Hot Air Balloon Classic + more exciting Memorial Day weekend events

Are you ready for a long weekend? We hope so, because there are several cool events happening in and around the Rocket City you can enjoy.

Whether you are into live music, baseball, farmers markets or hot air balloons (yes, we have those, too), we have you covered this weekend.

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Live Music

Concerts on the Dock w/ Walker Street Opry @ Lowe Mill

• What: Head to Lowe Mill after work on Friday for a free show featuring the country/bluegrass sounds of the Walker Street Oprey.
• When: Friday, 6-9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Jarrod Walker @ Mars Music Hall

• What: Nashville-based mandolin player (one of the backing musicians for Billy Strings) and multi-instrumentalist Jarrod Walker brings his amazing talent to the Rocket City.
• When: Friday, 8PM
• Cost: $26+
• Details

Godsmack @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: This band’s body of work includes eight albums, four Grammy nominations and a Billboard Music Award.
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: $56+
• Details

Eric Michael Taylor @ Mars Music Hall

• What: Bringing his signature old-school country sound and down-home energy, Eric Michael Taylor is ready to light up the stage and celebrate his “homecoming.”
• When: Saturday, 7:30PM
• Cost: $20+
• Details

Thinger @ Tip Top Cafe

• What: Thinger is back, with lead singer and front man John Jattuso bringing awesome originals and unique covers all night.
• When: Saturday, 9PM
• Cost: $7
• Details

Festivals + parties

Golden Hour @ Huntsville Botanical Garden

• What: Roam the garden and listen to some live music as the sun sets at Huntsville Botanical Garden. 
• When: Friday, 5-8PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic @ Point Mallard

• What: This is such a cool experience! See over 50 beautiful hot air balloons, enjoy food, music, auto shows and family fun all weekend!
• When: Saturday-Sunday, 6AM-9:30PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Music Bingo @ Yellowhammer Brewing

• What: Win some cool prizes and have a blast at Yellowhammer’s weekly Music Bingo night. The theme for this weekend is “Sports Hype/Stadium Songs.”
• When: Saturday, 9-10PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Shows + expos

Wheels of Remembrance Car Show @ Joe Davis Stadium

• What: Wheels of Remembrance is more than just an awesome car show. It is a space created to honor families who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss or the loss of a child.
• When: Saturday, 9AM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Theatre of Fashion Show @ Lowe Mill

• What: Lowe Mill’s Theatre of Fashion presents their own fashion show, highling the creativity of this unique program.
• When: Saturday, 2:30-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Our Founding Mothers: The Celebrity Impersonation Show @ Shenanigans Comedy Theatre

• What: This cast of celebrity impersonators will bring all of the most legendary talent to one stage, right before your very eyes (Cher, Elvis, Dolly Parton + more)!
• When: Saturday, 8PM
• Cost: $15
• Details

‘Sorcerer’ @ The Independent Cinema

• What: Catch this compelling (and somewhat campy) thriller at Huntsville’s own Independent Cinema.
• When: Sunday, 3-5:15PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

Sports + fitness

Rocket City Trash Pandas @ Toyota Field

• What: The Trash Pandas host Chattanooga all weekend, with Friday night being “Halloween Night,” and Saturday being “Harry Potter Night.”
• When: Friday + Saturday, 6:35PM; Sunday, 5:35PM
• Cost: $12+
• Details

Huntsville City FC Watch Party @ Yellowhammer Brewing

• What: Your Huntsville City FC may not have a home game this weekend, but that doesn’t mean you can’t catch them and cheer them on from the Rocket City!
• When: Saturday, 3PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Markets

The Providence Market @ Village of Providence

• What: The Providence Market offers a wide variety of locally grown fruits + vegetables, fresh baked sweets + breads and unique, handmade artisan pieces. 
• When: Saturday, 9AM-2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Outdoor Market @ Lowe Mill

• What: The Outdoor Market is back at Lowe Mill for another season. Browse local artists, makers and vendors and find some pretty cool stuff at this all-day market.
• When: Saturday, 11AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

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