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2026 Fall Festivals & Events in Baldwin County

Looking for the best fall festivals and family-friendly events in Baldwin County, Alabama? From Daphne and Spanish Fort to Fairhope, Foley, Robertsdale, and communities across the Eastern Shore, there are plenty of ways to celebrate fall with the family. Think fall festivals, pumpkin fun, hayrides, carnivals, corn mazes, live music, community events, and more!

We’ve rounded up 2026 fall events happening throughout Baldwin County to make planning your family’s fall adventures a little easier. Whether you’re looking for a free community festival, a fun weekend outing with the kids, or a full day of fall activities, you’ll find plenty of options below. Check out our Mobile Fall Events for even more fun this season.

🍂 Our 2026 Fall Family Fun coverage is presented by Murphy Dentistry, a local family dental practice serving children and adults in Baldwin County. We’re excited to have them partnering with The MOB Mom this season as we bring families our latest fall guides, events, and local things to do.

We’ll continue updating this guide as new Baldwin County fall festivals and events are announced, so bookmark this page and check back often for new additions! Times, dates, locations and costs are subject to change at anytime. We highly recommend you verify details through the links provided. For questions, corrections or to have your event added to our list, email us at themobmom@gmail.com

And don’t forget to explore our other fall and upcoming holiday guides for even more family fun around Mobile, Baldwin County, and the Alabama Gulf Coast.


🍂 Local Pumpkin Patches


🍂 53rd Annual Shrimp Festival

Thursday, October 8th – Sunday, October 11th | 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL

It’s food, it’s art, it’s music, it’s Alabama’s ORIGINAL beach party. All are invited to the 53rd edition of the Annual National Shrimp Festival. What started as a celebration of the local seafood industry has grown into a four day vacation destination. Since 1971 our festival has been FREE to attend, overlooking the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Come out and join over 100,000 of your closest friends to see over 300+ food & art vendors along with two stages showcasing local & national entertainment acts.


🍂 Community Special Needs Fall Festival

Friday, October 9th | American Autism and Rehabilitation Center | 4pm – 6pm


🍂 Old Time Days

Saturday, October 10th | Bicentennial Park | 9am – 4pm

Activities: Hay & train rides, face painting, balloon art, carnival games, kids rides, petting zoo, and more! Demos: Plowing demonstrations, buzz sawing, peanut threshing, corn picking and shelling, and more!


🍂 First Fairhope’s Fall Festival

Saturday, October 10th | Street’s in Fairhope | 10am – 2pm

Pumpkins, food, games, crafts! Proceeds from pumpkin purchases goes towards missions for First Fairhope.


🍂 Harvest Fest

Saturday, October 10th | 13150 Jaycee Road, Bay Minette, AL | 10a-4p

Transformation Church is hosting a Harvest Festival and we want to see you there! This is a free public event for the whole family. We will have vendors, inflatables, games, food and fun for the family from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.


🍂 Orange Beach Fall Farmers Market

Sunday, October 11th | Waterfront Park, 26425 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL | 10a-2p

Join the Orange Beach Parks & Recreation Department at Waterfront Park for our 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝗨𝗽 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁-FALL EDITION: a curated collection of farmers, growers, and value-added vendors. Parking is available throughout Waterfront Park and additional parking can be found at the Orange Beach Library and Orange Beach Senior Center. ***𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘶𝘱 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳:27235 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 – 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩, 𝘈𝘓.


🍂 Fall Festival

Sunday, October 11th | MidPointe Church of the Nazarene | 3pm – 5pm

Free food, games, prizes, chili cook-off, hayrides, and more.


🍂 7th Annual Magnolia Springs Firefighter Festival

Saturday, October 17th | 14809 Gates Avenue – Magnolia Springs | 8a-4p

Magnolia Springs Firefighter Festival – 2026! Join us for the 7th Annual Magnolia Springs Firefighter Festival and show your support for our local volunteer fire department! Relax under the stunning oak trees while enjoying: Live music from amazing local bands, Delicious food prepared by your very own neighborhood firefighters, Unique arts & crafts from local vendors, A fun-filled area just for the kids! Free parking is available, and best of all, admission is FREE!Come for the community spirit, stay for the fun! Presented by Mississippi Candle Company


🍂 Jubilee Festival of the Arts

Saturday, October 17th | W.O. Parking Lot – 2000 Main Street, Daphne | 10a-5p

Art, music & local cuisine meet southern charm at this annual festival set along the oak-lined streets of Olde Towne Daphne. The Jubilee Festival of Art features more than 140 local and regional artists. The festival also features the Jubilee Market for local food makers. Other attractions include entertainment, delicious food, FREE Kids Art and a Tailgater Area.


🍂 National Pumpkin Day Celebration

Saturday, October 17th | The Patch at Lillian Farms | 9am – 2pm

Enjoy the Patch activities plus: Local Vendors, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Face Painting. More info to come!


🍂 Fall Festival

Saturday, October 17th | The Well Church | 4pm-7pm


🍂 Jubilee Festival of the Arts

Sunday, October 18th | W.O. Parking Lot – 2000 Main Street, Daphne | 10a-4p

Art, music & local cuisine meet southern charm at this annual festival set along the oak-lined streets of Olde Towne Daphne. The Jubilee Festival of Art features more than 140 local and regional artists. The festival also features the Jubilee Market for local food makers. Other attractions include entertainment, delicious food, FREE Kids Art and a Tailgater Area.


