Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns

09/14/2026

Welcome to Alabama Small Towns & Downtowns! ❤️

Follow our page as we celebrate the people, places, food, events, businesses, and destinations that make Alabama’s communities special.

Through our statewide magazines and online stories, we bring you:

🏘️ Alabama Small Towns & Downtowns
🍽️ Alabama Foodie
🎄 Southern Holiday Life
📍 Small-town destinations, events, and local discoveries from across Alabama

Follow the page and come explore Alabama with us—one small town and good story at a time.

🌐 www.AlabamaSmallTowns.com

09/11/2026

Congrats to Visit Cullman, Alabama for a fantastic first kickoff to restaurant week! Great job! can’t wait to see more of Cullman in our pages soon!

09/10/2026

A Free Day of Family Fun

Make plans for a full day of family fun at the Tinglewood Festival!

The festivities include live music, classic cars, delicious food, children’s activities, a wooden boat race, restored tractors, a petting zoo, magic and plenty more to discover.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Orr Park | Montevallo, Alabama



🎟️ Free admission

See everything waiting for you: TinglewoodFestival.com

09/10/2026

The new Fall 2026 issue of Alabama Small Towns & Downtowns is here! Discover the people, places and stories that make Alabama’s small towns so special.

Read it online: https://www.alabamasmalltowns.com/ast-issues/

09/08/2026

Woodworking Takes Center Stage

Watch talented artists turn wood into works of art at the 2026 Tinglewood Festival!

Enjoy chainsaw-carving demonstrations, the annual whittling contest, artist booths, carving sales and more—all surrounded by the beauty of Orr Park.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Orr Park | Montevallo, Alabama
🎟️ Free admission

Learn more: TinglewoodFestival.com

09/07/2026

Mark your calendar for the upcoming North Alabama Airfest at Pryor Field Airport Authority - Pryor Flight Center!!

The wait is over! The 2026 North Alabama Airfest performer lineup is here!

We’ve got an incredible weekend of aerial action planned, featuring Mini Jet Airshows, Warbird Thunder Airshows, Skip Stewart, and Smoke-N-Thunder Jet Shows, just to name a few!

But… there may be a little more to the story.

We’re working on a couple of special additions that we hope to confirm soon. We can’t tell you exactly what they are just yet, but trust us—you’re going to want to keep watching!

And remember, this isn’t just an airshow. With live music, STEM activities, the Kids Zone, great food, and two days of aviation excitement, there’s something for everyone!

Join us September 12–13 for the 2026 North Alabama Airfest!

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.northalairfest.com/.../northalairfest/Register

08/28/2026

A Good Day For A Good Day!

08/24/2026

What a great way to spend a day!

Greater Gadsden Area Tourism is proud to be a Table Sponsor of the Alabama Wine Festival at Noccalula Falls Park and Campground, September 18–19. 🍷

Set in the beautiful Botanical Gardens, this one-of-a-kind event features a five-course dinner by The Rail Public House, curated wine pairings, and a fireworks finale over Noccalula Falls.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening in Gadsden, AL
Buy your tickets to for an exclusive night out in Gadsden: https://tickets.eventhub.net/e/alabama-wine-festival

08/18/2026

Is anyone else thinking about Christmas?

Advertise in Southern Holiday Life and reach readers planning Alabama holiday travel, shopping, events, and festive getaways. The holiday season is one of the mo

08/15/2026

Congratulations to Bennett Farms for creating such a happy place enjoyed by kids and adults alike. A real asset to Cleburne County and East Alabama.