Moss Rock Festival’s exciting weekend lineup + how you can get tickets, Nov. 7 + 8, 2026

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You won’t want to miss this fall tradition exploring art, nature, collaboration, sustainability and smart living. The 21st annual Moss Rock Festival on November 7–8, 2026 is stacked with fan-favorite activities like the Beer Garden, tree sapling giveaways, special exhibitions, ways to support local environmental initiatives and so much more.

Read on to find out what fun experiences are in store for the whole family at the 2026 Moss Rock Festival.

The details for 2026 Moss Rock Festival + Beer Garden

Moss Rock Festival happens for two days in early November, when the weather in Birmingham is perfect for walking through an open-air art market. The festival has so much to see and do, you’ll want to attend both days to experience it all and fortunately, you only have to purchase one ticket to get two-day access.

Here’s when and how you can join the fun at Moss Rock Festival + Beer Garden:

• When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, 10AM–5PM | Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, 10AM–4PM
  • Beer Garden hours: 12PM–3PM on Saturday + Sunday
• Where: Hoover Metropolitan Complex, 5508 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244
• Cost: Tickets available in advance + at gate
  • Adult admission (without Beer Garden): $13 in advance, $15 at the gate (one ticket includes Saturday + Sunday access)
  • Adult admission + Beer Garden (must be 21+):
    • Saturday: $40 in advance, $45 at the gate
    • Sunday: $35 in advance, $40 at the gate
  • Kids 18 & under: FREE admission
• Tickets are available online now

The Beer Garden is one of Moss Rock’s signature features, keeping visitors age 21 and up cool and refreshed as they explore the festival. With Beer Garden tickets you’ll get access to dozens of locally brewed craft beers, select brews from surrounding states, a free commemorative glass and football game viewing on the big screens.

See how nature inspires Moss Rock Festival’s art + design

At Moss Rock Festival, you’ll find 100 curated artists across many different mediums presenting bodies of work inspired by the environment, with themes of conservation and pieces that incorporate found or up-cycled objects.

This year’s Featured Artist, Penny Dobson from Tuscaloosa, is an excellent representation of Moss Rock’s theme. She blends natural, found and hand-painted elements to invoke a sense of wonder with her art. To add a personal touch, Penny signs each piece with a penny from 1970, the year she was born.

Sprinkled among the artists at Moss Rock Festival, you’ll also find smart living and design exhibitors featuring fiber arts, furniture and functional crafts highlighting the natural themes of the festival. Plus, you can fuel your festival experience at The Sweetery and food trucks corralled at the Festival Cafe.

Learn about natural + smart living at Moss Rock Festival

Each year, Moss Rock Festival features several special exhibitions which represent the theme of the festival and showcase our unexpected connections to the natural world. This year, organizations such as the Alabama Wildlife Center, Cahaba River Coalition, Foxhound Bee Company, Shelby Humane Society and more will share their work with festival visitors and provide opportunities to get involved in their initiatives.

Here are some of the special projects you’ll be inspired by at Moss Rock Festival this year:

• Cahaba River Watershed Project: large scale print exhibition featuring work from local artists + educators
• Deforest, Reforest: multimedia installation addressing how a growing human population affects the natural environment
• Printmaking workshop: where you can make + take home a print
• Small Wonders | Big Impact, Insects: Above, Below, + All Around: 2026 School Planet Project, large scale insects sculpture installation by local students
  • All kids attending Moss Rock Festival are invited to be creative at Wonder Kid Studios, where they’ll get hands on experience with nature-inspired projects to take home.
• Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest: a traveling exhibition by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources showing off amateur nature photography across 10 different categories

See the full list of Moss Rock Festival’s featured non-profits, nature partners and smart living exhibitors you can expect to see at the festival, November 7–8, 2026.

Moss Rock Festival + Beer Garden have your weekend plans covered

Whether you’re looking for a new work of art to add to your collection, sampling a seasonal craft brew, picking up a jar of local honey, learning about sustainability initiatives in Alabama or just looking for a family-friendly weekend experience, Moss Rock Festival’s 21st year is sure to keep you engaged, entertained and inspired. 

Get your 2026 Moss Rock Festival tickets now + follow @Mossrockfestival on Facebook for more details.

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