| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Civil War ReenactmentPresented by Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park May 26-May 27, 2012 The Union and Confederacy will clash once again at the annual Civil War Reenactment and Living History program that will be presented on May 26 & 27, 2012 at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. Come and experience the excitement of Civil War Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery in combat at the recreation of one of the most pivotal events in American History.
Authentic camps, medical and civilian demonstrations and military drill competitions will be held during the... | Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park | 05/26/12-
05/27/12 | McCalla |
| Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival | Bob Sykes Bbq and Blues Festival | 06/02/12 | Bessemer |
Juneteenth Culture FestPresented by Birmingham Civil Rights Institute at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute June 2, 2012 Music, food, crazy contests and tons of fun. That's BCRI's Annual Juneteenth Culture Fest in Kelly Ingram Park. A free outdoor music concert and games for all ages take place at BCRI and in Kelly Ingram Park. Vendors supply a variety of great foods and other items for purchase. And a Sunday morning service at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church concludes the weekend.Celebration includes free admission to the museum. | Birmingham Civil Rights Institute | 06/02/12 | Birmingham |
Alabaster CityFestPresented by Alabaster Arts Council at Municipal Park - Alabaster June 2, 2012 Come join us for Alabaster Cityfest. This is an all-day festival featuring music, kids activities and vendors. LoneStar and Everclear headline this years festival. | Alabaster Arts Council | 06/02/12 | Alabaster |
Preserve Jazz Prelude: Am Evening with Alex Bugnon and Eric EssixPresented by WVSU-FM 91.1 at Brock Recital Hall - Samford University June 2, 2012 Supporting the Rev. John T. Porter Minority Scholarship at Samford University, the 2012 Preserve Jazz Prelude features an intimate evening with contemporary jazz icons Alex Bugnon and Eric Essix. Your ticket includes admission to the Preserve Jazz Festival. | WVSU-FM 91.1 | 06/02/12 | Birmingham |
The 2012 Preserve Jazz Festival, presented by Tom Williams LexusPresented by The Preserve Jazz Festival June 3, 2012 An early summer, world-class, outdoor jazz festival hosted at The Preserve in beautiful Hoover, Alabama; held annually the weekend after Memorial Day.
Voted as one of the 50 "Must See Music Festivals" of 2011 in conjunction with The Year of Alabama Music.
"Park and Ride" FREE from Regions Park (Formerly The Hoover Met Stadium.) Per the City of Hoover, you MUST be able to hold all of your items on the bus ride to and from Regions Park. | The Preserve Jazz Festival | 06/03/12 | Hoover |
Vulcan’s 108th Birthday BashPresented by Vulcan Park and Museum at Vulcan Park and Museum June 3, 2012 Make plans to attend the BIGGEST birthday bash in Birmingham! Vulcan may be the world’s largest cast iron statue, but he still needs help blowing out his birthday candles! On Sunday, June 3, Vulcan Park and Museum will host a festive outdoor community celebration offering fun activities for the whole family! Admission will be charged and includes admission to the party, Vulcan’s Observation Balcony, Museum and a special exhibition in the Linn-Henley Gallery. Log on to www.visitvulcan.com... | Vulcan Park and Museum | 06/03/12 | Birmingham |
2012 BLUE AND WHITE WEEKEND AFFAIRPresented by PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC June 1-June 3, 2012 Blue and White 2012 is a weekend celebration with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. The Tau Sigma Alumni Chapter welcomes one and all to an all-state and regional celebration. As we commemorate our 1st Annual Blue and White Weekend, we invite every Sigma, Zeta, Greek, and Non-Greek to fully immerse themselves and partake in all that Blue and White Weekend has to offer. This is a great weekend to rediscover everything you love about the Blue and White, expose... | PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC | 06/01/12-
06/03/12 | Birmingham |
Headwaters FestivalPresented by Headwaters Festival at Trussville Springs June 9-June 10, 2012 Festival will move along on a beautiful stretch of the Cahaba River at Trussville Springs. Get group dance instruction in zydeco, salsa, swing, contra, bop, and line dancing at the River Stage Dance Pavilion, then dance to great music by great live bands. Slow down with a leisurely stroll to browse adn shop the Gallery Expo. Discover the talent of artist represented by great local and regional galleries and arts organizations - all in one place. Keep moving with... | Headwaters Festival | 06/09/12-
06/10/12 | Trussville |
Third Friday in Forest ParkPresented by Forest park Village at Forest Park Village June 15, 2012 Dine, Wine and Shop in Birmingham’s Hippest Neighborhood!
