Get excited about these spring events happening in the Rocket City

Okay, we get it. Right now, we are still in February and likely have two or three more cold snaps to deal with, but it doesn’t hurt to look ahead to some spring events and what the season has in store.

Here are some events we think will make your spring spectacular this year:

1. Conference USA Basketball Championships – March 11-15

weekend — The Conference USA men’s and women’s championships — early spring events — are at the VBC in March. (Michael Seale / Hville Blast)

Conference USA is teaming up with the city of Huntsville, Alabama, to bring its premier basketball event to the Rocket City. The 2025 Conference USA Basketball Championships takes place March 11-15 in the VBC Propst Arena, featuring men’s and women’s basketball teams competing for CUSA titles and an NCAA automatic bid.

When: March 11-15
Where: Propst Arena, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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2. 5th Annual Women’s Expo – March 29

Experience a day filled with marketplace vending, live performances, business networking, support resources and so much more at the Women’s Expo at the VBC.

When: March 29, 10AM-5PM
Where: VBC South Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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3. Battle of the Buffalo Charity Event – April 12

Group of guys at Battle of the Buffalo — Battle of the Buffalo is back for 2025. (Battle of the Buffalo)

The 16th Annual Battle of the Buffalo Charity Event is coming to Big Spring Park in April. This is one of those spring events that has grown every year. This year’s chicken wing festival features wings from some of Huntsville’s favorite restaurants. All proceeds raised benefit local cancer research and treatment.

When: April 12
Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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4. Pup Palooza – April 13

The Orion Amphitheater is partnering with The Greater Huntsville Humane Society to host a FREE pup-friendly festival featuring a shelter supply drive, pet costume contest, live local music, food trucks, vendors and more.

When: April 13, 1-5PM
Where: Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
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5. Panoply Arts Festival – April 25-27

Whether you want to expand your art collection, engage in creative play with your children, enjoy some North Alabama music, or simply scope out the scene — there is something for everyone to experience at Panoply, which has become one of the premier arts festivals in the South.

When: April 25-27
Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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6. Les Misérables – May 6-11

Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Ton Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.

When: May 6-11
Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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7. Avett Brothers – May 10

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Don’t miss the Grammy-nominated Avett Brothers, touring in support of their self-titled album — that is as much untitled as it is self-titled: a collection of songs that revealed themselves naturally over time. Huntsville local band Red Flags will open up.

When: May 10, 6:30PM
Where: Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
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