TAKE 5

Community Events Sept 3rd - Nov.5

Compiled by Jackie Romine Walburn Submit events to: Events@LakeLife247Magazine.com

SEPTEMBER

Who: Black Jacket Symphony

What: Live at Logan Martin, featuring the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ “Damn the Torpedoes” album When: Friday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m. Where: Pell City Sports Complex Why: Sponsored by Center for Education and Performing Arts, City of Pell City and AmFirst, it offers a fun night under the stars while keeping social distancing at the forefront.

Who: Horse Pens 40

What: Bluegrass and Crafts Festival When: Sept. 3-5 Where: Horse Pens 40, Steele Why: Festival benefits local charities including volunteer fire departments, held at the ancient amphitheater located in historic nature park atop Chandler Mountain, designated the “Home of the South’s Bluegrass Music” by the Alabama State Legislature. Who: 2021 Summer Concert Series

What: Live music by Pandora’s Box When: Sept. 3, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut St., Gadsden, free to enter. Why: Pandora’s Box, the ultimate Aerosmith cover band, performs. Cushions and coolers welcome. Who: Anniston Museum and Gardens

What: Dynamic Discoveries When: Each Friday in September at 1 p.m. Where: Anniston Museum, 800 Museum Dr., Anniston, 36201 Why: Explore something new each Friday with an educational interpreter in one of the exhibit halls. Who: Berman Museum

What: Hidden Histories When: Every Tuesday in September, noon to 1 p.m. Where: Berman Museum at Anniston Museum and Gardens Why: Learn the stories behind artifacts not on display in galleries. Who: Casting for Cancer Bass Tournament

What: Bass Tournament on Neely Henry Lake When: Sept. 4 Where: Coosa Landing in Gadsden Why: Sponsored by Man-Up Gadsden, the tournament offers cash prizes. Anglers can also get more information by calling 256-413-3215 or print registration forms at ManUpGadsden.com.

Who: Vices and Virtues

What: A medieval fair with demonstrations, displays and tournaments; $20 to $25; children 17 and under free. When: Saturday, Sept. 4 Where: Etowah County Fair Grounds, Griffin Street Southeast, Attalla Why: The College of Phoenix Rising presents the day-long festival of medieval traditions and merriment.

What: Logan Martin Lake Protection Association’s Third Annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show When: Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Lakeside Park, Pell City Why: Honoring all our fallen vets and heroes; sign up at lmlpa.org/car-show.

Who: Salute to Industry Golf Outing

What: Four-person scramble golf tournament presented by the Calhoun County Area Chamber and Visitors Center and Economic Development Council When: Sept. 16, noon to 5 p.m. Where: Anniston Country Club, 601 Highland Ave., Anniston Why: Tee up with the chamber’s Salute to Industry.

Who: Rustik Bucket Vintage Market

What: Vintage market with vintage, handmade, home décor, holiday, seasonal items When: Sept. 17-18 Where: St. Clair Arena in Odenville Why: 60+ vendors in open air covered arena, rain or shine. $5 admission.

Who: Great Alabama 650

What: World’s Longest Paddle Race along the core section of the Alabama Scenic River Trail of 650 miles When: Sept. 18-28 Where: Find details and register at alabamascenicrivertrail.com/calendar/ great-alabama-650 Why: Epic adventure beginning in the northside section of the state and finishing at Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay. Prize money to be split between three divisions.

Who: Homestead Hollow Arts and Crafts

What: Event venue known for its arts and crafts events since 1982 When: Sept. 24-26 Where: Homestead Hollow, venue off I-59, exit 154 in Springville. Why: Annual arts and crafts event; details at homesteadhollow.com.

Who: St. Clair Farmers Market

What: Produce and more from local farmers When: Every Wednesday in September Where: Avondale Park in Pell City Why: Support local farmers and find fresh food. Who: Moody Farmers Market

What: Produce and more from local farmers When: Every Friday in September from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Moody City Park Pavilion Why: Support local farmers and find fresh food.

Who: Second Saturday by the

Greater Talladega-Lincoln Chamber

What: Second Saturday, free event with live music, arts and craft vendors When: Saturday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Talladega Bottle Works, 124 Court Square, downtown Talladega Why: Hear live music from local talent at this monthly event.

Who: Leeds Farmers Market

What: Produce and more from local farmers When: Every Thursday in September, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: 6th Street and 1st Avenue in Leeds Why: Support local farmers and find fresh food. Who: Gadsden Symphony Orchestra

What: Grand Finale of GSO 2020-2021season When: Sept. 12; tickets $25; $20 for seniors; $10 for students Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut St., Gadsden Why: Hear “Home,” the GSO Classics

Who: Musical Mondays

What: Jazz music by D.J. Buster Porch When: Monday, Sept. 13, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Where: Water Wall in downtown Gadsden Why: Bring lunch and enjoy jazz music, or get a delicious hot dog at The Dog House.

Who: Boss of the Toss

What: Cornhole tournament When: Tuesday, Sept. 14, noon to 4 p.m. Where: 210 at the Tracks, 210 Locust St., Gadsden Why: Compete or watch competitors in cornhole game.

Who: Downtown Pell City Third Thursday

What: Sales, giveaways, entertainment When: Thursday, Sept. 16 Where: Throughout historic downtown Pell City Why: Fun day for whole family to showcase what downtown has to offer.

Who: Art on the Rocks 2021

What: Arts and crafts show in the ticketed portion of the park When: Sept. 19, 4 a.m. to noon Where: Noccalula Falls Park Why: Annual arts and crafts event; admission $6 for adults, $4 for children, seniors and military. Park season passes accepted. Vendors or exhibitors contact cheryl@greatergadsden.com.

