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Dates and Times
- Friday, May 4th: 4pm – 11pm
- Saturday, May 5th: 10am – 11pm
Location
Historic Huntsville Depot
320 Church Street
Huntsville, AL.
Click here for directions
Ticket Prices
- Weekend Pass $35
- Single Day Ticket $25
- Children ages 5-12 $5
Note: The Festival ONLY accepts cash and checks.
Purchase tickets in advance
- Harrison Brothers
- Huntsville Times
- Huntsville-Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Bill Penny Toyota
- Star Market (all locations)
- Redstone Arsenal MWR
- ServisFirst Bank
- Surgery Center
Parking
- Parking for the festival is downtown street parking
- Gateways are at the Church Street and Monroe intersections and the Church Street entrance of the Depot.
Road Closings
- The outside northbound lane of Church Street from around Monroe Street to the railroad tracks
- Monroe between Church and Jefferson streets, and Spragins Street between Monroe and Holmes Avenue.
- The merge and right turn lanes of Jefferson Street between the eastbound I-565 exit ramp and Monroe Street
Festival Maps
- Click here to view schedule of activities
- Click here to view map
Events
- Live music. Click here for complete schedule
- Alabama Corn Hole Championship. Click here for schedule
- BBQ competitions. Click here for schedule and details

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