Join us for the 2026 Taste of the Fair on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Get a sneak peek of the Alabama National Fair as you sample delicious bites from a variety of vendors along the Independent Midway. Your vote will help crown the Best Taste of the Fair. Tickets include admission to this exclusive preview night and one (1) return visit any day during the Fair, October 8th thru 18th. Come hungry and help us kick off the 2026 Fair season in the most flavorful way possible.