Start of The Ridge 2 Ridge 10.5 and 21 mile trail race at the Redbud Pavilion near the BMX track at Oak Mtn State Park. You will need to enter the park at the South Entrance. The north entrance does not open until 7:00 AM and if you go to it, you may miss the start. Here is a map link to the Redbud Pavilion from the south (southwest) entrance from I-65 near I-459. ?
Come out to Pelham Racquet Club for the Southern 14s L4.
Join the Zombie Trail Races team in beautiful Oak Mountain State Park on September 3rd for the Zombie Backyard Ultra. This exhilarating 4.167 mile loop will start every hour until one runner remains. This event is a bronze ticket qualifier for Summit Trail Racing's Backyard Ultra in Texas.
Montevallo is often recognized for the carvings of Tim Tingle in Orr Park. Each year thousands of visitors come to the park to enjoy these tree carvings. Over 50 carvings line the walking path along scenic Shoal Creek. It is a perfect venue to host a festival celebrating wood carving and other wood working crafts. This is the genesis for the Tinglewood Festival. The Tinglewood Festival is a free (no admission charge) one day event held in Orr Park annually in September. This Festival is a signature event for the City of Montevallo.
Don't miss this free women's mountain biking clinic hosted at Oak Mountain State Park by BUMP!
The Shelby County Arts Council presents, Sean of the South “On the Air” Series live from the Song Theater in Columbiana, Alabama. Come enjoy a summer series of live-broadcast performances, consisting of six shows, with intermissions, featuring Sean Dietrich and friends—both respected and ill-famed. Each show will feature different guests and “fresh” stories from Sean. Performances will be recorded in the SONG Theater for future broadcast, featuring Sean and the gang, delivering a mix of humor, storytelling, and eclectic musical performances that are sure to cause audiences to stand up in their seats and beg to be let out of the theater. The audience will be part of the live recording. Be prepared to have fun, sing along, laugh, and above all, spend the summer among friends.
The 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 16, 2023 from 8 am to 11 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
Rock fans will experience the raw power of the multi-platinum band Nickelback this summer as the Canadian rockstars bring another highly-anticipated tour. Dubbed the "Get Rollin' Tour," the Chad Kroeger-led band will get you rolling ecstatically as they perform in some of the major venues in the U.S. and Canada. This is definitely one of the best Saturdays of September as the Grammy-nominated band turns the venue into a haven of high-energy performances of their chart-topping hits and anthems that have made an indelible mark in the alternative rock genre. Joined by rising country music stars Brantley Gilbert and Austin Snell, the band will make this concert unforgettable. Expect to be singing along to the band's career-defining hits, as well as to the newest singles from their latest album, "Get Rollin'."
Are you ready for an evening of explosive hip-hop rhythms, danceable tunes, and electrifying beats from one of Mexico’s rising stars? If Latin rap and the corridos tumbados tunes are in your league, you are invited to be a part of Peso Pluma’s concert this September 17 at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. The unstoppable appeal of the 24-year-old viral internet sensation is coming to Birmingham, Alabama, to sport his distinct voice, incredible rap skills, and undeniable charisma. Dubbed the “future of Regional Mexican music,” Pluma’s performances will prove why he deserves all the hype he is enjoying. Groove to the beat of career-defining hits “El Belicón,” “Ella Baila Sola,” “Le Bebe,” “El Azul,” and many more. Secure your tickets today, and prepare to see the young star está en el fuego! For ticket information and details on how you can secure the best ticket prices, click the “Get Tickets” link.
Tickets: Adults $15.00 (6 & up) Children 5 & under Free
Harpersville Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2023. We have decided to move up our annual celebration in hopes to have prettier weather to celebrate Harpersville. We would be so delighted if you would join us. Our theme for 2023 is Welcome Home – Celebrating the achievements of Harpersville natives.
September 30th - October 31st Weekdays 3-5PM ~ Saturday 9AM -5PM ~ Sunday 1-5PM (U-Pick Pumpkins)
