The variety of annual events nourishes the Birmingham vibe.
Here are some of the festivals and events on the schedule for 2023.

As some festivals have cancelled or postponed during these times, please check the individual festival website to check the status:

Birmingham Boat Show– January 19-22. Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. The show is now the Oldest and largest in the State of Alabama. With over 250,000 square feet, the show highlights the latest in boats, motors, fishing gear, guides, outfitters and related outdoor gear.

Birmingham Squadron Basketball– November 2022-March, 2023. Legacy Arena. Great NBA G League action.

O’Reilly World of Wheels Custom Auto Show–  February 4-6. Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. The O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels are indoor shows featuring Hot Rods, Race Cars, Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Imports, and Motorcycles presented in creative displays.

Gardendale Magnolia Festival– April  21-22. Gardendale Civic Center- A kid friendly event with face painting, inflatables, a rock wall and sensory-friendly stations. Enjoy a midway carnival, vendor booths, three stages of live entertainment, a pooch parade, a 5K run/fun run and much more.

Talladega GEICO 500– April 21-23. Talladega Superspeedway.  NASCAR‘s Most Competitive venue announced that select ticket options, including premium upgrade and NEW, modified fan experiences, are available. Fans are encouraged to act now as tickets are limited and pricing will increase on race week. Limited tickets available.

Magic City Art Connection– April 28-30. Sloss Furnaces. Birmingham’s largest art festival spotlights 200 juried, fine artists from around the country in all mediums alongside Corks & Chefs: A Taste of Birmingham, Imagination Festival workshops for kids, two performance stages, a cafe’ and more.

Gumbo Gala–April 29. 18th Annual Gumbo Gala on Saturday,  at Cahaba Brewing Company!  This spicy event has grown into one of the city’s most popular cooking competitions. Proceeds benefit Episcopal Place, which provides affordable, independent living for seniors and disabled adults.

Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival– April 30. Debardeleben Park, Bessemer. The event will combine the best of blues music and legendary Bob Sykes BBQ from 12-8pm. 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.

Regions Tradition– May 10-14. Greystone Golf and Country Club. Annual PGA Golf Tournament benefitting local charities.

Homestead Hollow Arts & Crafts Festival–May 12-14. Springville. See wood carving, blacksmithing, wood stove cooking, quilting, whiskey making at our original working still, tour our original cabins as they were built by the early settlers. Enjoy great food, music and children’s activities.

Do Dah Day Festival– TBD. Cahaba Brewing Co. Benefitting animal rescue services, this is one of the city’s most wonderful and wacky events. Homemade floats and animals dressed in costume will remain stationary while the spectators “parade” past them.

Barber Historics– May 21-22. Barber Motorsports Park. This event is a Formula Car Festival, meaning you will see many different generations of the Formula cars represented, from Formula Vee’s to Formula Junior to Indy Lights to Formula 1600 and Formula 2000’s and F4’s.

SEC Baseball Championship– May 24-29. Hoover Met. The SEC Baseball Tournament features premier college baseball as the top twelve teams compete for the championship. Don’t miss your chance to see six days of the best college baseball at the Hoover Met Stadium.

Barber Small Bore– June 9-11. Barber Motorsports Park. The world’s largest small bore event is back at the 880 acre Barber Motorsports Park! Great routes, road racing, drag racing, stunt lot, parade laps, Moto-soccer, Creek Bottom Classic off-road racing, hill climbing, bike shows, swap meet, industry wide displays and support, games, demos, prizes, food, and the world’s largest motorcycle museum.

Lakeview Hullabaloo– TBD. Lakeview. Lakeview Hullabaloo presented by Slice Pizza and Moe’s Original BBQ is set to take stage Saturday, June 4, 2022 and rock the block from 2 p.m. to midnight on 29th Street South in the Lakeview District. Attendees will boogie the day away, while enjoying pizza, ‘que and brews while experiencing the jammin’ tunes of summer with headliner Gov’t Mule, along with other supporting artists.

Juneteenth Celebration– June 18. Kelly Ingram Park. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is pleased to invite you to take part in our 2022 Juneteenth (Freedom Day) Celebration on Saturday, June 18th. We’ll host a series of exciting features for our community and members of  The Institute in this day-long jubilee from 10am until 6pm.

