DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The National Peanut Festival opens Friday, Nov. 6, with rides, live music and family activities. Visitors have until Thursday, Nov. 5, to buy a $38 MegaPass that combines admission and unlimited rides for one day.
The festival runs through Nov. 15 at the fairgrounds, 5622 U.S. 231 S.
Friday’s gates open at 4 p.m. General admission is $11. The opening ribbon-cutting ceremony begins at 6 p.m. at the main entrance, followed by the Darrell Qualls Band from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Food Court Stage.
The $38 MegaPass includes one day of gate admission and an unlimited-ride armband. It can be used on any one festival day and must be redeemed at Guest Relations. Passes are available through the festival’s official ticket page and Eagle Eye Outfitters through Nov. 5.
Visitors also can purchase daily ride armbands separately from admission or buy individual ride tickets. Saturday’s armband is $45, and Sunday’s is $40. Ride height requirements vary.
Parking is free in the Xfinity north lot and Texas Roadhouse south lot. Drop-offs should enter the south lot from U.S. 231 and follow attendants’ directions.
Saturday, Nov. 7, brings Peanut Proud Saturday. The main gate and midway open at 10 a.m. Admission is $11. Activities include a car show from 1 to 7 p.m., Equestrian Chaos shows at 5 and 7 p.m., and Big and Loud on the Food Court Stage from 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 8, gates open at 1 p.m., and admission drops to $9. Corey Kent performs at 7 p.m. at the All In Amphitheater. General concert admission is included with paid festival admission; preferred and reserved seats cost extra.
Sunday also features Equestrian Chaos at 2 and 6 p.m. and a LEGO competition at 3 p.m. in the Premium Building. Registration is on-site and limited to the first 30 builders.
The festival lists Friday and Saturday ride closing times at about midnight and Sunday rides at about 11 p.m. Weather, safety concerns or low attendance may cause rides to close earlier. Schedules and prices are subject to change.
Tickets and the daily schedule are available at “nationalpeanutfestival.com“.