🍂 Fall 2026 Sunday Sunset Concert Series

Sunday, October 18th | 4:30p-6p | WO Lott Park

Join us for our Sunday Sunset Concert Series at Daphne’s W.O. Lott Park! Sunday, October 18, 2026 • 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Ft Everybody’s Here. Bring your chairs, blankets, and your loved ones to soak in the magic of music and community under the setting sun! Need a bite? Shi-zki’s pizza will be there! Don’t miss out on this FREE event – see you there!


🍂 Arts Afire Fall Festival

Thursday, October 22nd | Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach | 5pm – 7pm

Good family fun for the community to come together and enjoy!


🍂 2nd Annual Grit, Gold & Glory Rodeo

Friday, October 23rd-Saturday, October 24th | 43421 Pine Grove Rd, Bay Minette, AL

Get ready, Baldwin County! Elberta FFA and Fairhope FFA are proud to present the 2nd Annual Grit, Gold & Glory Rodeo! In partnership with Bo Campbell Rodeo Productions, we’re bringing the excitement of a full-scale Pro Rodeo to town — a night packed with action, adrenaline, and authentic western spirit. This event honors the hard work, leadership, and dedication of our Elberta and Fairhope FFA chapters while delivering an unforgettable show for all ages. From broncs to barrels, bulls to boots — this is your chance to witness the grit, celebrate the gold, and feel the glory of youth excellence in agriculture and rodeo sports. Don’t miss this high-energy night — come out and cheer on our student competitors and rodeo pros alike! 


🍂 Faith Family’s Annual Fall Festival

Saturday, October 24th | 7100 Spanish Fort Boulevard | 10a-2p

Free food, games, petting zoo, and pony rides. A huge car show, silent auctions, and a general store. Hay rides, face painting, pumpkins, rock climbing walls, and dunking booths


🍂 Fall Festival

Saturday, October 24th | 8450 Whispering Pines Rd, Daphne, AL | 2p-5p

Free food, entertainment, games and fun for all ages. Hot Dogs, Popcorn, drinks and sweets. Games feature a Giant inflatable, a toddler inflatable, Hay Ride, pumpkin painting and face painting, games with prizes and live entertainment by Ronnie Presley.


🍂 Fall Festival 2026

Sunday, October 25th | 8100 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL | 5p-7p

Please join us for carnival games, trunk or treat, and a meal together!


🍂 Harvest Jam

Friday, October 30th | Eastern Shore Centre | 4pm – 7pm

There will be live music, shopping, kids’ activities, and trick or treating!


🍂 Fall in the Fort

Friday, October 30th | Spanish Fort Elementary | 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Come hungry, bring the kids, and have a great time!


🍂 Pumpkin Play Day

Saturday, October 31st | Graham Creek Nature Preserve | 10am-12pm

Come out for some free family fall fun before the trick or treating begins!


🍂 Elberta German Sausage Festival

Saturday, October 31st | Elberta, AL | All Day

As a cornerstone event for the Elberta community, the Elberta German Sausage Festival is held twice a year (always the last Saturdays of March and October) to raise funds for the Town of Elberta Volunteer Fire Department. ​The Elberta German Sausage Festival began in 1978 as a town fundraiser, spearheaded by the Elberta Volunteer Fire Department. The festival also features nearly 200 arts and crafts vendor booth spaces, as well as various non-profit organization booth spaces. If you’re not a fan of sausage, that’s okay – we have numerous food vendors in attendance that sell items such as roasted corn, typical carnival fare, BBQ, kettle corn, and various other dishes. We also have a bounce house area for the kids! Proceeds from the bounce house area are donated to the Elberta Police Department Reserve Program.


🍂 G.L.O.W. Festival at FBC Loxley

Saturday, October 31st | 1050 N Alabama St, Loxley, AL | 3p-6p

You are invited to join us on Saturday, October 31 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on our church campus for G.L.O.W. Festival, which stands for “God Lights Our Way.” This community Fall event is for the entire family! There will be free food, games, inflatables, candy, and more!


🍂 Stonebridge Elementary Fall Festival

Sunday, November 1st | Stonebridge Elementary | 1pm – 4pm

This is a community wide event, open to all. There will be games, inflatables, vendors, and more!


🍂 Fall Festival

Sunday, November 1st | 17140 County Road 33, Fairhope, AL | 4p-6p

Come join us for a fun-filled evening for the whole family! Enjoy Trunk or Treat, hayrides, delicious food, a cake walk, games, and so much more! Kids, don’t forget to wear your favorite costume and get ready for an evening full of fun, fellowship, and plenty of sweet treats!


🍂 Honey Bee Festival

Saturday, November 7th | Honeybee Park | 8a

Food vendors, entertainment, arts and crafts and more!


🍂 Fall Festival

Saturday, November 7th | The Road at Eastern Shore | 1pm – 3pm

Join in the family friendly fall celebration!


🍂 Harvest Festival

Saturday, November 21st | 781 Farmers Market Lane, Foley, AL | 9a-2p

The 10th Annual Harvest Festival is the perfect time to grab everything you need for your holiday feast and help us crown the Harvest Queen. The Harvest Queen pageant is open to Baldwin County residents in grades 3 – 5. To learn more or to register for the pageant visit our website: https://coastalalabamamarket.com/events


🍂 Mobile Renaissance Fair

November 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 | 30569 Osprey Lane – Robertsdale


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