Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Alabama

Held in Decatur each Memorial Day weekend, Alabama Jubilee is a free hot air balloon festival featuring four flight and event timeslots across Saturday and Sunday — early mornings for competition tasks, evenings for tethered rides and balloon glows. Beyond the balloons: food vendors (fried foods, pizza, funnel cakes, ice cream), a Decatur Art Guild arts & crafts show, antique tractor show, classic car expo, live entertainment, and vendor midway. Tethered rides are free; food and activity purchases use on-site Jubilee Bucks tickets (cash only). Vendors signing up through the season.

40th annual Alabama Renaissance Faire held in downtown Florence at Wilson Park — a one-block, handicapped-accessible public park in the heart of the city. Free admission and free parking draw shoppers looking for 80+ artisans showcasing medieval and Renaissance crafts. Founded in 1987 and designated Alabama's official Renaissance Faire by legislative decree, the faire prioritizes education through entertainment and remains volunteer-run and family-friendly.

Held in Alabaster each June, CityFest is a free city festival in its 24th year drawing hundreds of vendors — arts & crafts, handmade goods, food, and services — plus live music and entertainment. The vendor mix is broad: expect everything from freeze-dried snacks and jewelry to roofing contractors and fitness coaches alongside traditional craft booths and food trucks. Strong local sponsor presence and a kids' area with inflatables and activities round out the event.

Held Saturdays through summer in downtown Alexander City at Court Square, this farmers market prioritizes farm-to-table sourcing. Contact Main Street Alexander City to apply or for vendor questions.

Annual fall festival at the Charles E. Bailey Sr. Sportplex with vendors offering gifts, food and entertainment.

State-listed Covington County farmers market in Andalusia; recurring producer vendors.

Held on the Square in downtown Scottsboro, Night Markets runs evenings in May, June, July, and August, featuring local artists, makers, food trucks, and live music. Booth spaces are approximately 15x15'. You can sell original artwork, handmade items you've made, authored books, and band merch — but not resells, sublimation/vinyl prints, AI images, mass-produced goods, or jewelry you didn't design. Printed items require two-week advance approval. Food vendors must apply at least seven days before the event. Setup is free for participating artists; non-participating artists pay a small fee. Since events run after dark, solar or battery-operated lights are recommended.

Arts Alive Festival takes place in Wilson Park in downtown Florence, featuring local, regional, and national artists selling original works. The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts runs a concurrent gallery exhibit (May 16–June 26) alongside children's activities, specialty food trucks, and an artist reception Saturday evening. An annual fundraiser supporting arts education in the community.

Athens Farmers Market in Athens has been running for 40 years and operates twice weekly — Saturdays and Tuesdays — from May through September. The market carries produce, baked goods, and artisan goods, with live music and seasonal programming throughout the season. Produce vendors are actively sought; artisan and baked good categories are at capacity.

Fried-food festival with multiple food vendors, kids art activities, music (Athens Main Street)

Auburn Parks and Recreation runs City Market on Saturday mornings in May through August. The market focuses on local farmers, growers, and artisans selling fresh produce and handmade goods directly to the community. Note: all 2026 market dates are currently full, and vendors go on an automatic waitlist upon application. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department if you have questions about future seasons.

Held each April in Auburn, Auburn CityFest is a free outdoor festival featuring live music, arts & crafts vendors, fine arts, food, nonprofit booths, and children's activities. Rain or shine, it's a established spring tradition drawing a mixed crowd of shoppers and families looking for local makers and community organizations.

Established recurring farm-based farmers market with its own operator site

Bessemer Farmers Market is a Saturday farmers market held at Bessemer Rec Center featuring local produce and vendors. The market runs through the season with themed events — Ice Cream Social & Peach Day, Community Food Drive Day, Back-to-School Bash, and more — built into each week. Strong community focus with vendor appreciation and customer giveaways woven throughout the calendar.

Held in Hoover at Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham Fall Craft & Vendor Market brings together local independent vendors selling jewelry, handmade crafts, home decor, fashion, art, wellness, and food. No licenses or permits required. Baked goods allowed if fully packaged and sealed. VIP vendors get first pick of booth location each day, starting 30 minutes early. Vendors supply their own tables, chairs, and covers; limited electricity available indoors on a first-come basis—request when you register.

The 63rd annual Bluff Park Art Show is a juried outdoor fine-art event in Hoover drawing roughly 150 artists. Blind jury process — applications require four digital photos (three of work, one booth shot without identifying marks). Artists working in multiple mediums must submit separate applications per category. Collaborative teams of up to two are welcome. Food Truck Alley and live music are part of the show. Applicants must be 18+; submit through Zapplication.org only.

Held each October in downtown Enterprise, the Boll Weevil Fall Festival draws 10,000+ attendees to a free, family-friendly celebration of arts & crafts vendors, food trucks, live music, and interactive activities. The Enterprise Chamber juried selection process prioritizes quality and vendor diversity. Main Street merchants and the entertainment district are also part of the draw for festival-goers.

Held in Fort Payne each September, Boom Days Heritage Celebration is a regional heritage festival honoring the city's coal and iron industry roots—nearly 130 years of history. The event draws tourists across the region with live music across all genres, historical artifacts and clothing displays at the Fort Payne Depot Museum, a miniature railroad system in the original Coal and Iron Company office, and a mix of vendors and food. A significant cultural event with real depth beyond the typical festival formula.

Held at the Orion Amphitheater, Christkindlmarket Huntsville features 60+ juried visual artists from across the region selling handcrafted work in multiple mediums alongside seasonal food and beverages from the Orion Amphitheater and MidCity Market Pop-Up. Free admission and parking. Last year drew over 8,000 attendees, making it North Alabama's largest holiday market event. Live holiday music throughout.

Held each December along downtown Wetumpka and Gold Star Park, Christmas on the Coosa runs since 1984 and features arts and crafts and food vendors offering handmade items, unique gifts, and holiday treats. Live music and performances fill the day alongside a community parade with creative floats and Santa arriving by skiing across the Coosa River.

Held each December in downtown Talladega, Christmas on the Square is a free three-day holiday festival drawing thousands from the region. Vendors — local, regional, and out-of-state — set up alongside Santa's Workshop, holiday train rides, ice skating, food trucks, live music, bungee jumping, and free movies at the Ritz Theatre. Rain or shine event with strong foot traffic and a well-established crowd.

Christmas Village Festival is a holiday shopping market held in Birmingham each November at the BJCC, featuring hundreds of vendor booths selling holiday décor, apparel, toys, food, jewelry, and gifts from local businesses and makers.

Held each June–August in Talladega at the Greater Talladega-Lincoln-Munford Chamber of Commerce parking lot, this seasonal Tuesday market brings local farmers and vendors together. Product mix includes fresh produce, honey, baked goods, and flowers. The market actively seeks food truck vendors — tents for vendors available upon request. Contact Talladega Parks and Recreation to inquire about setup.

City farmers/maker market on the Black Warrior River riverfront

Held in downtown Clanton each Monday from May through August, Clanton Farmers Market operates 5–7 p.m. at Corner Park, offering locally grown produce, handmade goods and community-based vendors. Vendors must have an Alabama Growers Permit or cottage law certification; no business license needed. Items sold are limited to fruits, vegetables, baked goods and value-added products — no poultry products.