{"id":413780,"date":"2026-01-23T15:06:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/?post_type=event_listing&p=413780"},"modified":"2026-03-09T00:14:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T06:14:19","slug":"ballyhoo-festival","status":"expired","type":"event_listing","link":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/ballyhoo-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballyhoo Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Get ready for a joyful weekend of art, culture, music and family fun at the Annual Ballyhoo Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama \u2014 one of the Coast\u2019s most beloved springtime traditions! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the picturesque Lake Shelby picnic area in Gulf State Park, this free admission event showcases the juried fine art of more than 100 talented artists from across the region, with everything from stunning paintings and handcrafted jewelry to sculpture and ceramics on display and for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the art, you\u2019ll experience vibrant cultural performances, including traditional tribal dances and historical storytelling by the Poarch Creek Indians, lively Americana music with a fiddle and banjo competition, plus energetic local bands, interactive children\u2019s art activities, and food from local vendors serving mouthwatering fair favorites and coastal eats. Bring your lawn chair, tap your toes to live tunes, stroll through art demonstrations, and soak up the warm, welcoming spirit of Coastal Alabama against the backdrop of one of the Gulf\u2019s most scenic parks \u2014 it\u2019s a weekend celebration that truly has something for everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open Saturday, March 7 (9 a.m.\u20135 p.m.) and Sunday, March 8 (10 a.m.\u20134 p.m.) <\/p>\n\n\n