival (Haleyville)
Date/Time: June 2-3
Cost: Free
Location: Haleyville, AL
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Over fifty years ago, the first 911 emergency call was made in the United States and the call was placed in the North Alabama town of Haleyville. The Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce and the town come together each year to host a two-day festival to celebrate the town’s role in making the first 911 call and to honor law enforcement and emergency personnel.
Made on the Mountain Fest (Albertville)
Time: Sat 3rd @ 8:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Albertville
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This NEW signature event held by the Albertville Chamber of Commerce will be held June 3rd in downtown Albertville, and will celebrate the heritage of living on Sand Mountain. The event will host a variety of different local musicians, craftsmen, vendors, food trucks, a cornhole tournament, pie contest, BBQ rib shoot out, and more!
248th Army Birthday Celebration
Time: Sat 10th @ 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Redstone Gateway
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Join Family and MWR at Redstone Gateway to celebration the 248th Army Birthday Celebration!
North Alabama Airfest (Tanner)
Date/Time: June 10-11
Cost: $10
Location: Pryor Field Regional Airport
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The North Alabama Airfest will celebrate the aviation industry in Alabama and the Tennessee Valley, with more than two hours of flying activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come join for a weekend full of fun!
Kiddie Carnival (Athens)
Date/Time: June 22-July 29
Cost: Free
Location: Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival
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RCM Review Athens Kiddie Carnival
The Athens Lions Club 2023 Kiddie Carnival will be open June 22nd-July 29th. There are 10 rides at the Kiddie Carnival best suited for children ages 2-10, including a small ferris wheel, train, swings, carousel, rocket ships, scrambler, parachute ride and mini roller coaster.
Helen Keller Festival (Tuscumbia)
Date/Time: June 22-25
Cost: $5
Location: Downtown Tuscumbia
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Head to downtown Tuscumbia for the Helen Keller Festival, celebrating the life of Helen Keller! There will be live music, arts and crafts vendors, great food and fun for the whole family!
HuntsvilleCon
Time: Sat 24th @ 10:00 AM
Cost: Free – $20
Location: Embassy Suites Downtown
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Don't miss HuntsvilleCon Saturday June 24! Its fun for the whole family!
Independence Weekend Celebration at MidCity
Date/Time: June 30-July 2
Cost: Free
Location: MidCity Huntsville
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Join MidCity District from Friday, June 30th to Sunday, July 2nd, for TONS of wonderful, family-friendly activities! Live music, MidCity's biggest fireworks show ever, a watermelon carving contest, a farmers market, Mullet and Mustache Contest, amazing food, beverages, and more!
Community Free Day at Huntsville Museum of Art
Time: Tue 4th @ 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Huntsville Museum of Art
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The Museum looks forward to welcoming guests and their families on the Fourth of July. There will be free admission on Tuesday, July 4. Constellation Brass will perform from 2 - 3:30 p.m. in the Chan Gallery.
Flip-Flop Fun Train Ride
Time: Sat 15th @ 10:00 AM
Cost: $10 – $15
Location: North Alabama Railroad Museum
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Bring on those crazy hot days of summer!! The North Alabama Railroad Museum will be relaxing in cool train coaches and enjoying the scenery!
W.C. Handy Music Festival (Florence)
Date/Time: July 21-30
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Florence
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The W.C. Handy Music Festival returns to Florence for ten days of performances, exhibits, and events celebrating W.C. Handy, a Florence native known as the “Father of the Blues.”
Pirate Day
Time: Sat 22nd @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Lowe Mill
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Arrrr matey! Join Dragon's Forge Cafe fer a day full of swashbuckling adventure! There be drink and food specials to shiver ye Timbers, and a fun atmosphere to really bring down the house. There even be a band of pirates sailing in to sing shanties! So make sure to bring yar crew and swing on by to port!
Smoke In The Outfield BBQ Festival
Date/Time: August 4-5
Cost: Free – $15
Location: Toyota Field – Rocket City Trash Pandas
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The newest barbecue festival in the Tennessee Valley is coming to Toyota Field, with the debut of the Smoke In The Outfield BBQ Festival at the home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas from August 4-5.
Franklin County Watermelon Festival (Russellville)
Date/Time: August 18-19
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Russellville
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This spectacular family event offers two days of live music, watermelon contests, 5k run, antique car & truck show, tasty festival foods, arts & crafts vendors, and slices of FREE watermelon!
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