It will be all things bean next weekend at the annual Alabama Butterbean Festival.

Downtown Pinson is the site for the family-friendly event Oct. 6–7. Admission is free.

“The festival just gets better every year, and 2023 will be no exception,” said Ronnie Dixon,
executive director of the Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve put something really

special together for visitors from near and far.

“We’re eager to show what our home has to offer.”

Live performances will grace the Butterbean main stage Friday night and Saturday afternoon. There will be carnival rides and attractions with a fireworks display capping off Friday’s festivities at approximately 9 p.m.

Saturday morning, pet owners will have the chance to show off their furry, feathered, and
scaled friends at the Alabama Butterbean Festival Pet Parade. Prizes will be available in multiple categories, and registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

The annual Alabama Butterbean Festival 5K will also take place Saturday morning. To register, visit alabamabutterbeanfestival.com.

Classic carnival fare will be on the menu, along with countless ways to enjoy the festival’s
namesake bean. The free event also features a display of the World Record Holding
Butterbean Pot. The record, set in 2010 for the largest pot of baked beans, saw the pot filled with more than 1,010 gallons of beans.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to shop with hundreds of local crafters, makers, artists, and artisans. Event mascot Bucky Butterbean will also be on hand for photos and hugs.

The Alabama Butterbean Festival will take place at the intersection of Pinson Main Street and Pinson Boulevard and will be open to visitors Friday, 6–10 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Visit alabamabutterbeanfestival.com for more information on all things bean. Follow the festival at facebook.com/butterbeanfestival for ongoing updates.