Northport Heritage Festival

Event Details

Northport's Heritage Festival brings together artisans & crafters, musicians, children's activities, food and fun for everyone in the Historic Downtown District. The Festival is a celebration of Northport's heritage, culture and community pride, providing wholesome entertainment for the entire family.

The Festival will kickoff on Friday with Northport's Annual Homecoming Luncheon, hosted by Friends of Historic Northport and the City of Northport. Hours for the free street festival are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. This day will kickoff at 8 a.m. with a 5K Prediction Run beginning at 5th and Main in downtown. Art, crafts, music, and entertainment will begin at 10 a.m. and continue throughout the day.

Presented and produced by the City of Northport and the Friends of Historic Northport the event is expected to attract between 5,000 - 10,000 visitors to a full slate of family-oriented activities, non-stop musical entertainment and the eclectic flavors of food vendors and local restaurateurs.

Handmade works to be exhibited may include paintings, pottery, jewelry, furniture, woodworking, ornamental iron, stained glass, photography, home and garden accents, birdhouses, leatherwork, and much more. Entertainment will include: An exhibit, presentation and demonstration by the Black Warrior Row Club; A Drama depicting events from Northport's history presented by the Friends of Historic Northport; Dance and music by local artists and churches and much more.

In addition to arts and crafts, the festival offers a special area of children's activities on Main Street between The Stephens Gallery and Doug Hollyhand Realty. Free entertainment is offered continuously either on the stage located on Main Avenue near the Maxwell-Peters House or in various venues throughout the festival area.

If you are interested in helping sponsor the Northport Heritage Festival or you would like to apply as a vendor, please contact the City of Northport.