Lowndes County Alabama Fairgrounds Events

Lowndes County, Alabama does not have a dedicated county fairgrounds. There is no gated fair complex with a grandstand and livestock barns, and no single annual “Lowndes County Fair” that we could confirm. People searching for “Lowndes County fairgrounds” are often looking at a different county, so this page covers what the county does have and where to go for the rest.

Lowndes County Fairgrounds: What Exists and What Doesn’t

The short answer

Community events in Lowndes County are spread across town parks, an armory, a school and the courthouse square, not held on one set of grounds. Most of them are in Fort Deposit, the county’s largest town, and in Hayneville, the county seat.

Where the confusion comes from

Lowndes County, Mississippi, has a Columbus Fairgrounds off Highway 69, and it draws a lot of the search traffic. In late October 2026 it hosts “Horror at the Fairgrounds,” a haunted house and trail running October 29–31. Lowndes County, Georgia, has a civic center in Valdosta that hosts a regional market hog show. Neither is in Alabama. If you landed here looking for a haunted house or a rodeo arena, check which state the listing is in.

Who to ask

• Lowndes County Extension Office: 205 East Tuskeena Street, Room 125, Courthouse Annex Building, Hayneville, AL 36040. Phone (334) 548-2315.
• County website: lowndes-al.gov, which has a community events page.
• Tourism site: visitlowndescounty.com, which lists the county’s major annual festivals.
• Town of Fort Deposit: its official Facebook page posts event reminders (the latest we saw was dated October 3, 2026).

Upcoming Events in Lowndes County (Fall 2026)

These are the events we found for the rest of 2026. The list came from a search summary, so verify each one before planning around it.

Date	Event	Location
October 17, 9:00 AM	Breast Cancer Walk	Fort Deposit Park, Fort Deposit
October 26, 10:00 AM	County Commission meeting	Lowndes County Courtroom, Hayneville
October 30, 5:00 PM	Trunk or Treat, hosted with local first responders	Lowndes Middle School
November 7	Veterans Day Breakfast	Fort Deposit Armory
Week of November 9	Community holiday decorating	Fort Deposit
December 12	Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting	Fort Deposit

For the Breast Cancer Walk, the Lowndes Signal lists Katina Surles at (334) 281-8627.

Recurring annual events

The county’s best-known events are festivals, not fair-week programming:

• Calico Fort Arts and Crafts Fair in Fort Deposit, held in April. A 2026 listing shows April 11–12, and the 2023 edition was April 15–16. Expect arts, crafts, food and demonstrations.
• Okra Festival, held in late August. The 2023 date was August 29.
• Civil Rights Weekend Celebration and the Jonathan Daniels Pilgrimage, both listed on the county tourism site. Hayneville is a stop on the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail.
• Orrville Festival, promoted to residents of Hayneville, Fort Deposit and Mosses.

Exact dates move year to year, so use visitlowndescounty.com and lowndes-al.gov for current ones.

Seasonal Patterns

Without a fair complex, the calendar follows the seasons. Spring brings the Calico Fort fair. Late summer brings the Okra Festival. Fall brings school and first-responder events like Trunk or Treat, plus the Veterans Day breakfast. December centers on the Fort Deposit parade and tree lighting. Indoor winter events are rare, mostly because the county has no large indoor exhibition hall. Check with the Extension Office if a group is planning something larger.

Livestock Shows, 4-H and FFA

Farming was the main occupation in Lowndes County well into the twentieth century, and agriculture is still part of local life. The county is part of Alabama’s Black Belt and has more than 700 square miles of mostly rural land. We could not confirm a local junior livestock show or auction held in the county.

Lowndes County Alabama Fairgrounds Events offer visitors opportunities to enjoy local fairs, agricultural exhibitions, seasonal festivals, and family-friendly activities that celebrate the region’s traditions and community spirit. Similarly, Limestone County Alabama Fairgrounds Events provide enjoyable experiences featuring community gatherings, agricultural displays, local entertainment, and celebrations for people of all ages. Exploring events in both counties allows visitors to discover more of Alabama’s fairground attractions, support local vendors, and enjoy memorable outings while appreciating the cultural heritage and welcoming atmosphere of each community.

