5 Labor Day weekend events + college football—Sept. 2-5

Grab your megaphone + pompoms… college football season has officially begun and it’s time to cheer on your favorite team this Labor Day weekend. Yep, we have a long weekend ahead to celebrate, too. Read on for what’s happening around Birmingham, September 2-5. (Psst! UAB’s first game of the season is Thursday, September 1 at 7PM!)

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Weekend football schedule

• Auburn University vs Mercer
  • When: Saturday, September 3 | 6PM
  • Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium 
     
• The University of Alabama vs Utah State
  • When: Saturday, Sept. 3 | 6:30PM
  • Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium  

Bite-sized news

• Bar la Fête opens TODAY: Swing by the newest spot at Mercantile on Morris for their grand opening at 4PM. Details + Photos.
• Celebrate Labor Day weekend: Find out what’s open + attend these events.

A RUNderful cause

September is GYN Awareness Month and there’s no better way to raise awareness + funds than to participate in the 13th annual Head Over Teal 5K & 10K Fall Festival on Saturday, September 24. Taking place at 8AM at The Preserve in Hoover, this special event benefits the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation + their mission to provide early detection research, awareness, education + support services for GYN cancer patients + their families. Sign up now and show your support! 

5 weekend events in The Magic City

1. GBHS Cat Adoption + Fundraiser

Why go: Enjoy cocktails with sweet adoption-ready kitties while supporting the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.
When: Saturday, Sept. 3 | Noon-4PM
Where: The Margaret
Cost: Free admission 

2. Cahaba Night Bazaar

Why go: With 40 local vendors, artists + vendors, PLUS food trucks, live music + drink specials, a good time’s ahead. See who will be there. 
When: Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 3-4 | 5-10PM
Where: Cahaba Brewing Co
Cost: Free admission

3. Big Family Playdate

Why go: Along with lots of great stores to browse, take part in family-friendly activities like face painting, balloon art, gaming trucks, yard games + a bounce house.
When: Sunday, Sept. 4 | Noon-6PM
Where: The Outlet Shops of Grand River
Cost: Free admission

4. iPUSH Foodie & Music Fest

Why go: Head outdoors for this Labor Day weekend festival for food, music, culture, dancing, vendors + more.
When: Sunday, Sept. 4 | 5-11PM
Where: 409 19th St Ensley
Cost: $15-$50
Tickets

5. The Stolen Faces

Why go: City favorite, The Stolen Faces, are back for another Labor Day weekend concert. If you like the music of the Grateful Dead + concerts, this event’s for you. 
When: Sunday, Sept. 4 | 7PM
Where: Avondale Brewing Co
Cost: $20 
Tickets

For more happenings, visit our event calendar.

Looking Ahead

• Giggles & Grace Consignment Sale
  • When: Friday, Sept. 9, 8AM-6PM | Saturday, Sept. 8AM-Noon
  • Where: Asbury United Methodist Church
  • Cost: Free admission

• Birmingham Artwalk
  • When: Friday, Sept 9, 5-10PM | Saturday, Sept. 10, 10AM-6PM
  • Where: Downtown Birmingham
  • Cost: Free admission

• Trussville City Fest
  • When: Saturday, Sept. 10 | 9AM-10PM
  • Where: Various locations in Trussville
  • Cost: Free admission

• DogFest Alabama
  • When: Saturday, Sept. 10 | 10AM-2PM
  • Where: Railroad Park
  • Cost: Free admission

• Magic City Harvest’s Annual Tailgate Fundraiser
  • When: Saturday, Sept. 16 | 2-7PM
  • Where: Rodney Scott’s + Little Donkey (Homewood locations only)
  • Cost: $50 per meal | $25 donation
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