Ballyhoo Fine Art & Culture Festival!
The 12th Ballyhoo Festival will be held March 7 & 8, 2026 in Gulf Shores. This is a juried fine art show that includes highlights such as The Poarch Creek Indians, Banjo & Fiddle competition, local food trucks, live music and more!
Fine Art & Culture
The Annual Ballyhoo Festival features the juried fine art of 100 artists and combines that with a unique focus on cultural exchange. The history of the Poarch Creek Indians is presented on Saturday of the festival with historical narrative and original tribal dance in ceremonial regalia. The meaning of each dance is described by the PCI Cultural Director.
Fiddle & Banjo Competition and Performances
The Ballyhoo Festival cultural exchange on Sunday is in the form of Early Americana music with a Fiddle/Banjo Competition and performances by some of the best musicians in the Southeast.
Children’s Activities
The Children’s Art Pavilion offer a variety on hands-on activities for children.
Add local bands, a wide variety of food, art demonstrations and the hospitality of the fun-loving residents of Coastal Alabama, and this an event you do not want to miss.
When:
March 6, 2026 | Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
March 7, 2026 | Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Gulf State Park
20115 State Park Road
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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