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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
Annual Bloomin’ Festival Set for April 18-19 in Cullman
Decatur, Ala. (February 19, 2026) – Arts and crafts will be on display for two days in April when the St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School hosts its annual Bloomin’ Festival. Set for April 18-19, 2026, the outdoor event, now in its 42nd year, features the handcrafted works of talented artists and craftsmen, music and festival food and is expected to draw more than 25,000 visitors in search of fresh air, unique arts and crafts, demonstrations and family-friendly entertainment in a picturesque setting.
During Bloomin’ Festival, over 150 talented artists and craftsmen from across the southeastern United States make their way to North Alabama to showcase their unique handcrafted work. Festivalgoers can expect to find many of the unique items found in year’s past including local grown spices and seasonings, hand-carved Bethlehem olivewood, copper and steel creations, pottery, paintings, handmade furniture and more.
Along with shopping for handcrafted items, festivalgoers are treated to great food from a variety of concession vendors. Loaves of Monk Bread will also be available for purchase, but festivalgoers will want to arrive early as the delicious treat sells out quickly. A highlight of the event is the grand prize giveaway on Sunday afternoon, April 19, featuring a brand-new 2026 Buick Encore. Additional prizes include a Dyson Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Blackstone Outdoor Griddle and Apple AirPods 4. Tickets for the prizes are six for $25 and may be purchased online.
Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, rain or shine. Admission is $10 per person with children 12 years old and under admitted free. Pets are not allowed. Proceeds benefit St. Bernard Prep School, a private co-educational boarding school for grades 9-12.
For more information, visit www.bloominfestival.com, call (256) 255-5860 for follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bloominfestival/.
St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School is located at 1600 St. Bernard Drive SE in Cullman, adjacent to the world-famous Ave Maria Grotto, a 4-acre park featuring 125 miniature replicas of biblical structures and world-famous buildings, all hand built by a Benedictine monk. Special reduced admission rates are offered to festival attendees to visit Ave Maria Grotto all weekend. For more information, visit https://www.avemariagrotto.com/.
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About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
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 chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, golf courses, restaurants, accommodations 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.
