Peanut Festival

The National Peanut Festival is a community festival based at its fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama, and describes itself as home to the world’s largest peanut celebration. It brings together visitors, families, exhibitors, performers, and livestock participants for a broad program of seasonal entertainment and activities. The festival’s offerings include concerts, midway attractions, food court entertainment, parades, pageants, free shows, and family events, alongside livestock exhibitions featuring cattle, swine, goats, lambs, poultry, and rabbits.

Competitions and exhibits cover crafts, photography, horticulture, field crops, food preservation, recipes, school projects, and other interests. The grounds also host events such as the Holiday Light Spectacular and provide facilities for private parties and other gatherings. Available venues include the Alfa Event Center, BankPlus Arena, All In Amphitheater, hospitality suite, premium exhibit building, livestock complex, board room, and fairgrounds.

The organization shares event schedules, ticket information, vendor and exhibitor registration details, accessibility guidance, and festival updates. Located on Highway 231 South, the National Peanut Festival serves as both a public celebration and a multi-purpose event destination