The 24th Annual Gardendale Magnolia Festival, scheduled for April 26, 2025, is an award-winning, family-friendly event held at the Gardendale Civic Center Complex. The festival features over 150 vendors, two stages of live entertainment, a pooch parade, car show, free kid zone, petting zoo, pony rides, and more. Admission and parking are free. Artists and vendors are encouraged to register on Friday to locate their booth space and avoid lines on Saturday morning.