All about the bean: One-of-a-kind Alabama festival returns

It will be all things bean next weekend at the annual Alabama Butterbean Festival. Downtown Pinson is the site for the family-friendly event Oct. 6–7. Admission is free. “The festival just gets better every year, and 2023 will be no exception,” said Ronnie Dixon, executive director of the Clay-Pinson Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve put something really special together for visitors from near and far. “We’re eager to show what our home has to offer.” Live performances will grace the Butterbean main stage Friday night and Saturday afternoon. There will be carnival rides and attractions with a firewo