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Saturday, July 27

Jazz and Food Trucks at the Amphitheater

Starts: 7:00 PM
Location: Muscle Shoals Amphitheater, 2010 E Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL

In case of rain, event will be delayed.  If it doesn’t clear up, event will be postponed until August 3rd

Featuring: Swinging River Jazz Band
Sponsored By: City of Muscle Shoals
Pricing: Free!

Sunday, July 20

Official Handy Sunday Ceremony at the Handy Gym!!!

Starts: 6:30 PM
Location: Handy School Gymnasium, 1050 Pruitt Street, Flo, AL

Handy Praise at Handy Gym!  The official W.C. Handy Sunday Ceremony will be held in the W.C. Handy School Gymnasium!  There will be plenty of chairs already set up, or you can bring your own if you want.  Handy Fest food trucks will be on site in the parking lot.

Come and get your praise on with music by Trumpeteer Shelly Williams, the Quad Cities Mass Choir directed by Aaron Freeman, and two of WZZA Radio’s favorite air personalities:  the Reverend Shane Rainer and Fresh Wind AND the one and only Reverend Jerry Reeves and Friends!  This was one of the very best performances last year, so please tell all of your friends and loved ones that we’ll be in the air conditioning and we won’t have to worry about rain!

Featuring: Pastor Jerry Reeves & Friends, Quad Cities Mass Choir directed by Aaron Freeman, Saxman Shelly Williams, Shane D. Rainer & Fresh Wind
Sponsored By: City of Florence* Keep the Shoals Beautiful* Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Pricing: Free! Food available for purchase.

Saturday, July 19

CB&S Bank: Music In The Park With Rewind

Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 10:00 PM
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL

This is one terrific band you won’t want to miss!

Featuring: Rewind of the Shoals
Sponsored By: CB&S Bank Derrick Gargis at Alabama Health Guidance
Pricing: Free!

Saturday, July 20

Handy Street Party

Starts: 6:00 PM | Ends: 10:30 PM
Location: Soul Wingery, 105 Poplar St, Florence, AL

We’re closing down the street in front of the Soul Wingery for music and fun!

In case of rain, the party will be moved to Singin’ River Live

Featuring: Thad and Company, Billy Allen and The Pollies
Sponsored By: Soul Music Society
Pricing: Free

Saturday, July 19

W.C. Handy Festival Shoals Car & Truck Show

Starts: 8:00 AM | Ends: 2:00 PM
Location: McFarland Park – Florence Harbor, 1050 Clayborn Liles Dr., Florence, AL

NOTICE:  This event will again be in McFarland Park!!!

8am-12n Registration (Fee $20)

8am-2pm Show Time!

Pre-registration $18 by July 9th.  Mail to Post Office Box 3672, Muscle Shoals, AL  35662

Awards include $2000 in cash plus prizes!  Dash plaques givin to the first 200 cars registered!

For more info, call Ronnie James at 256-366-0564 or Terry Mashvurn at 256-366-0564 or visit www.ShoalsCarandTruckClub.com

 

 

Featuring: Come join the fun!
Sponsored By: Shoals Car & Truck Club
Pricing: Registration $20 per vehicle

Friday, July 18

First Metro Bank: Sax In The City

Starts: 7:00 PM
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL

Don’t miss one of the Handy Festival’s most popular and well attended events!  Delicious food from vendors on site!  In case of rain, event moved to Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum.

Featuring: The Midnighters
Sponsored By: First Metro Bank
Pricing: Free! Food available for purchase.

Jazz It Up With Your Trash

Starts: 10:00 AM
Location: Sheffield Public Library, 316 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, AL

Bring the kids of all ages and join the Microwave Dave Band!

Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave’s improptu band!

For ages 3 and older.

Featuring: Microwave Dave
Sponsored By: Keep The Shoals Beautiful* City of Sheffield* Sheffield Utilities* Sheffield Redevelopment Authority* Shoals Solid Waste Authority
Pricing: Free - especially for kids!!

Thursday, July 27

At Sundown On Thursday with David Phillips Band

Starts: 7:00 PM
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL

An In Harmony With Nature Litter-Free Event!

Bring your friends and family!

Come and enjoy the music by the talented David Phillips Band!

A wide variety of delicious food by vendors!

Featuring: David Phillips Band

Saturday, July 26

Street Strut and Parade

Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 2:00 PM
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL

Food vendors set up at Wilson Park.

Join local bands and a local dj for the parade along the usual route:  Corner of Tuscaloosa and Seminary Streets, left onto Court Street, left onto Tennessee Street, left onto  Seminary Street, ending at Wilson Park for music, prizes, and more!  Call Grant Gunn at 256-483-9417 for more information about participation and rain plans.

Featuring: To Be Announced
Sponsored By: Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Pricing: Free to participate, registration required.

Monday, July 21

Sips, Sounds, and Stogies at Superhero Chefs

Starts: 6:00 PM | Ends: 8:00 PM
Location: Superhero Chefs, 104 S Main St, Tuscumbia, AL

Abaco Cloud Luxury Cigars will have premium and infused cigars for purchase. They will also collect cigar donations for “Cigars for Warriors” throughout the evening in support of our troops.

Cocktails and select appetizers will be available for purchase.

Featuring: The Kirkman Trio
Sponsored By: PROJECT XYZ * SuperHero Chefs
Pricing: Free