Events in Shelby County, AL

Helena Market Days is a venue for local farmers and producers to sell fresh vegetables, flowers, honey, bread, woodworking, handmade bread, peanut butter, jams, jellies, soaps, baked goods and more. We also have coffee and teas and something new all the time to sell directly to residents of Helena, Alabama and its neighboring cities. We also support local non-profits by featuring a different non-profit each weekend for fundraising and mission awareness purposes. A different musician appears every weekend and we have Chef Demos as well. Helena Market Days occurs every Saturday from the first weekend in June through the last weekend in August. Our market is located in The Church at Old Town. The address is 815 Hwy 52 East, Helena, Alabama, directly across the street from City Hall. Market hours are 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. This is a rain-or-shine event except in the case of severe weather.

This two-day event will include music on three stages, a 5K race, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, children's games, a car show, a hot dog eating contest, a parade on Main Street, and the best fireworks show in central Alabama.

Come out and enjoy music, food, and drinks at the first-ever Poochella festival hosted by the Shelby County Humane Society. Join us from 12pm-5pm at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater Pavilion! Experience captivating performances by talented local bands and artists like Medicine Bus and Brendan Young. This event offers enjoyment for the entire family, featuring a "best dressed" contest for both owners and pets, a 360-degree photo booth, face painting, and a variety of games. Additionally, there will be a low-cost vaccine clinic available before the festivities begin. Discover more details and secure your tickets by visiting the provided link.

Led by the inimitable Rob Thomas, Matchbox 20 started strong out of the gate with their debut album, 1996's Yourself or Someone Like You.

July’s First Friday festival is set for Friday, June 30 in downtown Calera. The event will include local vendors, games and, of course, fireworks, all accompanied by live music from Bob Marston and the Credible Sources.