BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Franklin County || Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Franklin County || Chamber of Commerce
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://franklincountychamber.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Franklin County || Chamber of Commerce
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T150000
DTSTAMP:20261007T214729Z
CREATED:20231004T171101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T214729Z
UID:11969-1791626400-1791644400@franklincountychamber.org
SUMMARY:Spirit of Hodges Festival
DESCRIPTION:When: 2nd Saturday in October \nSaturday\, October 10\, 2026 *RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 24TH\, 2026 \nThe name “The Spirit of Hodges Festival” takes on special meaning and reflects the town’s history. The Spirit of Hodges was a P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft used in World War II. The plane was named for the town after an auction in which residents of Hodges raised more than $47\,000 in war bonds in 1943. The annual event includes an all day line-up of bands\, pony rides\, fish fry and chicken supper\, crafts\, miniature train rides\, and vendors of all kinds. \nVendor & General Information:\nTown of Hodges: 205-935-3445\nCarla Woods: 205-528-1154\nRon Coats: 205-540-8448\nbulldogron@1976@icloud.com
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/spirit-of-hodges-festival/
LOCATION:Hodges Town Park\, Sunset Road\, Hodges\, AL\, 35571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Franklin County Festivals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://franklincountychamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/5-Spirit-of-Hodges-RESCHEDULED-TO-OCT-24.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260930T213353Z
CREATED:20231004T162928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T213353Z
UID:11955-1791021600-1791028800@franklincountychamber.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Pumpkin Palooza!\nSaturday\, October 3\, 2026\nDowntown Russellville\, AL\n10 AM – 12 PM\n*Pumpkin Palooza 2026 has been CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER\nThe Scarecrow Trail will continue as scheduled.\nCome see our Scarecrow Trail sponsored by local businesses!\nScarecrow Sponsorships are available here.\n*Scarecrow Trail will be open to the public from Saturday\, October 3 – Saturday\, October 17\, 2026.\nCome see the creativity of our community! Scarecrow Sponsors will be giving out treats to visitors!\nTake a selfie with The Great Pumpkin & visit with our Character Guests!\nFREE ADMISSION\nCostumes are welcome!\n 
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/pumpkin-palooza/
LOCATION:Downtown Russellville\, 103 Jackson Ave N\, Russellville\, AL\, 35653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Franklin County Festivals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://franklincountychamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2026-Pumpkin-Palooza-CANCELLED-DUE-TO-WEATHER.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Franklin County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@franklincountychamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20251216T213453Z
CREATED:20240102T171456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T213453Z
UID:12265-1790413200-1790438400@franklincountychamber.org
SUMMARY:Red Bay Founder's Fest
DESCRIPTION:When: 4th Saturday in September \nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026 \nRed Bay celebrates its history during the Founder’s Fest in September. The event is popular among those who crave a family type atmosphere and a lot of fun. Among the festivities are storytelling\, music\, arts and crafts\, food\, games\, and car and tractor shows. The Red Bay Museum is open and merchants will offer sidewalk sales. A fried pie contest with cash prizes is also featured. There is special entertainment throughout the day\, t-shirt\, door prizes and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. \nVendor & General Information:\nRed Bay City Hall – 256-356-4473
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/red-bay-founders-fest/
LOCATION:Bay Tree Park\, 203 4th Ave SE\, Red Bay\, AL\, 35582\, United States
CATEGORIES:Franklin County Festivals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T163253Z
CREATED:20240102T171022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T163253Z
UID:12263-1786730400-1786831200@franklincountychamber.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County Watermelon Festival
