Here in the south everyone loves a good festival, and this summer Alabama is FULL of them! Here is a list of some of the festivals and events taking place in Alabama this Summer!

1. Montgomery River Jam Music Festival; May 12 in Montgomery, Al

Over the course of two days hear live music from seven different performers and enjoy plenty of activities for the whole family!

2. Homestead Hollow Arts and Crafts Festival; May 12-14 in Springville, Al

Features hand made arts and crafts being sold by local vendor with plenty of activities for the kids, including a petting zoo!

3. Orange Beach Wine Festival; May 13 in Orange Beach, Al

This festival consists of three live music acts, great food from local restaurants, and lots and lots of wine!

4. Hangout Music Fest; May 19-21 in Gulf Shores

A music festival that takes place on the public beaches in Gulf Shores with tons of music icons including Munford & Sons, Twenty One Pilots, Shaggy, Chance The Rapper, Frank Ocean and more!

5. Barber Motorsports Park Barber Historics; May 19-21 in Leeds, Al

Enjoy some awesome cars and some even better people at this one of a kind festival in Leeds at the Barber Motorsports Museum and Race-track!

6. Birmingham Do Dah Day; May 17 in Birmingham, Al

Bring your Furrever Friends to the south's number one dog and animal festival and enjoy a parade, and tons of festivities!

7. Bob Syke's BBQ and Blues Festival; May 20th in Bessemer, Al

If you enjoy great BBQ and blues bands this festival is the place for you. There are also vendors you can shop at as well as a kids corner! Not only that but a portion of the proceeds goes to Ady's Army to help families with children who have autism!

8. 23rd Annual Creek Bank Festival; May 20 in Leeds, Al

If you enjoy small town life the creek bank festival in Leeds is the best place to go! There will be fellowship, food, crafts, activities, and plenty of vendors for you to choose to buy your perfect "small-town life" souvenir!

9. Pelham Palooza; May 20 in Pelham, Al

This festival in Pelham has lots of activities for the entire family from a bungee jumping trampoline, to shopping, to FOOD!

10. Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic; May 28 in Decauter, Al

Come enjoy some great food and watch dozens of hot air balloons light up the sky in the Balloon Glow. Walk freely through the balloons and then enjoy the "hare and hound" race, and maybe even take a free-tethered ride on one of these amazing machines. There are more activities for the entire family including a tractor show.= and an antique car show.

Have you been to any of these festivals? Are there any festivals that you LOVE that aren't listed here? Tell me in the comments!