The National Peanut Festival is an annual agricultural and community festival held in Dothan, Alabama, celebrating the peanut harvest and the agricultural heritage of the Wiregrass region. Established in 1938, it is recognised as the nation’s largest peanut festival.

The ten-day celebration brings together farmers, families, local residents and visitors for a variety of agricultural, entertainment and cultural activities.

Major attractions include:

• Agricultural exhibitions: Displays celebrating peanut farming, farming equipment and the region’s agricultural industry.
• Livestock competitions: Junior and open competitions involving cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and rabbits.
• Carnival midway: Amusement rides, games and attractions for children and adults.
• Live music: Country music concerts and performances on festival stages.
• Food stalls: Local food, festival favourites and peanut-related products.
• Arts and crafts: Exhibitions, craft displays and shopping opportunities.
• Family entertainment: Petting zoo, animal experiences, dinosaur attractions and other activities.
• National Peanut Festival Parade: A traditional parade scheduled for November 14, 2026, in downtown Dothan.

The 2026 festival theme is “Ease on Down the Row.”