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TAKE 5
Community Events September 7 to November 11th
LakeLife 24/7 events compiled by Jackie Romine Walburn Submit events to: Events@LakeLife247Magazine.com
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SEPTEMBER -
Who: Horse Pens 40 Bluegrass and Arts Festival
What: Two-day bluegrass and arts fest in Steele When: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2 and 3 Where: Horse Pens 40, 3525 County Road 42, Steele Why: Enjoy music and more at Horse Pens 40 noted festival. More information at HP40.com.
When: Every Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m. Where: Downtown Leeds What: Find fresh local produce.
When: Every Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. Where: Avondale Walking Track, Cogswell Avenue, Pell City Why: Find local produce at monthly farmers’ market.
When: Every Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Where: Pavilion at Moody Park Why: Find local produce at weekly farmers’ market.
Who: Southside Farmer’s Market
What: Farmer’s market at Southside City Hall When: Every Thursday through October Where: City Hall, 2255 Highway 77, Southside Why: Locally grown fresh produce.
When: Every Monday and Wednesday through September, 7 a.m. to noon. Where: Rainbow City Municipal City Parking Lot, 3700 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden Why: Find fresh produce from local growers.
When: Every Thursday through September 29, noon to 5 p.m. Where: 3rd Street NW and 5th Avenue NW, Attalla Why: Find fresh produce from local growers.
When: Every Monday during summer months, 7 a.m. to noon Where: Hokes Bluff City Park, 5833 Gilliand St., Hokes Bluff Why: Find fresh produce from local growers.
When: Every Tuesday through September, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Glencoe Police Department, 201 Chastain Boulevard, Glencoe Why: Find fresh produce from local growers. Contact tashiablackerby@cityofglencoe.net.
Who: Springville Library Writers’ Group
Who: First Saturday at Carver Square
Who: Bingo at Greensport What: Greensport BINGO night
When: Sept, 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Every Friday evening Where: Greensport Marina and RV Park, Ashville Why: Family friendly bingo. Bring your owns snacks, drinks, and laughter! For those that like a bit more excitement, join in the cash pot for $1/card or 3 cards for $5.
Who: Springville Library Writers’ Group
Who: Downtown Gadsden Inc. What: First Friday Downtown, family fun with live music, classic cars, food vendors plus dining and shopping at your favorite downtown places. Where: Downtown Gadsden When: Friday, September 2, 6 to 9 p.m. Why: Live music throughout downtown.
Who: Downtown Gadsden Inc. What: Summer Concert Series at the Amp
When, Friday, September 2, 9 to 11 p.m. Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater Why: Free concert featuring TYME, a band specializing in 60s and 70s classic rock.
Who: Anniston Museums and Gardens What: Sundays at Berman – Codes and Ciphers
When: Each Sunday in September, 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Berman Museum Why: Join educational interpreters to learn about different codes and ciphers used throughout history. Then spend some time writing and deciphering messages. Included in museum admission and free to members.
Who: Summer Concert Series at the Amp
What: Performance by TYME, a group dedicated to 60s and 70s classic rock When: Friday, Sept. 2, 9 to 11 p.m. Who: College of Phoenix Rising What: Vices and Virtues: Wrath vs. Patience
When: Sept. 2-16, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Etowah County Fairgrounds, 31 Griffin Street SE, Attalla Why: Expect competitions in archery, live weapons, fighting, fencing, and siege, plus children’s activities, A&S competitions, classes and more at this public-included event. Feast on Saturday and Sunday. Registration: $30 for adult non-member, $25 for adult member, $20 for non-member daytrip, $15 per day for member daytrip. Children 17 and under free.
Who: First Saturday at Carver Square
What: Gather for music, food trucks and games at First Saturday at Carver Square When: First Saturdays in the summer. Sept. 3, 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Carver Square, Tuscaloosa Avenue, Gadsden Why: Join friends and neighbors at this monthly summertime event.
Who: Man Up Gadsden What: 10th annual Casting for Cancer Bass Tournament,
a benefit for funds to help men of the community battling prostate or testicular cancer. When: Saturday, Sept. 3, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Coosa Landing, 200 Lake St., Gadsden Why: $15,000 payout guaranteed. $150 registration per two-person boat; $175 day of event; $25 for big bass and small bass. More information at 256-413-3215 or print registration forms at ManUpGadsden.com.
Who: Black Jacket Symphony What: Live at Logan Martin sponsored by AmFirst Federal Credit Union. When: Sunday, Sept. 4 Where: Robinson Law Firm Stage at the Pell City Sports Complex, Stemley Bridge Road, Pell City Why: Third annual outdoor concert features the Black Jacket Symphony performing the Eagles’ “Hotel California” – plus a full set of your
favorite Eagles hits. Come close out summer with live music, food and drinks on the shores of Lake Logan Martin.
