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SUMMARY:Marvel City Caribbean Food and Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The islands are coming to Bessemer! Join us June 6\, 2026 for our 13th Annual family friendly Celebration of Caribbean culture with live music\, great food\, dancing\, interactive events and don’t forget the costume parade starting at noon. \nIt’s a day in the park you don’t want to miss starting at 11:00am with line dancing and ending at 9:00pm with live music performances.
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LOCATION:DeBardeleben Park  1623 2nd Avenue North  Bessemer\, AL 35020\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tanabata Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA) and the Friends of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for a morning of Japanese culture and celebration in the Japanese Gardens! \nThis free\, family-friendly event invites you to experience the beauty of Japan’s summer festival through interactive activities such as the classic Japanese festival game yo-yo fishing\, and hands-on experiences like calligraphy and origami. Also take this time to marvel at the delicate beauty of bonsai displays and enjoy many performances. One of the festival’s most cherished customs is writing wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them on bamboo trees\, a practice believed to bring good fortune.   \nJoin us for this magical celebration and take part in a centuries-old tradition that continues to inspire people around the world. Whether you come to make a wish\, experience Japanese culture\, or simply enjoy a fun-filled day with family and friends\, the Tanabata Festival promises an unforgettable experience for everyone!  \nTo learn more about the history of Tanabata\, or to see photos from the 2024 Festival\, check out the page on JASA’s website. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
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LOCATION:Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham\, AL 35223\, 2401 Park Ln S\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Educational,Family,Family Friendly Programs,Festival,Fun Outside,Nature
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SUMMARY:ARToberfest Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:ARToberfest: Sept. 4–5\, 2026\nWhy Join Us?\nBrand New Facility (2025): Fully indoor\, no weather worries\, and climate-controlled.\nPrime Location & Traffic: 10 mins north of Montgomery\, drawing from a 386\,000+ metro population (Montgomery\, Elmore\, Autauga counties and the cities of Montgomery\, Prattville\, Millbrook\, and Wetumpka\, AL). Alabama River Region\nConvenience: Ground-floor set-up with covered loading docks\, convienient hotels and free parking\nJuried Quality: Curated\, high-end\, original work.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/artoberfest-art-festival/2026-09-05/
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SUMMARY:ARToberfest Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:ARToberfest: Sept. 5–6\, 2026 10 Am to\nWhy Join Us?\nBrand New Facility (2025): Fully indoor\, no weather worries\, and climate-controlled.\nPrime Location & Traffic: 10 mins north of Montgomery\, drawing from a 386\,000+ metro population (Montgomery\, Elmore\, Autauga counties and the cities of Montgomery\, Prattville\, Millbrook\, and Wetumpka\, AL). Alabama River Region\nConvenience: Ground-floor set-up with covered loading docks\, convenient hotels and free parking\nJuried Quality: Curated\, high-end\, original work.
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