National Peanut Festival
Fall festival · Dothan · 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.
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Plan your visit
Ten-day fair; opening day gates at 4pm, Saturdays at 10am
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 20–November 24
Color builds from November 11 · mostly bare by December 17
Sampled at National Peanut Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (77 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 4 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to National Peanut Festival
The color window runs about 20 days, holding until around December 1. That is about 7 days later than Alabama as a whole.
You will find it at Dothan, AL, in Alabama.
National Peanut Festival on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is National Peanut Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Nov 6 – Nov 15. Ten-day fair; opening day gates at 4pm, Saturdays at 10am. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does National Peanut Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 20–November 24 (best estimate November 22). Color starts around November 11 and is mostly bare by December 17.
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