• August 19 - 25, 2019
• Theatre District, Downtown Birmingham in BIRMINGHAM, AL

This annual film festival takes place in the historic Theatre District at seven different venues and brings together independent filmmakers who showcase their work and diverse, passionate filmgoers who descend on the city to experience true Southern hospitality. The two groups have the opportunity to fraternize with one another as they move from one film to another and during meals, field trips and parties.

• October 3-5, 2019
• Athens State University, Athens in ATHENS, AL

Fiddlers come from all over the country every year to this North Alabama town to compete in 18 different categories for the coveted trophy and prize money. Children compete in separate categories. The winner is awarded the title "Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddle Champion."

• October 12-13, 2019
• Kentuck Park 3501 5th Street Northport, AL 35473 in ATMORE, AL

The Kentuck Festival of the Arts is held every year during the third weekend of October and has gained national recognition for its local artists and craftspeople. Kids will enjoy creating their own art and listening to wonderful stories being told. The exhibits, interactive art, music and Southern cuisine attract people from across the region.

• The festival is permanently housed in the Carolyn Blount Theatre
• Carolyn Blount Theatre, Montgomery in MONTGOMERY, AL

Shakespeare Theater, housed in the Carolyn Blount Theatre, presents Shakespeare's plays year- round to people from all around the United States as well as from other countries. 400,000 performances of Shakespeare's plays are presented each year along with other genres, often emphasizing Southern playwrights.