2024 is looking bright with this list of the best Huntsville Happenings throughout the year! This list will be updated as additional events and information become available!
March
CONFERENCE USA MEN’S & WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
- March 12 - March 16, at Propst Arena - Von Braun Center
- Nine schools in Conference USA will be battling it out for an automatic bid to the Big Dance.
April
HUNTSVILLE COMIC & POP CULTURE EXPO
- April 12-14 at the Von Braun Center - 700 Monroe St SW
- Friday 3pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 11am-5pm - Tickets & FAQs
- The Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo is a family-friendly 3-day event in the heart of downtown Huntsville celebrating ALL things Comic & Pop Culture! The show will include 60+ Special Celebrity Guests, 200+ Vendors, Artists/Authors Alley, Cosplay Contests, a Gaming Room, Discussion Panels and much more!
NASA HUMAN EXPLORATION ROVER CHALLENGE
- April 19-20 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center - 1 Tranquility Base
- NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge is a high-tech competition where teams from schools worldwide design, develop, build, and test human-powered rovers.
BIG OL’ BALLPARK FAIR
- April 25, 2024 - May 5
- Location: 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison, AL
- Time: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- The Big Ol' Ballpark Fair makes its return to Toyota Field. For the first time in team history, the first four days of the fair will align with Rocket City Trash Pandas home games. Fans who purchase a ticket to one of those games from Thursday, April 25 to Sunday, April 29 will receive free admission to the fair on the day of the game.
PANOPLY ARTS FESTIVAL
- April 26 – 28 at Big Spring International Park
- Friday, April 26 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Tickets
- Enjoy more than 100 visual artists from various mediums in the fan-favorite Art Marketplace, two musical performance stages featuring 30+ musical acts by local bands and musicians, a variety of culinary artisan food trucks, kid-friendly interactives and STEAM activities, community art projects, and so much more!
HUNTSVILLE/MADISON, AL GUIDED HISTORY TOURS
- Guided by passionate Huntsville history enthusiasts, these FREE walking tours provide a mix of history, culture, and physical activity as you delve into the captivating charm of Huntsville and Madison, Alabama.
- Saturday, April 13 - Historic Twickenham - Downtown Huntsville
Saturday, April 20 - Historic Madison, AL
Saturday, April 27 - Historic Madison, AL - All walking tours depart at 10 a.m.
- Twickenham walking tours will leave from Piper & Leaf at Alabama Constitution Hall Park in downtown Huntsville - 109 Gates Ave
- Madison walking tours will depart from the Little Roundhouse (gazebo) in downtown Madison - 101 Main St, Madison, AL
MAY
CAMP TO AMP FESTIVAL
- May 11 at MidCity District, The Orion, and The Camp
- 12pm to 6pm
- The 3rd Annual Camp to Amp Festival returns bigger and better for 2024 on Saturday, May 11 from 12 – 6 PM, featuring 4 stages with live music and performing arts, an artists' market, kids activities, food trucks, and more throughout The Camp and MidCity District. Don't miss this FREE family-friendly event! Stay tuned for the full schedule of events.
CIGAR BOX GUITAR FESTIVAL
- May 31-June 2
- Huntsville, Alabama is home to the world's longest-running Cigar Box Guitar Festival. This multi-day event is free and raises funds for music education in Madison County, Alabama.
FOOD TRUCK RALLIES
- May - October
- On the 3rd Friday of every month, head to Big Spring Park to chow down with 15+ food trucks.
June
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
- June - August, Monday Evenings
- Free series showcases local music talent from a mix of genres in Huntsville's Big Spring Park.
OAKWOOD FARMER'S MARKET
- March - October
- Each Friday, check out the open-air farmers market with food trucks, bakers, artisans, and more.
BIERGARTEN
- March – October
- On select Thursdays, join in the Germanic fun with cuisine, drinks, and music at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK
- June 14th - 23rd, 2024
- Enjoy the flavors of the movers and shakers in the food industry and support local entrepreneurs and restaurants.
