Festival of the Cranes
Held annually in early January
Decatur’s annual Festival of the Cranes, every January at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.
Carnegie Carnival
Held on Mardi Gras, typically mid-February to early March
North Alabama’s premier Mardi Gras celebration benefiting the Carnegie Visual Arts Center.
Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic
Held annually on Memorial Day Weekend
Hot-air balloons fill the air over Memorial Day Weekend, flown by pilots from across the U.S.
Daikin Japanese Festival
Held annually in May
A community party hosted annually by Daikin American’s in celebration of the company’s Japanese heritage.
Spirit of America Festival
Held annually on July 4th
Decatur’s annual Fourth of July celebration, featuring live music and fantastic fireworks.
Riverfest BBQ & Music Festival
Held annually in September
An unbeatable barbeque cook-off, officially sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Riverfest has been canceled.
Hartselle Depot Days
Held the third Saturday in September
Hartselle Depot Days is a September celebration honoring the town’s railroad heritage.
Eva Frontier Days
Held annually during the last full week of September
Every year, the last week of September is filled with family-friendly events. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 festival has been canceled
Racking Horse Spring & World Celebrations
Held annually in April and September
Every spring and fall, Morgan County plays hosts a pair of world-class racking horse events.
River Clay Fine Arts Festival
Held annually on the 3rd weekend of October
Artists from miles away come together every fall for the River Clay Fine Arts Festival. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 RiverClay Fine Arts Festival has been canceled.
Historic Decatur Christmas Tour
Held annually in December
In 2020, uncertainty reigns, but the Historic Decatur Christmas Tour will go on. In a nod to COVID-19 health concerns, the 2020 event will feature a virtual tour of homes on Saturday, December 12.
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