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SUMMARY:Birmingham Folk Festival.  Be Healed by the Power of Local Music!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth annual Birmingham Folk Festival! Bring the entire family to enjoy incredible live music\, arts and crafts\, activities\, and food in historic Avondale Park. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday\, May 17th\, and best of all\, it’s still FREE for everyone! \nAvondale Park will come alive with beautiful music\, vibrant performances\, and joyful celebrations. The main stage lineup features the Jackson-Olin High School Marching Band’s electrifying energy\, Sahi On Ko Djony’s captivating African rhythms and dances\, The Chad Fisher Group’s soul\, blues\, and jazz tones\, Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble’s dynamic Louisiana vibes\, Firetown Bluegrass’s 100% organic sound\, and Pynk Beard’s heartfelt country storytelling. \nReturning for the 2025 festival are a diverse group of talented makers\, an array of fun and interactive activities for children and teens\, spirited dancing\, and food trucks offering tasty fare. There’s truly something for everyone at this year’s Birmingham Folk Festival! We can’t wait to see you on May 17th. \nA non-profit organization dedicated to promoting unity and strengthening the community through the arts\, Birmingham Folk Festival\, Inc.\, believes that music is a powerful tool for bringing people together and celebrating the diversity of our city. \nWe’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be part of this special event. For more information\, please visit our website\, BirminghamFolkFest.org\, and select the “Volunteer” tab. Help us keep the festival free by donating or becoming a sponsor! Visit BirminghamFolkFest.org and click on the “Support” tab for more information.\n________________________________\nBirmingham Folk Festival FAQs:\nWhen is the festival? Saturday\, May 17th\, 11 am – 7 pm\nWhere is the festival? Avondale Park\, 4101 5th Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL 35222\nHow much are tickets? The festival is free and you do not need tickets.\nIs the festival family-friendly? Yes\, children are welcome!\nWhat happens in case of rain? The festival goes on! This is a Rain or Shine event.\nIs parking available? Yes\, parking is available at Avondale Park and along 5th Avenue South\, 40th\, 41st\, and 42nd Streets South\, as well as in the lot at 109 41st Street South.\nIs the venue ADA accessible? Yes\, the amphitheater is ADA accessible from the Park’s parking area.\n_____________________________ \nFor festival updates\, additional FAQs and other details\, visit our website\, BirminghamFolkFest.org\, or follow us on social media using @birminghamfolkfest.
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LOCATION:Avondale Park\, Avondale Park\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Harmony & Heritage Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Harmony & Heritage Festival celebrates wellness\, education\, culture\, and community through an immersive experience featuring fresh foods\, free workouts\, workshops\, free massages\, local vendors\, and more. \nLocation: Arlington Historic House (331 Cotton Avenue SW\, Birmingham\, AL 35211)
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/harmony-heritage-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Birmingham’s Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens\, 331 Cotton Ave SW\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Educational,Family Festival,Festival,Food,Food Trucks,Health and Wellness,Music,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Vegan Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Birmingham Vegan Fest Spring 2025. Our festival is the largest vegan fest in Alabama. This FREE event is open to everyone\, 11am-5pm\, Sunday\, April 6th\, at Cahaba Brewing Co.\nWe will showcase the booming local vegan scene\, so there will be a heavy emphasis on local food trucks\, popups\, and other vegan-friendly vendors. Also\, there will be plenty of traveling vendors with some great booths and food trucks.\nWe will also have a DJ\, face painting\, and a special appearance from Magic City Disco! There will be multiple vegan door prizes given away each hour\, so stop by the Birmingham Vegan booth at the main entrance of Cahaba Brewing Co. to sign up for a chance to win!\nHere are some of the awesome folks you’ll see at the Birmingham Vegan Fest:\nSOMETIMEATARIAN\nVujee Vegan\nOh My Cod Vegan Seafood\nFuturistic Vegan\nVegan Time\nLa Jefa Empanadas\nNew China Town\nAww Shucks Fire Roasted Corn\nGood Health to be Hail\nSolcial Veg\nFresh 22 ATL\nEugene’s Hot Chicken\nThe Lil Bougie Foodie LLC\nAFYA BITES\nSlutty Vegan Birmingham\nUncle Gs Pizza\nFirst Batch Artisan Foods\nSweet Rain Vegan Bakeshop\nVelvet Kake\nHappi Pappi Beignets\nAdored Sweets\nTaste N C Treats\nGrace’s Place Freeze Dried Candy\nAromas from Home\, LLC\nAngie and a Ginger\nNaughty But Nice Kettle Corn Co.\nLemonade Junkeez\nBitty’s Living Kitchen\nConscious Living\nShe is Candles LLC\nKing’s Olive Oil Company\nAlexsandra-Rose Skin & Wellness\nCurry’s Corner\nLloyd Candle Company\nBubble Nuggets\nHips by Lucky\nCoincidentally Spoon\nKissed By The Gods LLC\nReality Check Design\nStory Time Ink\nRed Bird Produce\nCompassion Co\nEden’s Farmacy\nSHEARENEPRODUCTS&GOURMETTREATS\nEleven15Art\nCentral Alabama Pride\nFull Circle Farm Sanctuary\nHappy Cow and Friends Hangout\nAlso\, our host Cahaba Brewing Co. is very supportive of the vegan community\, and almost all their beers are vegan (exceptions are any milk stouts or honey beers). All of their cocktails\, mocktails\, non-alcoholic beers\, and THC drinks are vegan\, too!\nBirmingham Vegans started over a decade ago as a group to connect and grow the vegan community and build the vegan movement here and beyond. We have over 4\,300 Facebook followers\, over 1\,800 Meetup members\, and over 2\,500 Instagram followers. Birmingham is a special city with so much energy for progress\, and it has been exciting to see veganism grow alongside all the amazing things happening here.\nBirmingham Vegans has hosted hundreds of gatherings highlighting vegan entrepreneurs\, leaders\, educators\, and creators. We’ve put on festivals (in person and online)\, held regular meetups at restaurants\, invited the public into our homes for potlucks\, organized hiking and kayaking adventures\, held picnics\, conducted canned food drives\, and featured chef demonstrations\, vegan-themed films\, and talks from authors.\nMessage us on social media if you are interested in volunteer\, vendor\, or sponsorship opportunities with the Birmingham Vegan Fest.\nEveryone is invited to attend—vegan\, veg-curious\, omnivore\, or whatever—so bring your friends who will be amazed at how delicious vegan food can be! Veganism is booming in Birmingham\, so come on out and see on April 6th!\nPlease sign up here and/ or on the Meetup app to let us and our vendors know that you will be there!\nBhamvegans.com\nFacebook.com/bhamvegans
