August 2024 Events – Montgomery, AL + Surrounding Areas
With the school year just around the corner, August in the River Region is packed with events to savor the last days of summer. From family fun to educational activities, there’s something for everyone.
Montgomery Film Festival XV
August 2 / 6:00 – 10:15 PM
August 3 / 11:00 a.m. – 9:20 p.m. / Capri Theatre / TICKETS
View a diverse series of classical, local, and short films to celebrate independent filmmakers.
Sips at Sunset Garden Party
August 3 / 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts / TICKETS
This outdoor event is an evening full of elegance and a chance to support our local Montgomery entrepreneurs. There will be live music, sips, and gourmet food.
Alabama Triple Crown Freestyle Kayak Competition
August 10 / 2:00 p.m. / Montgomery Whitewater / TICKETS
Bring a chair and come out to watch a friendly competition of kayakers row down the waters. Live music and entertainment will follow shortly after the finals.
Buckmasters Expo
August 16 / 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
August 17 / 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
August 18 / 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / Renaissance Convention Center/ WEBSITE
The Buckmasters Expo, sponsored by Mountain Dew, is the top source for everything deer hunting, featuring 300+ vendor booths, entertainment, and activities like the Bulls & Buckmasters bull riding show. Entry is just a can of food or a $1 donation benefiting the Friendship Mission and Salvation Army.
5th Annual Midtown YMCA Tailgate BBQ Cook-Off
August 17 / 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Midtown YMCA / WEBSITE
Come support the Midtown YMCA at their annual BBQ cook-off and try some of Montgomery’s best BBQ.
Back to School Bash
August 3 / 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m./ Garrett Coliseum / WEBSITE
School is right around the corner! Let your children enjoy soak up some last minute fun at this family event hosted by our very own Montgomery Public School system. This free vent if for all and will have inflatables, food, face painting, and more.
River Region Lobster Fest
August 16 / 4:00 p.m. / The Episcopal Church of the Ascension / TICKETS
Enjoy this social event full of eating delicious lobster, live music, and entertainment.
Wetumpka Car Show
August 17 / 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Gold Star Park / WEBSITE
Come view and judge some of best cars from the Wetumpka area!
2024 United Way Campaign Kickoff
August 8 / 5:30 p.m./ Montgomery Whitewater / WEBSITE
Come out to support and donate to the River Region United Way!
