The 43rd annual Mobile International Festival at The Grounds gives the feel of world travel, with people from more than 70 countries on hand to meet, swap languages, share food and talk about their music, art and history. The festival has run every year since 1983 and calls itself the longest running festival on the Gulf Coast.
Before you go
- Plan your visit for any time between 10 AM and 4 PM on Saturday, November 21.
- Budget $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students.
- Bring an appetite, because food from many countries is part of the day.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-02.
Published prices: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. The total covers two adults and two students.
Food prices were not posted, so bring cash or a card for tastings.
The festival lists student pricing at $5 but no separate price for young children.
Where this came from
- mobilecountyal.gov: “Celebrate culture, music and community at the Mobile International Festival on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Grounds.”
- mobilecountyal.gov: “Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students.”
- mobileinternationalfestival.org: “Operating annually since 1983, the Mobile International Festival has become the longest running festival on the Gulf Coast.”