Fave Summer Events 2023

Summer is here, and it’s hot! But the event calendars of communities all over Alabama on are fire too, offering a wide range of activities, adventures and happenings to appeal to almost any interest.

Chilton County Peach Festival, June 20-28, Clanton
Join this monthlong celebration of Alabama peaches. Pageants, parties and tournaments are held throughout June, along with the "peach run," a peach parade, a cook-off, live music, auctions and more.  https://chiltonpeachfest.com

Watermelon Festival, July 3 & 4, Grand Bay
Grab the family and head to Festival Park where you'll find a whole lotta summer fun including arts & crafts, a petting zoo, pony rides, BBQ, a "pretty baby" contest, a car show and of course, FREE slices of ice-cold, sticky and sweet watermelon at this annual event now in its 49th year.  https://grandbaywatermelonfestival.org

Jazz Fest, July 9 & 10 - Alexander City
For more than 30 years, the Alexander City Jazz Fest has been a draw to music fans from all across the nation. This FREE outdoor event features nationally known bands, and this year includes Blackbird Pikcers, Adam Ezra Group and more.   https://www.alexcityjazzfest.com

Montgomery Whitewater Grand Opening Celebration, July 7-9, Montgomery
The brand-new Montgomery Whitewater park is bringing the thrills and sometimes spills of whitewater paddling adventures to the capital city with two manmade, pumped whitewater courses, plus trails, an open-air music venue, a restaurant, bar and more. It’s making a big splash with its opening, so don’t miss the fun. https://montgomerywhitewater.com

W.C. Handy Music Festival, July 21-30, The Shoals
This week-long celebration at various locations in the Shoals area honors Florence native and music legend W.C. Handy, who is known as the "father of the blues." More than 200 events during the festival include live music, plays, art exhibits, picnics and more.    https://www.wchandymusicfestival.com

127 Corridor Sale, Aug 3-6, Gadsden
"The World's Longest Yard Sale" starts in Addison, Michigan, and ends in Gadsden, Alabama. The route spans 6 states (Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama) and is nearly 700 miles long. This unique event draws hundreds of thousands of people (shoppers/vendors) each year from all around the country.  https://www.127yardsale.com

Youth Fishing Rodeo, Aug 5, Millbrook
The Alabama Nature Center's annual youth fishing rodeo invites children 15 and under to catch and take home up to five catfish, so load up the kids, a few fishing poles and a cooler. Each child will receive a free t-shirt and a chance to win a door prize. Advance registration is required.   https://www.alabamawildlife.org/youth-fishing-rodeo/

Sweet Tater Festival, Sept 3-4, Cullman
Eat a whole bunch of sweet taters, listen to some fabulous live music, shop multiple arts & crafts vendors, check out cool classic cars and enjoy loads of family fun at this annual event held at Smith Lake Park.    https://www.facebook.com/SweetTaterFestival/