Boom Days Heritage Celebration

Fort Payne, AL · Festival

When: September 19–20, 2026
Where: Rotary Pavilion, downtown Fort Payne · Fort Payne · AL
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

Fort Payne's annual heritage festival celebrating the city's 1890s hosiery and coal boom, held in the historic downtown district since the 1970s. The weekend mixes national touring acts with local vendors, artist demonstrations, and a pet parade. The Fort Payne Depot Museum hosts related exhibits on the city's boom-era history.

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