That fast-food chain with the excitable, deep-voiced pitch man has nothing on these fall festivals in Alabama. WE have the meats – in this case shrimp, barbecued chicken, smoked pork, and sausages. All of these festivals are fun ways to fill your belly and have a good time with the fam. And you’ll get to […]

The Alabama Retail Association this year honored 12 retail businesses with operations in 13 Alabama cities as Retailers of the Year. Together, these businesses employ more than 360 at 19 Alabama locations. Alabama Retail has been presenting the Retailer of the Year Awards since 1999. 2023 ALABAMA RETAILERS OF THE YEAR A panel of judges […]

Explore and celebrate the natural world this fall with festivals around Alabama honoring honey, homegrown mushrooms, and hominy grits. Butterbeans and peanuts also get in on the act with their own long-running fall festivities. The National Peanut Festival in Dothan, set for early November, dates to 1938 when the guest speaker was George Washington Carver, […]

According to a recent press release by Ingram and Associates, a new neighborhood is coming to historic Highland Park: “With vertical construction quickly taking shape, the Highland Park neighborhood in Birmingham is getting ready for an exclusive housing development that promises an opulent new living experience. Maiden Heights, located at 1235 23rd Street South, is […]

This summer, Druid City Makerspace opened up in Temerson Square, creating a community for those passionate about arts and crafts. The space provides many different machines to hone in on a specific type of art, as well as classes for both kids and adults.  Owner, Tiffany Amirkhanian, lived in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Oregon before moving […]

Recently, it was announced that The Alabama Power Foundation will be accepting applications for this year’s Gateway grants. According to Alabama News Center, “The Gateway program supports economic development and tourism in Alabama communities by providing grants of up to $2,500 to fund welcome signs, marketing materials and website development. In 2022, the foundation awarded […]

Jeanie Edwards has found her niche as a wildlife artist and premier gallerist in Highlands, NC, but her love for art is deeply rooted in Alabama, where she grew up on a Wetumpka horse farm and was once crowned Miss Rodeo Alabama.  Recently featured in Western Art Collector Magazine, Jeanie’s career includes muralist, art teacher, […]

  Sweet Trails Alabama, in conjunction with the Singing River Trail and Jacksonville State University, will be taking a statewide public tour from October 2-6, 2023. The purpose of the Sweet Trails Alabama Swing Around the State Tour is to kickoff a year-long initiative that will identify existing trails and locate possible new routes in […]

Pumpkins, those orange icons of fall, are a great theme for an autumnal festival. And as a bonus, these events take place on working farms. For anyone raised on Linus and “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” pumpkin patches provoke a healthy dose of nostalgia. But these gatherings go way beyond Linus’ patch, often featuring […]

On a clear day in downtown Birmingham, passersby can spot a certain futuristic white building looking out over the city. For many Birmingham residents, this is a well-known city landmark that they have frequented over the years. But for others, this piece of architecture atop Red Mountain seems somewhat anomalous. But its history is undeniable. […]

As the James Beard Award-winning chef/owner of Automatic Seafood and Oysters restaurant, Adam Evans is fussy about the quality of the fish he serves, down to ensuring his suppliers use sustainable methods to harvest the raw materials he turns into appetizers and entrees. But the chef is equally fussy about the potatoes he purees to […]

Think of North Alabama, and you’ll likely think of the booming, brilliant metropolis of Huntsville, widely known for its aerospace industries and military technology. Or, you music-types may conjure images of Muscle Shoals, internationally recognized for its recording industry. Naturalists may envision the unscathed beauty of the Cumberland Mountains nestled into the Northeastern corner of […]

With summer coming to an end and the temperatures beginning to drop, Alabamians can start preparing for indoor activities. While you are spending time with family or hosting your friends, a good music backdrop is essential. If you’re looking to spice up your playlist, we have gathered three bands that grew up in our beautiful […]

Oktoberfest, which originated in Munich in 1810, has become the world’s largest beer party. It even has its own signature beer style. Last year in Munich, attendees quaffed 5.6 million liters of strong locally-made Oktoberfest lager – and those numbers were down due to rainy weather over the 18-day festival, according to the website, Oktoberfest.de. […]

Alabama is a colorful tapestry of cultures, woven in part by people who have moved here from other countries and made the Yellowhammer State a better place. Over the years, Mobile’s ports, Birmingham’s early 20th-century steel mills and mines, farms statewide, today’s University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Huntsville’s military and tech industries have attracted people […]

Clocking in at one square mile in size and a population of 665 in the 2020 census, the tiny town of Leighton, Alabama leaves a BIG footprint. City leadership, led by Mayor Derick Silcox, wanted a way to celebrate all that Leighton has produced. Thus, they created Sledgefest, a music festival named after award-winning R&B, […]

Fall is full of festivals devoted to specific foods or beverages. But some cities and counties plan parties that showcase the breadth of their local restaurants, caterers, food producers, breweries, and distillers. Shelby County and the cities of Hoover and Opelika will dish local specialties in September and October. Birmingham’s first Food+Culture Fest, also in […]

Perfectly situated between Lake Martin and Auburn is a small town with hardly over 100 residents. The entirety of the town is contained in less than three square miles. It is home to a handful of businesses, one of which happens to be the one and only Standard Deluxe. Standard Deluxe is a nationally acclaimed […]

It has been the summer of national and regional recognition for Alabama. Across outlets, Alabama has been recognized for all that it has to offer across industries. From local award-winning restaurants being named the best in the South to outlets like The Wall Street Journal naming the Alabama coast as a must-visit destination, the state […]

The University of Alabama is a well-known academic powerhouse in the state of Alabama. Many of the greatest minds in the state have studied at the University and found successful careers in their fields after graduation. Although the University has a range of academic accomplishments to hang its hat on, arguably the most valuable resource […]

The River Region’s biggest party is back and meatier than ever. The Druids Charity Club is thrilled to host the highly anticipated 6th Annual BBQ & Music Festival, “The Hog Days of Summer.” This charity event will be held on August 26, 2023, at the Union Station Train Shed in Montgomery. This festival aims to […]