Alabama Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
5 upcoming Alabama events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 27 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
November 2026
- National Peanut Festival
Held each year in Dothan and tracked on the Alabama Farmers Federation calendar; the most recent dates were November 6 to 15, 2026.
December 2026
- Alabama Farmers Federation Annual Meeting
Annual meeting of the Alabama Farmers Federation, held in Montgomery on the organization's events calendar for December 6-7, 2026.
January 2027
- Gulf States Horticulture Expo
Horticulture trade expo in Mobile for Gulf Coast growers, shown on the Alabama Farmers Federation events calendar for January 6-8, 2027.
Mobile, AL | Organizer: Alabama Farmers Federation Official event details
February 2027
- Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Conference and Trade Show
Held each year in Gulf Shores by the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association; the most recent dates were February 3 to 5, 2027.
March 2027
- SLE Rodeo and Livestock Week
Southeastern Livestock Exposition rodeo and livestock week at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, posted on the Bama Beef calendar for March 19-21, 2027.
Expected Alabama Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
December 2026 (estimated)
- Alabama 4-H Fur and Feathers Show
Held each year in Autauga County for Alabama 4-H members; the most recent dates were December 5 and 6, 2025.
- North Alabama Junior Beef Expo
Held each year in Blount County for youth beef exhibitors; the most recent dates were December 5 and 6, 2025.
AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details - Alabama 4-H Volunteer of the Year Celebration
Held each year in Columbiana to honor Alabama 4-H volunteers; the most recent date was December 12, 2025.
Columbiana, AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details
January 2027 (estimated)
- State 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon
Held each year in Auburn for 4-H livestock exhibitors; the most recent dates were January 23 and 24, 2026.
February 2027 (estimated)
- Alabama 4-H MidWinter Teen Retreat
Winter retreat for Alabama 4-H teens in Columbiana. Held each year; the most recent dates were February 6-8, 2026.
Columbiana, AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details
March 2027 (estimated)
- SLE Youth Livestock Judging Contest
Youth livestock judging contest tied to the Southeastern Livestock Exposition in Montgomery. Held each year; the most recent date was March 11, 2026.
Montgomery, AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details - Youth Livestock Judging Contest at the Southeastern Livestock Exposition
Held each year in Montgomery during the Southeastern Livestock Exposition; the most recent date was March 11, 2026.
Montgomery, AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details - Alabama 4-H Horse Communication and Creative Arts Contests
Held each year in Montgomery for Alabama 4-H horse project members; the most recent date was March 14, 2026.
- Junior Livestock Expo
Youth beef, dairy and swine exhibitors compete at Garrett Coliseum and Teague Arena in Montgomery alongside the Southeastern Livestock Exposition. Held each year; the most recent dates were March 16-18, 2026.
- Junior Livestock Expo at the Southeastern Livestock Exposition
Held each year in Montgomery with beef, swine and dairy shows alongside the Southeastern Livestock Exposition; the most recent dates were March 16 to 18, 2026.
Montgomery, AL | Organizer: Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance Official event details - Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo
Held each year in Montgomery as part of the Southeastern Livestock Exposition; the most recent dates were March 20 to 22, 2026.
April 2027 (estimated)
- Cullman County Spring Plant Sale
Held each year; the most recent dates were April 17-18, 2026. Master Gardeners sell trees, shrubs, wildflowers, vegetables and herbs suited to North Alabama, first come, first served, no registration.
1501 Sportsman Lake Road, Cullman, AL 35055 | (256) 737-9386 | Organizer: Cullman County Master Gardeners Official event details - Alabama State Fair
Held each year at Birmingham Race Course; the most recent dates were April 17 to 19, 2026, the final weekend, with rides, wristbands and free parking.
Birmingham, AL Official event details
May 2027 (estimated)
- Alabama State 4-H Horse Show
State 4-H horse show for Alabama youth held in Montgomery. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 16-17, 2026.
- Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo
Held each year; the most recent dates were May 15-16, 2026 for the 44th annual rodeo, with a slack performance, an Exceptional Needs Rodeo and a downtown Athens street dance.
- Alabama 4-H Teen Camp
Three-day 4-H Teen Camp in Columbiana for Alabama 4-H members. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 27-29, 2026.
Columbiana, AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details
June 2027 (estimated)
- Belt Buckle Classic
Held each year; the most recent date was June 6, 2026. Youth cattle event at the Tom Harbin Farm Center in Luverne with morning weigh-in and a noon showmanship class.
- Alabama 4-H Summer Camp
Nine summer camp sessions for Alabama 4-H youth run through June in Columbiana. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 1 to July 1, 2026.
Columbiana, AL | Organizer: Alabama 4-H Official event details - Estes Field PCA Rodeo
Held each year; the most recent dates were June 12-13, 2026. Professional Cowboys Association rodeo at Estes Field in Centre with mutton busting before the 7:30 p.m. rodeo on both nights.
Main Street, Centre, AL | 256-927-8455 | Organizer: Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and City of Centre Official event details - North Alabama Cattlemens Conference
Held each year at the Priceville Event Center by the Alabama Cattlemens Association and the Extension Beef and Forages Team; the most recent date was June 12, 2026.
Priceville, AL | Organizer: Alabama Cattlemens Association Official event details - State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
Held each year in Auburn for Alabama 4-H livestock judging teams; the most recent date was June 16, 2026.
July 2027 (estimated)
- Central Alabama Cattlemens Conference
Held each year at the Wetumpka Civic Center by the Alabama Cattlemens Association with Extension beef and forage specialists; the most recent date was July 16, 2026.
Wetumpka, AL | Organizer: Alabama Cattlemens Association Official event details - AJCA Round-Up
The 20th annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association Round-Up brings young cattle exhibitors to Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 23-26, 2026.
- State 4-H Avian Bowl Contest
Held each year in Auburn for Alabama 4-H poultry project members; the most recent date was July 24, 2026.
August 2027 (estimated)
- Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo
Held each year; the most recent date was Aug. 8, 2026, the 28th annual professional rodeo at the Robertsdale fairgrounds, with a Kid's Corral before the 7:30 p.m. rodeo.
September 2027 (estimated)
- Blount County Fair
Held each year at the Blount County Multi-Purpose Center in Cleveland; the most recent dates were September 15 to 19, 2026, Tuesday through Saturday.
6700 Co Hwy 1, Cleveland, AL Official event details - Southeast Regional Junior Brangus Show and Sale
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 24-26, 2026, when junior Brangus exhibitors under 22 showed cattle, entered showmanship and photography contests and competed for awards.
5622 Highway 231 South, Dothan, AL 36301 Official event details