June Events in Birmingham
School is letting out and summer is on the horizon. Enjoy sweet summertime with these fun events happening this month in Birmingham!
Free Friday Flicks
Every Friday / Free / Railroad Park / WEBSITE
Vulcan’s 119th Birthday Bash
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon with free Blue Bell Ice Cream. ‘The Big Guy’ himself will be there, along with special guest appearances from Spider-Man, Tiana, and Vesta. There will be more than 17 vendors with activities for kids of all ages to enjoy, including prize wheels, basketball, soccer games, cornhole, face painting, and much more!
June 4 / $10 for adults; $6 for children / Vulcan Park and Museum / 12pm-4pm / TICKETS
Annual Caribbean Food and Music Festival
Don’t miss out on this joyous, family-friendly celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month! The annual Caribbean Food and Music Festival takes place at DeBardeleben Park from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eat your fill of jerk chicken, dance to Caribbean music, and enjoy face painting, dancing, and an authentic Caribbean parade.
June 10 / FREE / DeBardeleben Park / 11am-9pm / WEBSITE
Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival
The Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival returns this summer with two days of jazz and R&B music. Various artists will perform at historic Linn Park in downtown Birmingham. The gates open at 4 p.m. Friday, June 16, and at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 17.
June 16-17 / $99+ / Linn Park / TICKETS
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Mountain Wake Games
MWG is an annual event that brings athletes, their families, and spectators together for two fun days filled with wakeboard contests, food, vendors, music, and door prizes. Athletes have the opportunity to showcase their skills in two different wakeboarding disciplines: cable and boat. MWG is sanctioned by the World Wakeboard Association with payouts in All Divisions.
