Since fall is around the corner, it’s time to strap on the feedbag. Alabama has some unique fall festivals, all centered around food, and you won’t want to miss any of the fun. Travel the state for a smorgasbord of wonderful flavors and fabulous home grown Alabama foods.  

If you like to eat and watch your waistline, you’ll love the Watermelon Festival in Russellville on Aug 14-15. Find out more at http://www.franklincountychamber.org/.

The food schedule wouldn’t be complete without a BBQ festival in Birmingham. After two days of expertly prepared Alabama BBQ, you’ll be convinced that the South will rise again. Find out more about the 5^th Annual Stokin' the Fire BBQ & Music Festival at www.slossfurnaces.com.

The 65th Annual National Peanut Festival on October 30 -Nov 7 is an event you have to attend at least once in your life. Approximately half of the peanuts grown in the United States are grown within a 100-mile radius of Dothan, Alabama and they know how to celebrate the crop. http://www.nationalpeanutfestival.com/   

Nov 6-8, 2009 is the Alabama Pecan Festival in Mobile. Plan on stocking up on farm fresh pecans for the holidays. http://www.alabamapecanfestival.com/

Of course, if you miss the festivals, you can get your fill of Alabama foods at AlabamaGoods.com. Enjoy them any time of the year without leaving the comfort of home.

Beth