Hale County Alabama Fairgrounds Events

Hale County, Alabama does not have a dedicated county fairgrounds, and it does not hold an annual county fair. If you came looking for a fair week with a midway, livestock barns, and a grandstand, you won’t find one inside the county line. What the county does have is a seasonal farmers market in Greensboro, a working Extension and 4-H office, a major heritage festival at Moundville, and two long-running fairs a short drive away. This page lays out each one, with dates and contacts, so you can plan around what actually exists.

Is There a Hale County Fairgrounds?

The short answer

No. We searched for a Hale County fairgrounds, a fair board, and a county fair schedule and found none. Pages that list “Hale County fair dates” are usually automated schedule listings with no local source behind them. Some results are for Hale County, Texas, which is a different place with its own calendar.

Why people search for it anyway

Farming was the main occupation in Hale County until the middle of the twentieth century. After the Great Depression, farmers moved toward corn and livestock, and cotton fields became pasture for beef and dairy cattle. Greensboro, the county seat, is known as Alabama’s Catfish Capital. With that history, plenty of people assume the county has a fair. Parents of 4-H kids and vendors looking for booth space ask the same question every fall.

Events in Hale County You Can Actually Attend

South Street Farmers Market, Greensboro

The South Street Farmers Market is at 1102 South Street in Greensboro. When it opened, it ran Tuesdays from 2 to 6 p.m., June through August, with about a dozen vendors signed up at the start. The Black Belt Food Project, led by founder Sarah Cole, organized it. That schedule was for its opening season, and it is not running now in October. Check with the organizers for the current season’s days and hours.

Moundville Native American Festival

Moundville Archaeological Park, part of the University of Alabama, hosts this festival each fall. The 38th annual festival ran October 1–3, 2026, so it has already happened this year. Admission was $10 at the gate, with children 5 and under free. The 2025 festival was October 9–11, so expect the next one in early to mid October 2027. Dates, performers, and vendor details are posted at festival.museums.ua.edu. The park is at 634 Mound State Parkway in Moundville, 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa off Alabama Highway 69, and its main attraction is 26 platform mounds on a 320-acre site.

Hale County Alabama Fairgrounds Events offer visitors opportunities to enjoy local fairs, agricultural exhibitions, community celebrations, and family-friendly entertainment that highlight the region’s rural traditions. Likewise, Greene County Alabama Fairgrounds Events provide a variety of experiences centered on local culture, seasonal gatherings, livestock displays, and community activities. Exploring both counties allows visitors to discover more of Alabama’s fairground attractions, enjoy memorable outings, and support local vendors and organizers while experiencing the unique charm of each community.

Moundville Lithic Arts Festival

The park also hosts a spring event, the Moundville Lithic Arts Festival (formerly the Knap-In). The 2026 edition was March 6–7, with flintknapping demonstrations, Native food vendors, a silent auction, and the traditional game of chunkey. It is free with paid park admission. Look for the 2027 dates on the park’s site.

Hale County Hospital Main Street Festival

A regional events roundup lists this festival in April in downtown Greensboro. We could not find a posted date or vendor application, so contact the town of Greensboro for current details.

Extension programs

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System runs periodic workshops for Hale County at the Extension Center and at the Hale County Library, 1103 Main Street, Greensboro. For example, an Extension children’s money-and-nutrition book club is scheduled there on October 13, 2026.

4-H and Youth Livestock Without a County Fair

Who to call

The Hale County Agricultural Extension Center is at 701 Hall Street, Greensboro, AL 36744, phone (334) 624-8710, open 8:00 to 4:30. A satellite office operates out of the Akron Public Library.

The Extension directory lists a 4-H Youth Development Coordinator, Stephannie Nixon, who covers Hale and Perry Counties. It also lists Lauren Woods Shortnacy, an Extension agent in animal sciences and forages, who covers Hale, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa Counties. Staffing changes, so confirm who to ask for when you call.

Where Hale County youth show animals

With no county fair, 4-H members take part in regional livestock shows hosted in neighboring counties. Some fairs nearby include 4-H events too. The 2024 Central Alabama Fair in Selma, for instance, included a rabbit show sponsored by Alabama 4-H at its ag pavilion. Call the Extension office and ask which shows are open to Hale County members, what the entry rules are, and when deadlines fall.

We could not verify the number of 4-H clubs in the county, which FFA chapters participate in regional shows, or whether a local junior livestock auction exists.

