National Peanut Festival 2026
The nation's largest peanut festival — ten days of Wiregrass-country fair, midway and agriculture in the Peanut Capital.
Days to go
62days · Nov 6–15, 2026
2026 dates
Nov 6–15
Dothan, AL (National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds) · Alabama
Search RVs for these datesWhere to sleep in Alabama
Alabama campgrounds we keep verified — rig limits, fees and booking windows straight from the operator. Distances to Dothan, AL (National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds) vary, so check the map before you commit.
- Gulf State Park CampgroundNearest town: Gulf Shores · State Park / State Forest$39–$95/nightBig rigs OKBooks 11 months ahead (rolling) via state portal
- Cheaha State Park CampgroundNearest town: Delta · State Park / State Forest$28–$38/nightRigs to 40 ftBooks 11 months ahead (rolling) via state portal
- Oak Mountain State Park CampgroundNearest town: Pelham (Birmingham metro) · State Park / State Forest$28–$45/nightRigs to 50 ftBooks 11 months ahead via state portal
- DeSoto State Park CampgroundNearest town: Fort Payne · State Park / State Forest$28–$38/nightRigs to 35 ftBooks 11 months ahead via state portal
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What you need to know
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.
Official source: nationalpeanutfestival.com
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.
Plan your trip · Nov 6–15, 2026 · Dothan, AL (National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds)
Rent an RV near National Peanut Festival
Search runs on your Nov 6–15, 2026 window with a one-day buffer on each side — arrive early, leave late. Whether an RV is listed for those dates depends on what Alabama hosts have posted, so the campsite plan below is worth locking either way.
- Dates
- Nov 6–15, 2026
- Days away
- 62
- Location
- Dothan, AL (National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds)
- Book ahead
- 6+ weeks
- Planning window
- Plan ahead
Hosting near Dothan, AL (National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds)? List your rig and put your calendar in front of event travellers.
List your rig →Start early, arrive easy — the whole runway
The honest runway from start-looking to head-home, with a one-day buffer on each end.
Start
~6 weeks out
Give yourself ~6 weeks to line up a rig and a campsite.
Arrive
Nov 5
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
Nov 6–15
National Peanut Festival 2026
Head home
Nov 16
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
Best rigs for National Peanut Festival
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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, AL (National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds), Alabama.
Where is National Peanut Festival held?
Dothan, AL (National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds), Alabama.
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 4 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