Enjoy gentle breezes and warmer weather with these fun runs, festivals, performances and more! Here are our top picks for local events this April. Image: ballparkreviews.com
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April 21: Alabama Coffee Fest
Calling all coffee lovers! This April 21, the first-ever Alabama Coffee Fest will take place at Cahaba Brewing Company. This immersive event will feature curated roasters and coffee shops sharing their favorite beans and discussing flavor profiles with guests while enjoying live entertainment, delicious pastries and a one-of-a-kind coffee culture experience. Live demonstrations, coffee tastings
April 21: Gumbo Gala at Sloss Furnaces
Join the largest gumbo-cooking competition in the Magic City, and support the Episcopal Place on Saturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as professional and backyard teams gather to compete for the bragging rights to Birmingham’s Best Gumbo. With over 50 competing teams, local art and merchandise, live music and more, this jumbo
April 21: BHM Field Day 2018
Join MPower Ministries for the 2nd annual BHM Field Day! This is a fun, competitive event on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Crestwood Park. After the event, head to the after party and awards ceremony at Cahaba Brewery to enjoy live music and food trucks. You can sign up as a
April 20-22: Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park
Are you ready for a thrilling weekend? The Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama is coming to Barber Motorsports Park this April 20-22. Attendees will enjoy a weekend of family-friendly fun, races and activities, including a Wine Down with Indy event, where you can sample wines from over 20 wineries while watching the fastest drivers
April 26-29: Junior League of Birmingham Bargain Bash and Bargain Carousel
Do you love fashion, supporting a good cause and the Junior League of Birmingham? This bargain-centric event is just right for you! Attend the 2018 Bargain Bash this April 26, an opening night for exclusive access to all the merchandise that will be sold at Bargain Carousel, a 1,000-family garage sale taking place on April 28
April 26: Samford Legacy League Spring Celebration
Samford Legacy League’s Scholarship Celebration will be held Thursday, April 26, at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Voctave, one of the country’s premiere a cappella groups will perform Broadway tunes, Disney songs, and other delightful music during a 90-minute concert. A reception (additional charge) will be held at 5:30 p.m. with members of Voctave. The seated dinner
April 27-29: 35th Annual Magic City Art Connection
Calling all artists and art enthusiasts! The Magic City Art Connection is back and better than ever. This 35th annual festival will transform Linn Park into a fresh and vibrant artistic hotspot. With 200 locally and nationally known artists, music, dance, kids art experiences, sculpture installations, food, special tastings and more, this event is ideal for the
April 28: Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival
April is the month for barbecue in Birmingham! This April 28, head to DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer for a day-long festival filled with national and local award-winning blues musicians, legendary Bob Sykes BBQ, kids’ activities, art and vendors, wine, beer and more. Note: no four-legged friends allowed. Tickets are $15, and the event runs from
April 28: 6th Annual Feast of St. Mark Italian Festival
Celebriamo una festa Italiana! That is: Let’s celebrate an Italian feast! This cultural and culinary festival will take place beginning at 3 p.m. this April 28 at the St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. An expected crowd of over 3,000 will enjoy Italian food, music, dance, traditional Italian opera and so much more! If you’re a lover
April 28: Girls on the Run
Grab your girls and get to running! This 5K is no joke. Located at Sloss Furnaces, you’ll be running alongside over 300 other women and girls who have been training for this race and are ready to set their best time! Don’t worry, there’s multiple cheer stops along this 3.1 mile race to keep you
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