National Peanut Festival

The National Peanut Festival in a nutshell

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:21 PM CDT

By WTVY Staff

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

Know before you go: National Peanut Festival Tickets

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:20 PM CDT

By Cassidy Lee

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 5:19 PM CDT

By Emily Acton and 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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Know before you go: National Peanut Festival entertainment

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT

By Cassidy Lee

With a variety of shows, including live music, dance, and comedy shows, the fair will be packed with lively performances.

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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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Senior Citizen Day shortened at NPF

Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 8:20 PM CST

By Cassidy Lee

Scheduled for tomorrow, the hours will now be 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for seniors ages 55 and up.

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Rides, food booths, games, and live music were all up and running for Special Citizen's Day 2022.

Special citizen’s day provides inclusive fun at the National Peanut Festival

Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 5:14 PM CST

By Caroline Gerhart

The smaller crowds allow them to have a more enjoyable experience.

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National Peanut Festival: The man behind the rides

Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 5:01 PM CDT

By Cassidy Lee

The Reithoffer family has been in the business for 126 years.

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Know before you go: glorious food at NPF!

Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 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.

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Local law enforcement working increase safety at NPF

Local law enforcement ensures safety at National Peanut Festival

Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 7:52 PM CDT

By Carmen Fuentes

This year, more officers will be patrolling the fairgrounds and barricades will be up around entrance gates.

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Visit the News 4 team at the National Peanut Festival

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:18 PM CDT

By Cassidy Lee

The team looks forward to seeing you out at the fairgrounds.

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News 4 LIVE coverage of the National Peanut Festival

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 3:21 PM CDT

By Cassidy Lee

Here's what to expect from the News 4 team during the Peanut Festival

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NPF recipe contest awards two “grand prize” winners!

Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT

By Meredith Blair

Both winners received a Kitchen-Aid mixer and a cash prize.

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National Peanut Festival preparations underway!

Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 12:03 PM CDT

By Meredith Blair

Over at the Fairgrounds, it’s all coming together little by little.

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History of The National Peanut Festival

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 11:29 AM CDT

By WTVY Staff

Timeline of the History of The National Peanut Festival.

National Peanut Festival

The National Peanut Festival in a nutshell

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:21 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: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:20 PM CDT

By Cassidy Lee

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

National Peanut Festival

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

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT

By Emily Acton and Cassidy Lee

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

National Peanut Festival

Know before you go: National Peanut Festival entertainment

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT

By Cassidy Lee

With a variety of shows, including live music, dance, and comedy shows, the fair will be packed with lively performances.

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2022 National Peanut Festival Schedule

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT

By Ty Storey

There is a slate filled with fun events for this year’s National Peanut Festival that you don’t want to miss.

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Miss Slocomb crowned new Miss National Peanut Festival

Miss Slocomb crowned 2022 Miss National Peanut Festival

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT

By Anthony Thomas

Jakia Pearson took home the crown after the finals Saturday evening.

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Little Miss National Peanut Festival Harper Wilks

Little Miss Geneva County crowned new Little Miss National Peanut Festival

Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 8:47 PM CDT

By Stephen Crews

Little Miss Geneva Hadley Williams finished as first runner-up.

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Share Your Peanut Festival pictures! #Nuts4News4

Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 4:19 AM CST

By WTVY Staff

We want to see your pictures from this year’s National Peanut Festival. They could air on News 4 This Morning!