May Event Guide to Birmingham
April showers bring May flowers, and Birmingham is in full bloom! With a golf tournament, Grammy award-winning musician, and even a craft beer festival, there’s something exciting for everyone. Check out our May Event Guide to Birmingham for a complete list of our favorite events taking place this month!
Oak Mountain State Fair
The Oak Mountain State Fair is back! Join us for one of the most exciting family events of the year. Each spring, families flock to Pelham, just 20 minutes outside of downtown, to experience the thrill rides, carnival games, delicious food, petting zoo, and live music offered at the fair. Parking is free each day, but check out the fair’s website for special deals and discounts that change daily!
April 26-May 6 / $25-30 for Unlimited Ride Wristband / Pelham / WEBSITE
International Doodle Dog Day
Who does love adorable doodle dogs? Come celebrate the inaugural Birmingham Doodle Romp on International Doodle Dog Day! This is a free event at Avondale Brewing Company that will feature the Fetch Treat Truck. Grab your pupfor a day of doodle fun!
May 6 / FREE / Avondale Brewing Company
Yo-Yo Ma at the Alys Stephens Center
Visit the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center for the 2018 Viva Health Starlight Gala, starring Yo-Yo Ma. Enjoy an elegant pre-performance cocktail reception before experiencing the sounds of the featured cellist, whose discography includes over 100 albums, including 18 Grammy Awards. Want to spend even more time with this award-winning artist? Contact the ASC for more information on the VIP Dinner Package!
May 6 / $150+ / Alys Stephens Center / WEBSITE
Art in the Village
Join the Mountain Brook Art Association as they present their 37th annual spring art show, Art in the Village. Browse from close to 100 art vendors in Crestline Village, just in time for Mother’s Day! This event is one day only, so don’t miss your chance to take home beautiful artwork made right here in the Magic City.
May 12 / FREE / Crestline Village / WEBSITE
Great Southern Beer Fest
We all know the South is emerging as the next craft beer frontier. Spend the afternoon at Railroad Park sampling your favorite Southern craft brews and enjoying live music, deals and giveaways from local vendors, and food for purchase from some of the best food trucks and restaurants in town. Plus, you’ll receive a full-size commemorative mason jar to take home!
May 12 / $40 / Railroad Park / TICKETS
Star Wars Night at Regions Field
Are you one with the force? Head to Regions Field on May 18th for Star Wars Night as the Birmingham Barons take on the Montgomery Biscuits. Throughout the evening, several of your favorite characters will make appearances, and the fan with the best costume will win a prize courtesy of the Barons! Stick around after the game for the traditional Friday Night Fireworks. We’re positive it will be fun for the whole family!
May 18 / $7-15 / Regions Field / TICKETS
Do Dah Day
Birmingham’s annual pup parade kicks off at 11 am on May 19th on Highland Avenue in Southside. After the parade, spend the day with your four-legged friends at Caldwell and Rhodes Parks where you’ll see vendors, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, and a lineup of great bands! The best part? The festival is free for attendees! All proceeds benefit local animal charities.
May 19 / FREE / Southside / WEBSITE
Regions Tradition
Join us on the green for the 2018 PGA Champions Tour at the Greystone Golf & Country Club. The event includes a Pro-Am tournament on Wednesday and the professional tournament Thursday-Sunday. Keep your eyes peeled for local and national celebrities like Bo Jackson, Dr. Condoleezza Rice, and Taylor Hicks, as well as many of your favorite SEC coaches. Grab a drink at the Watering Hole, take a crack at the 18th hole for a chance to win a new Lexus, or bring your mat for Yoga on the Green. Best of all, enjoy the day knowing you’re supporting an incredible cause—Children’s of Alabama.
May 16-20 / Adults: $20 per day or $80 for 5 any-one-day passes, Children 18 & under: FREE / Greystone Golf & Country Club / TICKETS
If you would like more information about Birmingham or to speak with an ARC agent, contact us at (205) 969-8910.
