DOTHAN: The 81st National Peanut Festival parade and fair are about to begin.
The National Peanut Festival Parade will be on Saturday, October 25. The parade will return to West Main Street, the original route. The times have changed to now being 3:00 PM until 5:30 PM. Those attending are encouraged to get there early in order to get a seat. This years National Peanut Festival Parade will not be televised.
The National Peanut Festival Fair will kick off on October 31 and continue through November 9. Located on Highway 231 South, a host of fun and exciting things for all ages.
October 25, 2025- NPF Parade 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
October 30, 2025- Last day to purchase Mega Passes and Advanced tickets.
October 31, 2025– Not-So Frightful Friday
Opening day. First Responder Friday!
First responders are only admitted free with a 2025 ID.
Admission $11- Ride Armband $38.00*
Gates open at 4:00 PM,
Ribbon Cutting 6:00 PM.
November 1, 2025– – Peanut Proud Saturday- Hometown Pride!
Texas Roadhouse South Gate and AG Gate open at 8:00 AM
Gates open at 10:00 AM, Admission $11.00*, and Ride Armband $44.00.*
Equestrian Chaos-BankPlus Arena
Car Show from 1-7 PM
Livestock Events;
Jr Heifer / Feeder Steer 9:00 am
Jr Breeding Ewe Show 12 noon
Open Market Lamb Show 2:00 pm
November 2, 2025, Salsa Sunday
Gates Open at 1:00 PM, Admission is $9.00*, Ride Armband $38.00*
Equestrian Chaos-BankPlus Arena
Lego Competition (first 20 registered builders) Summerford Premium Building 3:00 PM
Food Court Stage-Willie Ziavino and the COT Band 2 PM-6 PM
All In Amphitheater-Vincent Mason 7:00 PM
November 3, 2025, Gates Open at 4:30 PM, Farmers Night, Registered Farmers Admitted Free
Alfa Members $5.00 Admission
Regular Admission $11.00*- Ride Armband $28.00*
Livestock Events:
Open Dairy Goat Show 9:00 AM
Greased Pig and Calf Scramble 7:00 PM-BankPlus Arena
November 4, 2025, Teacher Tuesday
Gates Open at 4:30 PM-
Teachers only admitted free with 2025 school ID
Alfa Members $5.00 Admission
Gate Admission $11.00*-Ride Armband $28.00*
All In Amphitheater-Shenandoah 7:00 PM
Dennis Lee in Concert-Food Court Stage
Livestock Events:
Market Hog Showmanship 4:00 PM
Prospect Hog Show to follow
November 5, 2025- Special Citizens Day times TBA
Dream Big Food Drive for the Wiregrass Food Bank
The National Peanut Festival will donate $3.00 for every armband sold to the Wiregrass Food Bank!
Admission $11.00*-Ride Armband $28.00*
All In Amphitheater-Anne Wilson 7:00 PM
Livestock Events:
Jr Breeding Hog Show 10:00 AM
Market Hog Show (Barrows) 6:00 PM
Gilts to follow Barrows
November 6, 2025 Senior Citizens Day 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
All In Credit Union Day-First 10,000 admitted for free
Armed Forces Day- Free Admission for Military, Veterans, and immediate family with ID.
Admission $11.00*-Ride Armband $33.00*
November 7, 2025- Friday Funday!
Gates Open at 1:00 PM. Great Time for Smaller Children!
Admission $11.00*-Ride Armband $38.00*
Demolition Derby Figure 8 Race. BankPlus Amphitheater Reserved Seats $20.00, General Admission Free
Livestock Events:
Poultry Show 6:00 PM
November 8, 2025– Saturday Shellabration
Gates Open at 10:00 AM
Admission $11.00*-Ride Armbands $48.00*
Long Heating, Air, and Plumbing Demolition Derby 2 PM and 7 PM BankPlus Arena
Livestock Events:
Youth Meat Goat Show 10:00 AM
November 9, 2025- Rides Only
Gates Open at 1:00 PM
Gate and Ride Armband-$33.00
*These prices are final and inclusive of all processing or service charges that may have previously been itemized during the checkout process.