DESCRIPTION:When: 3rd Weekend in August \nFriday\, August 14 & Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nDowntown Russellville is home of the Franklin County Watermelon Festival. It’s a time for a lot of good fun and of course\, juicy watermelons that can cool a hot summer day in the South. It began in 1981 and has become a must-do event for thousands. This spectacular family event offers two days of non-stop music\, contests and entertainment\, as well as\, a pageant (held in July)\, arts & crafts\, 5k run\, antique car & truck show\, tasty festival foods\, tractor show\, and lots of free watermelon. Watermelon contests include the largest melon\, seed spitting\, best tasting melon\, best dressed melon\, and the most unusual melon. \nVisit our Franklin County Watermelon Festival page for more information!\nENTERTAINMENT LINEUP\nFriday\, August 14th\, 2026\n6:30 PM | Opening Ceremony\, National Anthem: Joseph Baldwin\n7:00 PM | Joseph Baldwin\n8:30 PM | Maggie Baugh\nSaturday\, August 15th\, 2026\n5:30 PM | Brody Nix\n6:00 PM | Tremayne\n7:00 PM | Rewind\n8:30 PM | Tracy Byrd\nFREE WATERMELON SLICES:\n\n\nFriday\, August 15th\, 2025:\n\n\n6:30 PM | Opening Ceremony | Beside Stage\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 16th\, 2025:\n\n\n11 AM – 1 PM | Watermelon Contests | Russellville First Baptist Church Park\n\n\n6:00 PM | Kick off Live Entertainment | Beside Stage
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/franklin-county-watermelon-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Russellville\, 103 Jackson Ave N\, Russellville\, AL\, 35653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Franklin County Festivals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://franklincountychamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2026-WF-Date.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Franklin County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@franklincountychamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T190000
DTSTAMP:20251216T213145Z
CREATED:20240102T170646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T213145Z
UID:12260-1784973600-1785006000@franklincountychamber.org
SUMMARY:Vina July Fest
DESCRIPTION:When: Last Saturday in July \nSaturday\, July 25\, 2026 \nThe Town of Vina hosts July Fest every year on the last Saturday of the month. The family-friendly event includes music along with a variety of vendors including great food\, and arts & crafts. A number of traditional family summer contests are held like the “Draw Down.” The Draw Down awards the ultimate cash prize of $17\,000. The event concludes with a fireworks display. FREE ADMISSION! \nFor vendor information\, call 256-460-1539\nFor general information\, call 256-356-4996 \nSchedule of Events:\n10 AM – 9 PM | Vendors\n10 AM – 1 PM | Car Show\n5:30 PM | Draw Down Tickets\n9:00 PM | Fireworks \n2026 Entertainment: TBD\n9:45 AM |\n10:45 AM |\n11:45 AM |\n12:45 AM |\n1:45 PM |\n2:45 PM |\n3:45 PM |\n7:00 PM |
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/vina-july-fest/
LOCATION:Vina Volunteer Fire Department\, 79 Church St\, Vina\, AL\, 35593\, United States
CATEGORIES:Franklin County Festivals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T213000
DTSTAMP:20260626T185803Z
CREATED:20240102T165743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T185803Z
UID:12256-1783166400-1783200600@franklincountychamber.org
SUMMARY:Jam on Sloss Lake
DESCRIPTION:When: 4th of July \nSaturday\, July 4\, 2026 \nSloss Lake in Russellville hosts this annual event of food and entertainment to celebrate our nation’s birthday. This special event is FREE to attend with live music and a spectacular fireworks show! \n2026 Schedule\n \n7 AM – 1 PM | Cotton Flat Cruisers Car Show\n12 PM – until | Inflatables\n12 PM – until | Splash Pad Open \nEntertainment Lineup \n4:00 PM | Purpose\n5:00 PM | Rewind\n6:00 PM | Kerry Gilbert Band\n7:00 PM | T. Graham Brown\n8:30 PM | Austin Bohannon\n9:45 PM – until | Fireworks Show following entertainment \n  \nFor more information\, please contact Russellville City Hall:\n304 Jackson Avenue North\, Russellville\, AL 35653\n256-332-6060
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/jam-on-sloss-lake/
LOCATION:Sloss Lake\, 1851 Lawrence Street E\, Russellville\, AL\, 35653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Franklin County Festivals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://franklincountychamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jam-on-Sloss-Lake-from-City-Schedule.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T154444Z
CREATED:20240102T164950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T154444Z
UID:12254-1781892000-1781992800@franklincountychamber.org
SUMMARY:Phil Campbell Festival
DESCRIPTION:When: 3rd Weekend in June \nFriday\, June 19 & Saturday\, June 20\, 2026 \nEvery summer Phil Campbell hosts an annual celebration\, Phil Campbell Festival (formerly Phil Campbell Day & Phil Campbell Hoedown). During this celebration there are rides and games for kids\, a dance competition\, a bubble blowing contest\, and art & crafts. Local bands and singers perform during the evening. FREE ADMISSION! \n2026 Entertainment Schedule:\nFriday\, June 20\, 2025 – Gospel Night\nWelcome by Mayor Greg Williams | Festival Emcee: Andy Marbutt\n5:00 PM | Cruise-In @ PCHS Parking Lot (until 8 PM)\n5:00 PM | Star Spangled Banner – Jase Swinney\n5:30 PM | Grace Town\n6:30 PM | Karmen McCroy\n7:30 PM | Resound\n8:30 PM | Southern Image \nSaturday\, June 21\, 2025\nContests throughout the day\n11:00 AM | Welcome by Mayor Greg Williams\n4:30 PM | Isabella Robertson\n6:00 PM | Pine Hill Counties\n7:30 PM | Brody Nix\n9:00 PM | Kaitlyn Kohler \n  \nContact Phil Campbell Town Hall for additional information:\n580 Railroad Street\, Phil Campbell\, AL 35581\n205-993-5313
