North ShelbyHoofin' It 5K/10K/Fun RunJune 7, 8:30 a.m.Indian Springs SchoolThe Hoofin' It 5K, 10K and Fun Run event will be held on the campus of Indian Springs School in North Shelby at 8:30 a.m. June 7. The event will benefit Special Equestrians, a therapeutic horseback riding program for those with physical, mental, developmental and emotional disabilities. … [Read more...]
Summer Watermelon Festival
HomewoodSummer Watermelon FestivalJune 7, 8-11:30 a.m.Homewood Central ParkAlabama EDSers will host the Summer Watermelon Festival from 8-11:30 a.m. June 7 at Homewood Central Park. Proceeds will go toward research for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or EDS. The event will include old-time festival games, contests and a cake walk. Those attending will receive an … [Read more...]
National Trails Day
BirminghamNational Trails DayJune 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Red Mountain ParkRed Mountain Park will observe the American Hiking Society's National Trails Day June 7 by hosting a trail hike. The two-mile hike is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the park's most popular trail, Ridge Walk. The event will also include snacks, drinks and fun giveaways. The event is free. The park is at … [Read more...]
Miss Alabama Pageant
HomewoodMiss Alabama PageantJune 4-7Samford UniversityThe Miss Alabama 2014 pageant will be held June 4-7 at the Wright Fine Arts Center on the campus of Samford University in Homewood. Contestants are divided into three groups. Preliminary competitions in talent, evening wear and swimsuit will be Wednesday-Friday with the final competition on Saturday. For more … [Read more...]
Big Green Egg Cook-off
HooverBig Green Egg Cook-offJune 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Ross Bridge Welcome CenterABSCO Fireplace and Patio will present the second annual Big Green Egg Cook-off benefiting Easter Seals of Birmingham June 7. The fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ross Bridge Welcome Center in Hoover. Those attending can taste the cook-off contestants’ food and craft beer … [Read more...]