March Events in the Tennessee Valley
March is here, and so are a host of new events! Check out a few upcoming activities that the Tennessee Valley has to offer!
Rocket City Comedy Festival
March 30 | 8 pm – 12 am
Mark C. Smith Concert Hall | VBC
Please Note:
The VBC is a cashless venue.
Popular in Huntsville
- Sommore which is specially known for Arts & Theatre, Comedy.
- Lavell Crawford which is specially known for Arts & Theatre, Comedy.
- Bill Bellamy which is specially known for Arts & Theatre, Comedy.
- Tony Roberts which is specially known for Arts & Theatre, Comedy.
- Festival Of Laughs which is specially known for Arts & Theatre, Comedy.
Venue Details:
Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the Von Braun Center ,
700 Monroe Street, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the Von Braun Center ,
Huntsville, United States
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The Flip Trade Show
March 2 | 10 am – 5 pm
We would like to welcome everyone back to The FLIP! Thank you all so much for the support so far!
So what is “THE FLIP” ? We are a trade show and marketplace where you can see 75+ vendors! You can BUY, SELL or TRADE Sports Cards, Non-sports & Trading Card Games (TCGS), Pokemon, MTG, Comics, Video Games, Funko Pops, Currency & Coins, Sports & Wrestling Memorabilia, Autographs, Jerseys, Nascar, F1, UFC, Wrestling and more collectibles. The selection of items will vary in each category.
A FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN ATMOSPHERE
– POLICE & SECURITY
– FREE KID PACKS
– LIVE AUCTIONS
– GRADING SUBMISSIONS
– LIVE BREAKS & PODCAST
– POKEMON & MTG TOURNAMENTS
– AUTO SIGNERS
– FREE GIVEAWAYS & CONTEST
– CHILL AREAS TO TRADE
– FREE ESTIMATIONS
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Location: Von Braun Center – East Hall
Address: 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours open Saturday: 10AM- 5pm
General admission is $7 starts
Parking $5 public lots $10 VBC lots
There is free parking not far away from the venue on the street.
Security and police will be on-site for a safe and secure environment.
Use Kayak.com or Priceline to get the best hotel prices around!
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Vendor Tables:
8’ Center tables $85 each
6’ Wall tables $95 each
To book tables please contact us here:
[email protected]
INSTAGRAM TheFlipTradeShow
FACEBOOK TFtradeshow
THANKS, AND HAPPY COLLECTING!
Please like, share the flyer or event page, invite your friends tell everyone you know! The more help we get the more and bigger & better shows we can do!
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Taste of Soul Family Festival
Join us for a taste of Huntsville soul on March 30 at The Orion Amphitheater! This event, presented by The Swann Company, will feature your favorite food trucks from all over Huntsville, vendors, live music, DJ entertainment and more! Get your tickets now to take advantage of our special early bird rate of $15 – tickets will increase to $25 on February 20. Taste of Soul Alabama Family Festival is a one day event to celebrate the heart and soul of Huntsville through music, food and fun. Local eateries, food trucks and food entrepreneurs are the fabric of Rocket City and will be the main focus of this event. Local businesses provide a friendly and home-like environment to all of our residents – and this hospitality will be on display at the Taste of Soul Festival. With something for everyone, Taste of Soul will be a family-friendly event that will capture the minds and taste buds of all of the individuals who represent who we are in Huntsville, Alabama! Tickets include entry to enjoy a diverse music lineup, kid-friendly activities, and the opportunity to purchase a wide array of local dishes and craft beverages. In honor and celebration of Women’s History Month, proceeds from the festival will support the 1st Lady Empowerment Foundation! This organization is dedicated to the advancement and empowerment of young women in the Tennessee Valley. Their initiatives focus on self-esteem, goal chasing and mental health. The organization recently founded and opened a group home, We Care Alabama, that supports those with intellectual disabilities. Taste of Soul is proud to partner with this growing organization to help create significant change and purpose in the community of Huntsville.
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Don’t Dress For Dinner
Bernard plans a romantic weekend with his mistress while his wife is away, complete with a gourmet chef and his best friend Robert, to provide an alibi. What could possibly go wrong? His wife won’t leave, and hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed. This farce of mistaken identity serves up non-stop laughter!
Presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals
Recommended for older teens and up | Adult situations
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Rocket City Reading Festival
March 10 | 11 am – 3 pm
Join us in celebrating National Reading Month at the Rocket City Reading Festival, in partnership with Huntsville-Madison County Public Library! Make your way to Apollo South on Sunday, March 10 from 11 AM – 3 PM for this free family-friendly event dedicated to the magic of reading.
Stories are waiting to be discovered at this festival, from local authors showcasing their incredible work at the Authors’ Village in the Apollo South Dome, to the beloved HMCPL book-mobile. Can’t wait to dig into your latest literary finds? Visit the Artist Meadow, where Huntsville and Madison’s Silent Book Clubs will be holding a meet-up. Guests are welcome to bring picnic blankets and chairs to comfortably read while catching some rays!
Plus, plenty of family-friendly activities, bounce houses and interactive performances to enjoy:
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Fantasy Playhouse Story Hour (ages 3-5)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Huntsville & Madison County Silent Book Club Meetup
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM WLRH Sundial Writers Corner Live Reading
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Kids’ Sing-A-Long with Miss Calliope
Feeling hungry? We’ve got you covered! Local food trucks will be serving up delicious bites, and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. So mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with reading fun!
This event would not be possible without support from local organizations and figures:
Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy
WLRH 89.3 FM/HD
Miss Calliope Pettis
Greater Huntsville Humane Society | Paws for Reading
Thrive Alabama
Huntsville & Madison Silent Book Clubs
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The Ostara Festival
March 16 | 10 am
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Celtic Slow Music Session at South Huntsville Public Library
March 3 | 2 pm – 4 pm
South Huntsville Public Library
Celtic Slow Music sessions are a gathering of musical artists playing a variety of tunes. The music chosen can be a mix of relaxing and uplifting tunes to lift the winter spirits. Food and drink are welcome at these sessions.
Music for the soul played in the Celtic fashion.
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 16 | 11 am
Downtown Huntsville
The Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade is held in downtown Huntsville and has been a Huntsville tradition since 1978. It was started by the owner of Finnegan’s Pub, Ellen McAnelly – a native of Galway, Ireland.
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Huntsville Comic Con
March 1 – 2 | 11 am – 7 pm
Lowe Mill
FRIDAY 11:00 TO 7:00 PM
SATURDAY 11:00 am – 7:00 PM
Admission to the show is FREE! So, the MORE Fans you bring IN your car … The CHEAPER it is to come to the show!
Special Guests:
Sherrilyn Kenyon
World Famous Author of The Dark-Hunters and The League Series with over 80 MILLION Books in Print! She will be signing her Books FOR FREE!
Tracy Yardley
He is THE Sonic Comic Book Artist with over 275 issues of Sonic the Hedgehog in his credits!
Samantha Newark
Voice of JEM from JEM and the Holograms, and Transformer’s Ariel & Elise Presser.
Roberto Yun Rodriguez
Animator of Family Guy, Gravity Falls, Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated, Ultimate Spiderman, Archer, Venture Brothers
Creek Wilson
Over 40 Movie credits Including Red Dead Redemption 2, Twisted Metal, Haunted Mansion, We have a Ghost, More!
Zachary Ryan
Animator for Bojack Horseman, Gear Squad, Mike Judge’s Toons, More! PLUS He has created a New Card Game KARDRATE!
- Location: 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL
- Phone: (706) 837-4976
- Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Price: 10.00 per carload
