2 Events You Can’t Miss in Dothan This Fall

Living in Dothan, Alabama, offers the best of both worlds. You can reach Mobile or the Florida coast in a few hours, but we retain much of the small-town feel and civilities of a less crowded city. Some favorite annual traditions in Dothan remind us of the close-knit town we once were and are proud to remember. Join other Dothan locals or take a drive down to see our charming city for these fall events.

National Peanut Festival

As the event of the year in Dothan, the National Peanut Festival draws visitors from out of state each year as we celebrate the peanut harvest season.

This year’s event will run from Friday, Nov. 4, through Sunday, Nov. 13. With two back-to-back weekends, you’re sure to find time to check out the craft competitions, recipe contests, livestock shows, carnival rides, Miss Peanut Beauty Pageant, and music that make this event the biggest celebration in South Alabama.

Just be sure to check the hours before leaving home since opening hours vary. Tickets are $7 at the gate, and children ages five and under enter for free.

Dothan Cultural Arts Center Fall Choral and Theatre Festival

Each fall, local musical and theatrical talent from the Wiregrass region gather at the Dothan Fall Choral and Theatre Festival.

From Nov. 6 through Nov. 9, the Southeast Alabama Community Theatre and local youth will showcase their creative talents. The Cultural Arts Center proudly hosts six arts-related organizations in the Wiregrass region, and each will be performing during this year’s festival. There are theatre and choral competitions as well as general performances to enjoy.

Be sure to come out and revel in the fall festival season in Dothan!

 

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