Watermelon Festival + Phat Jam highlight exciting weekend in Huntsville

This weekend includes a ton of cool events to enjoy, and it offers a little something for everyone. From a watermelon festival to a trading card expo, we have some exciting stuff to tell you about.

Live music

1. Alabama Smoke Show @ Mars Music Hall

• What: Check out Jonah Evans, The Alabama Heathens, Big Spring Revival and Tavern Preachers in this showcase of local music.
• When: Friday, 8PM
• Cost: $20
• Details

2. Alabama @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: Country music legends Alabama grace the state at The Orion Saturday night, the only show they are playing in their home state this tour.
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: $55+
• Details

3. Beastie Goys @ Mars Music Hall

• What: Huntsville’s amazing Beastie Boys tribute band is playing Mars Music Hall, which is usually a packed house when these guys are on stage.
• When: Saturday, 8PM
• Cost: $20
• Details

4. Phat Jam @ Black Umbrella Studio

• What: Enjoy 12 bands of all genres—as well as comedians, poets, magicians and more in between the bands—all night long.
• When: Saturday, 6-10PM
• Cost: $12
• Details

5. Sunday Soul with Brandon Lee @ Stovehouse

• What: Spend your Sunday afternoon at Stovehouse listening to some smooth feel-good tunes from Brandon Lee.
• When: Sunday, 5-8PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Shows, parties + expos

6. Golden Hour @ Huntsville Botanical Garden

• What: Watch the sunset in the beautiful surroundings of Huntsville Botanical Garden, while enjoying cocktails, live music and delicious food.
• When: Friday, 5-7PM
• Cost: Free for members, $12 for non-members
• Details

7. Rocket City Playwrights Series @ Shenanigan’s Comedy Theatre

• What: The Rocket City Playwrights Series features six original 10-minute plays from North Alabama writers.
• When: Friday + Saturday, 7-9PM
• Cost: $12
• Details

8. The FLIP Trade Show @ VBC East Hall

• What: Trading card and memorabilia collectors take notice! Tons of sports and pop culture items are for sale and trade at this expo, plus there will be special appearances by former Alabama football stars Trent Richardson, Javier Arenas and Eryk Anders.
• When: Saturday, 10AM-5PM; Sunday, 11AM-4PM
• Cost: $7
• Details

Sports + fitness

9. End Addiction HSV Walk @ Big Spring Park

• What: Whether grieving a loss, supporting a loved one in recovery or celebrating personal milestones, this walk welcomes all who have been impacted by the disease of addiction.
• When: Saturday, 9AM
• Cost: Free
• Details

10. Huntsville City FC Watch Party @ Back Forty Brewing

• What: Cheer on your Huntsville City FC as the go on the road against Chattanooga, and enjoy a delicious craft beer at Back Forty Brewing.
• When: Saturday, 6PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

11. Knock Out Cancer Boxing Tournament @ Saturn Ballroom

• What: This one-night-only event brings together local celebrities and boxers for an exhilarating night of friendly competition, camaraderie and raising money for Russel Hill Cancer Foundation.
• When: Saturday, 6PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

Markets + more

12. Watermelon Festival @ Madison County Farmer’s Market

• What: Celebrate all things watermelon at this weekend’s Madison County Farmers Market, with free watermelon samples and live music.
• When: Saturday, 10AM-1PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

13. Providence Market @ Village of Providence

• What: Pick up some fresh veggies, fruit, trinkets, local honey and more from local vendors at the Village of Providence.
• When: Saturday, 9AM-2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

14. Outdoor Market @ Lowe Mill

• What: Browse tons of local vendors and makers at Huntsville’s eclectic Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment.
• When: Saturday, 11AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

15. 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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