Who: The Isaacs at the Historic Ritz Theatre
What: Award-winning bluegrass gospel group the Isaacs perform When: Friday, September 9, 7 p.m. Where: Historic Ritz Theatre, 115 Court Square N, Talladega Why: Grammy nominated family band. All seats $28.
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Who: Back Forty Beer Company, Gadsden What: Beer and Hymns
When: Sept. 9, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Back Forty Beer Company Why: Sing hymns with friends and enjoy beer and food. It’s All Requests. Three sets of six songs, with 15-minute breaks.
Who: Gadsden Amateur Radio Club What: Gadsden Hamfest
When: Sept. 10, 8 a.m. to noon Where: Etowah County Fairgrounds Why: Entry fee $5 for 10 and older. Licensing exams on location by the local First United Methodist Church in Attalla and members of the WCARS VEC and Gadsden ARC group. Please contact Kip Williams, KJ4FHF (VE Lead) at KJ4FHF@gmail.com for inquiries.
Who: Downtown Pell City What: Third Thursdays
When: September 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; every third Thursday Where: Downtown Pell City Why: Enjoy extras downtown every third Thursday.
Who: Theatre of Gadsden What: Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
When: Sept. 16-18 and Sept. 23-25; 7 to 9 p.m. 2 p.m. on Sundays. Where: Ritz Theatre, 310 Wall St., Gadsden Why: Local production of Tennessee Williams classic. Tickets $15-$20.
Who: Town of Munford
20th Birthday Celebration
What: Munford in Talladega County, founded in 2002, celebrates its birthday with family event. When: Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Munford Town Hall and Grounds Why: Celebration includes a Car/Truck/Tractor Show, live music, Munford historian speakers, a pet show, dunking booth, bouncy house and food and craft vendors.
Who: Anniston Museum of Natural History What: Saturday Alive!
When: Monthly event, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. Where: Learning Lodge at Berman Museum and AM&G Why: Each month at Saturday Alive!, explore a new topic and meet several of the museum’s animal ambassadors. Included with museum admission and free to members.
Who: Gadsden Parks and Recreation and Noccalula Falls Park What: Art on the Rocks, an arts and crafts show When: Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Noccalula Falls Park Why: Arts and crafts. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for kids/seniors/military. If you are interested in being a vendor or exhibitor, please send us a private message or email cheryl@greatergadsden.com. Park season passes will be accepted. Pets are not allowed.
Who: Sand Mountain Corn Maze What: Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
When: Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays through Nov. 1. Where: Sand Mountain Corn Maze, 8420 Cox Gap Road, Sardis City Why: Pumpkins and more. Admission $1 to $30.
Who: Gadsden Museum of Arts What: 2022 Advancing Women
to the Top Conference
When: September 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Gadsden Museum of Art Why: A day full of workshops, speakers and programs designed especially for women aspiring to leadership. $75 per person; sponsorships available at $200.
Who: Talladega Classic Car Club What: Classic Car Cruise-In
When: Saturday, September 24, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Classic Toys at 515 East Battle St., Talladega Why: Classic cars and trucks cruise in every 4th Saturday.
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Who: Smith Tomato What: 6th Annual Fall on the Farm
When: October 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Smith Tomato, 4575 Loop Road, Steele Why: Free family event with more than 80 food and arts and crafts vendors, free bounce house for children, live music and free face painting. Fun photo props.
Who: City of Moody What: 19th Annual Oktoberfest
When: October 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Moody City Park Why: Enjoy live entertainment, a mascot challenge, pony rides, arts and crats, kid activities and game, a dog pageant and car show.
Who: Moody Miracle League supporters What: 12th Annual Cruisin’ for a
Miracle Car Show
When: October 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Moody City Park Why: The nonprofit car show benefits the Moody Miracle League, in conjunction with Moody’s Oktoberfest.
Who: Belleview Baptist Church and Etowah Baptist Mission Center What: Run for Glory 5K
When: October 1, 8 to 11 a.m. Where: Set atop beautiful Noccalula Mountain. All proceeds benefit the Etowah Baptist Mission Center. Why: All proceeds benefit Etowah Baptist Mission Center, a nonprofit that offers services to those in need in our community.
Who: Gadsden Latin Festival
What: An all-day event that will have a market place filled with Latin vendors, free dance classes and more. When: October 1 and 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Venue at Coosa Landing, Gadsden Why: Cultural presentations, food trucks, inflatables and concerts featuring Willie Ziavino and C.O.T Band. $10 admission. What: Concert and celebration When: October 1, 1 to 10 p.m. Where: River Rocks, Gadsden Why: Live music from Drake White and Anderson East, with Kasey Tyndall. $35 admission. Tailgate area with the football games showing; games for kids and food trucks.
