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2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration

The City of Montevallo’s Parks & Recreation Board will host their 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration from 10 AM – 1 PM at George Dailey Park on Wednesday, June 19. This free-admission event will feature a program, refreshments, children’s activities, and community organizations. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in June 2021. It is a national celebration of freedom: the anniversary of June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas learned they had been set free for two years. The event will kick off at 10:00 AM. Retired educators Dr. Annie McClain and Mr. Johnny McClain will be the Mistress and Master of Ceremonies of the Program. Other program participants will include Mayor Rusty Nix, Ashley Evans, youth from local churches, City Council District 2 representative Lelia Horton Mitchell, and Parks & Recreation Board Chair Pamela Smith. Special recognitions will include a posthumous honoring of longtime former Parks & Recreation Board member Johnny Holsombeck, as well as DRUM the Program, and Girl Scout Troop 205. At 10:30 AM, event-goers will enjoy a performance led by students of DRUM the Program, a Montevallo-based cultural arts platform that provides relevant educational experiences of West African drum and dance that serves to develop social-emotional […]

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Strawberry Full Moon Paddle

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

Enjoy a night time water excursion for a viewing of the Strawberry Full Moon at Oak Mountain State Park! If you plan to rent a boat, be mindful of fees: Pedal Boat - $25/hrTandem Kayak - $25/hrSingle Kayak - $20/hrTandem Canoe - $20/hrStand-up Paddleboard - $20/hr

Friday Nights at the Cove

Owl's Cove Park 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, United States

Join us in beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment! Each event will feature a different musician at Owl's Cove Park (737 Main Street). This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket, grab dinner to-go from your favorite downtown restaurant, and make yourself at home on Main Street! Live music starts at 6:30 PM. April 26: Mother May I is a precise-sounding musical group playing their mix of Motown, R&B, Classic Rock, 80’s Retro, Old School Funk, current Top 40, and everything in-between. This Birmingham-based band performs with a flair, intensity and stage presence that is all their own! Sponsored by Dr. Bobby F. Shunnarah. May 31: Common Ground combines smooth three-part harmony with upbeat energy. With a set list of over 300+ songs, we bet they’ll play one of your favorites! Sponsored by Alabama Custom Trailer and RV. June 28: DreamCatcher is an experienced group of acoustic musicians focused on tight three-part harmony vocals in a wide variety of music from the 60's up to today. They look forward to seeing friends both old and new! Sponsor to be announced. July 26: Twelve plays a […]

Friday Nights at the Cove

Owl's Cove Park 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, United States

Join us in beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment! Each event will feature a different musician at Owl's Cove Park (737 Main Street). This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket, grab dinner to-go from your favorite downtown restaurant, and make yourself at home on Main Street! Live music starts at 6:30 PM. April 26: Mother May I is a precise-sounding musical group playing their mix of Motown, R&B, Classic Rock, 80’s Retro, Old School Funk, current Top 40, and everything in-between. This Birmingham-based band performs with a flair, intensity and stage presence that is all their own! Sponsored by Dr. Bobby F. Shunnarah. May 31: Common Ground combines smooth three-part harmony with upbeat energy. With a set list of over 300+ songs, we bet they’ll play one of your favorites! Sponsored by Alabama Custom Trailer and RV. June 28: DreamCatcher is an experienced group of acoustic musicians focused on tight three-part harmony vocals in a wide variety of music from the 60's up to today. They look forward to seeing friends both old and new! Sponsor to be announced. July 26: Twelve plays a […]

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

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.

Christmas on the Mountain at Heardmont Park

Heardmont Park 5458 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL, United States

Celebrate the holidays at Heardmont Park at the annual Christmas on the Mountain event. From a vendor fair  to a beautiful tree lighting, this is one of the quintessential holiday events in Shelby County.

Christmas on the Farm at Old Baker Farm

Old Baker Farm 1041 Farmingdale Rd, Harpersville, AL, United States

The event includes cookies with Santa, Christmas tree lighting, a classic Christmas movie, s’mores pit, local vendors, food trucks, choir and live Nativity scene. Tree lighting will be at 6 p.m., and the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. ••• Admission Information ••• $13 per person • $1 cash discount • Children 1 & under free

BCBS Kids Marathon

The BCBS Kids Marathon is back in Shelby County! This 5 month endurance program comes to a close on February 22 as children complete their final distance for their full marathon.

Oak Mountain 6/3 Hour MTB Race

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

The Oak Mountain 6/3 is race #5 in the 2024-2025 Southeastern Endurance Series by Chainbuster Racing. The 8.7 mile course has an 8 difficulty rating and will be a fun challenge for the participating competitors.

Birds of Prey Meet and Greet

Joe Tucker Park 230 Tucker Road, Helena, AL, United States

Meet the birds of the Alabama Hawking Association at Joe Tucker Park!

ASABFA Tournament

Beeswax Creek Park 245 Beeswax Park Rd, Columbiana, AL, United States

Visit the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association website for information on registering for the tournament on Lay Lake: https://www.asabfa.com/.