
Racking Horse Spring & World Celebrations
Apr 21, 2021 – Apr 24, 2021
Every spring and fall, Morgan County plays hosts a pair of world-class racking horse events.

Daikin Japanese Festival
Held annually in May
A community party hosted annually by Daikin American’s in celebration of the company’s Japanese heritage.

Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic
May 29, 2021 – May 30, 2021
Hot-air balloons fill the air over Memorial Day Weekend, flown by pilots from across the U.S.

Spirit of America Festival
Jul 04, 2021
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
Sep 18, 2021
Hartselle Depot Days is a September celebration honoring the town’s railroad heritage.

Eva Frontier Days
Sep 19, 2021 – Sep 25, 2021
Every year, the last week of September is filled with family-friendly events. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 festival has been canceled

River Clay Fine Arts Festival
Oct 16, 2021 – Oct 18, 2021
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.

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.
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