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SUMMARY:Birmingham Folk Festival is Back and Better than Ever!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Birmingham Folk Festival! Bring the whole family to experience an unforgettable day of live music\, local arts and crafts\, fun activities\, and delicious food—all in beautiful historic Avondale Park. The festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday\, May 16th\, 2026\, and best of all\, it’s still FREE for everyone. Tune into to BirminghamFolkFest.org for updates on performers\, stages and activities… \nWe’re also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s festival our best yet! To get involved\, visit BirminghamFolkFest.org and select “Volunteer Application” on the main page. \nBirmingham Folk Festival\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting unity and strengthening our community through the arts. We believe music has the power to bring people together and celebrate the rich diversity of our city—and we can’t wait to share that spirit with you again this year.
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LOCATION:Avondale Park\, Avondale Park\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Join us for the 5th Annual Birmingham Folk Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fifth annual Birmingham Folk Festival! Bring the whole family to experience an unforgettable day of live music\, local arts and crafts\, fun activities\, and delicious food—all in beautiful historic Avondale Park. The festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday\, May 16th\, 2026\, and best of all\, it’s still FREE for everyone. Stay tuned for updates on performers\, stages and activities… \nWe’re also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s festival our best yet! To get involved\, visit BirminghamFolkFest.org and select “Volunteer Application” on the main page. \nWant to help keep the festival free and accessible to all? Consider donating or becoming a sponsor! Learn more by visiting the “Support” tab at BirminghamFolkFest.org. \nBirmingham Folk Festival\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting unity and strengthening our community through the arts. We believe music has the power to bring people together and celebrate the rich diversity of our city—and we can’t wait to share that spirit with you again this year.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/join-us-for-the-5th-annual-birmingham-folk-festival/
LOCATION:Avondale Park\, Avondale Park\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Readers in the Park: 25 Years of STAIR
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 25 years of STAIR of Birmingham’s efforts to help young readers grow confidence and skills. On November 2\, they’ll be hosting a free community event filled with literacy activities\, games and more.
URL:https://bhamnow.com/bhamn-event/readers-in-the-park-25-years-of-stair/
LOCATION:Avondale Park\, Avondale Park\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35222\, United States
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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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SUMMARY:The World Baseball League Open Semifinals Game
DESCRIPTION:The WBL combines thrilling baseball with electrifying entertainment in a scoring system like no other. Don’t miss as the Sigma Chi and Pi Kappa Phi teams battle it out for a place in the Open championship game for a chance $10\,000!
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