On September 20th, hundreds of hungry folks will make their way to Old Alabama Town historic district in downtown Montgomery, where they’ll chat, sip cool beverages, and slurp oysters under the shade of the area’s abundant trees during the third annual Montgomery Oyster Festival. They come to eat fresh, farm-raised oysters shucked on site, as […]

Sidewalk Film Festival The 27th annual Sidewalk Film Festival is underway through Sunday, Aug. 24, in Birmingham’s historic theater district. The film fest is offering screenings of more than 200 films, filmmaker Q&As, panels, workshops, networking events and parties. Venues include the Alabama School of Fine Arts, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham Museum of Art, Carver Theatre, […]

Franklin County Watermelon Festival Summer’s favorite fruit will take center stage Aug. 15-16 at the annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival. The fruity fun festival offers arts and crafts, watermelon contests, car and truck show, 5K run and 1-mile fun run, food vendors, children’s activities, games and musical entertainment, among free watermelon samples. Admission to the festival […]

A time-honored tradition returns to Huntsville for the 20th year. Featuring some of the best local artists and sweet summer sounds, the Concerts in the Park series is back next week. Arts Huntsville and the Huntsville Parks and Recreation are joining for the 20th anniversary of bringing free, live music to the heart of downtown. […]

Birmingham FOOD+Culture Festival has made its mark as one of the most popular food festivals in the region, and it is about to take on new life. In a recent announcement at Pepper Place’s Spring Bazaar, the team shared that the festival will take on a bold new name, look, and vision. Beginning this year, […]

Regions Tradition The Regions Tradition is a premier PGA Tour Champions event at the Greystone Golf & Country Club May 14-18. The tournament brings together top PGA Tour Champions players and World Golf Hall of Fame members for a week of golf, celebrity appearances and community engagement. Follow along on Facebook, X or Instagram or visit the website. Logan Martin Lakefest […]

Over the last several years, Pepper Place has become one of Birmingham’s top destinations for shopping and dining. While thousands frequent the Market at Pepper Place, there are many exciting events that take place year-round. On Thursday, May 8th, from 5 to 7 p.m., Pepper Place will host their Spring Bazaar. Attendees can expect an […]

Gee’s Bend Airing of the Quilts Festival Awareness Tour The Airing of the Quilts tour will stop in Mobile to celebrate the artistry and history of the Gee’s Bend quilters. Attendees will have a rare opportunity to experience an extraordinary collection of handmade quilts, witness live quilting demonstrations and gain a deeper connection to the […]

The Magic City Art Connection (MCAC), Birmingham’s long-running spring arts festival, returns for its 42nd year from April 25 to 27, 2024. Set against the striking backdrop of Sloss Furnaces, this three-day event brings together more than 150 juried fine artists from across the region and country. Visitors can expect a weekend filled with art, […]

There is nothing better than a beautiful spring weekend spent along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, and the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is the perfect excuse to book a trip. From May 1st to 3rd, attendees can enjoy a range of activities and see more than 50 hot air balloons from across the […]

As spring arrives in Alabama, so does an exciting lineup of music festivals that celebrate the state’s diverse music scene. Whether you enjoy blues, country, bluegrass, or rock, these festivals draw in music enthusiasts far and wide with unforgettable experiences featuring prominent musical talents and a shared love of music, food, and the arts. Take […]

In exciting news, the city of Birmingham is set to welcome its first-ever country music festival this fall. The 1st annual Iron Hills Country Music Festival will be held at the historic Sloss Furnaces. Major names in country music will take the stage alongside promising new talent the weekend of October 11th and 12th. See […]

It’s a crisp fall evening at Cerulean Park in WaterColor, Florida, and guests have gathered under the tent’s twinkling lights to sip and savor wines from over a dozen vineyards and wineries. The event: the 8th Annual Harvest Wine and Food Festival, hosted by The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF).  Known as one of […]

On October 19 and 20, the 53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts, an event that artists near and far look forward to annually, will be held in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the first time. Previously taking place in Northport, the festival will be held in the newly remodeled Snow Hinton Park. “The 52nd Kentuck Festival was […]

Feast on shellfish, mushrooms, smoked sausages, and macaroni and cheese at food-related festivals set for October and the beginning of November. A busy fall season comes to a close in early November at the National Peanut Festival in Dothan and the Experience the Oyster festival at The Hangout in Gulf Shores. Here is what’s on […]

The third annual Airing of the Quilts celebrates the tradition of outdoor quilt displays in the historic community of Gee’s Bend and gives visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in a unique artistic community that produced internationally acclaimed African American quiltmakers. “This is an artistically advanced community,” said Kim V. Kelly, executive director for Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy, […]

We are only weeks away from this year’s Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival, and as the excitement continues to build, it is time to take a look at one of the most highly anticipated events at this year’s festival. The Floral Design Workshop with Sybil Sylvester, Founder of Wildflower Designs, and Margot Shaw, Founder of Flower […]

Food lovers across the state can taste the transition to fall at festivals celebrating a late-season legume, barbecue, and other delectable delights. Wine and cheese lovers can explore downtown Opelika, Hoover restaurants will strut their stuff, and shrimp will show off their appeal. Even local honey—the sweet byproduct of the insects who pollinate our edible […]

Considering it’s the Year of Alabama Food, the third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA) is amping up its flavor game as it again celebrates the beauty of wildlife and one of the South’s most historic pastimes—field sports—through the arts. What began as an idea between the Smoot Harris family, which has deep roots in […]

Strike up the oompah band and break out the lederhosen. It’s time to tap into the world’s best beer party, Oktoberfest. Originating in Munich, the two-week celebration has become one of Germany’s greatest exports, celebrated worldwide in festivals filled with beer and sausages. The funny thing is, very little of Oktoberfest is observed in the […]

The Yellowhammer State’s cultural and culinary diversity is showcased in food festivals throughout the fall, with some also offering tours of ornate churches built by congregations that started settling here some 130 years ago. Music and dance also will play major roles in upcoming events honoring immigrants and their offspring from Greece, the Middle East, […]