Summer in The Shoals

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June 2022

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Recurring Events

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Arts & Culture

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Event Name	Date	Location	Additional Information	Website
Sweetwater Pop-Up Market	June 4th	Sweetwater District- Huntsville Road @ the roundabout	We are excited to invite you to kick off summer at the Sweetwater Pop-Up Market on Saturday, June 4, from 9:00 am-noon. The family-friendly event will feature local businesses, live music, local product vendors, and fresh produce.	https://florenceal.org/calendar_app/calendar_event_detail.html?eventId=150&date=6/4/2022&show=no
51st Muscle Shoals Street Rod Ron	June 4th	Spring Park, Tuscumbia	One of the largest antique & vintage car shows in Alabama displays all makes and models of street rods through 1988. Gates open at 7am, show until 2pm. $5,000 in cash prizes, $20 registration at the gate. Location Spring Park, 1 Spring Park Rd, Tuscumbia. FREE to the public. Rain or shine.	https://www.colbertcountytourism.org/see-do/events-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2022/06/04/1152/-/51st-muscle-shoals-street-rod-ron.html
North Alabama African Heritage Festival	June 3rd-4th	Willie Green Center, 609 S East St, Tuscumbia	Explore African art and fashion, culture, crafts and food. Events includes drumming and dance demonstration, live music featuring rhythm and blues groups and gospel choirs, folk storytelling and activities for children. The Festival is held each year on the first weekend of June.	https://alabama.travel/upcoming-events/north-alabama-african-heritage-festival-4
Camp KD!	June 6th-10 & June 13-17	Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts	Welcome back to Camp KD- a place for your child to make art, make friends, learn, and have fun! Available to students grades 1-6. We are offering TWO week-long sessions. Session One: starts Mon. June 6 and ends Fri. June 10. Session Two: starts Mon. June 13 and ends Fri. June 17. For each Session, students in grades 1-3 will meet from 9am-11am and students grades 4-6 will meet from Noon-2pm.	https://www.florencealmuseums.com/camp-kd?fbclid=IwAR0ZbXVxEkx5go0V-1ZzL6ZzLzKOij4kx48-gPDdvH6eegRxuduBIdp3SWs
Deibert Park Fishing Days	June 7th	Deibert Park , Florence	No fishing license needed. Bring your own tackle, snacks & chairs and whatever you may need. Please leave no tract of having been here. Help keep our parks beautiful. Fishing is allowed from 6:30-11:30 am.	https://florenceal.org/calendar_app/calendar_event_detail.html?eventId=111&date=6/7/2022&show=no
UNA Summer STEM Camps	June 8-10	UNA	The three-day, two-night residential camp will incorporate project-based learning, will promote scientific inquiry and the application of mathematics and technology in the context of experimental design, problem solving, technical briefing and report writing. Camp instructors are members of the UNA faculty. Students will build confidence, competence, and community through STEM activities. Open to any high school student in grades 10-12.	https://una.edu/stemcamp/index.html
4th Annual Food Truck Festival	June 11th	Singin’ River Brewery	Join us Saturday, June 11th, 2022 6:30-9:30 at the Singin’ River Brewing Co. for our 4th Annual Food Truck Festival presented by First Southern Bank. Children’s Museum Shoals has recruited some of the best food trucks in North Alabama. A ticket will get you into the event where you can enjoy live music, a sampling from each food truck	https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-food-truck-festival-presented-by-first-southern-bank-tickets-318937379287
Night Move June Market	June 11th	E. Mobile St., Florence	Join us for our third night market of the year! Featuring 40 local vendors selling vintage + handmade goods and live music from DJ Pedialyte! Grab a blue cupped beverage from your favorite downtown establishment and come shop with us!	https://www.facebook.com/events/493691145884998/?ref=newsfeed
Songwriters in the Round	June 16th	Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken	“We Rocked the World- Muscle Shoals Music: Songwriters in the Round” Hosted by Billy Lawson of Wishbone Studios and held the 3rd Thursday of each month.	https://www.colbertcountytourism.org/see-do/events-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2022/06/16/887/-/songwriters-in-the-round.html
Juneteenth Celebration	June 19th	Lewis Field-1050 Pruitt Street	The University of North Alabama and the City of Florence invite Shoals Area residents for a day of celebration, fun, and remembrance. Join us for live music, a DJ, spoken word poetry, face painting and many other activities.	https://florenceal.org/calendar_app/calendar_event_detail.html?eventId=130&date=6/19/2022&show=no
UNA Tony Pujol Basketball Camps	June 20th- 22nd, 27th- 30th, & July 11th- 14th	University of North Alabama – Student Recreation Center	University of North Alabama Basketball Camps are dedicated to providing a Basketball Camp that is both instructional and informational along with creating a great atmosphere to learn! The coaching staff here at the University of North Alabama prides itself on teaching the game of Basketball to players of all ages and ability levels. The mechanics and drills that are taught at our camps are used with our college players. We are determined to provide the best possible learning experience for our campers.	https://info.abcsportscamps.com/unabasketball
Helen Keller Festival	June 23rd – 26th	Spring Park- Tuscumbia	Enjoy parades, street parties, car shows, concerts & more in honor of Helen Keller! More information and a full schedule of events can be found at their website.	https://helenkellerfestival.com/site/

