5 Huntsville-area spring festivals - what to know

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I realize it’s still mid-February and we are coming off a cold and rainy weekend, but isn’t that an even better reason to look toward spring and being outside at a fun festival?

Well I think it’s time to start thinking about all the Huntsville-area spring festivals coming up, and get a plan together for attending them. Shall we?

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The North Alabama Zoological Society’s Kids Festival at Monte Sano is in its second year, and is all about teaching children about Alabama’s unique biodiversity and helping them to have opportunities to be outside and explore nature.

Come as a family and join in for a day of fun, food and the best of Alabama outdoors!

What: NALZS Kids Festival
Where: Monte Sano Park (5105 Nolan Ave., Huntsville)
When: April 15, 10AM to 4PM
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April 15 – Battle of the Buffalo

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Battle of the Buffalo is an annual chicken wing festival held at Big Spring Park, hosted by Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. This April, for the fourteenth round, local restaurants and amateur cooks will compete with their tastiest wings in an effort to be crowned best of the Tennessee Valley!

What: Battle of the Buffalo
Where: Big Spring Park (420 Church Street, Huntsville)
When: April 15, 12PM to 5PM
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April 28-30 – Panoply Arts Festival

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Panoply, one of the most popular and oldest Huntsville-area spring festivals, is Alabama‘s premier arts weekend where Huntsville’s innovative spark shines through a festival of art, music and more! This year will be the 41st edition of the festival, which is embedded as part of Huntsville culture.

What: 41st Annual Panoply Arts Festival
Where: Big Spring Park (420 Church Street, Huntsville)
When: April 28-30
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May 20 – Rocket City BBQ + Soul Fest

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The Rocket City BBQ & Soul Fest is a family-friendly day of food, fun, and sunshine being held at the NSS Conference Center. This is one of those awesome Huntsville-area spring festivals that combines food with music!

What: Rocket City BBQ & Soul Fest
Where: NSS Conference Center (6001 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville)
When: May 20
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May 27-28 – Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic

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If you have never been to the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic in Decatur, you are missing out, and you absolutely must put that on your list for spring activities. This is the oldest hot-air balloon race in the mid-South, starting in Decatur in 1978.

What: Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic
Where: Point Mallard
When: May 27-28
More info

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