Visit West Alabama

48th Kentuck Festival of the Arts
2019-10-13 | Downtown Northport, Northport, AL, United States
Every year, more than 10,000 tourists travel from across the United States to become immersed in the Southern experience found at the Kentuck Art Festival. Having roots in folk art, the two-day festival features over 270 artists, live music, spoken word, activities for children, folk and contemporary craft demonstrations, food trucks, and local craft brews.
The 48th Kentuck Festival of the Arts is scheduled to take place October 12-13, 2019 in Northport, Alabama

5th Street Vintage Market
2019-10-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-06-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-05-05 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Northport Farmers Market, 4150 5th Street, Northport, AL, United States
Curated by Janelle’s Attic Gold, Retro Chic, and Southern Chic and Industrial, 5th Street Vintage Market brings a one of a kind shopping experience to the area. The event features many dealers from the region who specialize in vintage and handmade items, artworks, and vinyl records. While some vendors can accept credit cards, most require cash payments for items. Admission to the market is free and concessions will be available throughout the event.
For more information email curators@5thstreetvintagemarket.com or visit https://5thstreetvintagemarket.com/.

Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit in Lamar County
2019-09-30 - 2019-10-29 | Vernon City Complex, 44425 AL-17, Vernon, 35592, United States
Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit is a statewide celebration of 200 years of statehood presented by Alabama Humanities Foundation in partnership with Alabama Department of Archives and History and Alabama Bicentennial Commission.
The exhibit will feature interactive displays, locally created exhibits and events, and an impressive display of Alabama’s history.

Druid City Music Festival
2019-08-24 10:00 - 2019-08-25 23:00 | Government Plaza, 2106 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401
The Druid City Music Festival brings national artists to Tuscaloosa for a 2-day summer music festival you won’t want to miss! The Mercedes-Benz Druid City Music Festival is presented by Pepsi and Tuscaloosa 200 Bicentennial. For the weekend lineup along with more festival information please visit https://www.dcmf2019.com/.

Mercedes-Benz Druid City Music Festival
2019-08-23 17:00 - 2019-08-24 23:00 | Government Plaza, 2106 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401
The Druid City Music Festival is a two-day event in downtown Tuscaloosa on August 23-24, 2019. Performing artists include Big Boi, Blackberry Smoke, Turkuaz, Break Science, TAUK, Southern Avenue, CBDB, Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires, Graystone, and many more. Friday night will consist of 19 different venues in and around Tuscaloosa. Saturday’s event will take place on the main stage in Government Plaza. There will also be a free event at the Tuscaloosa River Market on Saturday morning that will be the Lance Hocutt Financial Group Battle of the Bands. Six bands will compete for a cash prize. Visit DCMF2019.com for tickets.

Grease
2019-07-12 19:30 - 2019-07-21 14:00 | Bean-Brown Theatre, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, 3505, United States
Theatre Tuscaloosa will perform Grease July 12-July 21, 2019. For dates and times of performances and information on auditions, visit http://www.theatretusc.com/shows/grease/.
Admission is $16 for students, $24 for adults, and $20 for seniors. Tickets will go on sale May 18, 2019.

Pickens County 200 Bicentennial Festival Celebration
2019-06-15 11:00 - 17:00 | The Historic Pickensville Rosenwald School, AL, United States
At this event, we will present and Celebrate the history of the Pickens County Rosenwald Schools and the history of Quilting. We will feature “Stories around the Quilt Frame” where four different aspects of quilting will be highlighted. We will also feature the “Grand Opening of “The Historic Pickensville Rosenwald School Museum”. There will be food, music, walking history tours of the grounds and a “Quilt Walk” displaying an array of Quilts”.

2019 Celebrate Local
2019-06-13 09:00 - 19:00 | Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, 35401
Come out to the Tuscaloosa River Market on June 13 for the 2019 Celebrate Local Event. The event will be held from 9:00 am-7:00 pm.
For more information contact Alicia Gregory at (205) 391-0561.

Kenny Chesney: Songs for The Saints Tour
2019-05-24 19:00 - 23:30 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway , Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Country star Kenny Chesney is coming to the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater with his “Songs For The Saints” Tour.

Cahaba Lily Festival
2019-05-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Cahaba Lily, West Blocton, AL, 35184, United States
Morning Program & Afternoon Activities:
Crowning Miss Cahaba Lily (9:10am) – Plants & nature items for sale
Canoe Rentals $20 (1-3pm) – Storytelling & music (3pm)
Take a tour to view the Lilies along the river or from a scenic overlook and the Historic Blocton Beehive Coke Ovens.
This event is free, but donations are welcome! Lunch will be provided by the West Blocton Improvement Committee.
For more information call 205-938-7622 or visit www.CahabaLily.com.

Inherit the Wind
2019-05-17 19:30 - 2019-05-26 17:00 | Bean-Brown Theatre, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, 3505, United States
Theatre Tuscaloosa will present Inherit the Wind at the Bean-Brown Theatre May 17-May 26, 2019. Auditions will be held April 1 & 2 at 7pm and tickets will go on sale February 16.
For more information please visit http://www.theatretusc.com/shows/inherit-the-wind/ or call (205) 391-2277.

2019 West Alabama Food and Wine Festival
2019-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Government Plaza, 2106 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401
The annual West Alabama Food and Wine Festival will take place on May 10, 2019 from 6-8 pm in Tuscaloosa. The event benefits the West Alabama Chapter of Red Cross.
Come out to enjoy Tuscaloosa’s unique food and drink experiences!