4-H

The Lowndes County Extension Office coordinates 4-H. The listed 4-H Youth Development Coordinator, Beth Fair, covers both Lowndes and Butler counties and can be reached at (334) 548-2315. Ask her about:

• Which clubs are currently active in the county
• Which district or regional livestock shows Lowndes youth attend
• Entry rules, project requirements and deadlines for those shows

We did not find a club count, so this page doesn’t give one.

FFA

The Lowndes County school system runs nine primary and secondary schools. We could not confirm which of them have active FFA chapters, so ask the school system or the Extension Office directly.

Vendors and Exhibitors

There is no fair office or fair board to apply to. For each event, apply through whoever runs it:

• Calico Fort Arts and Crafts Fair: contact the organizers through Fort Deposit or the county tourism site.
• Fort Deposit events (parade, holiday events): contact the Town of Fort Deposit.
• Facility use: the Extension Office or county offices can say what space is available, but we found no public rental program.

Getting Around Lowndes County

• Hayneville: State Highway 21 runs north–south through town and connects to Interstate 65 to the south. The courthouse is in the center of town. It dates to 1856, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is the oldest courthouse in Alabama still used as one.
• Fort Deposit: the county’s largest town, with a park, armory and the Fort Deposit–Lowndes County Airport for general aviation.
• Neighboring counties: Autauga to the north, Montgomery to the east, Crenshaw and Butler to the south, and Wilcox and Dallas to the west.

We found no public transit or shuttle service. Plan on driving, and expect limited rideshare availability in rural areas.

If You Want a Traditional County Fair

For carnival rides, livestock barns and a midway, you’ll need to go outside the county. Montgomery is the closest large city to the east, and a Montgomery fairgrounds appeared in related searches, but we haven’t verified its schedule or facilities. Check the official site before planning a trip. Other Alabama county fairs, such as Cullman, Baldwin, Chilton and Blount, also come up in searches for the area.

A Short History

Lowndes County was created on January 20, 1830, from parts of Butler, Dallas and Montgomery counties and named for South Carolina statesman William Lowndes. Hayneville has been the only county seat since that year. We found no record of a historical county fairgrounds or fair association, so this page doesn’t describe one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lowndes County, Alabama have a fairgrounds?
No dedicated fairgrounds is confirmed. Events are held at town parks, the Fort Deposit Armory, Lowndes Middle School and the courthouse in Hayneville.

When is the Lowndes County Fair in 2026–2027?
We could not confirm an annual county fair. The Calico Fort Arts and Crafts Fair (spring) and the Okra Festival (late August) are the best-known yearly events. Check visitlowndescounty.com for current dates.

What are the upcoming events in Lowndes County, Alabama?
Fall 2026 events include the Breast Cancer Walk (October 17), Trunk or Treat (October 30), the Veterans Day Breakfast (November 7) and the Fort Deposit Christmas Parade (December 12).

Is the Horror at the Fairgrounds haunted house in Lowndes County, Alabama?
No. It is held October 29–31 at the Columbus Fairgrounds in Lowndes County, Mississippi.

Is there camping at Lowndes County fairgrounds?
We found no public camping facility tied to a fairgrounds. Contact the Extension Office to ask about local options.

How do I enter livestock in a Lowndes County fair?
No local fair was confirmed. Contact the 4-H coordinator at (334) 548-2315 to ask which shows local youth enter.

Who do I contact about renting a space in Lowndes County?
Start with the Extension Office at (334) 548-2315 or the county website at lowndes-al.gov. For Fort Deposit venues, contact the Town of Fort Deposit.

How much does it cost to get into Lowndes County events?
Most of the events listed here are community events, and we found no admission prices. Confirm with the organizers.