Who: Pell City Aviation What: Aviation Career Day
When: October 8 Where: Pell City Airport Why: Learn about aviation career opportunities, view warbird aerial displays, walk through static aircraft displays, experience a helicopter ride in an UH-1 Huey. Free pancake breakfast and hot dog lunch for all.
Who: Hanger Party with the WingNuts
What: The Wingnuts play to benefit scholarship foundation When: October 8, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Pell City Airport Hanger 430 Why: The WingNuts top off Aviation Career Day with a hangar party concert to benefit the Sloan Harmon Scholarship Foundation. Tickets are $10.00 per person and are available in advance at the airport office or at the gate.
Who: Weiss Lake Antique Power Association and the City of Hokes Bluff What: Allis-Chalmers G Tractor Show
When: October 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Hokes Bluff City Park Why: See Allis-Chalmers and John Deere tractors. Admission $5.
Who: Forrest Cemetery preservation group What: A Walk Through Time
When: Sunday, October 16, 2 to 5 p.m. Where: Forrest Cemetery in Gadsden. Parking is at the old Gadsden High School at Walnut and S 12th Street. Why: City trollies will transport patrons back in time to the cemetery to stroll at their leisure. Modern citizens dressed in period clothing portray some of Gadsden’s most interesting historic figures. No admission fee but donations all go toward the preservation of the cemetery.
Who: 9th Annual
Noccalula POWWOW
What: Celebration of Native American heritage, food and culture, dances, crafts and music When: October 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Noccalula Falls Park, Gadsden Why: Support Native American vendors and artists. Admission $8 for adults; $15 for family (limit of 5 members), $3 for ages 6-14 and 65+ and free for military members, first responders, EMTs, nurses and dancers.
Who: Wills Creek Winery and Vineyards What: 2nd Annual Alabama Wine Festival
When: October 15 and 16, noon to 4 p.m. Where: Wills Creek Winery, Duck Springs Road, Attalla Why: Wine tasting and appreciation with more than a dozen wineries expected to participate. Tickets: Advance tickets, one day $40 for Saturday, one day $50 for Sunday, two day $60. On-line advance ticket sales end October 13. Tickets at the gate are $50 a person for one day and $70 a person for two-days. Designated driver tickets are available for $10 a person, includes $10 food voucher.
Who: Attalla Heritage Day
What: Music, rides, giveaways When: October 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Attalla, 4th Street NW Why: Two stages of live music, rides for kids, a car show, $1,000 money tree.
Who: Odenville Chamber of Commerce What: 2nd Annual Halloween Art Show
When: Saturday, October 22, 6 p.m. Where: Little Tree Art, 20 Court Street East, Ashville Why: Wear your costumes and come out to see amazing art and art contests. Candy and refreshments will be served.
Who: Pumpkins in the Plaza
What: 1st Annual Fall Festival in Ashville When: Saturday, October 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Ashville Plaza, 37177 U.S. Highway 231, Ashville Why: Games, bounce house, vendors, food trucks, face painting, maze and pumpkin carving contest.
Who: Theatre of Gadsden What: White Plains, Blue Mountain, a play
When: October 28, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Ritz Theatre, 310 Wall St., Gadsden Why: A new play written by Donna and William Thornton set in Alabama in 1959. Tickets $15 to $20.
NOVEMBER -
When: Nov. 5, 9 a.m. Where: Ashville Why: Help the town and citizens of Ashville celebrate 200 years as a township.
Who: KCBS and Smithfield What: 4th Annual KCBS World Invitational
Barbecue Competition
When: Nov. 11-13 Where: Noccalula Falls Park, Gadsden Why: Three full day of events including two days of contests. Annual banquet on Friday night.
Who: Rustik Bucket
What: 4th Annual Odenville Car Show
When: October 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: St. Clair County High School, 16700 U.S., Highway 411, Odenville Why: Cars, trucks and bikes … oh my! Join the Odenville Chamber of Commerce for the 4th annual show with food trucks, vendor booths, 50/50 raffle, live and silent auction and best of show awards. GOOGLE IMAGES IMAGES Who: Mystical Art Show at Little Tree Art
What: Rustik Bucket Vintage Market
When: Friday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Venue at Coosa Landing, Gadsden Why: Do you like chippy, vintage, painted, primitive, handmade, art, clothing, jewelry, sweets, farmhouse-inspired, boho, traditional, food? Then you’ll LOVE Rustik Bucket Vintage Market. $5 admission for 12 and older.
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