Upcoming events in May
May 3, 2025 – Ikebana Workshop – Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511 Water Street, Tuscumbia. As part of the Kazari: Decorative Arts of Japan series, an Ikebana Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This hands-on event invites participants to explore the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Led by Abraham Rowe, the workshop will include live demonstrations, discussions on the fundamentals of Ikebana, and the opportunity to create a personal arrangement. Participants will also receive tools to continue practicing Ikebana at home. The cost is $125 per person. For more information, contact (256) 383-0533.
April 30- May 4, 2025 – 2025 Spring Carnival – North Alabama State Fair Grounds, 65 Sportsplex Drive, Muscle Shoals. Enjoy five days of family-friendly fun with thrilling rides, classic carnival games, and delicious food. For additional information, contact (256) 383-3247.
May 2, 2025 – Colbert County Schools Fun Run – Colbert County Board of Education, 425 US 72 West., Tuscumbia. Colbert County Schools invites families to join the 2025 Fun Run, a free one-mile family engagement event taking place behind the Central Office at the Colbert County Board of Education in Tuscumbia. Scheduled for Friday, May 2, the event kicks off with registration at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Fun Run at 6:00 p.m. and an awards ceremony at 7:00 p.m. The first 200 participants will receive a free t-shirt, and all attendees can enjoy snacks, awards, and more. Registration forms will be sent home with students. For more information, contact the Federal Programs Office at 256-386-8565.
May 2- 3, 2025 – Recall LaGrange – LaGrange College Site,1491 LaGrange College Road, Tuscumbia. Step back in time at Recall LaGrange, a free, family-friendly event hosted by the LaGrange Living Historical Association on Friday and Saturday, May 2–3, 2025, at LaGrange College Site Park in Leighton, Alabama. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, the event features living history presentations, reenactments, traditional arts and crafts, music, hay-wagon and horse-buggy rides, blacksmith demonstrations, food and bake sales, book sales, Pioneer Village tours, and more. Saturday offers special one-day-only activities, including the Distillery Raid reenactment at 2 p.m., the First Impression Cemetery Drama from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Civil War demonstrations with cannon firings by local reenactors. Admission is free, with donations welcome at the gate to support park preservation. The park is located at 1491 LaGrange College Road, just off Highway 157, eight miles southeast of Muscle Shoals. For more information, contact Colbert County Tourism at 256-383-0783 or LLHA at 256-702-6953. Updates are also available on the LaGrange College Site Park Facebook page.
May 3, 2025 – Earth Day Fest – 400 Block, N. Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield. The 14th annual Shoals Earth Day Fest 2025 will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3 at the 400 block of Montgomery Avenue in historic downtown Sheffield. The festival includes live music, drumming, earth-friendly displays, children’s activities and more. Steve Trash will perform 12-3:30 p.m. at Montgomery Place, 406 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield. Event is free. Rain location to be determined.
May 3, 2025 – Ikebana Workshop – Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511 Water Street, Tuscumbia. As part of the Kazari: Decorative Arts of Japan series, an Ikebana Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This hands-on event invites participants to explore the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Led by Abraham Rowe, the workshop will include live demonstrations, discussions on the fundamentals of Ikebana, and the opportunity to create a personal arrangement. Participants will also receive tools to continue practicing Ikebana at home. The cost is $125 per person. For more information, contact (256) 383-0533.
May 3, 2025 – Helen Keller Color Run – Colbert County Courthouse, 201 North Main Street, Tuscumbia. Helen Keller Festival Color Run is a 5K Fun Run and Fundraiser around downtown Tuscumbia, ending in Spring Park. Participants will be showered with color throughout the course. At the end, more color fun and food truck treats. This is a family-friendly event. The fun run benefits the Helen Keller Festival and the Keller Kids program. . For additional information, visit https://helenkellerfestival.com/site/index.php/hkfcolorrun/ .
May 3, 2025 – Story Walk Opening – Spring Park, 1 Spring Park Road, Tuscumbia. The Helen Keller Public Library is pleased to announce the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of a Story Walk in Spring Park, Tuscumbia, on Saturday May 3rd at 10:00 a.m. There will be activities for children and the entire family can enjoy this new activity in the park. The StoryWalk® Project was created several years ago in Vermont and has since spread around the world. The story walk in Spring Park is brought to you by Helen Keller Public Library and a grant from The Daniel Foundation of Alabama to encourage shared reading and physical activity. For additional information, contact Helen Keller Public Library at (256) 383-7065.
