Hamilton's Buttahatchee River Fall Fest

09/16/2026

20 YEARS OF FALL FEST FUN! 🎉🍂 Mark your calendars! The 20th Annual Buttahatchee River Fall Fest is happening Saturday, October 31st, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Downtown Hamilton!

We’re celebrating 20 years of one of Hamilton’s favorite traditions with a full day of food trucks, vendors, live music, kids crafts, and plenty of fall fun! 🎃🍁 Bring the whole family and spend Halloween Saturday with us in Downtown Hamilton!

Saturday, October 31st
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Downtown Hamilton, Alabama

Want to be a vendor? Sign up at hamiltonchamberofcommerce.org/brff
*Chamber members should still complete the booth registration so we know you’re setting up, but your booth fee will be waived!*

We can’t wait to celebrate 20 YEARS of the Buttahatchee River Fall Fest with our community! 🧡🍂

Save the date, share with your friends, and we’ll see you October 31st!

10/01/2025

Calling All Local Businesses! The 19th Annual Buttahatchee River Fall Fest is right around the corner! It will take place on October 25th in Downtown Hamilton! ✨🍂

We’re excited to offer sponsorship opportunities that put YOUR business in front of thousands of festival-goers:
- Festival Friend Sponsor – $100
- Hometown Partner Sponsor – $250

This is your chance to showcase your business, connect with the community, and be part of one of Hamilton’s biggest events of the year!

Deadline to register: October 10th

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/EWongxtBavvHztKR9

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] or call/text us at (205)921-7786

Spots are limited, so reserve your sponsorship today!

09/26/2025

Mark your calendars! 🍂🎃 The 19th Annual Buttahatchee River Fall Fest is happening Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9AM–3PM in Downtown Hamilton!

Join us for a fun-filled day of food trucks, vendors, live music, and all the fall vibes. You don’t want to miss one of Hamilton’s favorite traditions! 🧡 Sign up for a vendor booth at brff.org

10/25/2024

10/22/2024

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center Prevention Program will be at the festival this Saturday hosting a v**e take back! If you deposit a v**e, you can register for a gift card!

10/22/2024

Scares on the Square Voting is OPEN! 🎃🕸️🍂 Our local businesses have outdone themselves with some amazing scarecrows! You can view them in person along 1st Ave SW in front of the Marion County Courthouse. Once you have picked our your favorite, you can cast your vote and help us award the best scarecrow! 🧑‍🌾👻 *LIMIT OF ONE VOTE PER PERSON* If you vote more than once, both of your votes will be removed.

VOTE HERE: https://forms.gle/AqhBnvH2LuAFRbUA7

10/15/2024

Attention Car, Truck, Tractor & Motorcycle enthusiasts!

The 18th Annual Buttahatchee River Fall Fest will take place in downtown Hamilton, Alabama, Saturday, October 26, 2024. The car and truck show is once again looking forward to you joining us for a beautiful day
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The BRFF car and truck show will once again take place near the front entrances to Hamilton First Baptist Church and Hamilton High School. You will enter on Aggie Avenue, also known as 4th Avenue Southwest. We will be giving away $100 each hour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for registered participants in the show. There are lots of "best of" and specialty trophies which will be awarded. Registration will be $25 for the first vehicle and $20 for the second vehicle registered in the same name. Registration fee includes your name in the hourly $100 drawings, a festival t-shirt (while supplies last), and drawings for door prizes.

Shine up those beautiful cars, trucks, & motorcycles and come on to Hamilton and join us next Saturday for the 18th Annual Buttahatchee River Fall Fest car and truck show starting at 9 a.m. We look forward to seeing you then!

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09/27/2024

Congratulations to our neighbors at Red Bay Founders Fest, this year's Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association Festival of the Year!

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce