Moundville Native American Festival
Fall festival · Moundville · Alabama
Every October, Moundville Archaeological Park sets up between its earthen mounds south of Tuscaloosa for two days of Native American dance, music and storytelling. Artisans sell beadwork and pottery, and demonstrators show flintknapping and hide tanning against a backdrop the Mississippian people built a thousand years ago.
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Plan your visit
Stage 9:30am; closes 3pm Thu, 4pm Fri-Sat
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 14–November 18
Color builds from November 3 · mostly bare by December 10
Sampled at Moundville Native American Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (58 m) rather than a regional average.
26 weather points cover Alabama, and the model shifts their answer 1 day earlier, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from explorefall.com. This year's weather has the peak running 2 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Moundville Native American Festival
Good color holds through about November 25, giving you roughly 22 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 2 days earlier than the rest of Alabama.
It is roughly 59 mi out of Birmingham.
Moundville Native American Festival on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Moundville Native American Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 1 – Oct 3. Stage 9:30am; closes 3pm Thu, 4pm Fri-Sat. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Moundville Native American Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 14–November 18 (best estimate November 16). Color starts around November 3 and is mostly bare by December 10.
- How do I get to Moundville Native American Festival?
- Moundville Native American Festival is in Moundville. The closest city is Birmingham, about 59 mi away. It's part of Alabama's fall lineup.
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