National Peanut Festival

Fall festival · Alabama

Dothan's ten-day fair has run every fall since 1938, when the Wiregrass region first threw a party for its biggest crop. Expect a midway, livestock and pageant competitions, and a Shellabration weekend of music, timed to the peanut harvest around the fairgrounds.

Best for: a classic county-fair day in the Wiregrass

Don’t miss

  • Ten-day fall fair since 1938
  • Livestock shows and pageants
  • Timed to the peanut harvest

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round, and hasn’t published a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

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2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: November 24–November 28

Color builds from November 11 · mostly bare by December 21

Color starts: November 11Peak: November 26Bare: December 21AugustDecember

Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at National Peanut Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (77 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.

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Frequently asked

When does National Peanut Festival peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for November 24–November 28 (best estimate November 26). Color starts around November 11 and is mostly bare by December 21.
What is National Peanut Festival best for?
A classic county-fair day in the Wiregrass.
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