Alabaster CityFest
June 1 | All Day
Thompson High School
Hosted by the Alabaster Arts Council, the 22nd annual Alabaster CityFest is back! Last year CityFest’s turnout was one of the largest in history with thousands in attendance. Inflatables, games, exhibitors and more than 20 food vendors will be available. There will also be a return of the “KidsFest” zone with hands-on activities for children of all ages. This event is free and open to the public, but parking is limited. So, get there early! For more information and to stay tuned on the music festival’s lineup, visit alabastercityfest.com.
Calera Main Street’s First Friday Festivals
June 7 | 5 p.m.
1120 17th Avenue
The June First Friday Festival will feature a food truck slider showdown, as well as a dunking booth where guests can dunk their favorite local celebrity. With music, family-friendly games and activities and more, these festivals are the perfect family outing. Visit downtowncalera.org/events for updates.
Sean of the South “On the Air” Series
June 9 | 4-6 p.m.
The Shelby County Arts Council’s Song Theater
Everyone is invited to attend this fun-filled summer series of live-broadcast performances by Sean Dietrich and friends–both respected and ill famed. Every show will host different guests. Performances will be recorded in the Song Theater for future broadcasts and will consist of storytelling, comedy, musical numbers and more. Tickets are $30 plus taxes and fees. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit shelbycountyartscouncil.com.
Helena Old Town Live
June 15 | 4-10 p.m.
Helena Amphitheater
Helena Old Town Live’s season will feature some of the best music in the industry, including live performances by Lauren Alaina and Chase Wright. Stay up to date on these concerts and more at explorehelenaoldtown.com.
Columbiana’s Liberty Day Festival
Friday, June 28 | 5-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 29 | 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Main Street in Columbiana
Since its inception in 1986, Columbiana’s Liberty Day Festival has paid tribute to the Statue of Liberty and the men and women who have fought to preserve our nation’s freedoms. Join what will be thousands of attendees for this two-day festival, featuring the Liberty Day 5K, the Main Street parade, live entertainment, vendors’ booths, games, activities and more. Stay up to date on this event here.
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