Around Alabama

22-25 Tuscumbia 45th annual Helen Keller Festival. Kickoff street party on Thursday evening downtown; events move to Spring Park Friday-Sunday with arts and crafts vendors, live music, food and fun for the whole family. HelenKellerFestival.com

24 Clanton Chilton County Peach Festival, sponsored by the Clanton Lions Club. Parade begins at 9 a.m., with a peach auction after the parade. The Peach Jam is from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; the Peach Car Show takes place at during this time. ChiltonPeachFest.com

24-25 Lake Guntersville

HydroFest, along Sunset Drive near the Guntersville Recreation Center. Two days of competitive boat racing as drivers volley to take home the Southern Cup. Qualifying and racing begin at 8 a.m. Day and weekend passes available for purchase at ExploreLakeGuntersville.com

30-July 2 Robertsdale Rockabilly

Georgiana 44th annual Hank Williams Sr. Festival, on the grounds of Hank’s Boyhood Home and Museum. Headliners are Darryl Worley, Chris Cagle and Jason Petty, in addition to other musicians during the weekend. Arts and crafts vendors on site; bring lawn chairs. 251-626-4086.

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3 Millbrook Hydrangea Fest, Alabama Wildlife Federation’s Pavilion on Lanark Road. Buy and see these beautiful plants, many of which will be in bloom, growing in the landscape. Maria Pacheco, grounds specialist, will present a program on growing hydrangeas at 9:30 a.m., followed by a walking tour of the property’s heirloom garden. Admission $5. Proceeds from plant sales will benefit Lanark’s gardens. Alabamawildlife.org/ calendar

10 Decatur Readers and Writers Jubilee. Event includes an author meet and greet and panels and workshops for readers and writers. Featured speaker is USA Today bestselling author and NAACP Image nominee Beverly Jenkins. myDPL.or/jubilee

BamaLama – Red White and Boom! 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Robertsdale Coliseum, arena and fairgrounds, 19477 Fairgrounds Road. Show featuring cars, hot rods, low riders, motorcycles and trucks; bands paying tribute to the rockabilly genre; fireworks and pyrotechnic displays; dance contests; merchants’ row and more. For tickets and more information, visit rockabillybamalama.com

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Marion 29th annual Marion Rodeo, Perry County Cattlemen’s Ralph Eagle Memorial Arena. Co-sanctioned by the Professional Cowboys Association and the International Professional Rodeo Association and produced by the 3R Rodeo Company of Jemison. Gates open at 6 p.m.; mutton bustin’ at 6:30 p.m.; little wranglers at 7:15 p.m.; and the rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. 334-410-0748.

JULY

3-4 Grand Bay Grand Bay Watermelon Festival, 10327 Taylor F. Harper Blvd. Arts and crafts vendors, food court and entertainment area. On Monday, gates are open 3 to 7 p.m. with no admission charge. On Tuesday, gates open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; $5 per vehicle admission. Open car show, pretty baby contest, free sliced ice-cold watermelon, rides, games, contests and more. Fireworks at 8 p.m. Tuesday. GrandBayWatermelonFestival.org

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Lake Guntersville Folklife in the South, a regional gathering for the celebration and study of Southern folk art and culture. The symposium will bring together folklorists, community leaders, cultural workers and traditional artists to share knowledge and collaborate on issues affecting the region. Includes skills workshops and presentation by local artists. AmericanFolkloreSociety.org

16-17 Phil Campbell Phil Campbell Hoedown. A two-day fun-filled experience featuring music, vendors and contests. Local musicians will perform Saturday evening. PhilCampbellal.com

17 Winfield The Pastime Theatre 2023 concert season continues with Sean of the South and special guests the Goat Hill String Band. $25. 1052 U.S. Highway 43. 205-487-3002.

4 Henagar 41st Annual Sand Mountain Potato Festival, Henagar City Park. Parade begins at 10 a.m. with activities in the park following. Free entry. Festival includes musical entertainment, car show, craft vendors, food vendors, and game vendors. Fireworks display at 9 p.m. 256-657-6282.

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Alexander City 2023 Alex City Jazz Fest presented by Russell Lands. Event offers a mix of sounds spanning the musical spectrum, including blues, jazz, funk and soul, Americana, bluegrass and rock ’n’ roll. AlexCityJazzFest.com

10-11 Greensboro bicentennial tour. The town of Greensboro is hosting a tour of more than 20 historic sites,

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Brewton Blueberry Festival, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jennings Park. Arts and crafts booths, food vendors, blueberry ice cream, cobbler and crunch, blueberry bushes for sale, antique and classic car show, free children’s fun section and more. 251-867-3224.

4 Gulf Shores Independence Day Celebration, Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. (Pier closes to the public beginning at 7 a.m. to setup for fireworks.) GulfShoresAl.gov