24 exciting fall festivals in the Birmingham area to mark in your calendar
Festival season is upon us, and as fall settles in, many exciting events are popping up around Birmingham. With a variety of festivals to choose from, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Kicking off the fall festival lineup is the Southbound Food Festival, which takes place from September 19-28 at various locations throughout Birmingham. This festival celebrates the culinary scene of Birmingham, showcasing different chefs, restaurants, bars, and more.
For those who enjoy a taste of Bavarian culture, Oktoberfest at Cahaba Brewing Company on September 20 is the perfect event. Enjoy beer, bites, and Bavarian cheer with activities like wiener dog races, stein hoisting contests, keg toss competitions, and live music.
Gardening enthusiasts won’t want to miss the 3rd Annual Great Fall Garden Festival on September 20 in Jemison. This one-day celebration of homesteading, gardening, and community offers workshops on various topics like fruit growing, soap making, beekeeping, and more.
Cheese lovers unite at the 8th Annual Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival on September 21 at 75 32nd St N in Birmingham. This festival features live music, face painting, bounce houses, and a mac ‘n cheese competition that is sure to delight both adults and children.
The 52nd Annual Greek Food Festival from October 2-4 is Birmingham’s oldest and most anticipated cultural event. Enjoy delicious Greek cuisine, Greek dancers, a marketplace, and more at this vibrant festival.
For a fun-filled weekend, head to the Alabama Butterbean Festival on October 3-4 in Pinson. This festival boasts vendors, a 5K race, kids’ activities, fireworks, a carnival, and plenty of food to enjoy.
Motorsports enthusiasts will love the 20th Annual Barber Vintage Festival from October 3-5 in Leeds. This festival features a fan zone, kids’ zone, beer gardens, live music, bike displays, motocross, and more for a thrilling weekend of entertainment.
Mariachi music, dance performances, and a mechanical bull await you at the 5th Annual Yo Amo Irondale Festival on October 4 in Irondale. This festival also includes food trucks, a truck show, and various activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Finally, don’t miss the Cahaba River Frydown on October 5 at 4500 5th Ave S Building C. This festival celebrates community, conservation, and culinary creativity with a cook-off and community celebration supporting the Cahaba River.
With so many festivals to choose from, fall in Birmingham promises to be full of excitement and fun. Make sure to mark your calendars for these events and enjoy everything that the season has to offer.