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National Peanut Festival 2026
Nov 6–15
Tell us your Alabama datesDothan, AL (National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds) · Alabama
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The nation's largest peanut festival — ten days of Wiregrass-country fair, midway and agriculture in the Peanut Capital.
What you need to know
National Peanut Festival 2026 runs Nov 6–15, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama. The fairgrounds offer RV parking during the festival for on-site camping; for hookups and lake scenery, Blue Springs State Park (Clio) and the Eufaula-area lake parks are ~40-60 min north.
Dothan sits in the heart of the Wiregrass peanut belt, and the National Peanut Festival is the nation's largest celebration of the crop — ten days of a full fair with livestock, a midway, concerts, a parade and agriculture at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds (November 6-15, 2026). It's a classic Deep South harvest fair in the mild first half of November. RV travelers can look to the Wiregrass-area state parks: Blue Springs State Park near Clio and the Lakepoint/Eufaula lake parks are within about 40 minutes to an hour, and the fairgrounds themselves offer RV parking during the festival for those who want to camp on-site.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Ten-day fair with a big midway — hydrate on warm afternoons, and keep kids to marked walkways around rides and livestock, especially after dark.
Insider tip. The fairgrounds offer RV parking during the festival for on-site camping; for hookups and lake scenery, Blue Springs State Park (Clio) and the Eufaula-area lake parks are ~40-60 min north.
Official source: nationalpeanutfestival.com
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Frequently asked about National Peanut Festival
When is National Peanut Festival 2026?
National Peanut Festival 2026 runs Nov 6–15, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama.
Where is National Peanut Festival held?
Dothan, Alabama (National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds).
What are the exact 2026 dates?
Nov 6–15, 2026.
What RV should I rent for National Peanut Festival?
Best categories: rv, towable, trucks-vans. Dothan sits in the heart of the Wiregrass peanut belt, and the National Peanut Festival is the nation's largest celebration of the crop — ten days of a full fair with livestock, a midway, concerts, a parade and agriculture at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds (November 6-15, 2026). It's a classic Deep South harvest fair in the mild first half of November. RV travelers can look to the Wiregrass-area state parks: Blue Springs State Park near Clio and the Lakepoint/Eufaula lake parks are within about 40 minutes to an hour, and the fairgrounds themselves offer RV parking during the festival for those who want to camp on-site.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 6 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Ten-day fair with a big midway — hydrate on warm afternoons, and keep kids to marked walkways around rides and livestock, especially after dark.
What's an insider tip?
The fairgrounds offer RV parking during the festival for on-site camping; for hookups and lake scenery, Blue Springs State Park (Clio) and the Eufaula-area lake parks are ~40-60 min north.
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Before you rent in Alabama — key local rules
No CDL is needed for motorhomes under 26,001 lbs — Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Boater License (Class V endorsement on driver license) required for operators 12+ — Alabama Marine Resources — Boating License
No statewide OHV decal; specific lands require trail-use fees — Alabama State Parks — OHV
Alabama BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited — Code of Alabama §32-5A-191
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency — Driver License before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Alabama rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00