Activities

The Monte Sano Art Festival, hosted by Arts Huntsville, brings together some of Huntsville’s best artists every year in the lovely Monte Sano State Park to show off their work. Visitors can browse and purchase artwork, listen to live music, and sample local cuisine. The event provides an idyllic setting for appreciating handcrafted art and colorful culture. The majestic Monte Sano State Park Lodge hosts special exhibits by artists from all across the country.

The Monte Sano Art Festival is a charming event that Huntsville citizens and visitors enjoy participating in, coupled with the magnificent changing leaves of the “Mountain of Health.”

For more information, visit Monte Sano Art Festival

Crush Wine & Food Festival is a destination for wine aficionados and beginners alike, hosted by Homegrown Huntsville and recognized as Alabama’s first state winery competition. When the yearly date for this vibrant event in Big Spring International Park is announced, you’ll want to make sure you get your tickets as soon as possible.

You can drink as much wine as you like while deciding on your favorite vineyard and listening to top local performers, which range from dark red Cabernets to light and energetic Chardonnays. If you like what you see, you can place an order for more at the information tent. Combine your samples with a favorite dish from one of Huntsville’s many food trucks.

For more information visit Crush Wine & Food Festival

Madison is known for its laid-back, family-friendly vibes, and the Madison Street Festival is a perfect example of that. The festival has been showcasing the local food, music, and art that make Madison such a unique place for over 30 years. On the first Saturday in October, it takes place. 

The festivities begin with a big parade, and continue with:

• Great food truck cuisine
• Live entertainment
• Children’s activities
• A petting zoo
• Artist galleries
• Vendor demonstrations
• One of the most popular car shows in the area

For more information visit Madison Street Festival

Burritt on the Mountain’s City Lights and Stars has been showcasing the best in classical, jazz, and world music for Huntsville residents and visitors for over ten years.

Enjoy a spectacular perspective of the Rocket City from an angle only Burritt can provide while being entertained under the skies of Alabama. In order to have a relaxed musical experience, participants are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic food. Every concert sells wine, beer, and other alcoholic beverages.

For more information visit Burritt’s City Lights & Stars

The Panoply Arts Festival is the Southeast’s premier arts festival, occurring every year on the final weekend in April. Big Spring International Park in downtown Huntsville is transformed for a whole weekend into the site of our city’s largest event of the year. Visitors go from all over the country to enjoy this celebration of music, art, culture, dancing, and more!

While the festival features a lot of local talent, it also features regional and national headliners in the evenings. Every year, visual artists from a variety of fields exhibit and sell their work. Everyone showcasing their art at Panoply is a “maker,” from paintings and sculptures to jewelry and apparels. Dancers of different ages perform anything from ballet to hip hop, as well as a variety of regional dances such as Irish dancers and the classical Chinese style. These shows take place on stages all across Big Spring International Park. Many locals make this a yearly outing, but this regional arts festival draws in just as many out-of-state visitors, too. Panoply should definitely be on your list of “must-dos.”

For more information visit Panoply Arts Festival