Can’t Miss Alabama: Festivals, fairs and a reading event
Festivals, fairs and more like you have never seen!
Moss Rock Festival
The 10th Annual Moss Rock Festival will be at the Preserve in Hoover Nov. 7-8. This Eco-Creative Festival will showcase live music, food trucks and art.
YellowHammer Fair
Birmingham’s first annual Yellowhammer Fair is Nov. 8 in Avondale at the Yellowhammer Fairgrounds (3917 2nd Ave. N). The proceeds from the fair will benefit the Jones Valley Teaching farm.
Christmas Village Festival
The Christmas Village Festival is through Nov. 8 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. More than 700 booths will display arts, crafts and a gifts show.
The Magic City of Art Festival
The Magic City of Art Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary semi-annual art festival Nov. 6 at the historic Carver Theatre featuring Java Lewis and David Murray. This event spotlights, celebrity artists, a wine tasting and art will be available for purchase.
Fall First Friday
Historic Downtown Florence will present Fall First Friday Nov. 6. This family-friendly event will have a variety of entertainment, including shopping, art and music
Alabama National Fair
The Alabama National Fair will be in Montgomery at Garrett Coliseum celebrating the best of the fall through Nov. 8. The fair features live concerts, food and children’s activities.
Alabama Soccer Festival
The 2015 SEC Women’s Soccer Championship matches are in Orange Beach Nov. 6-8. The festival includes workshops and competitions.
Alabama Pecan Festival
Mobile’s Alabama Pecan Festival kicks off the weekend event at the Tillman’s Corner Community Center Nov. 6-8 with country and western music, arts and crafts, karaoke and food vendors.
National Peanut Festival
The National Peanut Festival is celebrating the harvest season beginning Nov. 6-15 in Dothan. The entire family will be entertained with concerts, competitions and contests.
Nitty Gritty Magic City Celebrating Poet Andrew Glaze
Poet Andrew Glaze is being honored by The Nitty Gritty Magic City during an evening of literary entertainment Nov. 8 at Desert Island Supply Co. (5500 First Ave N.) in Birmingham.
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