MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Are you a sports fan, a music lover, or maybe a foodie? Whatever you are, this weekend has some events that you are sure to add to your schedule for a little bit of fun. It’s time for The Rundown.
This Saturday, get ready for the Central Alabama Gospel Explosion happening at Selma’s Riverfront Amphitheater and Park. Men of Prayze and Lisa Knowles-Smith and the Brown Singers will be taking the stage. Food vendors will also be on site. The gates open at 7:00 p.m.
Montgomery’s biggest party returns to downtown. The 8th Annual Hog Days of Summer Barbecue and Music Festival is happening on Saturday at Union Station Train Shed. This has something for everyone and two of the best combinations ever. Music & Food. Barbecue at that. This is sure to be a great time. The festival starts at 2:00 p.m.
Football fans, listen up, college football returns this weekend in downtown Montgomery. The FCS Kickoff game between the Mercer Bears and the UC Davis Aggies is happening at Cramton Bowl on Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
Also this weekend, The Last Honkey Tonk Tour featuring Jamey Johnson makes a stop in Dothan. For more details or if you would like a full list of events, just look below. Don’t see your event on our list or want your event to be featured on The Rundown? You can email events to therundown@wsfa.com. Also, for more content and to keep in touch, visit www.wsfa.com/therundown. You can also follow our host on Instagram here @trulytarlesha.
We can’t wait to see you on the town!
Here are some other events happening around central and south Alabama
Friday, August 22nd
- Sips at Sunset Garden Party
- Friday Night Family Dinner Cruise
- Friday Night Test & Tune (Montgomery International Dragway)
- It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley (Capri Theatre)
- Walk with a Doc
- Beef’s 80’s Birthday Bash
- Catfish Fry Fridays
- Free Drive-In Movie
- Jamey Johnson: The Last Honkey Tonk Tour 2025
- Eye Spy-der Hike in the Dark (Chewacla State Park)
- Sundilla Concert Series: Presenting Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Saturday, August 23rd
- 8th Annual Hog Days of Summer
- Eastchase Farmers Market
- Saturday Getaway Cruise
- Beginning Sewing
- Local Authors Day
- Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself: A Queer Community Mixer
- Mac Macnally & Scotty Emerick: Margaritas & Memories
- Fill a Bag Sale!
- Prattville Farmers Market
- Cars on The Coosa
- Back 2 School Bash 2025
- Barrels, Beats and Eats (Opelika)
- Fairy House Building
- Auburn City Market
- Rain Barell Workshop
Sunday, August 24th
- Sunday Evening Blues Cruise
- Spirit in the Dark: Conversations on a Queered Spirituality
- Super Sunday Ride
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