The Nearest Real Fairs

Alabama National Fair, Montgomery

This is the closest thing to a state fair for Hale County families, and it is happening now. The fair bills itself as “the 11 best days of fall.” Listings put the 2026 run at October 8–18, at the fairgrounds by Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. It has a midway with rides, a vendor and exhibit hall, and concerts. Admission for 2025 was $20 on regular days, with discount days and children 5 and under free. Prices for 2026 were not confirmed, so check alnationalfair.org before you go. The fair’s main office number is (334) 239-5330. Ticket listings also mention a clear-bag policy, so check the rules before you pack.

Central Alabama Fair, Selma

The Central Alabama Fair is run by the Selma Lions Club at Lions Fair Park, 2401 West Dallas Avenue in Selma. It is a fundraiser for the club’s community work, including eye exams and glasses. The 2024 fair was its 68th year, so 2026 would be the 70th. Recent fairs ran in late October into early November, with a midway of rides and games, pageants, a petting zoo, and the Selma Civitan Club’s cozy dogs, which regulars treat as the signature food. A festival listing puts the 2026 fair in November without a posted date. Check selmalionsclub.com for the schedule. Selma is about 39 miles from Greensboro in a straight line, so budget extra driving time for the roads.

Getting to Greensboro and the Extension Center

Hale County’s two main state highways cross in Greensboro. State Route 69 runs north-south through the county, and State Route 14 runs east-west. You can enter Greensboro on AL-69, AL-61, AL-14, or AL-25.

To reach the Extension Center from the AL-69 and AL-14 intersection, go east on AL-14 about 300 yards to Centreville Street and turn right. Go a quarter mile to Hall Street and turn left. The center is on the right, next to the baseball fields.

Vendors and Exhibitors: What to Do Instead

Without a county fair, there is no Hale County vendor application. Here are the real options.

• Farmers market vendors: contact the Black Belt Food Project, which organized the South Street market.
• Moundville festival vendors and artisans: the park posts vendor information at festival.museums.ua.edu.
• Main Street Festival booths: contact the town of Greensboro.
• Fair booths: apply through the Alabama National Fair (its vendor page is on alnationalfair.org) or the Selma Lions Club for the Central Alabama Fair.
• Livestock and home-economics exhibitors: ask the Extension office which regional shows accept Hale County entries.

Renting Space in Hale County

We found no fairgrounds or fair building to rent. For a community event, ask the Hale County commission or the town of Greensboro what public space is available.

History

We found no record of a Hale County fair at any point. The county itself was created January 30, 1867, from parts of Greene, Marengo, Perry, and Tuscaloosa Counties. If an older fair existed, the Hale County Archives or a local historical society is the place to ask.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Hale County Fair in 2026–2027?
There is no annual Hale County fair. The Alabama National Fair in Montgomery runs October 8–18, 2026, and the Central Alabama Fair in Selma is listed for November 2026, date to be confirmed.

What time does Hale County Fairgrounds open?
There is no Hale County fairgrounds. The Extension Center in Greensboro is open 8:00 to 4:30 on weekdays.

Is there camping at Hale County Fairgrounds?
No, because there is no fairgrounds. The county’s attractions page lists the Jennings Ferry Campground and Payne Lake Recreation Area for visitors.

How do I enter livestock in a Hale County fair?
There is no county fair to enter. Call the Hale County Extension office at (334) 624-8710 and ask the 4-H coordinator about regional shows in neighboring counties.

Are dogs allowed at Hale County Fairgrounds?
There is no fairgrounds. For the Alabama National Fair, ticket listings say no pets, with service animals permitted. Check each event’s rules before you bring a dog.

Where do I park at Hale County Fairgrounds?
There is no fairgrounds. The Alabama National Fair lists on-site parking at $5 to $10, with accessible parking near the main entrance. For the Extension Center, park at the center on Hall Street.

Who do I contact to rent Hale County Fairgrounds?
There is no fairgrounds to rent. For public meeting space, start with the Hale County commission or the town of Greensboro.

How much does it cost to get into the Hale County Fair?
Nothing, because the county has no fair. Moundville’s festival admission was $10 in 2026, and Alabama National Fair admission was $20 on regular days in 2025.

Is the Hale County fair schedule on countyfairschedule.com accurate?
Treat it with caution. We found no local source behind that listing.

Does the Moundville festival count as a county fair?
No. It is a cultural festival with artisans, dancers, and storytellers, not a fair with rides or livestock.