Hotels & Campgrounds in Shelby County, AL
Shelby County, Alabama has accommodations for every type of traveler from hotels and lodges to RV parks and campgrounds. Come enjoy the beautiful scenery and explore while you’re here!
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Trails of Shelby County
Shelby County is a hiker’s paradise, with a range of trails that offer stunning scenery and varied terrain. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, there’s a trail for you. Here are some of the most popular hiking trails in the area.
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From local community events to regional sporting events, and concert headliners, Discover Shelby is the go to place for the very best events near you.
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!
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
When: September 21, 2024 at 10am - October 1, 2024 at 2pm
Where: Alabama Scenic River Trail - Weiss Lake, Coosa River, Alabama River, to Mobile Bay & Fort Morgan
Website: AL650.com
Social media: Facebook and Instagram @GreatAlabama650 and #AL650
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.
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!
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 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!
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.
