Ballyhoo Festival

Ballyhoo Festival The 13th Ballyhoo Festival will be held March 6 & 7, 2027 in Gulf Shores, AL. Kick-off festival season with Ballyhoo! Join us and you, too, will Ballyhoo!
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This is a juried fine art show that includes highlights such as The Poarch Creek Indians, Banjo & Fiddle competition, local food trucks, live music and more! This exciting festival event is unique in its focus on fine art, combined with cultural charm, and the fun-loving spirit of residents of Coastal Alabama! Enjoy fine art from all across the southeast, local seafood, and live music!

Want to see how it's done? Ballyhoo has LIVE art demonstrations from end to end of the festival.
05/27/2026

Want to see how it's done? Ballyhoo has LIVE art demonstrations from end to end of the festival.

You never know what you'll find in Steve Dark's booth...
05/20/2026

You never know what you'll find in Steve Dark's booth...

Don't mind us, we're just looking back & admiring Karen Cutrell's booth at Ballyhoo 👀
05/15/2026

Don't mind us, we're just looking back & admiring Karen Cutrell's booth at Ballyhoo 👀

04/25/2026
The Adult Division of Banjo Competition Winners ! We had a great turnout this year and a big thanks to all of the musici...
04/15/2026

The Adult Division of Banjo Competition Winners ! We had a great turnout this year and a big thanks to all of the musicians who participated. 🪕 🏆

Sponsored by Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival

1st place: Jack Bryson Bowden
2nd place: Adam Purvis

There was a lot talented pickers and grinners at Ballyhoo Banjo Competition! Here are the winners for the Junior competi...
04/13/2026

There was a lot talented pickers and grinners at Ballyhoo Banjo Competition! Here are the winners for the Junior competition. 🪕

1st place: Ellie Carlton
2nd place: Ashton Moore
3rd place: Bennett McFay

With ribbons presented by sponsor, Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival and Director, Andy Haynes

🏆 The Fiddle Competition was one to remember! The Adult division winners are…1st place: Adam Purvis2nd Place: Sarah Schr...
04/08/2026

🏆 The Fiddle Competition was one to remember! The Adult division winners are…

1st place: Adam Purvis
2nd Place: Sarah Schrader
3rd place: Kevin Newell

With ribbons presented by sponsor Frank Brown International and Director, Andy Haynes

🏆 Junior Winners of the Ballyhoo Fiddle Competition are:1st place Liam Walker2nd place Ellie Carlton3rd place Ana Willia...
04/07/2026

🏆 Junior Winners of the Ballyhoo Fiddle Competition are:

1st place Liam Walker
2nd place Ellie Carlton
3rd place Ana Williams

Honorable mention Jasmine Allen
Honorable Mention Abby Barbee

With ribbons presented by competition sponsor Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival and by FBISF Director, Andy Haynes.

The winners of the Dolphin Student Art Awards from Gulf Shores High School and Middle School: ⭐️ •High School:Finn Owen ...
03/25/2026

The winners of the Dolphin Student Art Awards from Gulf Shores High School and Middle School: ⭐️

•High School:
Finn Owen
Mark Waters
Tristin Patel

•Middle School:
Francesca Naccarato
Marrie Burk
Adrianna Rodriguez

Address

20110 Highway 135
Gulf Shores, AL
36542

Opening Hours

Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12512233970

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