Events Near Huntsville, AL

Since 2009, The Battle of the Buffalo has brought vendors far and wide to Huntsville every spring. Local restaurants compete with amateur cooks to make the best wings in the Tennessee Valley. Enjoy wings with an afternoon of live music as well as a kid-friendly fun zone.

Rocket City Brewfest is one of the most popular weekends of the year, especially for local beer enthusiasts. Along with live music and great food, you can taste beer samples from across the country and talk shop with brew masters.

If beer, brats, and music sounds like a great time to you, make sure to visit the next Von Brewski Beer Festival. Typically held at the end of winter, the festival is a fantastic opportunity to try what the local area has to offer.

Another cooking competition festival, the summertime Whistlestop brings grill masters from across the region to put their skills to the test. Enjoy mouthwatering BBQ from amateur and professional chefs while enjoying live music, the Alabama Corn Hole Championship, a robust Kid’s Zone, and more.

The Monte Sano Arts Festival is held in the fall and is the best place to go to discover new works of art. A significant portion of the works on display are from brand new artists. Local food trucks gather at the event, allowing a smorgasbord of options while listening to live music performances.

A local favorite, Tinsel Trail in Huntsville is a holiday showcase of locally decorated live Christmas trees. Ranging from traditional to unconventional, this walk through Big Spring International Park is one to remember. This is especially true at night, when all of the Christmas lighting illuminates the park from dusk to midnight.