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Love live music, local food and family fun? Mark your calendar for the 10th Annual Pelham Palooza!

The free festival returns to Pelham City Park on Saturday, May 16 for a full day of community spirit, local vendors and outdoor entertainment. Bonus: Admission and activities are free!

Read on for everything you need to know.

Pelham Palooza 2026 highlights + details

Family-friendly activities make Pelham Palooza a favorite local event. (City of Pelham)

Pelham Palooza is one of the City of Pelham’s biggest community hangouts, celebrating its vibrant local scene.

Festival-goers can enjoy:

Live music + entertainment
Food trucks + sweet treats
Shopping from local vendors
Community activities + giveaways

New this year:

Petting farm
Magician performing multiple shows
Expanded Kids Zone—bounce houses, face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon twisting, Birmingham Knockerball + Hula Hoop Fitness
More interactive vendor experiences—Impact Marital Arts obstacle course, Putter’s Up small putting area + more

“This year marks the 10th Annual Pelham Palooza, and our team is pulling out all the stops to make it a memorable celebration.

With these new features and expanded activities, this year’s event promises fun and engagement for the entire community.”
Alicia Walters, Parks & Rec Assistant Director, City of Pelham

Pelham Palooza event details

When: Sat, May 16 | 10AM–3PM
Where: Pelham City Park
Cost: Free admission + activities
Details

Get a closer look at the festival below, from music and food to local vendors to shop.

Free live music for the whole family

Enjoy free live music throughout the day at Pelham City Park. (City of Pelham)

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets—you’ll want to set up a place to relax while listening to the day’s entertainment.

This year, two crowd-pleasing Birmingham acts will take to the stage:

The Negotiators will perform a mix of rock, pop, Motown + more from 10AM–12PM.
The M-80s will take the stage with high-energy ‘80s hits from 1–3PM.

Prepare to hear at least one song that makes you say, “Wow, I haven’t heard this in forever.”

Grab a bite—food, drinks + treats

From shaved ice to street tacos, Pelham Palooza’s food truck lineup brings the flavor. (City of Pelham)

No festival is complete without food, and Pelham Palooza has a flavorful lineup, so come hungry!

Some food vendors to look out for include:

Orbit City Street Food—upscale street food staples, from burgers + quesadillas to loaded fries + wings
Sunshine Lemonade LLC—fresh-squeezed for ultimate spring-time vibes
Frios Gourmet Pops—hand-poured gourmet dessert pops for a refreshing treat
Hit Different! Barbeque and Grill—comfort food favorites like cheeseburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, wings, cheesesteaks, fries + okra
Siggi’s Table LLC—scones, key lime pies, fruit hand pies and cakesickles (because everything’s better on a stick)

Shop + support Pelham’s small businesses

One of my favorite things about festivals is the chance to shop while supporting local.

As you hop between be-bopping to musical acts and indulging in delicious food, make sure to stroll the many vendors’ booths.

You’ll discover all sorts of things, like handmade goods, jewelry, boutique apparel, candles, books and more from vendors like Central Alabama Honey and Apiary, Lloyd Candle Co and Comfy Cozy Closet.