Who: Etowah County Fair Who: Battle at the

Venue

What: Boxing matches When: Sept. 25, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing Why: See four pro fights and 12 amateur fights, including Stephen Owens, Scott Brooks, Jamie Robertson, Bear Hill and Christopher Barnes; amateur main event: Gregoire vs. Cooper.

Who: Highway 411 Yard Sale

What: Public yard sale When: Sept. 30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Highway 411 at Rainbow City Why: Community yard sale

What: Rides, amusements When: Sept. 21-26; 1 to 6 p.m. Where: Etowah County Fairgrounds Why: Fun at the county fair.

OCTOBER

Who: The Latin Festival

Who: Talladega Classic Car Club Cruise-In

What: Classic Car Show Cruise-In When: Sept. 25, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Classic Toys at 515 East Battle St., Talladega Why: Highlighting classic cars; held 4th Saturdays, April to September.

Who: Hokes Bluff City Fest 2021

What: Free event featuring live entertainment, food, arts and crafts, a kids’ zone carnival. When: Sept. 25. Hot Rod Happenin’ Cruise-In from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Hokes Bluff Lion’s Club breakfast starts at 7 a.m.; bands start at 3 p.m. Where: 3301 Alford Bend Rd., Hokes Bluff Why: Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a day’s worth of entertainment benefiting local causes and businesses. What: Market Place featuring Latin vendors, dance classes, cultural presentations, more. When: Friday, Oct. 1 Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing in Gadsden Why: The Latin Festival is a free, all-day event that will have a Market Place filled with Latin vendors, food trucks and music.

Who: Fall at the Farm

What: Smith’s Tomato’s Fall on the Farm featuring arts and crafts, produce, baked goods, fall decorations, free bounce house, live music and free face painting When: Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Smith’s Tomato Farm, 4575 Loop Rd., Steele Why: Event is free to enter and free parking for a fun family day.

What: Annual arts and crafts festival the first Saturday in October in Moody When: Oct. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Moody City Park Why: Free, day-long event with live entertainment on two stages, food, pony rides and inflatables, sponsored by the Moody Chamber. For more information contact chamber@moodyalabama.gov or call 205-640-6262.

Who: NASCAR’S biggest stars continue their

quest for the Bill France Cup

What: Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway When: Oct. 3-4, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Talladega Superspeedway Why: Ticket options include Saturday’s World Truck Series, two-day tickets and special options and Sunday only tickets start at $65 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.

Who: Second Saturday by the Greater

Talladega-Lincoln Chamber

What: Second Saturday, free event with live music, arts and craft vendors When: Saturday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Talladega Bottle Works, 124 Court Sq., downtown Talladega Why: Hear live music from local talent at this monthly event.

Who: 10th Annual Stinger Metric Century bicycle ride

What: Bicycle ride with three route options of 21, 32 or 62 miles When: Oct. 9, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Glencoe Park Why: Enjoy cycling the rural roads of Etowah and Calhoun counties in biking event supporting local charities. Additional race information can be found at stingermetricride.com.

Who: Aviation Career Day concert

What: Aviation career day and concert When: Oct. 9, concert at 6 p.m. Where: St. Clair Airport Why: The WingNuts will take the stage at 6 p.m. for a musical finale to Aviation Career Day. Bring a lawn and enjoy some vintage rock ‘n roll music. Who: Pell City Line Dancers Halloween Dance

What: Concert and dance featuring the Wingnuts When: Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. Where: Celebrations, Pell City Why: Benefit event for Museum of Pell City.

Who: Downtown Pell City Third Thursday

What: Sales, giveaways, entertainment When: Thursday, Oct. 21 Where: Throughout historic downtown Pell City Why: Fun day for whole family to showcase what downtown has to offer.

Who: Greensport Marina Fall Festival

What: Fall event at Greensport Marina and General Store on Neely Henry Lake When: Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Greensport Marina and General Store in Ashville Why: Costume contest at 5 p.m. with trunk or treat to follow at RV park. Craft and specialty vendors and food trucks. $2 per person; children 5 and under are free.

NOVEMBER

Who: Horse Pens 40 Christmas Craft Fair

What: Annual craft fair featuring Christmas items When: Nov. 5-7 Where: Horse Pens 40 Why: Craftspeople show their wares just in time for Christmas.

Who: 3rd Annual Home, Garden and Design Show

What: Latest in home, garden and design show When: Nov. 5, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing, Gadsden. Why: Family friendly event highlighting home and garden.

Who: Lakeside Live

Who: Allis Chalmers “G” Round-Up Tractor Show

What: Tractor show and family event When: Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Hoke’s Bluff City Park Why: See the latest in tractors. What: Music festival, car shows, motorcycle poker run, Battle of the Badges, vendors and more When: Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Where: Pell City Lakeside Park Why: Benefitting Pell City Police and Fire departments

205-338-7775

LIVE

debuts at Lakeside Park Nov. 13

Lakeside Park is the place to be Nov. 13 as Lakeside Live takes center stage for central Alabama’s brand-new music festival, car show, motorcycle poker run and Battle of the Badges.

This mammoth event, featuring live bands from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with hit musical artists, “Disciple,” headlining a host of other bands and musical groups, including Tristen Gressett, Cory Jr. and Company, Fuzz Huzzi, Kudzu and Echoes of the Abyss.

Gates open at 10 a.m., and it is free to the public. Proceeds from the event will benefit Pell City’s police and fire departments.

The car show is slated from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A motorcycle poker run is planned, and Battle of the Badges from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. is sure to entertain. It pits the Pell City Police Department against the Pell City Fire Department in tug of war, 3-legged race, doughnut eating contest and more. The winner will receive a “Championship” style belt to compete for every year. The belt will have winners engraved on it every year.

Vendors of all descriptions will fill the park, and organizers plan a day and evening fun for the whole family.

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