Restaurants will have specials, wine tastingsand more!
Shops and galleries will be open late until 8:00 PM, allowing you to catch the shows you may miss during the day, shop for gifts while enjoying a refreshment, and enjoy the social scene of Forest Park after hours! | Forest park Village | 06/15/12 | Birmingham |
Monsters of Logan Martin Elite Catfishing Challenge FestivalPresented by American ProCatters at Clear Creek Harbor June 15-June 16, 2012 National Catfishing Championship. American ProCatters will be hosting the largest pay out tournament in the catfishing industry, attracting anglers from across the nation to bring awareness to the catfishing industry and promoting conservation in an effort to advance the sport of catfishing. | American ProCatters | 06/15/12-
06/16/12 | Talladega |
Episcopal Place 2012 Gumbo GalaPresented by Episcopal Place at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark June 23, 2012 40 cook-off teams will cook and serve gumbo and compete for awards at this fun-filled, seventh annual event set for Saturday, June 23 at Sloss Furnaces. Over 2,000 people are expected to sample gumbo and enjoy live New Orleans-style music and entertainment at Sloss Furnaces' historic landmark. Kids' activities and concessions will be available, as well as select vendors selling Cajun and gumbo-related products. Riverchase Carpet & Flooring in Pelham is this year's presenting... | Episcopal Place | 06/23/12 | Birmingham |
GeekFestPresented by Hoover Public Library at Hoover Public Library July 13, 2012 Friday, July 13, 8-10 pm
FREE
Join us as we geek out the library with Star Wars, Harry Potter, LOTR and more in an after-hours extravaganza for sci-fi/fantasy/gaming fans of all ages. | Hoover Public Library | 07/13/12 | Hoover |
Float Your BoatPresented by Friends of Turkey Creek at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve July 21, 2012 Turkey Creek Nature Preserve will host its third annual Float Your Boat. This fun-filled, family event features balsam wood boat races on a newly-designed race course, food, entertainment, and prizes. Proceeds from the races benefit the Preserve. TCNP is located in Pinson, Alabama and offers breathtaking natural beauty with spectacular falls, easy and moderate hiking trails, fishing, and swimming. Visit www.bsc.edu/sec to reserve your boats or become a Float Your Boat sponsor and for more... | Friends of Turkey Creek | 07/21/12 | Pinson |
West Homewood Farmer's MarketPresented by West Homewood Farmer's Market at West Homewood Farmers Market June 2-July 28, 2012 The West Homewood Farmer's Market is a market dedicated to building a community space in West Homewood. Check-out www.westhomewood.com weekly to review the vendors and their products. This is a small market with a great atmosphere - a place to buy exceptional locally grown food and a place to get to know your neighbor. In addition to growers the market features dairy, meat, eggs, arts and crafts, pasta, as well as local entertainers, food and drink, a variety of non-profit groups, and... | West Homewood Farmer's Market | 06/02/12-
07/28/12 | Homewood |
West Homewood Farmer's NIGHT MarketPresented by West Homewood Farmer's Market at West Homewood Farmers Market August 16, 2012 The West Homewood Farmer's NIGHT Market is a market dedicated to building a community space in West Homewood. Check-out www.westhomewood.com weekly to review the vendors and their products. This is a small market with a great atmosphere - a place to buy exceptional locally grown food and a place to get to know your neighbor. In addition to growers the NIGHT market features dairy, meat, eggs, arts and crafts, pasta, as well as local entertainers, food and drink, a variety of non-profit... | West Homewood Farmer's Market | 08/16/12 | Homewood |
Stokin' The Fire BBQ Competition and FestivalPresented by Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark August 18, 2012 Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark will host the 8th annual Stokin’ the Fire BBQ Festival at the historic Sloss Furnaces. At the cornerstone of the event is a world class BBQ competition. The competition will consist of all amateur teams, allowing for over 80 local BBQ teams to compete for the braggin’ rights to the best Q in Birmingham. Grill masters compete in two divisions: backyard grillers (graded by Volunteer & KCBS judges), and the People’s Choice... | Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark | 08/18/12 | Birmingham |
Sidewalk Film FestivalPresented by Alabama Moving Image Association at Alabama Theatre August 24-August 26, 2012 The 14th annual Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival, a celebration of new independent cinema in downtown Birmingham, is set to take place August 24-26, 2012. Since its debut in 1999, filmmakers from across the country and around the world have come to Birmingham to screen their work at Sidewalk and have been thrilled to discover fresh, enthusiastic crowds eager to devour new independent cinema.
