National Peanut Festival

The National Peanut Festival in a nutshell

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 3:31 PM CDT

By WTVY Staff

As the fair draws closer, here’s everything you need to know about the National Peanut Festival.

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Know before you go: National Peanut Festival Tickets

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 3:27 PM CDT

By WTVY Staff

Tickets range from $5-$50 at the gate and there are a variety of tickets options to customize your ride experience.

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Know before you go: Where to stay ahead of the National Peanut Festival

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 3:26 PM CDT

By Cassidy Lee

If you’re planning on traveling to Dothan for the fair, here is a list of ten hotels close to the fairgrounds.

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Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant tickets on sale now

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:04 AM CDT

By WTVY Staff

Tickets for public sale for the Miss competition will go on sale Wednesday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m.

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Know before you go: glorious food at NPF!

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT

By WTVY Staff

Some of the most anticipated attractions of the National Peanut Festival are the many food vendors that line the midway and the food court walkway.

National Peanut Festival

The National Peanut Festival in a nutshell

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 3:31 PM CDT

By WTVY Staff

As the fair draws closer, here’s everything you need to know about the National Peanut Festival.

National Peanut Festival

Know before you go: National Peanut Festival Tickets

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 3:27 PM CDT

By WTVY Staff

Tickets range from $5-$50 at the gate and there are a variety of tickets options to customize your ride experience.

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National Peanut Festival introduces clear bag policy

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 7:41 PM CDT

By Makyla Simmons

The exceptions include twelve by six purses or a smaller clutch. People can also bring coolers for medication purposes, and diaper bags for moms.

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Fabulous entertainers, a facelift and an app to keep festival goers in step with the happenings.

New entertainment lined up for 2023 National Peanut Festival

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 10:29 PM CDT

By Makyla Simmons

New additions are being made to the National Peanut Festival for 2023.

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WATCH: New details announced for 2023 National Peanut Festival

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 1:13 PM CDT

By WTVY Staff

The National Peanut Festival board members will be announcing the details for the 2023 festival including artist line up, new attractions, and more.

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NPF Fairgrounds enhancing security for festival goers

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 11:13 PM CDT

By Makyla Simmons

Metal detectors will now be installed, and and are expected to be up and operational in time for the National Peanut Festival in November.

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For the first time in 22 years, some of the buildings at the NPF Fairgrounds are getting a...

Peanut Festival Fairgrounds buildings getting a makeover

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT

By Makyla Simmons

Cosmetic repairs have been made to the bathroom and other buildings at the NPF Fairgrounds by putting a fresh coat of paint on them.

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“Peanuts Galore and So Much More!”: National Peanut Festival announces 2023 theme

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:25 PM CDT

By Ty Storey

Frances Cook, President of the National Peanut Festival Association, announced the theme of “Peanuts Galore and So Much More!” for this year’s festival to honor and celebrate Wiregrass area farmers and the legume crop that is so important to the local economy.

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Tony is shown with 2023 Festival President Frances Cook

National Peanut Festival names new executive director

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 4:39 PM CST

By WTVY Staff

Tony Ellison, who served as a volunteer for 34 years, will oversee the 270 acre Dothan fairgrounds.

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WATCH: The National Peanut Festival Parade

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 9:09 PM CST

By WTVY Staff

The 78th annual National Peanut Festival Parade will make its way through Downtown Dothan on Saturday, November 12.

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Dothan chef, family share special ties to National Peanut Festival

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 10:39 PM CST

By Taylor Pollock

You can’t have the National Peanut Festival without the food, and one local chef knows this from personal experience. She shares more about her special ties to one of Dothan’s biggest events, and how her family history played a part in its earlier years.

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Come out and have some fun at this year's 78th annual Peanut Festival!

National Peanut Festival closes for expected weather

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 9:54 AM CST

By WTVY Staff

The National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds will be closing down today @ 1pm (Thursday 11/10/22) after the Senior Citizens Day Event in preparation of this evening’s expected weather.

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