The Shoals has a variety of upcoming events that provide a great way to be a part of your community whether you enjoy music, art, games, food, or outdoor events. Check it out and get involved! Planning ahead? View our full Events Calendar
First Fridays August 2024
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.
W.C. Handy Music Festival 2024
This year’s festival celebrating the “Father of the Blues,” W.C. Handy, will be held from July 19-28. Check out the full music schedule!
First Fridays July 2024
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.
Helen Keller Festival 2024
Join us in celebrating the incredible life of Helen Keller in Tuscumbia, AL, the town where she grew up. There will be live music, art and craft vendors, tasty food, and more throughout the weekend.
5th Annual May Day Music Fest
The 5th Annual May Day Music Fest will be at McFarland Park on May 25th & 26th. There will be a line up of live music all day long on both days. There will also be food and drink vendors and a car and bike show.
First Fridays Florence
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.
Food Truck Tailgate
The first-ever Muscle Shoals Food Truck Tailgate will be on November 18th at the City Hall Amphitheater. SEC football games will be screening from 12:00-6:00 PM. There will be 15 food trucks ready to serve you their most delicious specialties.
First Fridays Florence
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.
Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival 2023
The 2023 Muscle Shoals Songwriter Festival will take place on November 3-5, 2023 in The Shoals, Alabama, and will feature some of the biggest songwriters in the music industry.
Community Fall Festival
LaunchPoint Church in Tuscumbia is having a community fall festival at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame on Highway 72. The festival will be on Sunday, October 9 from 4-6pm. There will be candy, games, and food trucks!
Family Fall Festival
Woodmont Baptist Church in Florence is having a family fall festival on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 4-6pm. There will be a petting zoo, firetruck, inflatables, and a scavenger hunt. Grab your friendly costumes and bring the whole family for a night of fun, food, candy, & games!
Ford City Fall Festival
Brick Hatton’s 3rd Annual Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 28 from 11am-2pm. The 2023 event promises to be larger than previous events with greater participation. This year’s parade begins at 10:30am from Brick School Rd. and River Rd.
Alabama Renaissance Faire
The Alabama Renaissance Faire will be returning to Wilson Park on October 28-29, 2023. This promises to be a day filled with merriment, wonder, and the spirit of ages past celebrating the splendor of the medieval and Renaissance eras! This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.
Colbert County DHR Fall Festival
Colbert County DHR is having a Fall Festival on Sunday, October 15, from 12-4pm at Spring Park, Tuscumbia. There will be inflatables, food trucks, arts & crafts, activity tables, train rides, a costume contest, and more.
First Fridays Florence
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.
Crush Wine & Food Festival
The 9th annual Crush Wine & Food Festival will be at Big Spring Park in Downtown Huntsville on September 23rd. Festival-goers can expect an elevated experience with a chef demo stage, a silent disco, and more wine, spirits, beer, and regional vendors than ever before
Red Bay Founders Fest
The annual Red Bay Founder’s Fest is set for Saturday, September 23, 2023, with contests, sidewalk sales and live music.
Mule Day 2023
Winfield Alabama will be having its annual Mule Day festival on September 22-23, 2023. Mule Day offers mule judging, flea market vendors, arts and crafts vendors, fireworks, live music, tournaments, and so much more.
Catfish Derby & Riverfest
The Catfish Derby & Riverfest is back this year with another great lineup of musical talent, including headliner Jo Dee Messina presently on her Heads Carolina-Tails California Greatest Hits tour. We are thrilled that Savannah, Tennessee, is part of her iconic tour!
Oka Kapassa Return to Coldwater Festival
The 21st Annual Oka Kapassa Festival will be at Spring Park in Tuscumbia on Friday and Saturday, September 8-9. The festival celebrates the culture and traditions of American Indians who once lived in north Alabama.
First Fridays Florence
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.
Muscle Shoals Songwriters Foundation Bass Fishing Tournament
The Shoals, Alabama is not only known for its musical magic, but we are surrounded by some of the best “honey hole” fishing spots in the country. Join us for the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Foundation Bass Fishing Tournament and Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival Boat Party.
RMP 2023 Jump Fest
The Rescue Me Project will be hosting its 3rd annual Jump Fest! Bring your kids! There will be food vendors, a basketball tournament, bouncy houses, backpack giveaways, brand-new shoes, free haircuts, and so much more!
First Fridays Florence
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.
Killen Founders Day
The annual Killen Founder’s Day celebration will take place Friday, August 5th and Saturday, August 6th. This year’s Founder’s Day theme is celebrating the “25th Annual Killen Founder’s Day”.
Party with the Patriots ft. The Midnighters
Northwest Shoals Community College will host Party with Patriots, a W.C. Handy Music Festival event, featuring The Midnighters and Winston Ramble on Thursday, July 27, from 6 pm until 8 pm in front of the fountain on the Shoals campus.
W.C. Handy Music Festival 2023
This year’s festival celebrating the “Father of the Blues,” W.C. Handy, will be held from July 21-30. Check out the full music schedule!
Handy Block Party 2023
The second Handy Block Party will be in Downtown Florence on July 20th kicking off the W.C. Handy music festival!
Summer Luau at Natchez Trace Harley-Davidson
Natchez Trace Harley-Davidson will be having a summer luau with live music and BBQ on July 8th!
First Fridays Florence
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.