We have just around a month of summer left before the air grows crisper, and you need to remember where you last put the kids’ backpacks. Now is the time to take advantage of the summer’s simple joys of sunshine and clear skies! Luckily for you, Shelby County is hosting some of the best local events…
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In Shelby County, we love to celebrate local art, and the Shelby County Mural Trail is one of the best ways to take in the manmade beauties that decorate our streets. These murals reflect the eclectic Southern charm and our locals’ shared connection with their heritage, history, and identity that…
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Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day, but brunch is a pretty close second. Luckily for you, Shelby County’s devotion to Southern hospitality and great food make it one of the best places to breakfast or brunch to your heart's content. Whether you’re looking for a light snack to fill…
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250’s never looked so good, America! To celebrate the 250 th birthday of the United States, American Village is putting on Sweet Home 250, the official Semiquincentennial Celebration Capitol of the State of Alabama and one of 2026’s most notable events in Shelby County. This event spans two days…
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Ice cream cones are melting faster, and your house is smelling like chlorine and sunblock again – the summer’s heating up! As we approach the midpoint of summer, we know you’re eyeing which patriotic celebrations your family will be attending. This page will serve as your personal guide for all of…
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Summer is upon us, and if you’re a parent, summer means trying to get the kiddos to sit still for literally two seconds while you apply their sunscreen, packing as many snacks in as few Tupperware containers as possible, and filling your portable coolers to the brim with everyone’s favorite flavor…
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2024 in Shelby County was full of fun, excitement and events both new and old! To celebrate the start of 2025, we are counting down our Top 24 events of 2024. January 18-20 • Columbiana, AL • Shelby County Exhibition Center 15th Shelby County Extreme Bulls Rodeo Shelby County Extreme Bulls kicked…
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