My absolute Favorite local art festival in and around Birmingham. Where else can you puruse booths…read moreof both local and regional artists in one location. Not to mention strolling along while enjoying a beverage of choice. Love how the event has included food trucks in recent years to accommodate the 'Foodies'. Bonus: with the additional Beer Garden add on one can also come and go between both events during the evening of choice.

I frequent the area fall festivals every year, and this was very disappointing. (1) you pay $12 to…read moreenter & then you have to purchase anything you want from the vendors. I've never paid to enter a festival, and I always make purchases. (2) They had several vendors with quality merchandise, but the overwhelming majority was art (wall art, jewelry, carvings). So the variety was lacking - only saw 2 selling edibles & don't remember any clothing. I go to Pepper Place regularly & it's a better mix/balance... farm fresh veggies, pastries, art, jewelry, a number of food trucks, etc. & it's FREE to enter. Mt. Laurel even has a better balance/variety of vendors & it's FREE. Will stick w/the free ones

Art Alley is a welcoming gallery filled with works from local and regional artists. They have been…read moreshowcasing art for 23 years in the heart of Edgewood.

Excellent Art Gallery! Nice selection of original art. And the prices are reasonable. Well worth…read morethe time to stop-by and visit.

FREE LOCAL FUN…read more Local is an evening festival that features local artists, musicians, etc. all in one area. This is located right in the plaza of Alys Stephens Center. There are dozens of tents offering items for sale from homemade flavored popcorn, flavored sweet, t shirts, pillows, jewelry and various items for your home. There were food trucks offering BBQ, wood fire pizza, big spoon creamery, and dreamland cupcakes. There were also free stations for caricatures and face painting for kids. From 5-9 there were live performances from different musicians in the area. Great event for kids and adults. Bring your blanket, lay in the grass and enjoy an evening with local friends and talent

My husband and I had a great time at LOCAL. This was our first year attending. I love that it's a…read morefree event, open to anyone, and showcases some great small business, most of which are local. There was no shortage of food or sweets trucks/carts. There was also a good mix of food and art vendors. It was kind of like a smaller (and less crowded) pepper place market. A large stage housed the musical acts. They had a different one for each hour that seemed to span several different genres. Chairs and tables were set up near the stage, but they filled up fast. There was also a bar next to the stage that offered drinks for purchase. Right off of the stage seating area was the VIP area. This area was reserved for certain members of the center along with their junior board. So, unless you were a lucky yelper (me!), you couldn't just a random person and get tickets. In this area, there was a bar with complimentary wine, beer, and water along with catering from Jim N Nicks. They also offered free goodies like sunglasses and fans. If these tickets are ever available for purchase, I would say they are worth a reasonable price. We really had a great time at this event. The weather was perfect, with a steady breeze, and it wasn't too crowded. The only thing I may change for next year is to bring a blanket to sit on in the grass while watching the musical acts.

I've been to Secret Stages in the past so I knew what to expect. This festival has a lot of great…read moreindie-like musical artists from different genres perform. There are also vendors there offering services, products, and food. I was glad to see they had mainly outdoor stages vs. indoor stages this year. I think that was a good way to address the still serious issue of Covid-19. There weren't as many people here as the last time I attended, but it drew a nice crowd. They had signs up with directive related to staying safe. I enjoyed many of the artists I saw. I was surprised to see kids out here because many of the artist use adult language in their music. I do think they should probably enforce an age limit. Anyways, it was a good experience as usual. I'd attend the festival in the future.

This event shows the best of Birmingham/Avondale's music scene, food and diversity. We loved seeing…read moreabout 20 of the 40 musicians/bands over the two-day event. We got the VIP tickets, which provides a shared-private setting (great protection if it rains) with complimentary drinks and food. The food and drinks make the cost of the special ticket an excellent value. The crowd was so diverse, with all ages, races, cultures, preferences, etc. The music acts we saw were a variety of Indie, Alternative, Rap, Rock and practically any genre you can imagine. Parking was plentiful, streets were blocked off for safety, and there are food trucks offering great options. I would recommend this event, and will be attending next year.

Had a great time painting with my mom. They hosted a butterfly mommy and me painting session and we…read morealso made a candle together. Selma was very kind and easy to follow with instructions on painting. I love activities like this and would definitely return.

If you're looking for a relaxing time with family, friends or a date, you cannot go wrong with…read morePainting with a Twist. My son and I love it. It's a tradition, and we always meet interesting people (tonight we just happened to have painted with Shelby County's Delta Sigma Theta chapter). Bring your own food and beverage (we did lemonade) and there's music to bop to. Not too noisy, so you can enjoy conversation and share a laugh. Cool art teacher with a fun personality and a healthy love for cats. No right or wrong or pressure to be perfect. Just let your creativity shine and have fun.

There's the museum, sculpture garden, and large park all in one area. This is a must visit place -…read moreand it doesn't feel touristy. Interesting, unique art and cool views of the city in a relaxed, green space. It looks amazing. One of the first places I ever visited in the Cities. The sculpture garden is one of my favorite places.

I had heard of this place, but I had never been until yesterday. My family took pictures on…read moreyesterday and this is where our photographer had us come for the session. It's a very nice space. I could definitely see someone throwing an event here like a birthday party, reception, etc. We had no issue finding parking. I'm not sure how that would work when there are a lot more people on the premises. It's located in a nice area. I think it would be a great place to host a small to mid-size event.

Full disclosure, I did not realize this place existed until I was invited to a 50th birthday party…read morethis weekend. The venue has a clear modern look, and is ideally located within the Birmingham city limits. Adequate for valet parking, and the people there were super friendly. Not complaints here, other than the size of the venue isn't as large as most event places. In all, we had a great evening, and won't mind booking this place myself for future events.

This was my first time attending the butter bean festival. It's family and dog friendly. There…read morewere different vendors and lots of food options. I parked off the detour from main street. Kinda stumbled upon this parking situation... it was perfect and easily accessible to get into festival. I didn't stay long but long enough to enjoy a bowl of butterbeans & cornbread! I really enjoyed this pregame snack before the Bama game. Very filling & delicious! There is a carnival and live entertainment . This is definitely a fun time for all!

Great place to bring the kids. They have a lot of rides and fun and interesting vendors. Be…read moreprepared to have cash because the ATM fees are outrageous! Friday nights are always packed and Saturdays are more subtle. You do have to purchase tickets to ride the rides. Parking can be a bit hectic.