Noccalula Falls Events
Throughout the year many special events are held at Noccalula Falls Park and Campground, highlighted by Christmas At The Falls that starts Nov. 14th, 2025 and runs thru Jan. 3rd, 2026. This annual event features millions of lights winding throughout the park with holiday displays, light shows, Santa, cookies, cocoa and decorations that is guaranteed to bring out the Christmas cheer in anyone. Not even that Mean Ole Green One can ruin your night here at the Park. Oh yeah……..and did we mention the train ride through the lights!
Love those yard sells? Well we’ve got you! Thousands of bargain-hunters descend on Noccalula Falls Park from all over the United States. Noccalula Falls Park is the starting point of this 600 plus mile sale that extends into Michigan, also known as the Highway 127 Sale. This event takes place the first weekend in August. Find more info at 127yardsale.com
Each June, the Barbarian Challenge, an obstacle course race through the challenging terrain of the Park, attracts hordes of athletes to Gadsden to see if they have what it takes to truly be a BARBARIAN!!!!!!!
Other events include the world renowned Smoke on the Falls barbeque competition, a multitude of trail-running events, and loads of fun times for family and friends of ALL ages!!
Spring Lantern Festival
Quick Details Ages: All Ages Schedule: Feb. 13th-April 5th (Fri-Sun only) 5pm-10pmLAST TICKET SOLD AT 9pm About Spring Lantern Festival is illuminating Gadsden, AL at Noccalula Falls Park & Campground! This enchanting night walk, inspired by traditional lantern festivals, is the perfect evening adventure for friends and families. Wander through hundreds of glowing lanterns, enjoy live…
World’s Longest Yard Sale
Quick Details Ages: All Ages Schedule: August 6th-9th, 2026 About Thousands of bargain-hunters descend on the Park from throughout the U.S. Noccalula Falls Park is the starting point of this 600 plus mile sale that extends into Michigan, also known as the Highway 127 Sale. To reserve a space to sale please call the park…
Barbarian Challenge
Quick Details Ages: Ages 12+ Schedule: June 20th, 2026 About Thrill-seeking athletes who are not afraid of getting muddy, wet, or pushed to the limit will be taking part in Gadsden’s Barbarian Challenge- a 6 mile obstacle course run through Noccalula Falls Park. The course consists of over 25 natural and man-made obstacles up and…
Smoke on the Falls Bbq Competition
Quick Details Ages: All Ages Schedule: April 3rd and 4th, 2026 About Sign up for Smoke on the Falls Noccalula Barbecue Competition 2nd weekend in April At Noccalula Falls Park Smoke on the Falls is back at the Noccalula Falls Campground in 2025. The highlight of the weekend is the KCBS certified Barbecue contests pitting 60 plus…