October Events Not to Miss in Shelby County

Fall is here again, and so are the pumpkin patches, festivals and entertainment events that make this such an enjoyable time of year.

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•The Patch at Helena Hollow

October 5-November 3 // Helena

Families can have a “pumpkin pickin’ good time” at The Patch at Helena Hollow. For $10 admission per person (under age 2 is free), guests get to experience over 15 different agri-entertainment attractions including slides, swings, animals and more. Also included in admission is a beautiful wooded hayride to the pumpkin patch, where pumpkins can be picked and paid for ($2 each) upon exiting the farm at the end of your stay.

•The Pumpkin Patch at Teshua Farms

September 27-October 27 // Westover

The opening weekend of the Pumpkin Patch hosted by Teshua Farms and The Marketplace at Lee Branch will take place September 27 from 1-6 p.m. at Teshua Farms, 3922 Westover Road. The cost for all activities and a pumpkin is $10.

•The Murder Room

October 4-6 and 10-12 // South City Theatre

If Abbott and Costello teamed up with Monty Python and performed Agatha Christie you’d have The Murder Room! South City Theatre brings you all this mayhem and madness on October 4-5 and 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and October 6 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $16 general admission and $13 for seniors over 60 and students under 18. South City Theatre is located at 2969 Pelham Parkway, Suite J-K, Pelham. For reservations, call the box office at (205) 621-2128 and leave a message.

•Book and Bake Sale

October 4-6 // Albert L. Scott Library

The Friends of the Albert L. Scott Library present the Semiannual Book and Bake Sale Friday, October 4 from 5-7 p.m. (Friends only on this date), Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, October 6 from 1-3 p.m. in the Community Room of the library, 100 Ninth St. NW, Alabaster. The sale is a great opportunity to stock up on reading, reference, children’s and other books. Hardbacks are $1 while paperbacks and children’s books are 50 cents. Books on CD are $1.50 and DVDs are $2 each. Baked goods will also be available.

•Fish Fry and Tailgate

October 5 // 4 p.m. // Columbiana

The inaugural Fish Fry and Tailgate benefiting the Clint Mooney Scholarship Foundation is set for Saturday, October 5 at 4 p.m. at 113 N. Main St., Columbiana. Gameday menu includes catfish, hushpuppies, fries, slaw and soft drinks/water. This event may start early and go later depending on game times. Bring your “A game” for some friendly competition including corn hole, best tailgate, favorite tailgate food and dessert auction. Bring your tailgate chairs. RSVP to kedavis64@gmail.com or call (205) 368-2304 for more information.

•Bark in the Park

October 5 // 9 a.m.-2 p.m. // Veterans Park, Alabaster

The Alabaster Parks and Recreation Department will host the 13^th Annual Bark in the Park. This event benefits the Shelby Humane Society. Entry is free. There will be tons of fun for the whole family including your dog. Leash is required.

•Shelby Iron Works Park Fall Festival

October 12 // 9 a.m.-3 p.m. // Shelby Iron Works Park

Old-time traditions will be on display at the Shelby Iron Works Park during its Fall Festival. Admission is free, so bring the whole family. The festival features lots of vendors, sorghum syrup making, blacksmith demonstrations, a tractor show and an antique sawmill. The Ain’t Misbehavin’ Dance Band will play again this year. Kids can enjoy inflatables and face painting. The Country Store will be selling collectibles and treats. Enjoy our delicious hamburgers and hot dogs. Be sure to visit the museum, the farmhouse and the school house while you are there.

•Oktoberfest Celebration

October 19 // 1-11 p.m. // Siluria Brewing Company

Siluria Brewing Company will host its Inaugural Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information and event updates, visit their Facebook page.

•Two By Two Rescue’s Barktoberfest

October 20 // 12-4 p.m. // Helena Amphitheater

Two By Two Rescue’s Barktoberfest will feature fun for the whole family (four and two-legged members alike) including an adoption center, kid’s zone, low cost vaccines and microchips, bounce house, pony rides, vendors, food trucks, a bake sale and gift shop.

