The 7th Annual Magic City Brewfest is coming to Sloss Furnaces in North Birmingham on May 31 and June 1, 2013. This festival showcases over 70 different breweries, including beers poured exclusively from the J.Clyde Fire Truck. Throughout the festival, the breweries will serve over 200 different beers, some of them being exclusively brewed for the festival... [Read more...]

It is the dawn of a new era for one of the most storied organizations in baseball as the Birmingham Barons open the 2013 season at the brand new Regions Field. Since 1885, the Barons have entertained residents of Birmingham, and they have been the AA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox for the last 25 years. Over those 25 years, the Barons have drawn over... [Read more...]

When slavery ended in the United States, people jumped with joy, and they continue to celebrate "Freedom Day" every year at the Birmingham Juneteenth Culture Fest. This festival kicks off on June 1st at Kelly Ingram Park, which is a four-acre park situated between 16th and 17th streets in the Birmingham Civil Rights District. Suitable for the entire family,... [Read more...]

Does your child tug at your arm when you are in a supermarket? If so, he or she probably needs to gain some independence and the best way to promote this is to introduce them to summer camps for kids. You can find a variety of camps at the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, which is based on 1214 82 Street South. If you are eager to show your kids what... [Read more...]

Do you enjoy a good spicy queso dip? How about salsa, guacamole, or even a great specialty dip? With summer comes the joy of attending the many fairs and festivals in our area. One local favorite is the yearly Birmingham Salsa Showdown, sponsored by the Sidewalk Film Festival Organization. This spicy competition is sure to be a favorite yearly event for... [Read more...]

If you have kids, it is almost a certainty that there are comics strewn around your home, as those things have a habit of turning up in the strangest places. If so, then The Alabama Phoenix Festival is the perfect place for a family day out. Encouraging creativity and imagination, this family-friendly comic convention is packed with vendors, dealers and activities... [Read more...]

If you cycle for fitness, recreation, or just have a bicycle laying around at home, then you could put it and yourself to good use and support a wonderful cause at this year's Tour de Cure, Alabama. Organized by the American Diabetes Association, this fun and exciting event was started to raise both awareness and valuable funds for education about, and research... [Read more...]

Do you spend a lot of time dragging the family out, simply because you want to enjoy some quality time with loved ones? If so, you should tell your cousins, brothers, sisters, children, parents, grandparents and everyone else in your family about the Trussville City Fest. The 2013 event will take place on May 3 and May 4 in historic downtown -- and as the... [Read more...]

Come down and sample some great food for a great cause this spring at the Birmingham Food Truck Round-Up supporting Preschool Partners. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Macy's at Colonial Brookwood Village. There will be live music, family fun and of course great food at the event. Vendors already committed to... [Read more...]

This year, you can celebrate Earth Day at the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens, on April 27th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be many events at the gardens for kids, families and anyone interested in our natural environment. Learn about the issues and problems being faced both locally and globally -- everything from wildlife preservation to... [Read more...]

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