COLBERT COUNTY-One of the largest Labor Day celebrations in the South, a festival honoring American Indians and the largest fair in northwest Alabama are among the many events happening around Colbert County in September.
The Shoals Central Labor Council’s annual Labor Day celebration at Spring Park in Tuscumbia, begins at begins at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7 with a parade along Main Street in Tuscumbia. Political speeches, music and other activities will follow, beginning at 11 a.m., in Tuscumbia’s Spring Park. The celebration is the oldest of its kind in Alabama. For more details call 256-383-2758.
The annual Key Underwood Memorial Coon Dog Cemetery Labor Day Celebration 
begins at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, at the world-famous cemetery, 9495 Coon Dog Cemetery Road, near Cherokee. It includes a liar’s contest, arts and crafts, barbecue and music. More details are available at www.coondogcemetery.com.
Susann Hamlin
Susann Hamlin, executive director of Colbert County Tourism and Convention Bureau, said September is traditionally a busy month for festival and events in the Shoals, but this year it is going to be even more exciting with the addition of several concerts.
“It’s great for tourism and great for our residents to have so much going on in September and throughout the year in Colbert County,” Hamlin said.
Cypress Moon Studios Concert Series will feature Adam Ezra Group at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Web Wilder at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the legendary recording studio at 1000 Alabama Ave., Sheffield. Seating is limited. For tickets, or more information, call 256-764-1434.
The 15th annual Oka Kapassa, Return to Coldwater, Festival, is Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 at Spring Park in Tuscumbia. Admission is free to the festival that celebrates the rich traditions and cultures of American Indians. The celebration features American Indian dancers, story tellers, musicians, artists and vendors. More information is available at www.okakapassa.org or by calling 256-383-0783.
A block party, featuring a concert by Shenandoah with Marty Raybon, begins at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at First Baptist Church, Colbert Heights, 6000 Woodmont Dr.,Tuscumbia. For more information call 256-383-8016.
Rene Stamps and Friends are the featured entertainers on the monthly brown bag lunch free concert from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept., 15 at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Tuesday, Sept. 15. For more details call 256-381-4417.
Motorcycle riders from throughout the nation will converge on Colbert and Lauderdale counties Saturday, Sept. 19 during the Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride, that ends in Waterloo. The activities in Waterloo, which include concerts, a pow wow and vendors, begin Thursday, Sept. 17. The motorcycle ride rolls into the Shoals around 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. Numerous riders will at Spring Park in Tuscumbia at 8 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 20 to begin a trip to Oklahoma. More details are available at www.al-tn-trailoftears.net.
Thousands of bikers are expected at Natchez Trace Harley-Davidson on Saturday, Sept. 19 as it celebrates its third anniversary with a free party from noon-10 p.m. More details are available at www.natcheztraceharley.com.
Anglers from colleges and universities throughout the Southeast and Midwest will be in Sheffield Saturday, Sept. 19 for a Fishlife Collegiate Tour bass fishing tournament on Pickwick Lake. The tournament will be run out of Riverfront Park. Weigh-in begins at 3 p.m. at the park. More details are available at www.fishlife.net or by calling 256-383-0783.
The annual Shoals Geek Gathering, comic, horror, sci-fi and pop-culture convention is Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20 at Sheffield Rec Center, 2901 19th Ave., Sheffield. Activities include costume contests, celebrity meet and greets and an author and artists alley. For more information and tickets go to www.thegeekgathering.net.
The North Alabama State Fair is Tuesday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 27, at the fairgrounds, 65 Sportsplex Dr., Muscle Shoals. The fair features exhibits, agricultural competitions, rides, live acts, beauty pageants, cheerleading and dance contests, a demolition derby and lawnmower races. More details are available at 
www.northalabamastatefair.org.
For more information about activities, attractions and events in Colbert County, call Colbert County Tourism at 256-383-0783.