JULY
TENNESSEE VALLEY HUNTING & FISHING EXPO
- July 12th-14th
- Join the experts to find out the latest in casting, shooting, and enjoying the outdoors
August
HUNTSVILLE HAMFEST
- August 17 & 18
- A fun event for amateur radio operators or anyone just curious about the hobby.
HUNTSVILLE CULINARY MONTH & RESTAURANT WEEK
- Dates TBD
- Sink your teeth into great specials at local restaurants as we celebrate foodies and all things cuisine.
SMOKE IN THE OUTFIELD BBQ FESTIVAL
- Dates TBD
- Held at Toyota Field, festivities include live music, entertainment, and activities.
SEPTEMBER
FESTIFALL AT THE GARDEN
- September - October
- A season filled with family fun includes Scarecrow Trail, Pumpkin Carving Contest, and fall floral displays.
HUNTSVILLE GHOST WALK
- Every Friday and Saturday in September - October
- Hear stories from Huntsville's haunted past.
HUNTSVILLE MUSIC MONTH
- All September long
- Check our website for ways to enjoy live music performances throughout the month.
JAZZ IN THE PARK
- Sundays in September
- A month of Sunday performances at Big Spring Park
CONCERTS ON THE DOCK
- September and October Friday Nights
- Concert series on the docks of Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment.
MONTE SANO ART FESTIVAL
- September Dates TBD
- Features 100+ visual artists, live music, and local food trucks.
CRUSH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
- Dates TBD
- Celebrity chefs, tastings for wine and spirits, demos, food, and entertainment.
REDSTONE ARSENAL OKTOBERFEST
- Dates TBD
- Raise your stein for authentic German cuisine, beer, polka music, carnival rides, and dancing.
OCTOBER
HUNTSVILLE HISTORY MONTH
- All October Long
- Celebrate the past in the city that's building the future.
GUIDED HISTORY TOURS
- Dates TBD
- Free walking tours in Huntsville and Madison are guided by local experts.
WHISTLESTOP BBQ FESTIVAL
- Dates TBD
- A beloved North Alabama tradition since 2001, held at MidCity.
MADISON STREET FESTIVAL
- First Saturday in October
- Enjoy a fun fall day with a community parade, food vendors, exhibits, and entertainment.
ROCKET CITY PRIDE PARADE
- Dates TBD
- Celebrate inclusion with the LGBTQ+ community and high-energy performances.
MAPLE HILL CEMETERY STROLL
- Third Sunday in October
- A living history event with costumed characters and traditional music.
RAILYARD BARBEQUE BRAWL & MUSIC FEST
- Dates TBD
- Madison, AL gets saucy with this KCBS-sanctioned event.
DECEMBER
WINTER PARK AT ORION AMPHITHEATER
- November - January
- Shop holiday markets, enjoy seasonal music, ice skating, and more at the award-winning Orion Amphitheater!
SKATING IN THE PARK
- November - January
- Lace up your skates to enjoy winter fun at Big Spring Park.
GALAXY OF LIGHTS
- November & December
- The Huntsville Botanical Garden is decked out for the holiday season. A frequent top pick by USA Today’s 10Best.
TINSEL TRAIL
- November & December
- Find your holiday cheer with a display of decorated Christmas trees in Big Spring Park.
CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER AT DITTO LANDING
- December
- Stroll the lane of locally designed oversized Christmas cards.
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS AT BURRITT ON THE MOUNTAIN
- December
- Enjoy the sights, sounds, and aromas of a traditional Christmas.
MADISON CHRISTMAS CAPERS
- December
- a Depression-era tradition that takes place at Doc Hughes Drugstore on Main Street. The tradition involves throwing rubber chickens from the roof of the drugstore.
VON BREWSKI BEER FESTIVAL
- January
- Sample brews on tap from 50+ breweries.
