2018 September Event Guide to Birmingham

School is officially in session across the Magic City, and fall is upon up. Don’t worry – that doesn’t mean the fun is over! There’s always something exciting going on in the Magic City, no matter the season. Check out events in Birmingham happening this month.

Labor Day Brunch Crawl

As they say on the Instagram, Brunch without booze is just a sad, late breakfast. So grab your friends for brunch bites, drink specials, and the biggest day party on Labor Day. We’ll see in the Lakeview District of Birmingham, Alabama for the best Brunch Crawl in the southeast!

September 1 / $12.50+ / Lakeview District / WEBSITE

Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival

Get ready to taste a multitude of Mac N’ Cheese dishes from your favorite restaurants, food trucks and caterers in Birmingham! Admission includes mac + cheese from every vendor, live music from Southern Choice and The Cast Iron Giants, free actives for children, interactive local celebrity tasting panel, and pets are welcome! All proceeds benefit Community Grief Support to fund free grief counseling, free grief support groups and free community grief education in the seven country Greater Birmingham area.

September 9 / Advance: $15, At the Gate: $20, Ages 6-12 $5, Ages 5 under Free / Railroad Park / WEBSITE

Trucks by the Tracks

Get your grub on at dozens of food trucks “serving up everything from po boys, gourmet grilled cheese & specialty burgers to popsicles, snow balls and ice cream sandwiches!” Bring the whole family for lawn games, live music, local brews, and of course, the city’s best mobile cuisine. It’s sure to be a day everyone will enjoy!

September 16 / Advance: $5, At the Gate: $8 / Railroad Park / WEBSITE

Alabama Farmers Market Fall Festival

Come celebrate everything fall for a day of fun at the annual Alabama Farmers Market Fall Festival. There will be free activities for the entire family including a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, hay rides, pumpkin patch, glitter fairy, food vendors and of course fresh produce!

September 22 / FREE / Alabama Farmers Market / WEBSITE

Whistle Stop Festival

Head over to the heart of Historic Downtown Irondale for the 26^th Annual Whistle Stop Festival. Enjoy live music and entertainment as you browse from over 100 vendors! Did you know the book Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe (which was later made into a beloved film) was based on the town of Irondale? Stop by the festival to experience a piece of history and those tasty fried green tomatoes!

September 29 / FREE / The Outlet Shops of Gran River / WEBSITE

If you would like more information about Birmingham or to speak to an ARC agent, contact us at (205) 969-8910.