THE SHOALS-Colbert County Tourism has announced upcoming events for the Shoals area from June 12th through Labor Day on September 6:
June 12-July 17, 2021 (excluding July 3) – Summer Saturdays Enjoy kid-friendly art activities
from 12-2pm each Saturday. Info: 256-383-0533 or tenneesseevalleyarts.org
Tennessee Valley Art Museum is offering free admission this year to education,
healthcare, and first responder workers as part of our Arts for the Frontline program.
June 11-July 17 (Fri & Sat, only) – Gates 7pm/Show 8 pm – Miracle Worker play, outdoor
theater on the grounds of Ivy Green, Helen Keller Birthplace. Reserved & general admission
tickets. For more info or to reserve tickets: 256-383-4066.
June 12, 2021 – Jimmy Hughes Day, Downtown Leighton. Honoring Leighton native rhythm & blues singer, Jimmy Hughes, who is best known for his hit “Steal Away” and his contributions to the success of the music industry in the Muscle Shoals area. Farmer’s Market 7am-12 noon, Leighton Museum open 10am-5pm, Kids Area, art & food. Music will begin at noon, with tribute to Jimmy Hughes at 6pm. The Midnighters will perform at 7pm. Info: 256-446-8477
June 19, 2021 – Kids Fishing Rodeo, 9-11am—Riverfront Park, Sheffield. Free to children 12
and younger; lunch provided for kids. Must be accompanied by an adult and provide own
fishing tackle. It is held in conjunction with the adult KingKat Fishing Tournament held that
day on Pickwick Lake. Info: 256-383-0783
June 20, 2021 – A Tribute to Edsel & Edd, Norton Auditorium, Florence. Big band benefit con-
cert featuring Broadway, gospel, swing, Dixieland, Motown music & more. Info & tickets: 256-383-0783
June 24-27 – (Thurs, Fri, Sat) – Helen Keller Festival, Tuscumbia. Parade and music downtown
on Thursday evening with local artists; concerts in Spring Park on Friday & Saturday,
featuring Kerry Gilbert Band and Lindsay Ell. Info: jebner613@comast.net
June 24-26, 2021 – Art of the Dish at Belle Mont. Antique & vintage china tablescapes are
set throughout the museum. Tour is included with the exhibit. Lunch and special
presentations will be on Friday & Saturday. Info/tickets: 256-381-5052
July 15-17— (Thurs, Fri, Sat) – 25th Annual Saddle Up for St. Jude, Gardiner Farm, Tuscumbia.
Hundreds of acres of trail riding, camping, live auction, vendors, concessions. Concert
headliners: Shenandoah (Thurs), T. Graham Brown (Fri), Clint Black (Sat). Including Drive, April Michelle, Maddie Johnson, Showdown, Josh Brannon Band, and KGB. $50 3-day passes available(6/21): saddleup4kids.org or single tickets at the gate. Info: 256-383-0783
July 23-August 1—40th Annual W. C. Handy Music Festival, Various locations across the
Shoals area. Events/music across all genres. For more info: wchandymusicfestival.com
July 22—Hot BBQ, Cool Blues—Roundhouse, Tuscumbia, 6 pm – 8 pm. Live music by Max
Russell & L.O. Bishop BBQ dinner, sponsored by Tuscumbia Retail Development.
Tickets: 256-383-9797
July 31, 2021—W.C. Handy Top Artist Showcase & Celebrity Concert -a full day of concerts,
shopping with vendors, kid’s activities, car, jeep, and motorcycle contests, and more held
at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. A Portion of the proceeds from this event will support
community outreaches sponsored by Distinguished Productions.
July 22 – 31, 2021 – The Last 5 Years (TVAA’s annual SummerStock musical at the Ritz
Theatre, Sheffield) is a beautifully heartbreaking and uniquely told story of love and loss. This
intimate musical invites audiences to take a tour through a five-year relationship, take stock
of what matters most, and perhaps take a side. Info/tickets: https://tennesseevalleyarts.org
September 6, 2021—Shoals Area Labor Day Festival, Spring Park, Tuscumbia. The Shoals
Labor Council’s annual celebration at Spring Park in Tuscumbia begins at begins at 10 am
with a parade along Main Street followed by activities in Spring Park.
September 6, 2021— The Coon Dog Labor Day Celebration, 4945 Coondog Cemetery Rd,
Cherokee. A unique festival featuring old timey bluegrass music, buck dancing, a liar’s
contest, and catered by nearby Bishop’s Barbeque. Info: 256-324-1122
Media Release/Assistant to the President/CEO
Colbert County Tourism & Convention Bureau
