Reviewed by: Elizabeth Hobbs
Get ready for some unique festivals in the Tennessee Valley this October
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October is great month to be outdoors, and because of that there are some fabulous outdoor music festivals happening here in the Huntsville area.
From a fiddlers festival that is more than five decades old to a newly relocated Huntsville music festival, October is a prime music month.
1. The The 58th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
Mark your calendars, music lovers. The 58th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention is back in Athens, and will include more than 200 musicians.
Hosted by Athens State University, the event regularly attracts between 15,000 and 20,000 people to Athens for the convention.
Why do so many folks descend upon Athens for this event? Well, when you look at the lineup of events, you’ll see exactly why. The music is just one reason to attend.
In addition to the concerts and music competitions, the event includes arts and crafts vendors, a fiddlers trade show, tutorials and more.
The 2025 Fiddlers Convention’s concert line-up includes:
- Wednesday, October 1 at 7:30PM – FREE Preview night featuring Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers (Special Gospel Concert)
- Thursday, October 2 at 7:00PM – Pitney Meyer
- Friday, October 3 at 6:00PM – Jimmy Fortune
- Saturday, October 4 at 7:30PM – Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Here’s some ticket info:
- Single day admission: $20/adult for Thursday, Friday or Saturday
- 3-Day Weekend Pass: $30/adult
- Children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult
- Preview night concert on Wednesday evening: Free
Tickets can be purchased online at www.AthensFiddlers.org. The purchase of an admission ticket includes access to all convention entertainment, events and activities as well as entry to one competition category.
2. Tangled String Music + Arts Festival
One of Huntsville’s popular annual music festivals is back for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, but is changing venues this year. The Tangled String Music & Arts Festival, originally scheduled at Lowe Mill, will now take place at John Hunt Park.
The 2-day festival is scheduled for October 3-4.
The City of Huntsville’s Music Office has partnered with Tangled String Studios to make the 7th edition of the festival larger and more widespread. This is apparent from the lineup, which includes bands from all over the state and beyond. The festival includes two stages and more than a dozen bands.
Festival-goers can expect:
- A music lineup full of bluegrass, alt-rock and Americana
- An immersive arts and crafts fair experience
- Curated vibes with more room to dance and explore
- Some exciting new programming elements to be announced soon.
- When: October 3-4
- Where: John Hunt Park’s festival field (adjacent to the Sand Volleyball Complex)
- Cost: October 3 only: $58; October 4 only: $68; Weekend pass: $109; VIP weekend pass: $159
- Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here
3. Breakaway Music Festival
Since it was founded, Breakaway has become the fastest-growing independent music brand, selling hundreds of thousands of tickets annually.
- When: Oct. 3-4, 4-11PM
- Cost: $170+
- Details
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