Moss Rock Festival is Nov. 7-8, 2026, at the Hoover Met Complex: art, nature and craft beer. Tickets $13 in advance, $15 at the gate; kids 18 and under free.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts come from the festival’s own info and tickets page, FAQ and Beer Garden page. This page is updated for each year’s festival at the same address.
The Moss Rock Festival, Hoover’s fall weekend of nature, art and design, returns for its 21st year on Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at the Hoover Met Complex. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $13 in advance or $15 at the gate for both days, and kids 18 and under get in free, according to the festival.
Know before you go
- When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Hoover Metropolitan Complex, 5500 Stadium Trace Parkway, in front of the baseball stadium
- Tickets: $13 advance, $15 gate, both days; 18 and under free; buy online
- Beer Garden: 12:30 to 3 p.m. each day; $40 advance, $45 gate
- Parking: free at the Hoover Met; overflow at the Finley Center
- Organizer: Moss Rock Festival, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; contact
What it is
The festival describes itself as an outdoor fall weekend that draws thousands of visitors to explore nature, art and design, smart living and craft beer. Artists and makers sell work in painting, clay, glass, jewelry, wood, metalwork, fiber, photography, printmaking and other media; the 2026 featured artist is Penny Dobson, whose art is on this year’s poster. Chase Bank is the 2026 presenting sponsor, the festival announced Sept. 18.
The weekend also has the Moss Rock Market (smart living vendors and a sweets area), a food truck cafe, WonderKid Studios art and nature workshops for children, and a tree project called Take Root. The festival is held the first full weekend of November; in 2025 it was Nov. 1-2.
Tickets
| Ticket | Advance | Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Festival, both days | $13 | $15 |
| Kids 18 and under | Free | Free |
| Beer Garden (includes festival admission) | $40 | $45 |
| Beer Garden designated driver | Not sold in advance | $5 at the Beer Garden door |
The festival recommends buying ahead for faster entry. Gates open at 10 a.m. each day, cards are encouraged at the gate and the event is moving toward cashless. There are no student, military or senior discounts, and tickets are not refundable, the FAQ says. Armbands let you leave and come back.
Beer Garden
The Beer Garden, in its 15th year, runs from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday under two big tents. The ticket includes a commemorative glass, tastings from Alabama and other breweries, homebrewers’ beers, beer snacks and the day’s football games on a big screen, plus two-day festival admission. Everyone is carded at the door. Designated driver tickets are $5 at the door for anyone 21 or older; the designated driver still needs a festival ticket. It is open rain or shine and is a no-smoking area.
Parking and getting there
- Entrance: free visitor parking at the Hoover Met is reached from Stadium Trace Parkway, through the Met service entrance near the Grace Drive traffic light. Look for the complex sign or the city’s digital sign.
- More parking: in the lower lot, using the same entrance.
- Overflow: in front of the Finley Center.
- Accessible parking: limited spaces on site; drop-offs can be made next to the festival gate.
Those directions come from the festival’s 2025 FAQ and are the latest it has posted; check its venue map before you go.
What to know
- Pets: allowed at the Hoover Met if you clean up after them. Dogs are strongly discouraged in the Beer Garden.
- Strollers: not allowed under the Beer Garden tents; leave them at the entrance.
- Kids at the Beer Garden: in 2025, kids under 10 could come in with a parent.
- Food: local food trucks and other vendors in the cafe area. Outside food and drinks are not allowed.
- Cash: artists run their own sales; cards are preferred.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Moss Rock Festival 2026? Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hoover Met Complex. It is the festival’s 21st year.
How much are Moss Rock Festival tickets? $13 in advance or $15 at the gate, and either ticket covers both days. Kids 18 and under get in free. The Beer Garden tasting is a separate $40 advance or $45 gate ticket that includes festival admission.
Where do you park for the Moss Rock Festival? Free visitor parking is at the Hoover Met, reached from Stadium Trace Parkway. Overflow parking is in front of the Finley Center, and limited accessible spaces are on site.
Can I bring my dog to the Moss Rock Festival? Pets are allowed at the Hoover Met if you clean up after them, the festival says, but dogs are strongly discouraged in the crowded Beer Garden tents.
Is the Moss Rock Festival held rain or shine? The Beer Garden is open rain or shine under tents with open-air patios, the festival says. Tickets are not refundable.
What this means for you
- Buy the $13 advance ticket and it covers Saturday and Sunday.
- Bring the kids: 18 and under are free, and WonderKid Studios runs workshops for them.
- For the hiking trails the festival is named after, see our parks and trails guide for Moss Rock Preserve.
Related: fall festivals and pumpkin patches, things to do this month and holiday lights and Christmas events.
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