May 3, 2025 – Rock the Trace at Natchez Trace Harley-Davidson – Natchez ,595 Highway 72 W., Tuscumbia. Get ready for a day of music, motorcycles, and fun at Rock the Trace on Saturday, May 3. Hosted at Natchez Trace Harley-Davidson, this free event welcomes all bikes and promises good times for everyone. Enjoy live music on the big stage with a performance by Southern Breeze, along with free beer and great food from Darty Less Catering. Whether you’re riding in or just stopping by, it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss. For more details, visit natcheztraceharley.com or call 256-383-5814.
May 3, 2025 – Mother’s Day Painting Party – Southern Gem, 222 E. 5th Street, Tuscumbia. Join us at Southern Gem on May 3rd from 10 AM – 12 PM for a heartwarming and joy-filled event benefiting the Kruzn for a Kure Foundation, supporting vital research for SIOD. For just $75 per ticket, you’ll enjoy: Guided canvas painting session (no experience needed!) Delicious small bites & snacks Giveaway entries with fabulous prizes A chance to make memories, give back, and spread love! Every dollar goes directly toward SIOD research, so grab your besties and join us for a beautiful cause wrapped in creativity, connection, and compassion. Let’s paint for a purpose—because love looks good on everyone. We can’t wait to see you there! For additional information, contact [email protected].
May 3, 2025 – Ugly Americans – Village School, 200 Chickamauga Street, Sheffield. Eli and Shannon Milliman invite you to an evening of wild and wonderful incantations as Eli debuts his new musical album Ugly Americans. Expect the unexpected with a mix of spoken word, poetry, and melodies that will knock your socks off—plus a special guest appearance by Sunny Milliman. If you joined us in November, get ready for an entirely new show filled with fresh content. Bring your friends and experience something truly original. The event will take place at The Village School, 200 Chickamauga St, Sheffield, AL, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at uglyamericans.brownpapertickets.com or by sending $10 per ticket via Venmo to @Shannon-Milliman with “Show” in the memo. For questions, call or text Shannon at 503-890-6193.
May 10, 2025 – Celtic Fest– Belle Mont Mansion, 1569 Cook Lane , Tuscumbia. The Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation and the staff of Belle Mont Mansion are thrilled to announce the 4th annual Belle Mont Celtic Fest to be held on May 10, 2025. In 2025, many beloved favorites will be returning to the Festival, including bands like the Piper Jones Band, Chambless & Muse, and Alabama Pipes and Drums. Many of our wonderful vendors and food trucks will also be returning to the Festival, to sell their crafted items in a Celtic theme. We are excited to be welcoming the Seán Heely Band to headline the Celtic Fest! The Seán Heely Band has performed all over the world and are based in Washington D.C. They feature champion fiddle player Seán Heely. Children and parents alike will enjoy our dedicated Kids Tent, where children can color, blow bubbles, get prizes, and make their own Fairy Houses. A Highland Cow will also be on site! This year we will also be welcoming the Tennessee Valley Scottish Society and a few Scottish clans to the festival where they will be providing information about their ancestry and matching people with their own Scottish clans. Additionally, May 9th, from 10:00 – 4:00, will serve as a free “Museum Day”, with numerous demonstrations, performances, and programs throughout the day to raise awareness and interest in the Festival. Tickets to the Festival are on sale now on Eventbrite. Tickets bought on Eventbrite are available at a discounted cost. They can also be purchased at the gate, day-of. The 2025 Belle Mont Celtic Fest is sure to be the best one yet! We hope to see everyone there! For more information please call 256-381-5052 or email [email protected]. Additionally, more information about the Celtic Fest can be found at https://bellemontcelticfest.com/.
