Tangled String Festival + Fiddlers Convention part of exciting weekend in the Rocket City

This weekend is chock full of cool and exciting events, whether you are looking for live music (we have a few fabulous festivals happening this weekend), sports (HCFC finishes out the regular season), markets and more.

Live music

Tangled String Music & Arts Festival @ John Hunt Park

• What: 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 with more than a dozen bands on two stages.
• When: Friday-Saturday, 2PM
• Cost: October 3 only: $58 | October 4 only: $68 | Weekend pass: $109 | VIP weekend pass: $159
• Details

The 58^th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention @ Athens State

• What: The 58^th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention is back in Athens, and will include craft vendors and more than 200 musicians.
• When: Thursday-Saturday
• Cost: Wednesday: Free | Single day: $20 | Weekend pass: $30
• Details

Breakaway Festival @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: This festival includes an amazing array of artists spanning multiple genres. Headlined by The Chainsmokers, this is two days of incredible music at The Orion.
• When: Friday-Saturday, 4-11PM
• Cost: $170+
• Details

Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group @ The Princess Theatre

• What: The legendary Lyle Lovett will play at Decatur’s Princess Theatre for one of the most anticipated fall concerts in the area.
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: $95
• Details

Sunday Soul with Brandon Lee @ Stovehouse

• What: Wrap up your weekend with a little bit of soul, as Brandon Lee will be brings you some feel-good tunes.
• When: Sunday, 5-8PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Parties + shows

Taylor Swift Album Release Party @ Field Day

• What: Celebrate the release of the much-anticipated Taylor Swift Album, Life of a Showgirl, at Huntsville’s newest entertainment spot!
• When: Friday, 6PM-2AM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Fall Home + Garden Show @ VBC South Hall

• What: Check out tons of vendors and turn your fall home improvement and outdoor projects from fantasy into reality!
• When: Saturday, 10AM-5PM; Sunday 12-5PM
• Cost: $5
• Details

Back to the Future: The Musical @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

• What: This show is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, and directed by the Tony Award winner John Rando.
• When: Friday, 7:30PM; Saturday, 1PM, 7:30PM; Sunday, 1PM, 6:30PM
• Cost: $47+
• Details

‘The Editor’ @ Mad Malts Brewing

• What: The Independent, Huntsville Independent film organization, presents the horror/comedy film “The Editor.”
• When: Sunday, 6PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

Sports + fitness

UAH Soccer @ Charger Field

• What: The Chargers’ women’s and men’s soccer teams have home games this weekend!
• When: Friday, 5PM, 7:30PM; Sunday, 1PM, 3:30PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Huntsville City FC vs. Carolina Core @ Wicks Family Field

• What: Huntsville City FC wraps up their 2025 regular season at home before starting their first playoff run.
• When: Sunday, 12PM
• Cost: $12+
• Details

Markets + more

Rocket City Fall Festival & Market @ University Pickers

• What: Hosted by University Pickers, this all-day outdoor festival brings together the best of autumn with shopping, games, food and fun for all ages.
• When: Saturday, 9AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

The Providence Market @ Village of Providence

• What: Check out local produce, arts and crafts, trinkets and more at the Village of Providence.
• When: Saturday, 9AM-2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Outdoor Market @ Lowe Mill

• What: Vendors from all over the area will present their finest products, whether made-by-hand, second-hand or made by the earth.
• When: Saturday, 11AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Market @ MidCity

• What: Check out local produce, arts and crafts, trinkets and more while listening to live music and sampling food truck cuisine.
• When: Sunday, 12-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

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