Black Belt Folk Roots Festival

Aug. 24-25/EUTAW – 11-6 Sat. 2-7 Sun. on the Thomas Gilmore Courthouse Square. Handmade quilts, baskets and crafts with blues on Sat. and gospel on Sun. Downhome cooking, soul food, skins, fish, homemade ice cream. Children’s tent with art activities, pottery making, face painting. and games. This free event is a unique celebration which brings together craft persons, musicians, dancers, storytellers, food specialists, artists and community workers–all of whom are considered bearers of the traditions and folkways of the West Alabama region. More information is at https://blackbeltfolkrootsfestival.weebly.com/about-the-festival.html

29^th Annual South Alabama Pro Rodeo Classic

August 30-31/OZARK – Presented by Frontier Classic Rodeo Co., come see bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, calf roping, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and breakaway roping, entertainment, vendors and more. Gates open at 5 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ begins at 6:30 p.m. before the rodeo at 7:30 p.m. Friday night live music will be brought by the Byrd Family Bluegrass & Gospel before the rodeo. Music will be presented by Weston Watson on Saturay. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for ages 6-12, and 5 and under free. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067347744624