May Events in the Tennessee Valley
The weather is getting warmer, and the Tennessee Valley is gearing up for a busy summer season! Scroll through to see a selection of some of the many things happening in the area this May!
Daikin Festival
Mark your calendar for May 5, 2023, from 6:30 to 9 pm CDT. The Daikin Festival is back and moving to Point Mallard Park!
Each year in May, since 1994, Daikin America, Inc. employees have produced a Japanese Festival in the style of Bon Odori for their North Alabama neighbors. Every year, that is, until the pandemic made it impossible in 2020. This year, the festival returns offering even more fun for the entire family.
The Daikin Festival delights attendees with live music, Japanese Folk Dancing, Shodo (Japanese calligraphy), Yakisoba (grilled buckwheat noodles with beef and special sauce), BBQ, hamburgers, refreshing drinks, and special prizes.
Attendees this year can expect a dramatic fireworks display by PYRO Shows. Best of all, the entire event is free of charge, including food, drink, and entertainment, and is open to the public.
This festival is one of the largest Japanese cultural events in the Southeast US.
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Rocket City Kittypalooza
May 6th | 11am – 3pm
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Art Journaling 101
May 6th | 10am – 12pm
Studio 127 at Lowe Mill
A complete introduction to Art Journaling including your own journal, writing prompt deck and supplies. This is a 2-hour class.
About this Event
If you have been wanting to try Art Journaling, this is for you. It’s 2 hours and includes a journal, a deck of writing prompts, art supplies to use in the class and a Creativity Bundle chock full of mixed media goodies to take with you. You don’t need any experience with art journaling! Be sure to stop and get some Piper and Leaf Tea or a coffee from Dragon’s Forge Cafe (upstairs). This is going to be awesome!
For tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-journaling-101-tickets-585454810097?aff=ALLEVENTS
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Rocket City BBQ & Soul Fest
May 20th | 10am – 11pm
Calling Huntsville and the surrounding area do you think you’re a pitmaster? Load up your grill, grab your tongs, tie up your apron and bring your best to the Rocket City BBQ & Soul Fest!
The Rocket City BBQ & Soul Fest is a family-friendly day of food, fun, and sunshine being held at the NSS Conference Center. Fusing the vibe of a backyard bbq with competition, soul, and a touch of luxury! Vendors of all types will be on site selling food and a variety of products and services while attendees will be feeling the vibe.
The event will also feature the presentation of the Gwendolyn Baldwin Excellence Scholarship to a graduating high school senior who plans to major in one of the following areas: Arts, Music, Business, and STEM fields.
Children aged 12 years and younger will be admitted for FREE to this ticketed event.
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Huntsville Heart Walk
May 13th | 8am
Big Spring Park East
Join us to defeat heart disease and stroke!
It’s never been a better time to find new ways to boost physical and emotional health. Joining the Heart Walk is a great way to socially connect and get moving – all while making a great impact in our community and saving lives.
When you register, you’re helping:
♥ Save more babies and kids who have congenital heart defects
♥ Train thousands in life-saving CPR
♥ Fund groundbreaking brain and heart research
♥ Champion health equity for all
Register and start a fundraising team today at huntsvilleheartwalk.org. #HSVHeartWalk
Tickets for Huntsville Heart Walk can be booked here.
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Taste of Providence Wine Festival
Experience what Providence has to offer – all on ONE STREET!
About this Event
A N N O U N C E M E N T:
TASTE 100 WINES FOR JUST $60
TASTE FOR FIRST TIME EVER IN THE USA – INTRODUCING: F I V E NEW WINES FROM SOUTH AFRICA!
Township Winery – Community Wine Project : www.townshipwinery.com
DRINK WINE – GIVE BACK : PORTION OF OUR SALES WILL BENEFIT: !! K I D S TO L O V E !!
(Can’t make it to the event, but want to give back – choose the donation button at check out!)
Saturday | May 13th | 2:00 – 4:30 Downtown Providence | Support an Amazing Cause
Join us for Mother’s Day Weekend | Downtown Providence |
COME FOR WINE – STAY for the local FOOD
Tickets for TASTE OF PROVIDENCE WINE FESTIVAL can be booked here.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-providence-wine-festival-tickets-612794192927?aff=ALLEVENTS
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Camp to Amp Festival
May 13th | 12pm
The 2nd Annual Camp to Amp Festival is coming back and it promises to be bigger and better for 2023. This exciting event is a collaboration between The Orion Amphitheater, MidCity District, The Camp, and the Huntsville Police Department, offering a day filled with fun, art, music, and celebration for the North Alabama community.
