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Mike Gannon Memorial Backyard Barbecue Competition

Mike Gannon Memorial Backyard Barbecue Competition Site 108 Mildred Street, Columbiana

Get ready for smoky flavors and friendly rivalry at Columbiana’s annual backyard barbecue competition. Teams fire up their grills to battle for bragging rights, and guests are treated to a feast of delicious tastes, music, and community spirit-all in honor of Mike Gannon.

Mayhem on the Mountain

Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham

Mayhem on the Mountain is Alabama’s largest CrossFit competition, set against the stunning backdrop of Oak Mountain State Park. On October 11–12, 2025, individuals and teams will go head-to-head in five intense events over two action-packed days. With a fierce competitive spirit, an electric atmosphere, and a beautiful outdoor setting, this is a weekend of fitness and community you won’t want to miss.

Ongoing

Buck Creek Festival

Helena Amphitheater 4151 Helena Rd, Helena

Join us on October 10-11, 2025 at Amphitheater Park in Old Town Helena, AL for one of the most family-friendly events in the South.

Witches Ride

Main Street Columbiana Main Street Columbiana, Columbiana

Join Columbiana Main Street for a Witches Ride! Dust off your brooms (or your bicycle or golf cart) and get ready for a great time! This year there will even be door prize drawings to add to the fun!

Shelby Iron Works Fall Festival

Shelby Iron Works Park 10268 Co Rd 42, Shelby

Step back in time at the historic Shelby Iron Works. This family-friendly fall festival features blacksmithing demos, sourghum processing, crafts, vendors, kids’ activities, and plenty of good food. History and autumn charm come together for a day you won’t want to miss.

Haunted Trail Ride

Shoal Creek Park 2781 Highway 119, Montevallo

Join the Montevallo Athletic Club for another year of family friendly spooky fun at Shoal Creek Park! Two tractors and trailers will take visitors on a spooky ride throughout the park. While this is a scary event, it is still kid-friendly with no contact actors and spooky vibes only. Food trucks will be available on site and admission is only $10 with cash! Card users pay $11.