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/birmingham-vegan-fest-2/
LOCATION:Cahaba Brewing Company\, 4500 5th Ave S Ste C\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wagging Tales Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Trussville Public Library’s new animal adoption festival is making its debut! On Saturday\, May 3rd\, we’re inviting 3 local shelters and rescues to bring some of their best companions to the library to find a forever home. Outside the library\, we’ll have adoptable dogs available for meeting and playing with! Inside the library\, we’ll have a relaxing adoptable cat room! We’ll also be hosting free library programs throughout the day\, a “Flea” Market with local vendors\, food trucks\, an author event with poet Charles Ghigna\, and more!
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/wagging-tales-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Trussville Public Library\, 201 Parkway Dr\, Trussville\, AL\, 35173\, US
CATEGORIES:Adult Classes,Craft Class,Education + Library,Family Festival,Family Friendly Programs,Festival,Food Trucks,Fun Outside,Meet & Greet,Poetry,Teens
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SUMMARY:Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival
DESCRIPTION:Barbecue and Blues are a great combination so start planning for the 14th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival presented by Coca Cola United is set for Saturday\, April 26\, 2025. The event will combine the best of blues music and legendary Bob Sykes Bar B Q from 12-6pm. Gates open at 11am. Be sure to bring your chair or blanket and set-up your spot for the day to enjoy talented blues musicians. \nSince 2010\, the event has been a local favorite for festival goers. Attendees of the festival range from youth to adults. 2nd generation owner and pit master of Bob Sykes Bar B Q Van Sykes says “Each year the festival grows and we couldn’t do it without our sponsors and the support of the community.” City of Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley says “The Bob Sykes BBQ and BLUES Festival has been a great event for the City of Bessemer. We’re looking forward to many more great years of barbecue and blues music in downtown Bessemer.” \nThe festival has been chosen for numerous years as one of the top food festivals in Alabama by al.com. There are activities for the entire family including a large kids corner. Children eight and under are free with a ticketed adult. Besides great music and bbq the festival offers a variety of booths including arts and crafts\, outdoor exhibits\, and a diverse selection of vendors selling tempting offers. \nThe 2025 musical performances by award winning blues musicians will soon be announced. \nSince the 2010\, the festival has provided funding for Alabama local charities including Ady’s Army\, The Bessemer Education Enhancement Foundation\, Bessemer Service League\, Caring Men and Caring Women\, Children’s of Alabama Hospital\, Clay House\, Hands on Birmingham\, Latch and Live Foundation and Red Mountain Grace. The 2025 charity beneficiary will soon be announced. \nBob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival Event Information:\n14th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival\nSaturday\, April 26\, 2025\n12pm-6pm. Gates open at 11am\nDeBardeleben Park at 1623 2nd Avenue North\nBessemer\, Alabama\n$10 Tickets can be purchased at www.BobSykesBlues.com\nor visit Bob Sykes Bar B Q Restaurant\n$15 tickets day of event\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/894003798427?aff=oddtdtcreator\nCall for more details at 205-426-1400 \n###
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/bob-sykes-bbq-blues-festival-2/
LOCATION:DeBardeleben Park  1623 2nd Avenue North  Bessemer\, AL 35020\, Birmingham\, AL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Magic City Tequila Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Magic City Tequila Festival! Join us for a day filled with the finest tequilas\, delicious food\, live DJ\, games\, & entertainment. The event will be held at the Frank Building Rooftop- 201 20th St N\, so mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic time. Whether you’re a tequila connoisseur or just looking to have a good time\, this festival is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to sip\, savor\, and celebrate all things tequila. See you there! \nA portion to benefit The G.R.O.W. Project Scholarship Fund. \nAll atendees receive FREE water and ZOA energy drinks! \nTEQUILA I MUSIC I GAMES I FOOD I FUN
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/magic-city-tequila-festival/
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SUMMARY:41st Annual St Patrick's Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Get ready\, the 41st Annual St. Patrick’s Celebration is nearly upon us\, and you won’t want to miss a moment of the craic! \nHere’s a sneak peek at what’s in store: \n🏃‍♂️ Start your day with the Southside 5K\, hosted by Alchemy Run Club\n🍻 Indulge in specials from local eateries and watering holes\n📯 Experience the excitement of the iconic parade\n🎤 Enjoy live music and entertainment all day long \nDon’t let your luck slip away — join us in Five Points South on Saturday\, March 15. Sláinte! 🍀✨
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/41st-annual-st-patricks-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Five Points South Bham\, 1116 20th Street South #402\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Festival,Holidays
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