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Tinglewood Festival

Orr Park 277 Park Dr, Montevallo, AL, United States

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.

Free

Cahaba River Ramble 2024 – Trail Race

This spectacular 5k and 10-mile trail race runs along the “biological heart” of Alabama’s longest remaining free-flowing river, the Cahaba, and is the primary annual fundraiser for Cahaba River Society's Shane Hulsey CLEAN Environmental Education Program. When: Saturday, April 20, 2024. Registration opens at 7am and the race begins at 8am. Where: Cahaba River Park, 2793 River Road, Helena, AL 35080 Located in the Cahaba River Park in Shelby County, the race is one of the most unique running experiences in Alabama. Aid stations will be provided at mile three and mile seven (for the 10-mile race). All participants will receive lunch, a t-shirt, and a swag bag after the race, and prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category.

$50

3rd Annual Spring Fling Family Food Truck Fest

Montevallo AL, United States

Montevallo Main Street, Impact Montevallo, and DRUM the Program invite you to experience our 3rd Annual Spring Fling Family Food Truck Fest! From noon to 6 PM on Saturday, April 27, join us on Island Street at the Orr Park Pecan Grove (940 Island Street) to grab lunch or an early dinner from one of our featured food trucks--to be announced! This fest will be fun for the whole family. Activities include: • Drum classes led by DRUM the Program's Abou Sylla (www.syllamusic.com) from 1-1:30 PM and 3-3:30 PM • Inflatable Bounce House • Obstacle Course • Face Painting • Music • Main Street Coloring Sheets • And more! This event is free admission. It is also "rain or shine." If the event must be cancelled due to inclement weather, we will announce via our social media. * Winner of 2022 Excellence in Promotion Award from Main Street Alabama *

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!

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.

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.