Alabama Butterbean Festival Ends After 20 Years

0:00In Birmingham, it's March 17th. Here's what is happening. The Alabama Butterbeam Festival in Pinson is coming to an end after 20 years, thanks to the city pulling its financial support under new leadership. What started as a small community gathering grew into one of the state's biggest events, second only to the National Peanut Festival, drawing around 20,000 visitors each year. Festival Board President Dean Kertner expressed disappointment but stressed the group's resolve, saying the change has made them more focused and independent. Fans will miss highlights like the Butterbeam 5K run, the Noshpit with endless Butterbeam dishes, the Pet Parade, Carnival Rides, and Fireworks. The organization plans to evolve its mission and keeps serving clay and Pinson in new ways without city funding. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com, made in AI.