WhistleStop Information
Come have a toe-tappin, barbeque-eatin' good time and best of all it's all for a good cause. All proceeds benefit EarlyWorks Children's Museum and educational programs for area children.
May 4th & May 5th, 2012
Friday - 4pm - 11pm
Saturday - 10am - 11pm
Historic Huntsville Depot
320 Church Street
Huntsville, AL.
Parking is downtown street parking.
Gateways are at the Church Street and Monroe intersections and the Church Street entrance of the Depot.
Vending
Interested in being a vendor at the 2012 WhistleStop Festival?Please contact us here.
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn – Huntsville Downtown is the closest hotel to the event and proud to be a sponsor and host hotel for the 2012 WhistleStop Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed at the festival?
Unfortunately, dogs aren’t allowed on the festival grounds.
Is the festival kid friendly?
You bet!! We will have inflatables, and a foam pit along with several other kid friendly activities.
Do you get to sample the bbq?
On Saturday from 1-3pm, all visitors are encouraged to sample from 30 of the ShadeTree Cooking teams and vote for the best , helping to choose the winner of the People’s Choice Award.
Can I pass out campaign materials and/or other materials?
No. The WhistleStop Festival is a partner of Operation Green Team; therefore, printed materials for solicitation are not allowed.
Where can I park?
There are many places to park all around the festival area. Most places charge a small fee.
Will you take a debit card or credit card?
Unfortunately, we are not equipped at this time to handle card transactions; however, cash and checks are accepted.
Will there be ATM access?
Yes, and ATM will be on the festival grounds for your convenience. There are also three banks within a block of the Depot who each have ATM’s.
Can I buy alcohol?
Yes. For our 21 and over festival guests, alcohol will be available for purchase. A valid ID for proof of age is required.
I am coming from out of town and want to see the professional cookers. When is the best time to do that?
The KCBS Teams will begin their first turn-in at 12:30. Prior to that time, will be your best bet.