•Fall Food & Wine Festival

October 26 // 10 a.m.-8 p.m. // Corbin Farms Winery

Corbin Farms Winery in Calera will hold its inaugural Fall Food & Wine Festival with live music, food stations, local vendors and lots of great wine. General admission is $10 and includes entrance and one glass of wine. VIP tickets are $30 and include entrance, two glasses of wine, tote bag, T-shirt and $5 Corbin Cash (limited quantity available). See our Facebook page for updates.

•Cotton Pickin’ Celebration

October 26+27 // 9 a.m. // Old Baker Farm

Old Baker Farm is the place to be this fall. In addition to its pumpkin patch opening, the farm’s annual Cotton Pickin’ Celebration will take place the last weekend of October. The festival celebrates the farm’s rich history with Civil War reenactments and performances by Native American dancers throughout the weekend. Visitors can also check out other features around the expansive farm, including hayrides, food, a corn maze and live music.

•Root, Branch, and Star Exhibit

Through October 31 // Shelby County Arts Center

“Root, Branch, and Star,” featuring the work of Doug Baulos, is the first gallery exhibit at the Shelby County Arts Council’s new EBSCO Fine Art Gallery in the new Shelby County Arts Center in Columbiana. The exhibit will be on display through October 31. More of Baulos’ work can be seen at dougbaulos.com.

•Pumpkin Patch Express

Saturdays and Sundays in October // Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera presents the Pumpkin Patch Express Saturdays in October departing at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; and Sundays in October departing at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Board our vintage train for a beautiful autumn ride through the scenic forests of Shelby County. Search our pumpkin patch to find your perfect pumpkin! For more information, visit hodrrm.org.

WHAT TO DO IN SHELBY COUNTY

Oct. 16
Homeschool Art Club
North Shelby Library
2:30 p.m.

Oct. 17
NSL Book Club
North Shelby Library
10:30 a.m.

Oct. 18
Understanding Medicare Seminar
Pelham Public Library
11:30 a.m.

Oct. 19
Oktoberfest Celebration
Siluria Brewing Co.
All Day

Oct. 19
Aspiring Author Workshop with K.B. Hoyle
North Shelby Library
10 a.m.

Oct. 20
Barktoberfest
Helena Amphitheater
12 p.m.

Oct. 21
Haunted Shelby County: True Hauntings and Mysterious Tales
Author Talk and Book Signing
Pelham Public Library
6:30 p.m.

Oct. 24
Hoover Hayride and Family Night
Veterans Park, Valleydale Road
5-8 p.m.

Oct. 24
A Pint for Prevention Trivia Night hosted by SafeHouse of Shelby County
Siluria Brewing Co.
7 p.m.

Oct. 24
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
North Shelby Library
6 p.m.

Oct. 25
The Avett Brothers
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Oct. 26
Alabaster Fall Fest
Buck Creek Trail and Municipal Green
9:30 a.m.

Oct. 26
Spearman Brewers Perform
Siluria Brewing Co.
7 p.m.

Oct. 26
Mt Laurel Lego Club
Mt Laurel Library
11 a.m.

Oct. 28
Hoover Links Fore Scholars
Inverness Country Club
8 a.m.

Oct. 30
Halloween Trivia
Siluria Brewing Co.
7 p.m.

AROUND TOWN

Oct. 6
Cahaba River Fish Fry Competition and Festival
Railroad Park

Oct. 20
Breakin’ Bread
Pepper Place

Oct. 23
Judson College Authors Symposium
Judson Campus – Marion
9:30 a.m.

Oct. 25
Magic City Music Fest with Tom Joyner
BJCC Concert Hall

Oct. 30
We Will Rock You presented by Alabama Theatre
Alabama Theatre