The festival will feature four stages with live music and performing arts, an artist and vintage market, kids’ activities, food trucks, satellite bars, non-profit organizations, and much more. This family and pet-friendly festival is open to the public and free for everyone to enjoy. Follow along for the full schedule of events and consider becoming a sponsor to help support this fantastic community event.
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Tinker Bell
Join Tinker Bell and her friends this May as they transform the Huntsville Botanical into Neverland!
LOCATION: Huntsville Botanical Garden
DATES:
Saturday, May 13: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Sunday, May 14: 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
ASL Performance: May 13 @ 1 p.m.
SYNOPSIS: You don’t know Peter Pan until you’ve heard Tinker Bell’s side of the story! When all the fairies in Neverland start to disappear, Tinker Bell zips to London to find a friend. There she meets a young boy named Peter who follows her back to Neverland. All is fun and games in this magical world of flowers, wild animals, and goofy pirates until Peter welcomes the Lost Boys and the Darling children back to Tink’s island. She quickly discovers she does not like sharing her friend with anyone else! A new, twinkling light shines on themes of imagination, play, and the complicated nature of friendship from this feisty fairy’s point of view. Suitable for all ages.
***Tickets are ONLY honored through purchases made through official Huntsville Botanical Garden’s ticketing platform. Ticket exchanges are done directly by Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy Staff or Huntsville Botanical Garden. Third party ticket exchanges will NOT be honored. To make a ticket exchange, email [email protected]***
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Plus Size Clothing Swap at Regale Cupcakery
May 20th | 12pm – 4pm
Join us for our first ever Plus Size Clothing Swap! This event is free to attend; we ask that you bring at least one item to trade (sizes XL and higher!).
We are so excited to be partnering with Huntsville’s LGBTQ+ Free Closet for this event and all un-traded clothing will be donated to their closet.
Can’t make it but still want to donate? We will be accepting donations at the shop all week leading up to the Swap!
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Huntsville Water Lantern Festival
May 20th | 5:30pm
Tickets are on sale for the Water Lantern Festival in Huntsville. Get your tickets at https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/huntsville.php before they sell out.
Water Lantern Festival is an amazing experience where you’ll witness the magic of lanterns as they light up the water.
The Water Lantern Festival was voted #1 Festival by USA Today. Don’t miss this beautiful event!
For more information please visit www.WaterLanternFestival.com
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Old School and Blues Festival
May 27th | 11am – 11pm
429 Dan Crutcher Road | Toney, AL 35773
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of Old School and Blues music! JD Entertainment proudly presents the 26th Annual Old School and Blues Festival, taking place on May 27, 2023.
Join us at the longest running Urban Event in Northern Alabama for a day filled with music, fun, and sun. The festival boasts a spectacular lineup of internationally renowned artists, as well as local talents who will take the stage to showcase their musical prowess.
This one-day festival is not to be missed, featuring one big show with non-stop entertainment from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM EDT. From classic old-school hits to soulful blues tunes, the festival promises to be a musical extravaganza that will keep you grooving all day long.
Come and experience the electrifying energy of the Old School and Blues Festival. Grab your friends and family and head on over to this must-attend event of the year. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable experience.
Mark your calendars for May 27, 2023, and get your tickets now to secure your spot at the 26th Annual Old School and Blues Festival. Let’s get ready to jam!
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Dancefestopia Yellow Brick Road
May 27th | 7:30pm
EVENT: Dancefestopia Yellow Brick Road
DATE: Saturday, May 27
CITY: Huntsville, AL
VENUE: Gold Spirit
AGES: ALL
DOORS: 7:30PM
TICKETS: $15 adv / $20 dos
Dancefestopia: Yellow Brick Road Tour brings the enchantment of Emerald City to your town in search of your scene’s emerging and untapped talent. The winners of each Yellow Brick Tour stop are given the opportunity to showcase their talent at Dancefestopia 2023.
For one weekend every fall, something magical awakes in the heart of Kansas. The Emerald City comes alive and we find ourselves in a world of enchantment, wonder, and bass. Dancefestopia is a home of happiness, love, and celebration – an escape from life’s pain, stresses, and uncertainties. We carve out our own beautiful space on Earth and dance with our tribe. This is Dancefestopia.
Dancefestopia started in 2011 and has grown into a premier electronic dance festival. Dancefestopia is 100% independently operated and funded, one of a handful left in America. Thank you for your support!
See you in the Emerald City! #DFT2023
Visit our website for the latest information on tickets, lineup, announcements, and more.
Website: https://www.dancefestopia.com/
