3 upcoming · 2 past
Upcoming events
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Annual National Shrimp Festival 2026
Gulf Shores, AL (Gulf Shores public beach)
Gulf shrimp straight off the boats, art and music on the sand — free, four days, beach weather.
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National Peanut Festival 2026
Dothan, AL (National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds)
The nation's largest peanut festival — ten days of Wiregrass-country fair, midway and agriculture in the Peanut Capital.
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Barber Vintage Festival 2027
Leeds (Barber Motorsports Park)
Vintage motorcycles, swap meet acres, and the world's largest motorcycle museum — camp on-site.
See 2 past events
MLF REDCREST Championship
Major League Fishing championship (venue announced annually)
Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour championship — early-spring.
Hangout Music Festival 2026 — Alabama
Gulf Shores (Hangout Beach)
Hangout Fest on the Gulf Shores beach. Gulf State Park RV-friendly.
Plan it by rig
Upcoming Alabama events with per-class planning pages — pick the event, then the rig you'd drive.
FAQ
What major events happen in Alabama in 2026-2028?
Alabama hosts 5 events on PickRV's curated calendar — 3 upcoming. Top categories: Music festivals, Boating, Cultural.
When should I book an RV for Alabama events?
Demand-multiplier 4.5×+ events need 6-12 months lead time. Mid-tier (3.5-4×) need 3-5 months. Seasonal windows 2-4 months. Each event page lists exact recommended lead-time in weeks.
Are PickRV's Alabama event listings accurate?
Yes. We cite official event organizer, .gov, NPS, or NOAA sources on every entry. We do not invent attendance figures — we cite the official figure or omit it. Safety + legal disclaimers required for every elevated-risk event.
Alabama rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 7.00%
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00
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