River Region Annual Events

Bark in the Park – Prattville
(334) 358-2882

The Prattville/Autauga Humane Society’s annual spring fundraiser takes place at Cooter’s Pond and features concessions, children’s games, and adoptable dogs.

Big Fish Bass Tournament – Millbrook
(334) 285-0085

The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this exciting tournament each spring. Prizes are awarded hourly, and there’s also an award for overall biggest fish.

Coosapalooza Brew Fest – Wetumpka
(334) 478-3926

Sample craft brews from around the state while enjoying beautiful downtown Wetumpka right alongside the Coosa River.

Cultural Crossroads – Montgomery
(334) 240-4500

The Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery’s annual symposium focuses on a different component of Alabama history each year.

Earth Day Safari
(334) 625-4909

This fun-filled educational day at the Montgomery Zoo is an awesome learning experience for all ages.

The Fitz Spring Gala – Montgomery
(334) 264-4222

The Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum’s annual fundraiser features delicious food and beverages, live music, and much more. Make sure to come dressed in your best glamorous Hollywood or 1920s attire!

Flimp Festival – Montgomery
(334) 625-4333

The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts’ Flimp Festival features art activities, music, and a variety of entertainment.

Herb Day – Montgomery
(334) 272-3940

This open-air market held each spring features vendors selling herbal teas, garden wares, and a huge selection of herbal plants.

Juneteenth Celebration – Montgomery
(334) 241-8615

This celebration features live music, local food, kids’ activities, and more. Plus, get free admission to the Rosa Parks Museum and Children’s Wing!

MAX4Kids Annual Charity Clay Shoot

(334) 215-4642

This annual event takes place at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club and raises money for the MAX4Kids Foundation.

Prattville CityFest
(334) 595-0100

This event kicks off with a concert on the banks of the peaceful Autauga Creek and features food, kids activities, shopping, and more.

Puppy Palooza – Montgomery
(334) 279-6046

This event held at The Shoppes at EastChase benefits the Montgomery Humane Society. Enjoy live music, doggy activities, pet adoptions, and much more!

Riverbend Brewfest – Montgomery
(334) 625-4636

Enjoy live music, great food, and a large selection of craft and seasonal brews from local, regional, and national breweries.

Summer Nights at the Shoppes
(334) 279-6046

This series of concerts performed by regional artists is held at the Shoppes at EastChase each Thursday in June.

Tunes on the Green – Millbrook
(334) 312-2866

Grab your family and lawn chairs and head on down to the Village Green Park on Main Street for a free summer concert series featuring local bands, local food, and trivia.

Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival – Prattville
(334) 595-0850

This free festival held each spring at Pratt Park celebrates musician Wilson Pickett, who was born in Prattville. Highlights include live music, displays from local and regional artists, and plenty of fun for the kids.

  AWF Wild Game Cook-Off – Millbrook
(334) 285-4550

Proceeds benefit the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s programs and projects. In addition to all of the outstanding food, guests will be able to enjoy a silent auction and assorted raffles.

Bark in the Park – Wetumpka
(334) 567-3377

Head over to Fort Toulouse in September for a fun-filled event that includes pet parades, paw paintings, and more for the whole family.

Broadway Under the Stars – Montgomery
(334) 240-4004

Held lakeside at Blount Cultural Park, this free concert by the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra features Broadway favorites. 

Buckmasters Expo – Montgomery
(334) 387-2635

The area’s largest hunting show features more than 300 exhibitors. Highlights include the Top Bow Archery Competition, hunter education sessions, dock diving dogs, and kids activities.

Creekwalk Concert Series – Prattville
(334) 595-0850

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a series of free, family-friendly concerts each summer on the Creekwalk by Heritage Park. 

Great Balls of Fire Golf Tournament

(334) 567-4811

Join the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce for a day of golf, networking, and community at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Capitol Hill. This event pays tribute to the Meteor Impact Crater that emerged approximately 85 million years ago in Wetumpka.

Hog Days of Summer – Montgomery
(334) 717-0107

Enjoy the best selection of BBQ in Alabama while listening to live blues, country, and Americana music performances.

Montgomery Restaurant Week
(334) 261-1100

Enjoy ten days of exploring the eats and treats that make Montgomery one of the best places in the South to eat!

River and Blues Music & Arts Festival – Wetumpka
(334) 567-5147

Shop with local vendors and artists, sample delicious food from local spots, and enjoy listening to live music from a variety of bands and artists.

Zoobilation – Montgomery
(334) 625-4920

This annual fundraiser for the Montgomery Zoo features live entertainment, food and beverages from regional vendors, and an auction. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.

A Downtown Dickens Christmas – Wetumpka
(334) 567-4811

Celebrate the annual Christmas tree lighting and enjoy a Victorian Christmas in Historic Downtown Wetumpka! Take a couple of photos with Father Christmas while you’re at it. 

A Main Street Christmas – Prattville
(334) 595-0850

Take in the lights and decorations, visit with Santa, and get some Christmas shopping done in Downtown Prattville. Enjoy caroling, children’s projects, and more.

Alabama Frontier Days at Fort Toulouse – Wetumpka 
(334) 567-3002

Experience one of the largest and most authentic living history events with frontier craft and trade demonstrations, live period entertainment, and merchants.