With nine venues located within Birmingham’s historic Theatre District (featuring... | Alabama Moving Image Association | 08/24/12-
08/26/12 | Birmingham |
Birmingham Restaurant Week Presented by Birmingham Restaurant Week August 17-August 26, 2012 The third annual Birmingham Restaurant Week will take place from Friday, August 17 to Sunday, August 26. This delicious, 10-day culinary event includes more than 40 of Birmingham’s favorite locally owned and operated restaurants offering lunch specials and signature three-course prix fixe dinner menus in the $10, $20 and $30 per person range. For the latest updates on Birmingham Restaurant Week and a complete listing of participating restaurant menus, visit... | Birmingham Restaurant Week | 08/17/12-
08/26/12 | Birmingham |
West Homewood Farmer's NIGHT MarketPresented by West Homewood Farmer's Market at West Homewood Farmers Market September 13, 2012 The West Homewood Farmer's NIGHT Market is a market dedicated to building a community space in West Homewood. Check-out www.westhomewood.com weekly to review the vendors and their products. This is a small market with a great atmosphere - a place to buy exceptional locally grown food and a place to get to know your neighbor. In addition to growers the NIGHT market features dairy, meat, eggs, arts and crafts, pasta, as well as local entertainers, food and drink, a variety of non-profit... | West Homewood Farmer's Market | 09/13/12 | Homewood |
| Festival in the Pines - Fine Arts & Crafts | Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park | 09/21/12-
09/23/12 | McCalla |
2nd Annual Fall FestivalPresented by Oak Mountain State Park at Oak Mountain State Park October 13, 2012 Come out and enjoy the festivities at the 2nd Annual Fall Festival from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion. We will have a dunking booth, face painting, cake walk, hayrides, and more. Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6 to 11), 5 & under free, $1 seniors (62+). Activities require 1 ticket each, and they can be purchased under the Dogwood Pavilion for $1 each. | Oak Mountain State Park | 10/13/12 | Pelham |
West Homewood Farmer's NIGHT MarketPresented by West Homewood Farmer's Market at West Homewood Farmers Market October 18, 2012 The West Homewood Farmer's NIGHT Market is a market dedicated to building a community space in West Homewood. Check-out www.westhomewood.com weekly to review the vendors and their products. This is a small market with a great atmosphere - a place to buy exceptional locally grown food and a place to get to know your neighbor. In addition to growers the NIGHT market features dairy, meat, eggs, arts and crafts, pasta, as well as local entertainers, food and drink, a variety of non-profit... | West Homewood Farmer's Market | 10/18/12 | Homewood |
Blue Light Special Art ShowPresented by Cahaba Clayworks at Cahaba Clayworks and Earthborn Studios December 8-December 9, 2012 The Blue Light Special Art Show will be held the 8th and 9th of December from 9-4 on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday at Cahaba ClayWorks and Earthborn Studios located at 7575 Parkway Drive in Leeds—just up the hill from the Bass Pro Shop. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this unique event embraces the imperfect or flawed ‘seconds’ that never see the light of commerce, as well as the best each artist has to offer.
Join with us to support ‘Empty Bowls’ a hunger-prevention... | Cahaba Clayworks | 12/08/12-
12/09/12 | Leeds |
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