Dothan Alabama Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Antique & Collector Car Show
Highway 431 North • Dothan, AL 36302
Landmark Park
334-794-3452
Visit one of the largest car shows in the Wiregrass Region with approximately 200 cars on display, and models ranging from T models to custom classics. The event takes place each year in early October. more...Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social
430 Landmark Drive • Dothan, AL 36303
Landmark Park
334-794-3452
It’s a summer-time treat for the whole family as National Dairy Month is observed each June. Activities include cow milking, butter churning, ice cream making, and more. more...Victorian Christmas
Highway 431 North • Dothan, AL 36303
Landmark Park
334-794-3452
Centered around the pleasures of Christmas’ past, visitors are invited to sample turn-of-the-century desserts and sip hot chocolate or cider while children can enjoy making traditional Victorian Christmas decorations. A circuit-riding preacher will arrive on horseback to deliver a Christmas message at the church. more...Science on Saturday
Highway 431 North • Dothan, AL 36302
Landmark Park
334-794-3452
Each Saturday during the month of August, the park will present an informative and fun science program for families. more...Family 4th Celebration
5622 South Highway 231 South • Dothan, AL 36301
National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds
334-699-1475
The Family 4th Celebration is more fun than ever this year, with an emphasis on good, old-fashioned family fun. Check out the vintage cars in the morning at the area's largest summer antique and collector car club show, hosted by the New South Cruisers. Awards will be given in over 25 categories, and also special awards for best in show. Live entertainment will delight families as two stages provide continual chances to enjoy both local and regional acts. For the kids, there will again be a huge Kids Zone filled with inflatables and water slides, provided courtesy of American Classifieds. New this year will be a late afternoon watermelon-eating contest hosted by Bell Farms, and other old-fashioned games for old and young alike. And for those not wanting to join the competitive eating, there will be food for sale from a variety of vendors. For a break from the heat, do not forget about the indoor arts and crafts fair, located inside the air-conditioned exhibit building. Vendors from around the area will have hand-made and resale merchandise available for sale until dark. Finally, the fireworks will light up the night sky at dark, and will make a nice finale to a fun-filled day. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. more...Poplar Head Farmers Market
126 Museum Avenue • Dothan, AL 36301
Located in the Outside Parking Area
334-702-7306
Poplar Head Farmers Market, an open air market sponsored by The Downtown Group of Dothan, Alabama, will open for its second season on the first Saturday of June in downtown Dothan, located in the Civic Center and Wiregrass Museum of Arts parking areas. The market features fresh locally grown vegetables, fruit, flowers, herbs, prepared foods, music, children's activities and artists from within a 50 mile radius of Dothan, every Saturday morning, rain or shine in June and July. more...
Cinema
Night Life
Cowboy's
4657 South Oates Street • Dothan, AL 36301
Highway 231 South
334-793-6937
Enjoy the exciting Dothan night life at Cowboy's. Featuring live country music entertainment at it's best. Music by regional and national entertainers such as: Alabama, Shenandoals, Colin Raye, Chad Brock, The Guess Who, Trick Pony, and many others. Plan an evening of late night dancing, fun, and entertainment. more...
Concerts & Performances
Music By Moonlight
Highway 431 • Dothan, AL 36305
Landmark Park
334-794-3452
Pack a picnic supper, bring the family and friends and enjoy an evening of great music under the stars in a relaxed, informal setting. more...
Festivals & Fairs
National Peanut Festival
5622 Highway 231 South • Dothan, AL 36301
334-793-4323
An enormous event held each year to celebrate the important role peanuts play in Southeast Alabama, especially since half of the peanuts grown in the United States are grown within a 100-mile radius of Dothan, Alabama. Various events, activities, and festivities are featured during this nine-day festival. more...Wiregrass Heritage Festival
Highway 431 North • Dothan, AL 36303
Located at Landmark Park
334-794-3452
Traditional farm activities such as cane grinding, syrup making, butter churning, basket weaving, and soap making are demonstrated at this annual festival. Listen to live music and view a wide variety of antique gas and steam engines on display. This event takes place in late October. more...
Sponsored By: The National Peanut FestivalDowntown Christmas Celebration
Foster Street
334-699-1475
The highlight of this year’s festival will most certainly be the SNOW ZONE! This unique interactive activity will allow children the opportunity to play in freshly made snow right on Troy Street in Downtown Dothan. Bring your mittens and gloves! FREE! more...Smokin' In The Wiregrass - Tri-State BBQ Festival
1701 East Cottonwood Highway • Dothan, AL 36302
Houston County Farm Center
334-699-1475
Professional cooking and backyard BBQ cookoff competitions. Live music and children's activities for all to enjoy. Listen to the music, smell the smokey flavors and then try some of the finest BBQ in the state. Teams from around the South will compete for thousands of dollars in cash prizes, as well as bragging rights and points on the professional BBQ circuit. Proceeds will support the local March of Dimes. more...Foster Fest
Corner of Main & Foster Streets
334-797-2863
Downtown Dothan is being reborn; enjoy the fine foods from area restaurants and participate in Foster Fest. Held the 2nd Friday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Houson County Courthouse at the corner of West Main & Foster Street. Bring your street rod, antique, muscle car, tricked-out import, low rider, rat rod, or motorcycle and be seen.
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