Euphonious Music and Tech Festival– TBD. Birmingham Zoo. Last year’s event was a huge success and drew attendees from across the country.

Caribbean Festival– TBD. DeBardeleben Park, Bessemer. A fun filled, family friendly celebration of Caribbean culture with food, music, dancing and a parade.

Thunder on the Mountain– July 4. Vulcan Park and Museum. The state’s largest 4^th of July celebration will again ignite the sky atop red mountain with an array of fireworks in honor of  the cities’ sesquicentennial.

Sidewalk Film Festival– August 21-27. Historical theatre district in downtown Birmingham. This showcase for independent film has gained wide notoriety in film and consumer publications for its tight organization, range of subject matter and good ol’ weekend fun.

Homestead Hollow Arts & Crafts Festival– September 23-25. Springville.  See wood carving, blacksmithing, wood stove cooking, quilting, whiskey making at our original working still, tour our original cabins as they were built by the early settlers. Enjoy great food, music and children’s activities.

Fiesta– September TBD. Linn Park. Alabama’s largest celebration of Hispanic culture is a colorful event in downtown Linn Park. Learn about the many Hispanic countries and their cultures through art, music food and dance. From tortas to tacos and jerk chicken to pupusas, this fest puts on the spread. Here, you’ll find Salvadorian, Caribbean, and Brazilian food, from warm plantains, tapiocas, and quesadillas, to tamales, and corn cups. You can almost smell the homemade tortillas cooking. Come hungry!

Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival– August TBD. Historic 4th Avenue Business District, downtown Birmingham. Enjoy live music, spoken word and vendors at this year’s Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival! Free and open to the public, this event runs from 12 noon-10pm.

The Alabama Butterbean Festival–  Fall TBD. Pinson. This down-home gathering tempts you with butterbeans prepared in all sorts of ways, and then offers you one heck of a good time. In fact, if butterbeans aren’t your jam, you might want to come anyway for 12-hours of live music, carnival rides, food, petting zoos, pony rides, and who knows what else!

Annual Whistle Stop Festival– September 30. The Outlet Shops at Grand River, Leeds. Nothing makes us think “Alabama” better than fried green tomatoes. And if what you love about fried green tomatoes includes Fannie Flagg’s novel, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, well, then you might want to check out this local favorite held annually in the charming little downtown of Irondale just east of Birmingham.

Bluff Park Art Show– October TBD. Bluff Park Community Center. Some of the finest artists in the country show at this annual event in the Bluff Park neighborhood of Birmingham.

Greek Food Festival– October 5-7. Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The Greek Festival, Birmingham’s oldest and most anticipated cultural events will be held in a drive-thru, walk-up/take-out, to-go format with an abundance of delicious authentic Greek cuisine.

18th Annual Barber Vintage Festival– October 6-8. Barber Motorsports Park. It’s a motorcycle enthusiast’s dream! Enjoy three days of non-stop action and fun at Birmingham’s premier motorsports park!

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)– November 2. Sloss Furnaces. In the Mexican tradition, the festival commemorates the deaths of loved ones through music and dance.

Christmas Village Festival– November TBD. Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Exhibition Halls. Mothers and daughters, sisters, and friends begin their holiday shopping by meeting in Birmingham the first weekend in November to enjoy an amazing variety of gift ideas- all under one roof.

Moss Rock Festival– November TBD. Moss Rock Preserve. This eco-creative festival in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover explores Nature, SmartLIVING, Art + Design and features 100 juried artists & makers, a smart living market & sweetery, hikes and outdoor activities, the Beer Garden craft tasting event, music, food, kids studios, and other special design features like tiny homes.

National Veterans Day Parade– November 11. Downtown Birmingham. Birmingham has the oldest and one of the largest Veterans Day celebrations in the country.

Homestead Hollow Arts & Crafts Festival– November 10-12. Springville. See wood carving, blacksmithing, wood stove cooking, quilting, whiskey making at our original working still, tour our original cabins as they were built by the early settlers. Enjoy great food, music and children’s activities.