Alabama National Fair – Montgomery
(334) 272-6831

Enjoy carnival rides, live music, a circus, pig racing, and more each October. There are also exhibits of art, photography, flowers, and livestock.

All is Bright – Montgomery
(334) 279-6046

Bring the entire family out to welcome Santa to The Shoppes at EastChase and enjoy a tree lighting ceremony. 

Annual Christmas Parade – Prattville
(334) 595-0850

Downtown Prattville is transformed into a magical space filled with lights, marching bands, dancers, candy, and more during the Christmas parade.

Autauga County Fair – Prattville
(334) 717-0277

Bring the family out to enjoy top-notch carnival ride entertainment and classic fair food concessions, along with other attractions like a petting zoo.

Boo Festival – Millbrook
(334) 312-2866

The City of Millbrook’s Boo Festival is held right before Halloween each year. It features family-friendly activities, trick-or-treating with local vendors and businesses, and more.

Camellia Bowl – Montgomery
This post-season college football game matches up the Sun Belt Conference against the Mid-American Conference (MAC) at Cramton Bowl each December. 

Capital City Christmas Parade – Montgomery
(334) 625-4636

Celebrate the holidays with this annual parade featuring festive floats and lots of fun. 

Christmas Lights Festival – Montgomery
(334) 625-4900

See the Montgomery Zoo transformed into a Winter Wonderland with thousands of sparkling lights and festive decorations. Take a leisurely stroll or enjoy a brisk train ride–and don’t forget to visit Santa!

Christmas on the Coosa – Wetumpka 
(334) 567-5147

This annual Christmas celebration includes a variety of festivities, from character breakfasts and an artist market to an antique car show and a parade. The day ends with a spectacular fireworks show over the Coosa River.

Conservation Car Wash and Tailgate Party – Montgomery
(334) 625-4905

Get your car washed, play games, and see a few education ambassador animals at this annual fundraising event for the Montgomery Zoo.

Coosa Candy Crawl – Wetumpka
(334) 478-3926

Dress in your favorite costume and trick-or-treat through local downtown businesses and table sponsors.

East YMCA Wing Festival – Montgomery
(334) 272-3390

Sample outstanding chicken wings from local competitors and enjoy a day of family fun with activities for children. 

Great Grits Cookoff & 5K – Prattville
(334) 358-9622

Join the Willis Bradford YMCA in mid-October for a day of live music, bounce houses, arts and crafts vendors, the Nitty Gritty 5K Race, and a whole lot of grits!

Harvest Jam – Montgomery
(334) 279-6046

Sample craft beer, listen to live music, shop with pop-up vendors, and more at The Shoppes at EastChase!

Junior League Holiday Market – Montgomery
(334) 288-8816

This annual fundraiser for Montgomery’s Junior League features local and regional vendors selling clothing, art, gourmet food, and unique items you won’t find at the mall. 

Living Christmas Tree – Montgomery
(334) 241-5156

The sights and sounds of Christmas will fill First Baptist Church’s sanctuary as the choir and orchestra present the annual Living Christmas Tree.

Main Street Wetumpka Wine Pull
(334) 478-3926

This exclusive ticketed event is held in Downtown Wetumpka and features splendid food, wine pairings, and prizes.

Montgomery Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show
Vendors at this annual exposition sell an assortment of beads, crystals, gemstones, and fossil specimens. Make sure to check out the demonstrations on gem and rock cutting. 

Montgomery Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops Concert
(334) 240-4004

This festive concert is the highlight of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra’s season.

The Nutcracker – Montgomery
(334) 356-5460

The longest-running Nutcracker in Montgomery is presented by Alabama River Region Ballet each holiday season.

Pet Palooza – Prattville
(334) 358-2882

The Prattville/Autauga Humane Society hosts this fundraising event each year at Cooter’s Pond with children’s activities, pet contests, local vendors, and adoption.

Pike Road Arts & Crafts Fair
(334) 281-8032

As one of the largest and oldest outdoor arts and crafts fairs in the Southeast, this is the perfect opportunity to get started on your holiday shopping and snag unique items from local vendors and artists.

Riverwalk Wine Festival – Montgomery
(334) 625-4636

The city’s wine tasting event features vineyards from across the state with booths set up for tasting and purchasing.

Safari of Lights – Hope Hull
(334) 288-2105

Drive through thousands of sparkling lights at Alabama Safari Park, then visit with farm animals in the petting area, play a few holiday games, and snap some photos with Santa.

Spinners Pumpkin Patch Crafts & Vendor Show – Prattville
(334) 717-1141

Held each October at Spinners Park in Prattville, this fun-filled event features tons of great local artists and other vendors, activities for kids, live music, and much more.

Spirit of Christmas Parade & Festival – Milbrook
(334) 312-2866

Millbrook’s Christmas celebration features an official tree lighting ceremony, a festive parade starring Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a vendor market with local merchants and makers.

Turkey Day Classic – Montgomery 
(334) 229-4551

Held on Thanksgiving Day at Dunn-Oliver Acadome, this football game features the Alabama State University Hornets vs. another HBCU. Events leading up to the game include a parade and live music performances.

Wetumpka Oktoberfest

(334) 478-3926

This downtown event offers something for everyone to enjoy from live music and contests to shopping for the adults and a children’s area with putt-putt, face painting, and a petting zoo to keep the little ones entertained.