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CONTACT: Karen Beasley, Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381
EMAIL: karen@northalabama.org
Choose Your Night: Alabama Wine Festival Returns to Noccalula Falls for Two Unforgettable Evenings
Decatur, Ala. (August 14, 2026) — Raise a glass and toast to Alabama’s rich winemaking heritage at the sixth annual Alabama Wine Festival: Wine & Dine in the Gardens, returning to the stunning Noccalula Falls Park on Friday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
Set against one of North Alabama’s most iconic natural backdrops, the celebration brings together wine lovers, food enthusiasts and visitors for an unforgettable evening featuring exceptional wines, a chef-curated dinner, live entertainment and Southern hospitality.
Guests will experience the same Wine & Dine in the Gardens event on either night, with space limited to 200 guests each evening. Tickets are sold separately for Friday and Saturday, allowing guests to select the night that works best for them.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for a cocktail mingling hour with vendors, hors d'oeuvres and samples from bourbon as well as beer vendors. Dinner begins promptly at 6:30 p.m., with the evening expected to conclude between 9 and 9:30 p.m.
The centerpiece of the evening is an elegant five-course, chef-curated plated dinner, with each course thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines. Guests will dine surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Noccalula Falls Park.
Throughout the evening, guests can explore the gardens and enjoy an array of unique experiences, including:
• Live acoustic entertainment
• Living statues adding a touch of whimsy and artistry throughout the gardens
• Live painting, with an original work created during the evening and auctioned at the conclusion of the event
• Flower bouquet bar
• Permanent jewelry
• Premium cigar lounge
• Bourbon destination and tasting
• Commemorative festival wine glass
The evening will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display over the iconic Noccalula Falls, providing a memorable finale to an evening celebrating Alabama wine, food and hospitality.
Tickets are $125 per person and include one dinner seat, welcome wine reception, five-course plated dinner with wine pairings, live acoustic music, artistic experiences throughout the gardens, commemorative festival wine glass and fireworks over Noccalula Falls. Advance ticket purchase is required from here.
For more information, call 256-549-4658 or 256-549-4655.
Located at 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, Alabama, Noccalula Falls Park features a breathtaking 90-foot waterfall, hiking trails, botanical gardens and historical attractions. It serves as a premier destination for outdoor recreation and family-friendly events in North Alabama. For more information, visit https://www.noccalulafallspark.com/.
The evening will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display over the iconic Noccalula Falls, providing a memorable finale to an evening celebrating Alabama wine, food and hospitality.
Tickets are $125 per person and include one dinner seat, welcome wine reception, five-course plated dinner with wine pairings, live acoustic music, artistic experiences throughout the gardens, commemorative festival wine glass and fireworks over Noccalula Falls. Advance ticket purchase is required from here.
For more information, call 256-549-4658 or 256-549-4655.
Located at 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, Alabama, Noccalula Falls Park features a breathtaking 90-foot waterfall, hiking trails, botanical gardens and historical attractions. It serves as a premier destination for outdoor recreation and family-friendly events in North Alabama. For more information, visit https://www.noccalulafallspark.com/.
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About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
The official destination marketing organization for Visit North Alabama, AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the $4.9 billion North Alabama travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of attractions, festivals, accommodations, chambers of commerce, convention & visitors bureaus, communities, campgrounds, golf courses, restaurants, local retailers and vendors. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381, by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org and by following us on social media @VisitNorthAL.