Event Name	Date	Location	Additional Information	Website
2022 Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration	July 1st	McFarland Park	Independence celebrations will include Downtown Florence Alliance’s First Friday Event on Friday, July 1 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, where market vendors will sell handmade merchandise and more on Court Street. On Thursday, June 30, the Florence Parks and Recreation Department will host a patriotic-themed Kids Fest at Lewis Field from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm which includes activities, inflatables, and snow cones.	https://www.visitflorenceal.com/events/2022-shoals-spirit-of-freedom-celebration-mcfarland-park/
Muscle Shoals Music Camp	July 18- July 22	UNA	Open to high school students (students enrolled in grades 9-12 during the 2022-2023 school year) only. Come learn from the people who made – and continue to make – the Muscle Shoals Sound the phenomenon it is. You will take classes from the music makers, hear their stories in panel discussions, perform on the stage where so many of them have made music, and visit the studios where the magic began – FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound. Application deadline June 1, 2022!	https://muscleshoalsmusiccamp.com/
W.C. Handy Music Festival	July 22nd- 31st	The Shoals	Stay tuned for more information and a finalized schedule of events!	https://www.wchandymusicfestival.com/
Ritz Theatre Summer Camp	July 25th- 29th	Ritz Theatre	The Ritz Theatre Summer Camp is instructed by Ginny Ree Cavin and administered by the Tennessee Valley Art Association. Ginny Cavin has 53 years of theatre experience. She studied theatre at University of Tennessee Knoxville and Voice at Belmont University. She has interned on Broadway and taught theatre to children at performing arts schools in Nashville. Ginny Cavin will introduce the basics of stage performance and character development to students as they spend the week writing their own stage play and developing characters, sets, costumes, and plot. The end of the camp will result in a small production for family and friends to attend. Parents will sign their child in at 9AM each morning and pick up from the Ritz at 3PM. Two snacks will be provided. Students will need to bring their own sack lunch. Students should also dress for movement. Sneakers are preferred. Spots are limited and registration is required. Fill out the form at the link below to sign up.	https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/ritz-theatre-summer-camp/
Music at the Mansion	Jul 30th	Belle Mont Mansion, Tuscumbia	Live music is performed in the historic Belle Mont Mansion, while guests enjoy a tour of the historic home, built circa 1828. Admission price is waived in favor of donations to benefit the care and operation of the museum. This event is part of the annual W.C. Handy Music Festival in the Shoals area. For more info: 256-381-5052.	https://alabama.travel/upcoming-events/music-at-the-mansion-4
Summer Fest	July 9th	Rogersville Recreation Park	Enjoy live music from Justin Miller, Trippin Dixie, LA Outlaws & McTazz; a variety of vendors; tennis, incrediball, and cornhole tournaments; fireworks; food trucks and more.	https://www.facebook.com/TownofRogersvilleAL/photos/a.1820517068177416/3394304190798688
Night Moves July Market!	July 9th	E Mobile St. Florence	“Join us for our fourth night market of the year! Featuring 40 local vendors selling vintage + handmade goods and live music from DJ Pedialyte! Grab a blue cupped beverage from your favorite downtown establishment and come shop with us!”	https://fb.me/e/2DXnFnHmW

Event Name	Date	Location	Additional Information
The Miracle Worker Play	Friday and Saturday evenings starting June 4th	Helen Keller Birthplace	Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm (gates open at 7pm). Performed at the outdoor theater on the grounds of the historic Helen Keller Birthplace, this award-winning play recalls the childhood of the deaf-blind child, who became known as “America’s First Lady of Courage”, and her gifted teacher, Anne Sullivan. The outdoor drama, now in its 61st season, is the longest consecutively running drama in the state. Ticket reservations: 256-383-4066. Reserved $15, General $10. https://www.colbertcountytourism.org/see-do/events-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2022/06/04/925/-/the-miracle-worker-play.html
Florence-Lauderdale Farmers Market	Saturdays (Tuesdays & Thursdays start in June)	451 Fairground Rd., Florence	Our market is open to producers and retailers who reside in Lauderdale County and surrounding counties within a 50 mile radius. Our goal is to provide access to wholesome, locally grown produce to the consumers in the surrounding area. https://www.facebook.com/FlorenceLauderdale-Farmers-Market-161838843844406/
Killen Farmers Market	Saturdays	Lock 6 Road, Killen	Join us Saturday mornings at Killen Park. A family friendly place to come together as a community for fellowship around fresh, nutritious foods, local farmers and artisans! Farmers rooted here connecting with the local community. Open Saturdays 8am to noon through September. https://www.facebook.com/killenfarmersmarket/
Leighton Farmers Market	Saturdays	8900 Main St., Leighton	Leighton Farmers Market celebrates Leighton’s unique agricultural and historical impact on the Shoals and Northwest Alabama. https://m.facebook.com/Leighton-Farmers-Market-106107874980449/
Music in the Park	Every Wednesday for the month of June	Wilson Park, Florence	Enjoy music & food on Wednesdays at lunch! See the City’s website for a full line up. Smash Burger food truck will be on location. https://florenceal.org/calendar.php
Pop Culture Trivia	Wednesday Nights	Singin’ River Brewery	Pop Culture Trivia Challenge brings the fun to Singin River Brewing every Wednesdays at 7 pm. Your team will have fun trying to answer fun questions about tv, music, movies, commercials, cartoons and more! Rock out to your favorite 80s, 90s and todays party music while your team has fun answering questions. Prizes to the winning teams.
Blazin’ Beats Bingo	Tuesday Nights	Singin’ River Brewery	Pop Culture Trivia Challenge is adding to the fun we bring with Blazin’ Beats Bingo. This is a fast paced music bingo game where our hosts will play part of songs while you listen and mark them off on your bingo card. This ain’t your grandma’s bingo! Get ready to hear great music, win prizes and hopefully be the first to yell BINGO!!! We bring the fun every Tuesday at 7 pm to Singin River Brewing.