DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – Tickets for the 81st National Peanut Festival go on sale Monday, Sept. 1, with early-bird pricing available for a limited time.
From Sept. 1–14, Mega Passes are $27 and include one-day gate admission and unlimited rides. Advance gate admission during the flash sale is $8. Both options can be purchased online or at Eagle Eye Outfitters in Dothan.
Beginning Sept. 15 through Oct. 30, Mega Passes increase to $33, and advance gate admission rises to $9. Onsite sales at the fairgrounds start Oct. 31, with general admission at $11. Daily ride armbands will also be available, ranging from $27 to $48 depending on the day.
Organizers say Mega Passes remain the best value, offering unlimited rides and gate entry for one selected day of the festival. Tickets are non-refundable and available at nationalpeanutfestival.com or Eagle Eye Outfitters.
The National Peanut Festival runs Oct. 31–Nov. 9 at the Dothan fairgrounds. This year’s lineup includes live concerts at the All-In Credit Union Amphitheater with Vincent Mason, Shenandoah, and Anne Wilson. Reserved seating ranges from $15 to $25, while general viewing is included with gate admission.
Festivalgoers can also enjoy free family entertainment such as Puppy Pals Live stunt dogs, blacksmith demonstrations from Purgatory Ironworks, Jurassic Kingdom’s life-sized dinosaurs, and All Creatures’ petting zoo and racing animals. New attractions include a figure-8 racing showdown and an expanded equestrian weekend.
For full details on tickets and schedules, visit nationalpeanutfestival.com.
