The Annual Gardendale Magnolia Festival is an award-winning, family-friendly event held at the Gardendale Civic Center complex. Our mission is to provide visitors with an economical, family-friendly experience while promoting local businesses, tourism, local arts and culture, and volunteerism in the greater Gardendale area. We have over 160 vendors, 2 stages of live entertainment, a pooch parade, midway-style carnival, car show, free kid zone, petting zoo/pony rides and more.

Schedule:

April 25, 2025

UAB Medicine Stage
5:30 p.m: Hutch Edwards Project
6:15 p.m: Artist Spotlight - Mary Madden
6:30 p.m: Artist Spotlight - Caitlin Mae
7:00 p.m: Gardendale High School Pep Rally
7:30 p.m: Eagles Sunrise Band
9:00 p.m: After Party Music with DJ

April 26, 2025

UAB Medicine Stage
10:30 a.m: Slagheap
11:30 a.m: Mary Madden
12:45 p.m: Jack Banks Band
2:15 p.m: Caitlin Mae
3:30 p.m: Lakeshore Band
5:00 p.m: Festival Ends

Civic Center Stage
10:00 a.m: Opening Ceremony
10:30 a.m: Miss Gardendale Magnolia Festival, Miss North Jefferson
11:00 a.m: Beverly's Dance
12:00 p.m: Corner Jazz Band
1:00 p.m: Pooch Parade Judging
2:15 p.m: The Cawling Band
2:45 p.m: GHS Jazz Band
3:45 p.m: Musicality
5:00 p.m: Festival Ends

9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Car and Truck Show
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Pooch Parade
Registration: 10:30-12:00 noon
(Under a tree near Pandys SnoBiz)
Parade: $7 donation to walk dog in parade
Line up: 12:15 Parade 12:30
Judging and Awards (Civic Center Outside Stage)
Judging 1:00 Awards: 1:45
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Date: April 25 - 26, 2025

Hours:

5:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Friday, April 25, 2025
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Location:

Gardendale Civic Center
857 Main Street
Gardendale, AL 35071

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