PorchFest heads a packed weekend of amazing events here in Huntsville

If you cannot find anything to do this weekend in the Huntsville area, it’s because you simply do not want to. That’s because this weekend is chock full of cool stuff to do in and around the Rocket City.

Live music

1. Concerts on the Dock @ Lowe Mill

• What: This free concert series at Lowe Mill happens every Friday. This weekend, the featured band is Huntsville’s own Milltowne.
• When: May 2, 6PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

2. Alice Cooper @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

• What: Legendary rocker Alice Cooper is here in the Rocket City, bringing his iconic live performance to the VBC.
• When:
• Cost: $
• Details

3. Black Jacket Symphony presents Jimmy Buffett @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

• What: Black Jacket Symphony will play Jimmy Buffett’s iconic albums, Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes in its entirety.
• When: May 3, 5PM & 9PM
• Cost: $35+
• Details

4. Porchfest @ Five Points

• What: A unique music tradition that started in 2020, this event features multiple local musicians performing sets on the front porches of historic homes in the Five Points District.
• When: May 3, 3PM-5PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

5. Sessanta: Featuring Primus, Puscifer, Perfect Circle @ Orion Amphitheater

• What: This tour has sold out all over the country, so a new leg of the tour was created for fans to have more opportunities to see these awesome bands.
• When: May 4, 6PM
• Cost: $45+
• Details

Sports + fitness

6. Mayor’s Bike Ride @ Big Spring Park

• What: This is the 16th year for the event, which Mayor Battle has made a staple in the community during Bicycle Safety Month. As part of Mayor Battle’s Healthy Huntsville initiative, the family-friendly, 4-mile bike ride through downtown Huntsville promotes wellness through exercise and nutrition.
• When: May 3, 10:30PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

7. Grand Opening Event @ Soccer Post

• What: Soccer Post is holding its Grand Opening event, with members of the Huntsville City FC on hand for autographs and photos. Also, the first 50 customers receive a free poster.
• When: May 3, 10AM-6PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

8. NJCAA Beach Volleyball Championships @ John Hunt Park

• What: John Hunt park’s beach Volleyball courts will be the sire of the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Beach Volleyball Championships this weekend.
• When: May 1-3
• Cost: Free
• Details

9. Kentucky Derby Watch Party @ Stella’s Elixir Lounge

• What: Get out your big hats, your seersucker suits and sip on some mint juleps while watching the Run for the Roses at Stella’s Elixir Lounge downtown.
• When: May 3, 1PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

10. HCFC vs. Atlanta @ Joe Davis Stadium

• What: The Huntsville City FC takes on Atlanta FC for a home game this Saturday, and it’s “Star Wars Night” with a move theme for the game.
• When: May 3, 7PM
• Cost: $12+
• Details

Markets, Shows + Festivals

11. Outdoor Market @ Lowe Mill

• What: Browse the wares of dozens of local artists at Lowe Mill. Shop for art, collectibles, trinkets, candles, pottery and more.
• When: May 3,
• Cost: Free
• Details

12. Alabama Plant Show @ VBC East Hall

• What: Check out more than 100 tables full of the highest quality plants — including rares, uncommons and commons!
• When: May 4, 10AM-3PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

13. Havoc Yard Sale @ Propst Arena

• What: The end of the Havoc season always includes some house-cleaning, and that means the Annual Yard Sale. Items for sale include hockey bags, practice jerseys, sticks, game-used equipment and more.
• When: May 3, 11AM-2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

14. Tequila Festival @ Joe Davis Stadium

• What: Enjoy games, live music, tequila, delicious food and — of course — more tequila at this pre-Cinco de Mayo event at Joe Davis Stadium.
• When: May 4, 2PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

15. Rocket City Spring Tune-up Car Show @ Toyota Field

• What:  This family-friendly event will showcase classic and modern modified vehicles, with concessions available from the Trash Pandas.
• When: May 4, 1-4PM
• Cost: $15
• Details

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