Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile

Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL, United States

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 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 States

The 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 […]

Columbiana Witches Bike Ride

Main Street Columbiana Main Street Columbiana, Columbiana, AL, United States

Dress 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 States

Join 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 States

The 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 States

Discover 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!

Alabama Bass Trail Championship

Lay Lake Columbiana, AL

Registration & Check In October 17, 2024 Shelby County Arts Council 105 W. College Street Columbiana, AL 35051 Check In: 4:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Pre-Tournament Meeting: 6:30 P.M. Launch & Weigh In October 18 & 19, 2024 Beeswax Landing 245 Beeswax Park Road Columbiana, AL 35051 Championship Details: The 10 divisional tournament winning teams will automatically qualify for the 2024 ABT Team Championship. The top 75 teams in the points in each division (North and South) will automatically qualify for the 2024 ABT Team Championship. The top 5 High School Student Teams (collectively from North and South Divisions) will automatically qualify for the 2024 ABT Team Championship. The top 5 College Teams (collectively from North and South Divisions) will automatically qualify for the 2024 ABT Team Championship. The top 5 Couple Teams (collectively from North and South Divisions) will automatically qualify for the 2024 ABT Team Championship. ALL teams must enter all five (5) qualifying events in their respective division to qualify for the 2024 ABT Championship. You may fish with a different partner in a different division, but points will NOT transfer from one division to the other.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Huntsville Havoc

Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL, United States

Watch the Birmingham Bulls dominate on the ice against the Huntsville Havoc in the 2024-2025! Don't miss out on the first home game.

Bump Bike A Thon for Alzheimer’s

Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL, United States

BUMP will be tapping into our endurance skills for our first ever Bike A Thon! We wanted to take an opportunity to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association while bringing exposure to our beloved trails and sport. The event will take place Oct 7th 2023, from 8am to 5pm at Oak Mountain State Park.

Trunk or Treat

Calera Main Street 1120 17th Avenue, Calera, AL, United States