4 Weekend Events 📅
Here are four things to do this weekend! Sign up for the Homely Huntsville newsletter to stay up to date on Huntsville.
42nd Madison Street Festival 🚌
The Madison Street Festival, a free community event in Historic Downtown Madison, Alabama, celebrates its 42nd year, welcoming families to enjoy the beauty of fall. The festival features a variety of attractions, including entertainment, performing arts, local businesses, arts and crafts, and designated areas for children and teens. Attendees can indulge in food offerings and explore sponsor displays. A complimentary shuttle service will run from Crosspointe Church and Madison City Stadium to the festival, with accessible options available. Parking is also available at Madison City Stadium, just a short walk from the entrance on Wise Street.
Take note! The Crosspointe Church shuttle will temporarily reroute from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m., directing riders to the Maple Street shuttle stop for return trips.
📅 Date: October 5, 2024
🕚 Time: 09:00 a.m to 04:00 p.m
📍Location: Historic Downtown Madison, Alabama, 100 Church Street, Madison, AL
📩 Email: msf.pres@gmail.com
📞 Call: 12564686507
🌍 Website: www.madisonstreetfestival.org
International Festival of North Alabama (iFest 2024) 🌍
The Annual International Festival of North Alabama (iFest 2024), presented by the International Society of Huntsville, invites attendees to experience global cultures without needing a passport.
This free, family-friendly event features a Global Performance Area showcasing folk dances, traditional music, and ethnic fashion. Attendees can enjoy a Food Truck Caravan, explore a vibrant Open Air Marketplace, and visit the International Display Showcase, which highlights cultural artifacts, native apparel, and handicrafts. Children from around the world can engage in free hands-on games and crafts. The festival proudly represents various nations, including Poland, Ghana, India, and more, and promises to be bigger and better each year.
📅 Date: October 5, 2024
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m – 03:00 p.m
📍 Location: Jaycee Building 2200 Jaycee Way SW, Huntsville,
📩 Email: gloriapadillavergara@gmail.com
📞 Phone: (256) 651-0714.
2024 Rocket City Scottish Festival & Highland Games 🏴✨
The Rocket City Scottish Festival and Highland Games will take place tomorrow! Attendees can enjoy a variety of vendors, food trucks, highland games, music, and traditional Scottish attire. Visitors are advised to enter the festival through Gate 5, around the corner from the main gate, with signs to guide the way.
📅 Date: October 5, 2024
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m – 03:00 p.m
📍 Location: Sharon Johnston Park, technically east Huntsville/New Market, just past Buckhorn Schools
More info: https://www.facebook.com/rocketcityscotfest/
Records & Retro: A Market to Celebrate All Things Groovy 🌈
The 3rd Annual Records & Retro: A Market to Celebrate All Things Groovy, presented by Vertical House Records, is happening! This exciting, free event features over 100 booths showcasing many items, including LPs, 45s, retro music equipment, cassettes, CDs, VHS, video games, books, clothing, and unique collectibles. Attendees can also enjoy live music, DJs, and food trucks, all in a vibrant community atmosphere.
📆 Date: October 6, 2024
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. -05:00 p.m
📍 Location: The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive, Huntsville
🚗 Parking: Free parking for community events at The Orion courtesy of Woody Anderson Ford
