Events in Shelby County, AL

Experience the adrenaline of world-class competition as the 2025 World Police and Fire Games bring international ice hockey to Birmingham! This is no ordinary tournament - it's a rare, electrifying event where police and fire teams from around the globe face off in fast-paced, high-energy matchups. Feel the intensity, witness the passion, and be part of a thrilling showcase of skill and pride. These Games don't come around every year. Don't miss your chance to witness history in the making!

Come enjoy a fun night out at the farmers market in Columbiana! Walk under glowing string lights, listen to live music, and shop from local farmers and markers. You will find fresh produce, homemade treats, crafts, and more. Bring your friends and family to taste, shop, and explore. Celebrate summer with us and see why this market is a favorite in our community!

Get ready for a great night out in Montevallo! Enjoy live music under the stars at Owl's Cove Park. Bring your chair, relax, and listen to amazing bands. There's free admission, a friendly crowd, and a fun atmosphere for everyone. Come make memories with friends and family at this special community event!

This is no dog show - this is tactical excellence on four legs. Watch highly trained K9 units and their handlers from around the world dominate obstacle courses and tactical drills. These teams demonstrate the elite partnership used in real-life missions every day. You will see loyalty, power, and discipline in its purest form - only at the World Police and Fire Games.

If you've never been to Columbiana on Liberty Day, you're in for a treat! Liberty Day is the best of small-town America with a street festival all day, a concert that evening at Shelby County High's football field, and a fireworks show that will leave you speechless! What better way to begin the day than by running in the Liberty Day 5K?! The course is flat and fast and runs through beautiful and historic Columbiana, Alabama. When the race is done, stick around and enjoy Columbiana's premier event of the year, Liberty Day! PLEASE NOTE: You must be registered by June 11th to be guaranteed a race shirt.

Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Alabaster's annual Fireworks Show!

Feel the thunder of drums and surge of paddles. In one of the most electric events of the Games, international police and fire teams row in perfect rhythm, surging forward with synchronized strength and teamwork. It is a spectacle of unity, tradition, and raw power on the water -  unlike anything you have seen before.

Cheer from the shore as heroes take the plunge! Swimmers dive into open water for a grueling, inspiring race against time and nature. It is a great outdoor event for families to enjoy the sun, support the athletes and witness incredible endurance.

It's part race, part brain game - and totally awesome for curious kids ad adults alike! Orienteering is all about speed, smarts, and navigation. With just a map and compass, competitors race across forests and trails t find hidden checkpoints. It's fast-paced and full of surprises. Families will love the puzzle-solving aspect and seeing how first responders use both their minds and their legs to succeed. Plus, it is outdoor, active and fun to follow - like watching a real-life treasure hunt unfold in the woods.

Precision. Patience. Power in silence. Step into the calm but intense atmosphere of Billiards competition, where officers and firefighters from across the globe go head-to-head in this classic game of strategy and skill. For families with teen, older kids, or game lovers, this event is a perfect chance to watch laser focus, smart play, and some truly spectacular shots. It is a quieter event - but one that shows just how diverse and talented out heroes really are. Expect plenty of "wow" moments.