First Friday, Downtown Tuscaloosa
2019-05-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
During First Friday galleries, businesses, and restaurants stay open later in the evening to allow the community to experience everything downtown Tuscaloosa has to offer.
First Friday will take place May 3, 2019 from 5-9pm.
For maps, open galleries, areas to park, and other information, visit http://www.firstfridaytuscaloosa.com/.

Death by Chocolate Tournament
2019-05-02 17:30 - 23:30 | Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, 35401
Come out for the annual fundraising event of the season, The Death by Chocolate Tournament. There will be local restaurants, catering companies, and other businesses competing with their best chocolates for the title of Tuscaloosa’s Best Chocolate. Funds from the tournament will go to support the Family Counseling Service in Tuscaloosa.
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $30 or at the door for $35.

May Art Night
2019-05-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Avenue , Northport , AL, 35473, United States
Art Night is a monthly, free event that celebrates art and artists. There will be exhibition openings, open artists’ studios, live music in the courtyard, extended Gallery Shop hours, pizza, and pop-up shops from local vendors.
April Art Night will take place May 2 from 5-8pm at the Kentuck Art Center in Northport.

Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit in Bibb County
2019-04-30 - 2019-05-29 | Bibb County Board of Education, 721 Walnut Street, Centreville, AL, 35042, United States

Fayette County’s State of Alabama Bicentennial Birthday Bash
2019-04-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Fayette County Courthouse Lawn, AL, United States
Come celebrate the State of Alabama’s bicentennial with a birthday bash on April 27th at 7PM on the Fayette County Courthouse lawn.
There will be entertainment provided by The C + Band, a presentation of our state’s beginning, and cupcakes served!
For more information visit http://alabama200.org/events/fayette-countys-state-of-alabama-bicentennial-birthday-bash.

Roots Fest
2019-04-27 16:00 - 22:00 | Government Plaza, 2106 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, 35401
A FREE live music event at Government Plaza.
Performing live: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, American Aquarium, Adam Hood, Courtney Patton, Jason Eady, and Joshua Ray Walker.

River Fest
2019-04-26 14:30 - 21:00 | 301 Bistro, 301 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
301 Bistro will be presenting River Fest, held in 301 Bistro’s parking lot on April 26 from 2:30pm-9:00pm. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Friends of Hurricane Creek! Tickets are now on sale for $15!
Performing: Futurebirds, The Orange Constant, and Riverbend!

Zac Brown Band at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
2019-04-25 19:00 - 23:30 | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway , Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Catch Zac Brown Band: Down the Rabbit Hole Live at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on Thursday, April 25 beginning at 7pm.

Between the Lines
2019-04-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Allen Bales Theatre Rowand-Johnson Hall, Stadium Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
A performance festival of new works created in one day. Teams draw from a hat their opening line, closing line, and are given a prop that they must use in their performance. 24 hours later, these new works are performed.

For more information call (512) 589-9491 or email crimsonstage1@gmail.com.

Tuscaloosa Easter Crawfish Boil
2019-04-20 14:00 - 16:30 | World of Beer, 2107 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
All you can eat crawfish, potatoes, sausage $25.00 with smaller Plates available starting around $10.00.
Come join Abita and World of Beer while we pinch some tails and drink some really good beer!

Call (251) 442-5683 or email daniel.eggers@worldofbeerusa.com for more information.

Alabama Theatre and Dance: Dance Collection
2019-04-19 17:30 - 23:30 | Morgan Auditorium Morgan Hall, Colonial Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
The culmination of the dance season features pieces choreographed by University of Alabama dance faculty, graduating seniors, and up-and-coming UA dance students.
For more information call (205) 348-3400 or email theatre.dance@ua.edu.

Beans & Brews
2019-04-13 15:00 - 21:00 | Loosa Brews, 412 20th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Join us for a block party in the street between Loosa Brews and Uperk after the A-Day game. Admission is free and there will be food trucks, live music, local arts and crafts, and a great beer selection from Loosa Brews.
For more information call (205) 737-7440 or email info@loosabrews.com.

Tuscaloosa Bark in the Park
2019-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Will May Dog Park, 5901 Watermelon Road, Northport, 35473
The Tuscaloosa Association of Realtors will host their annual fundraising event for the Will May Dog Park on April 13, 2019. Come out with your dogs for a fun day in the park!
All proceeds from Bark in the Park will go to help maintain and improve the Will May Dog Park in Northport.

Almost, Maine
2019-04-11 19:30 - 2019-04-14 17:00 | Bean-Brown Theatre, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, 3505, United States
Shelton State Community College’s Theatre Department will present Almost, Maine each evening from April 11 through April 14. The show is suggested for ages 13 and up. For more information on show times and purchasing tickets, please visit http://www.theatretusc.com/shows/sscc-presents-almost-maine/.

2019 West Alabama Food and Wine Festival
2019-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, 35401
The 7th annual West Alabama Food and Wine Festival will take place on Thursday, April 11, from 6-8 pm at the Tuscaloosa River Market. Proceeds from the event will benefit the West Alabama Chapter of Red Cross.
Come out to enjoy Tuscaloosa’s unique food and drink experiences!

“Fried Green Tomatoes,” an Alabama Live Read of the Screenplay by University of Alabama Theatre Students
2019-04-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, 612 24th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Join us for a live reading of the film script of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. Doors open at 1:00pm with a cash bar, the show will begin at 2:00pm. Please also visit the art display by Nasrin Iravani.
Admission to the reading is free.
