Tuscaloosa Events

Annual Events

Address: various locations, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Category: Community Event - Fair / Festival Dates: March 1 - March 31, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held in March when the cherry blossoms are making the last of their appearance, this internationally oriented festival demonstrates ties that Tuscaloosa has with its sister city of Narashino, Japan. Event goers are treated to traditional tea ceremonies, Haiku and art shows and a number of other educational and...

Address: 3500 McFarland Blvd, Northport Civic Center, Northport, AL 35476 Dates: October 17 - October 18, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This first-class, two-day festival showcases artistic diversity, with performers in the areas of folk and contemporary art as well as traditional craftspeople. Over 250 festival participants join in this widely recognized Southern event as guest artists or juried participants. Held annually during the third weekend in...

Address: 1 Mound Pkwy, Moundville, AL 35474 Dates: November 7 - November 10, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held at the University of Alabama's Moundville Archeological Park, this notable event brings together a wealth of Native American performing artists, crafters and musicians to showcase the culture of their native tribes. Festival goers have the unique opportunity to tour a site excavation, view a stone-chipping...

Address: Main Ave, Downtown, Northport, AL 35476 Dates: December 1, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

From sightings of Father Christmas to street carolers in Victorian garb, the Dickens Downtown celebration in Northport draws crowds of both locals and visitors to the charming shops, cafes and restaurants located in the area. Held the first Tuesday of December, this event seems to grow bigger and more heartwarming...

Address: Concert Hall Moody Music Building, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 25487 Dates: December 4 - December 6, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

A local tradition that's held on the campus of the University of Alabama, "Hilaritas" translates into something akin to "live joyfully and be proud of your work." It's with this idea in mind that the University Singers and Jazz Ensemble team up to present an outstanding Christmas concert to eager performance goers. At...

Address: 6th Ave and Capstone Dr, University of Alabama; Alabama Museum of Natural History, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Dates: December 11, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Parents and kids alike look forward to this yearly event that provides the ideal shopping venue for kids looking to take charge of their holiday gift list. Most of the items for sale are very reasonably priced, under $10, and are eco-friendly. Plenty of tasty eats and exciting entertainment make this an outstanding...