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/phil-campbell-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Phil Campbell\, 580 Railroad Street\, Phil Campbell\, AL\, 35581\, United States
CATEGORIES:Franklin County Festivals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://franklincountychamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Phil-Campbell-Festival-Date.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T130000
DTSTAMP:20250603T162245Z
CREATED:20250603T162245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T162245Z
UID:14643-1752919200-1752930000@franklincountychamber.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County Watermelon Pageant
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Watermelon Pageant is held annually in July in conjunction with the Franklin County Watermelon Festival. \nGirls 0-21 compete for the title of Queen\, 1st Alternate\, & 2nd Alternate. Other winning titles include: Most Photogenic\, Prettiest Hair\, Prettiest Eyes\, Prettiest Smile. \nEach contestant is awarded a Participation Certificate and a Watermelon Pageant T-shirt.  \nFranklin County Watermelon Queens\nQueens are presented at the Opening Ceremony on Friday night of the Franklin County Watermelon Festival. The Watermelon Festival Queen (Age 18-21) will also be responsible for cutting the first watermelon at the Opening Ceremony\, awarding prizes at the Watermelon Festival\, riding in the Franklin County Chamber Christmas Parade in Downtown Russellville\, and crowning at the following years Watermelon Pageant.  \n**Girls 9 and under are not permitted to wear glitz pageant wear.**\n**Girls 10 and older are permitted to wear pageant wear.** \nThe Watermelon Pageant is a natural pageant & make up should be age appropriate.  \nMiss Watermelon Queen (18-21 Years) Requirements:\n\nTo be crowned Miss Watermelon Queen (18-21 Years)\, participants are required to have graduated from or are currently attending a Franklin County High School\, Russellville City High School\, or Northwest-Shoals Community College. \nParticipants also confirm that they are unmarried and do not plan to be married during their reign of Miss Watermelon Queen. \n  \nTo learn more about the Watermelon Pageant & to register\, please visit our WATERMELON PAGEANT PAGE.
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/franklin-county-watermelon-pageant/
LOCATION:Russellville City Schools Auditorium\, 1945 Waterloo Rd\, Russellville\, AL\, 35653
CATEGORIES:Franklin County Festivals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://franklincountychamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Watermelon-Pageant-Date.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Franklin County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@franklincountychamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T153448Z
CREATED:20231004T172303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T153448Z
UID:11976-1729936800-1729980000@franklincountychamber.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County Latino Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:When: 4th Saturday in October \nSaturday\, October 26\, 2024\n(2025 – Planning Paused)\n(2026 – Planning Paused) \nHonoring one’s ancestors and lineage will serve as this year’s theme. In Mexican culture\, this remembrance is traditionally called “Dia de los Muertos.” \nA collaborative endeavor thanks to community\, business\, and religious leaders\, this annual festival will showcase the diverse Latin cultures present in out local community.\nNot only will this event expose festival goers to the diversity within the Latino community\, it will also promote cultural unity and foster positive relationships.\nThis all day\, family-focused interactive event will feature live entertainment\, dancing competitions\, hands-on children’s activity tents\, a street soccer match\, a vintage car show\, and a closing parade. Of course\, we will host food trucks and vendors too.\n10 AM – 10 PM \nVendor & General Information:\nGerman Castillo at 256-460-2577
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/franklin-county-latino-heritage-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Russellville\, 103 Jackson Ave N\, Russellville\, AL\, 35653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Franklin County Festivals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://franklincountychamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/7-Franklin-County-Latino-Heritage-Festival.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Franklkin County Latino Heritage Festival Committee":MAILTO:fclatinofestival@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR