Events in Shelby County, AL
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Zombie Backyard Ultra
Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL, United States
Tinglewood Festival
Orr Park 277 Park Dr, Montevallo, AL, United States
Dahlia Day
Stone Hollow Farmstead 2006 Dead Hollow Rd N, Harpersville, AL, United StatesFrom Stone Hollow Farmstead: "Event Highlights: Farm Tours: Enjoy a guided tour of the farm, visit our friendly animals, stop by the hen house, and see our egg-washing process. Art in the Garden: Participate in natural dyeing and painting activities with local artists. Beneficial Insect Class & Release: Learn about ladybugs, praying mantises, and green lacewings, and help release them into our garden. Dahlia Education: Join our founder, Deborah, in the Dahlia fields for expert tips on growing your own dahlias. Dahlia plants and mixed-bag tubers will be available for purchase. Walk & Turn: Capture beautiful photos with our scenic backdrop, and possibly some baby farm animal photobombs! Furry Friends: Pet our dairy goats and hens in their paddock. SHF Tasting Table: Sample and purchase our best-selling preserves, pickles, vinegars, and more. SHF Merchandise: Browse and buy exclusive Dahlia Day merchandise and other farm goods. Food & Ice Cream Truck: Enjoy Mexican Street Corn (included with your ticket) and purchase refreshing lemonade. Don't forget your picnic blanket for a relaxing meal in the fields. Live Band: Enjoy live music throughout the day."
Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile
Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL, United StatesThe Annual Hold the Fort Races are a simultaneously held timed 5k and 10k and also a 1 Mile Warrior Walk that will be taking place at Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 8 am to 10 am. Proceeds this year are dedicated to raising $1.5 million to construct Blanket Fort Hope's restorative therapeutic home for child trafficking survivors and ensure ongoing operations in training, development, and advocacy in the community. To find out more about their mission, visit BlanketFortHope.org * Prizes for the top three 10k Male & Female * Prizes for the top three 5K Male & Female * Complimentary event t-shirt for first 175 people to sign up (sizes subject to availability) * Road Run in beautiful Oak Mountain State Park; This year Park Admission is included with your registration! (Thanks Mills Pharmacy!) * Awards for 14 categories * Every runner and walker has a chance to win an awesome prize!
Great Alabama 650
Coosa River AL, United StatesThe longest paddle race in the United States. See the racers cross the state: Sept 21 - Oct 1, 2024, Weiss Lake to Ft. Morgan 🛶 🏆 Twenty paddlers from across the globe converge on Alabama for the 6th edition of the Alabama Scenic River Trail’s Great Alabama 650 race. Professional paddlers will face whitewater, battle tidewater currents, and traverse around nine dams in this 650-mile adventure-style race. Kicking off in Northeast Alabama at Weiss Lake on Sept 21 spectators can cheer for racers on riverbanks in Gadsden, Pell City, Wetumpka, Montgomery, Selma, Fairhope, and more. The course is the core section of the Alabama Scenic River Trail, which as an organization, has 6,300 miles of river trails across the state. The core ASRT extends from Weiss Lake in North Alabama to the Gulf at Ft. Morgan. Racers have a nonstop ten day period to finish the 650-mile race and can use kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddleboards interchangeably throughout the event. Spectators can also follow virtually at AL650.com, where ASRT will post a live map reporting up-to-the-minute updates on each racer's progress. Who: 20 Racers What: The Great Alabama 650: 6th Edition of a 650 Mile Alabama Professional Paddle Race […]
Oktoberfest at Helena Amphitheater
Helena Amphitheater 4151 Helena Rd, Helena, AL, United States
Sean of the South On the Air SCAC
Shelby County Arts Council 105 W. College St., Columbiana, AL, United States
Columbiana Witches Bike Ride
Main Street Columbiana Main Street Columbiana, Columbiana, AL, United StatesDress up in your finest witch attire for a bike ride through Columbiana Main Street! Following the ride, participants can enjoy discounts at select stores.
Shelby Iron Works Park Fall Festival
Shelby Iron Works Park 10268 Co Rd 42, Shelby, AL, United StatesJoin us on October 12th for the Shelby Iron Works Fall Festival from 9 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy a day filled with family-friendly fun, featuring vendors, a classic car cruise-in, and live music from the Ain't Misbehavin' Dance Band. Kids will love the pumpkin patch and kids' zone, while everyone can enjoy $6 hamburger and hotdog plates in our dining hall. Don’t miss the sorghum syrup making and blacksmith demonstrations, and be sure to visit the museum and shop at the country store. Free admission and parking make this a perfect event for all ages!
Free
Mt. Laurel Fall Festival
Mount Laurel 5 Mt Laurel Ave, Birmingham, AL, United StatesThe Town of Mt Laurel and The ARC Realty Mt Laurel Sales Team are pleased to again be hosting the 2024 Mt Laurel Fall Festival set for Saturday October 12th from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Celebrate the best fall has to offer in the beautiful Town of Mt Laurel where guests have the opportunity to shop our vibrant street fair, savor dishes from the best local area restaurants and food trucks and enjoy a day strolling the idyllic streets of one of Birmingham’s best neighborhoods. As always, this is a free event!
Discover Shelby Fest
Old Mill Square Park 105 West College Street, Columbiana, AL, United StatesDiscover Shelby Music Festival is a FREE annual music festival that features regional vineyards, GREAT food, and LIVE music! Food trucks will be on site with a variety of local offerings, plus Columbiana restaurants will be open for business . This festival also includes local art vendors in Old Mill Square Park and on Main Street, as well as a kids area with free activities throughout the day! Discover Shelby Fest is a fun-filled event for the entire family! Don’t miss our 3rd Annual Discover Shelby Wine, Food and Music Festival!