On November 2-3, explore Nature, SmartLIVING, Art + Design, and more at Alabama’s premier eco-creative festival now in its 14th year at The Preserve. Artistry, innovation, imagination, and fun await 10,000 visitors under a blanket of fall colors at this idyllic neighborhood setting in Hoover.

MRF FEATURES

100 juried exhibiting artists whose work is depicting, influenced by or inspired by nature in some way, who are recycling and repurposing objects into their art, or who are working with natural materials and creating fine crafts from wood, clay, glass, fiber, etc.

+Design artisans, makers & exhibitions show off the world of design and tech and how it supports, guides, complements and surprises everyday life.

A +Design and Travel special feature spotlighting the iconic Airstream trailer, which complements MRF’s passion for outdoor exploration, travel, adventure, and good design

SmartLIVING ideas and a marketplace for food, home, body, and health; live music on stage by local talent
a Beer Garden craft tasting event featuring over 65 brews, cask garden, wine, beer snacks, football on screen, and more

WonderKid Studios and art experiences for kids inspired by nature, science, and recycling

a Nature enthusiasts district for connecting with the great outdoors and getting out in nature

a Greenways Pathways Expo spotlighting local trail systems, parks, and sites for the explorers among us
an Aspiring Gardeners Spot featuring plants, green ideas, and advice by experts

fun outdoor activities and showcases to get you moving like guided hikes in the adjacent 350 acre Moss Rock Preserve, rock climbing wall and rope bridge challenges, plus a fly fishing technique workshop / fly tying demo / tied flies exhibition

School Planet Project sculptures addressing nature, conservation, recycling, and the environment
popular local food trucks and other festival favorites

great giveaways to enter at the festival including Festival T-Shirts, Beer Garden tickets, a camping gear package, plus a getaway to Pursell Farms Resort valued at $1200

and so much more.

Free parking & shuttle from the Hoover Met. Parking in The Preserve is by credentials only and will be facilitated by security at neighborhood entry points during the festival weekend.