Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – The National Peanut Festival is rolling out this year’s theme: “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now!” The 2025 festival, marking its 81st year, will run from October 31 through November 9 in Dothan.
Festival organizers say this year’s celebration will honor the peanut industry while bringing the Wiregrass community together for a lineup of popular events, including:
October 11 – Little Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant
October 17 & 18 – Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant
October 18 – Cubmobile Derby
October 25 – National Peanut Festival Parade (returns to East-West Main Street route)
The parade will again travel down East Main Street through downtown and end at West Main and Park. Disbanding will take place near First Methodist Church. Road closures will be in place near Park and Main to Park and Woodland to help with parade traffic and safety.
Organizers say participants can complete parade entry forms online, and no mailing or faxing is required.
More details and parade sign-up info are available at www.nationalpeanutfestival.com.
