Now in its 10th year, the Bernard Blues & BBQ Festival is a beloved two-day celebration held on the historic grounds of Saint Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama. Set against the backdrop of a 19th-century Benedictine monastery, the festival brings together live blues music, barbecue, and a carefully juried selection of artisan vendors offering handcrafted jewelry, pottery, woodworking, textiles, fine art, and more. It's a one-of-a-kind Alabama tradition — where great food, great music, and great craft meet in one of the most unique venues in the Southeast.
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Sep 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM - Sep 13, 2026 · 4:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Setup can begin on the Friday before festival weekend.
Booths must be set up and ready for business by 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Media: No imports, commercial items or kits.
Displays: All tables must be covered uniformly to the ground. You must supply your own racks, tables, chairs, covers, etc. The coordinator holds the right to have any item or exhibit removed which is determined to be in bad taste or has not been previously approved.
Alcohol and Drugs: They will not be tolerated.
Pets: No pets allowed.
Problems: Bring all problems to the show director in the festival headquarters.
Parking: All motor homes, travel trailers, and vehicles larger than a standard van will be prohibited. Local campgrounds can accommodate weekend vendors. Vendors will be allowed to park standard vehicles and small trailers in school parking lot.
Fees: Return the form below with an entry fee of $200.00, two photos (one of work and one of booth display) and self-addressed stamped envelope. Checks should be made payable to St. Bernard Prep School.
Deadline: August 1, 2026. $25 late fee applies after August 1, 2026
Limited electricity is available. If you need electricity an additional charge of $25.00 will be added.
THE FESTIVAL IS OUTDOORS AND WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE. FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!
Spaces: All booths will be approximately 12' x 12'. If your booth doesn't fit into one space, we suggest that you consider purchasing two spaces.
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