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National Peanut Festival

National Peanut Festival This celebration of the peanut harvest includes a variety of competitions, including recipe contests and beauty pageants. A large parade is held on the last Saturday of the festival. The fall event attracts more than 120,000 visitors. Noted as the nation's largest peanut festival, the event has been held in Dothan for over 50 years.

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2015 Events


January 13 - July 19 - Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery - One of the ten largest Shakespeare festivals in the world. Productions of Shakespeare as well as Broadway musicals, children's productions, American classics and world premieres. 334-271-5353 Carolyn Blount Theatre (12538)

January 24 - Senior Bowl, Mobile - The Senior Bowl is the nation's most unique football game and football's premier pre-draft event, annually featuring the country's best senior collegiate football stars and top NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South which are coached by the entire coaching staffs from two National Football League teams. Senior Bowl practices are also attended by over 800 general managers, head coaches, assistant coaches, scouts and other front office personnel from the 32 National Football League teams, making Mobile and the Senior Bowl the week-long host to a one-of-a-kind NFL Coaches Convention. 251-438-2276 Ladd-Peebles Stadium - 1621 Virginia Street (12238)

February 7 - June 6 - 1812 Tennessee Militia Camp, Wetumpka - Watch the Tennessee militia in period dress show you what it was like to live during the Creek War and the War of 1812. 334-567-3002 Fort Toulouse-Jackson (12546)

March 7-8 - Jerry Brown Arts Festival, Hamilton - The Jerry Brown Arts Festival puts on a great display of art across all mediums, including pottery, oil paintings, and much more. With attendees from over 15 states, and some from as far away as Africa, this event has an expansive reach, as it brings art lovers and exhibitors together to exchange ideas and create friendships. 205-921-3632 Former Colby Building (12240)

April 11-12 - Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo, Opp - The Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo was organized around the idea of building community. The rodeo features snake shows, arts and crafts, car races, karaoke contests, and a variety of children's activities. 334-493-3070 Channell-Lee Stadium (12239)

April 25 - Feast of Saint Mark Italian Food Festival, Birmingham - Come join us for a day of Italian food and fun for the whole family. Entertainment, youth activities and great food. Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (12547)

May 1, 2 - Whistlestop Weekend, Huntsville - Barbeque cooking competitions for professionals, kids and everyone else. There will also be entertainment, a battle of the bands and the Alabama Corn Hole Championship. 256-564-8100 (12541)

May 15 - 17 - Hangout Music Fest, Gulf Shores - Six stages and more than 70 bands. Lots of free activities. (12542)

May 23, 24 - Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic, Decatur - Admission and parking are free. Sixty hot air balloons from across the country. "Hare and hound" race, Balloon Glow at night and free tethered rides. Balloons fly early in the morning and late afternoon. Live entertainment, arts and crafts show, antique car show and a tractor show. 800-232-5449 Point Mallard Park (12543)

June 1 - August 3 - Concerts in the Park, Huntsville - Held on the back patio of the Huntsville Museum of Art. This 10-week free concert series showcases many genres of music. Bring your own seating and a picnic. 256-519-2787 Huntsville Museum of Art (12545)

July 4 - Spirit of America Festival, Decatur - Free family fun. A 45-minute video presentation followed by fireworks. 800-232-5449 Point Mallard Park (12544)

October 2 - 4 - Bayfest, Mobile - Alabama's largest music festival. Bayfest offers continuous music for every taste, including country, classic rock, alternative, pop, jazz, R&B, rap, gospel and more. 251-208-7835 (12539)

October 9 - 18 - Alabama National Fair, Montgomery - Livestock exhibits and judging, cooking demonstrations, alligator show, pig races, entertainment, horse competitions and shows and a circus. 334-272-6831 (12540)

November 6 - 15 - National Peanut Festival, Dothan - This celebration of the peanut harvest includes a variety of competitions, including recipe contests and beauty pageants. A large parade is held on the last Saturday of the festival. The fall event attracts more than 120,000 visitors. Noted as the nation's largest peanut festival, the event has been held in Dothan for over 50 years. 334-793-4323 5622 Hwy 231 South (12127)