May 10, 2025 – Cottagecore Festival – Downtown Tuscumbia. The 2nd Annual Shoals Cottagecore Festival will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, and will feature over 90 skilled artisan vendors, some of the best food trucks in the Shoals, live entertainment, engaging
activities, and more. Held the day before Mother’s Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with Mom and enjoy a charming day out together. The event will offer a VIP Shopping Experience from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a $5 entry fee (children under 12 are free), and general admission will be free to the public starting at 12:00 p.m. For additional information, contact the festival’s Facebook page.
May 10, 2025 – Mother’s Day Brunch – Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511 N. Water Street, Tuscumbia. Join us for a delightful Mother’s Day Brunch at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, featuring a delicious selection of savory treats and delectable sweets in a charming and relaxed setting. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and general admission is $25. If you would like to be seated with specific guests, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate your request. For additional info, call (256) 383-0533.
May 10, 2025 – Angela Hacker & The Symphony of Funk – The Ritz Theatre, 111 West 3rd Street, Sheffield. Prolific songwriter and musician Angela Hacker presents an unforgettable evening of music featuring the incredibly talented Symphony of Funk on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Each member of the Symphony of Funk is a distinguished writer, musician, and recording industry professional, bringing a unique depth to the performance. The evening will include exclusive previews of several upcoming projects, with behind-the-scenes insights from the artists themselves. For more information or ticket purchase, contact 256-383-0533.
May 10, 2025 – Mother’s Day Ride – Natchez Trace Harley-Davidson, Natchez ,595 Highway 72 W., Tuscumbia. Take Mom on a special Mother’s Day Ride this Saturday, May 10! Celebrate with a scenic ride and enjoy a complimentary lunch for all moms, provided by Gholston’s BBQ. It’s the perfect way to spend quality time and make lasting memories. For more details, visit natcheztraceharley.com or call 256-383-5814.
May 15, 2025- Ducks Unlimited Low Country Shrimp Boil- Clarion Inn, 4900 Hatch Blvd, Tuscumbia. Colbert/Lawrence Ducks Unlimited invites you to a Low Country Shrimp Boil on May 15 at the Clarion Inn. Enjoy a night of great food, fun, and fellowship, with exciting raffles featuring guns, coolers, and more. Don’t miss this lively event in support of conservation efforts. For tickets, visit ducks.org/events or contact Dale at (256) 412-7407.
May 19, 2025 – Ace for CASA – Cypress Lakes, 1311 E. 6th Street, Muscle Shoals. Join us for the 2025 Ace for CASA Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19, at Cypress Lakes Golf Club in Muscle Shoals. Tee-off is at 8:30 a.m., with breakfast and lunch provided for all players. Entry is $100 per player or $400 per team, and hole sponsorships are available for $500, which include team entry and a hole sponsor sign. This shotgun-style tournament allows all teams to start simultaneously from different holes, with carts, playing cards, and rules provided at check-in. Awards will be presented at the conclusion of play. All proceeds benefit the important work of Shoals CASA. Register at https://tinyurl.com/shoalscasagolf or contact Shoals CASA at [email protected] or 256-765-0041 for more information.
May 23, 2025 – Dance Social – Kingpins, 203 E. 6th, Tuscumbia. End your week and start your weekend off right by joining us for Latin Night at Kingpin’s on May 23. This free event kicks off with a beginner-friendly lesson at 8pm, followed by social dancing from 9pm to midnight. Located at 203 E 6th St., Tuscumbia, AL 35674, Kingpin’s is the perfect spot to cross the river, grab a drink, and experience the energy of Salsa Dancing in the Shoals. Ages 21 and up. For additional information, contact (256) 366-7779.
May 23, 2025 – Justin Jeansonne – Champy’s, 120 2nd St, Muscle Shoals. Join us for a night of great food and live music at Champy’s in Muscle Shoals on Friday, May 23, 2025. Justin Jeansonne will take the stage at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of entertainment you won’t want to miss. Bring your friends, enjoy the atmosphere, and dig into some famous fried chicken at 120 2nd Street, Muscle Shoals. For more information, call 256-389-9985.
May 25, 2025- Barrel Racing – Seven Springs Lodge, 1292 Mt. Mills Road. Get ready for an exciting day of Barrel Racing at Seven Springs Lodge on May 25! Whether you’re a competitor or a fan of fast-paced rodeo action, this event promises thrilling runs and a great atmosphere. For more information, contact 256-370-7218.
