Overview
The National Peanut Festival is an annual fall fair in Dothan celebrating the peanut harvest, with rides, livestock shows, concerts and a parade.
History
The festival began in 1938. Dothan calls itself the "Peanut Capital of the World", since much of the U.S. peanut crop is grown within a short drive of the city.
Today
The festival draws large crowds each November and needs fairground security and crowd control.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.