June Events in Birmingham
School is 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 / CityWalk Bham / WEBSITE
Vulcan’s 120th Birthday Bash
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon at Vulcan Park with music by The Fungis band, dance performances by Magic City Disco, and free mini cupcakes provided by Piggly Wiggly. The ever-popular NASCAR pace car will return along with special guest appearances from the Magic City Mermaid, Vesta, and ‘The Big Guy’ himself. Sloss Furnaces’ metal artists will demonstrate iron pouring process and over 20 local artists and crafters will sell their handmade goods. There will be more than 15 vendors with activities and giveaways for all guests to enjoy including a moonwalk, face painting, misting tent and more.
June 2 / $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 6 / $12 / DeBardeleben Park / 11am-9pm / WEBSITE
Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival
Now in it’s 10th year, the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival returns with live music celebrating various music genres with an emphasis on Smooth Jazz and R&B. This year our artists will provide outstanding performances over the course of three days on the grounds of historic Linn Park in downtown, Birmingham.
June 14-16 / $90+ / Linn Park / TICKETS
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. Each day is a different contest with its own payouts. Come join us for a weekend full of FUN at Flip Side Watersports located inside of beautiful Oak Mountain State Park!