Market Fresh
Shop local farmers markets this summer at a market near you. Here’s where to find markets around Shelby County:
Columbiana Farmers Market
Fridays, 5:30-9 p.m.
South Main Street in Columbiana
cityofcolumbiana.com
Helena Market Days
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
Helena Amphitheatre
facebook.com/the.helena.market.days
The Marketplace at Lee Branch
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
611 Doug Baker Boulevard
facebook.com/themarketplaceatleebranch
Montevallo Farmers Market
Mondays, 3-6 p.m.
660 Main Street
facebook.com/montevallofarmersmarket
Valleydale Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
4601 Valleydale Road
facebook.com/valleydalefarmersmarket
Calera & Shelby Train Rides
Saturdays in August | 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
All aboard the Calera and Shelby Train! These first-generation, diesel-electric locomotives provide a nostalgic trip through the beautiful Shelby County countryside along a portion of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad, which was established in 1891. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit here.
First Friday Festival
Friday, Aug. 2 | 5-8 p.m.
1120 17th Avenue
Brought to patrons by Calera Main Street, this month’s First Friday theme will be “back to school.” This festival is sponsored by Central State bank, which will be giving away free backpacks to students to start the school year off right. With a vendor market, games, activities, food trucks and more, this event will be the perfect, end-of-summer bash. For updates, visit here.
CashBack 2024 – A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Saturday, Aug. 3 | 7:30 p.m.
The Song Theater at the Shelby County Arts Council
Led by Leif Bondarenko, CashBack is a Birmingham-based, Johnny Cash tribute band including members Gary Edmonds (electric and acoustic guitars, vocals); Eric Onimus (bass); Joshua Green (acoustic and electric guitar, vocals); and Tommy Bowen (trumpet, keyboard, vocals). Cheyloe Martin will be joining as a guest vocalist. For more information about performances and tickets, visit here.
Back to School for Shelby County Schools
Thursday, Aug. 8 | All Day
Shelby County Schools
Parents, be sure to tag @shelbylivingmagazine in your back-to-school photos, and we’ll be sure to re-gram and publish some of our favorites on our socials and in our upcoming issue, too. Have a great school year, students!
The Links Fore Scholars Golf Tournament
Monday, Aug. 26 | 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
Riverchase Country Club
2000 Club Road
Brought to patrons by the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce, this year’s Links Fore Scholars golf tournament will feature a shot-gun start, signaling four-person teams to begin the tournament at the same time but at different holes on the course. Similar to a scramble format, players will decide the best hit amongst their team members as they navigate the course to finish the quickest. Awards will be given to teams with the straightest drive, longest drive, ball nearest the pin and best putt, too. There will also be a hole-in-one prize. For information on pricing and to register, visit here. For questions, email lori@hooverchamber.org.
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