PorchFest, Panoply + more exciting spring festivals in the Rocket City

Spring is in the air, folks! And you what’s great about spring in Huntsville? Going to festivals! That’s right, we have a bevy of festivals happening over the next few months with varying themes and perks.

March festivals

Rocket City Blues Festival @ Propst Arena

• What: The 3rd Annual Rocket City Blues Festival presents “Blues is Alright” Tour with featured artists King George, TUCKA, J-Wonn, Mike Clark Jr., West Love, Tonio Armani and EJ Jones, with host Henry Welch.
• When: Saturday, March 15, 6PM
• Cost: $80
• Details

Rocket City Reading Festival @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: Celebrate literature, books, reading and storytelling at The Orion, in a partner ship with Huntsville-Madison County Public Library and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Alabama.
• When: Saturday, March 21, 12-3PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Taste of Soul @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: Visit your favorite food trucks, local eateries and food entrepreneurs while listening to live music and shopping some of Rocket City’s favorite businesses.
• When: Saturday, March 28, 1-9PM
• Cost: $20+
• Details

April festivals

Fine Arts Festival @ Academy for Academics and Arts

• What: This annual community event is packed full of hands-on crafts, exciting games, tasty food, lots of art, an enticing silent auction and much more!
• When: Saturday, April 11
• Cost: $15
• Details

Pup Palooza @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: The Orion Amphitheater is partnering with The Greater Huntsville Humane Society for this festival featuring a shelter supply drive, pet costume contest, live local music, food trucks, vendors and more.
• When: Sunday, April 12, 105PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Taste of Athens-Limestone @ First Baptist Church Family Life Center

• What: Area restaurants will come together for a night of food, fun, and community connection, inviting attendees to sample signature bites from local favorites in one memorable evening.
• When: Monday, April 13, 6-8PM
• Cost: $25 (proceeds benefit the Foundation for Aging)
• Details

6th Annual Crawfish Festival @ The Camp

• What: Get ready to pinch, peel and party with live music, vendors and more at The Camp at MidCity.
• When: Saturday, April 18, 11AM-11PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

Panoply Arts Festival @ Big Spring Park

• What: Panoply is the Southeast’s premier arts weekend, where Huntsville’s innovative spark shines through a festival of art, music and more!
• When: April 24-26
• Cost: $15
• Details

May festivals

PorchFest @ Five Points District

• What: One of Huntsville’s premier music events is PorchFest, with live music on the front porches of homes up and down Pratt Avenue in the Five Points neighborhood.
• When: Saturday, May 2, 2-9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Von Brewski Beer Festival @ VBC South Hall

• What: Breweries from all over the South will be on hand to let you sample their craft. This is the 10th year of this festival and each year gets bigger. If you love craft beer, you won’t want to miss it!
• When: Saturday, May 2, 2-6PM
• Cost: $55+
• Details

5th Annual Camp to Amp Festival @ MidCity

• What: Experience live music, food trucks, pop-up bars, dancing, laughing, singing and all kinds of fun between The Camp and The Orion Amphitheater.
• When: Saturday, May 14, 12-6PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic @ Point Mallard

• What: This is such a cool experience! See beautiful hot air balloons, enjoy food, music and family fun all weekend!
• When: May 23-24
• Cost: Free
• Details

And if you are looking to travel a little for some spring festivals, check out these festivals in Birmingham, and these throughout the state!

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