Weekend Roundup: May 13-16, 2021

Do Dah Day is here!
It’s going to be a gorgeous weekend perfect for all of the farmers markets, festivals, and Do Dah Day! We can’t wait to get out and enjoy different parts of the city as we hop from one event to the next! A couple of things to note. You’ll need a ticket for Do Dah Day this year (don’t worry, they start at just $5) and Birmingham Legion will be playing at Legion Field while the field at BBVA Stadium is being worked on.  We hope to see everyone out and about!
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Preserve Farmers Market
Thurs, May 13, 4-7pm
Cost: FREE
At: The Preserve (map)
Head to the Preserve this Thursday evening and enjoy some live music by Jordan Narkates! There will also be face painting for the kids, but we’re pretty sure they’ll let the adults join in too. Why worry about cooking dinner when you can order from a handful of Bhams best food trucks?! Of course the main reason to go is to support local farmers and artisans! This will be a great time!
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Ascension Food Truck Festival
Thurs, May 13, 5:30-8:30pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Church of the Ascension (map)
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension invites you to its 2nd Annual Food Truck Festival this Thursday! The festival will feature not just delicious food, but also music and yard games with proceeds going to benefit the Backpack Program, a new outreach serving weekend meal packs to children at the local elementary school. The festival is free to attend and donations for the Backpack Program will be gratefully accepted. Grab food from Full Moon BBQ, Pazzo Big Slice, and Corazon Mexican food trucks! Oh, and get some beautiful flowers from our friends at Wild Honey Flower Truck!
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Ross Bridge Farmers Market
Fri, May 14, 4-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Ross Bridge (map)
This is a free community event that supports local farmers, artisans, & more! You can enjoy live music by Peanut while your kids get their faces painted! Grab a bite to eat from one (or more) of seven food trucks! This is a great way to spend a Friday evening with your friends or family!
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Kitty Kat Haven 5k Meowathon and Whisker Walk
Sat, May 15, 8am
Cost: $15-$25
At: Veterans Park Hoover (map)
The Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon is a 5k race and the Whisker Walk is a 1 mile fun run/walk benefiting our friends at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, a no-kill, cage-free shelter for cats and kittens! The race will be held Saturday at Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL. The park offers a varied terrain for running, including fields, trails and pavement. The entry fee for the 5k Meow-a-Thon is $25, or $15 for children 10 and under. The entry fee for the 1 mile Whisker walk/run is $15, or $5 for children 10 and under. Packet pickup will be available May 14th at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, 3432 Old Columbiana Rd Birmingham, AL 35226  between 1 and 6pm. You may also register in person at Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue on Friday May 14th between 1 and 6pm. Packet pickup and day of registration will be available Saturday morning May 15th at Veterans Park at 8am. Meow-A-Thon entry fee the day of the race is $30, or $20 for children 10 and under. Whisker Walk entry fee the day of the race is $20, or $10 for children 10 and under.
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5th Annual Cruising the Creek Bank Car Show
Sat, May 15, 8am-3pm
Cost: FREE
At: Leeds Memorial Park (map)
This is the 5th Annual car show that will benefit Backpack Buddies & Leeds Outreach! The event is in conjunction with the Leeds Creek bank festival so it's a family event! Kids always love checking out all of the cool cars and trucks! The event had over 300 cars last time! Registration is $10.00 per vehicle that wants to compete for a prize!  They have custom made trophies for the Top 30 with some specialty awards! This is open to all vehicles including cars, trucks,  motorcycles, and 4WD models!
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Leeds 26th Annual Creek Bank Festival
Sat, May 15, 10am-4pm
Cost: FREE
At: Leeds Memorial Park (map)
Each year, the Creek Bank Festival is held in May hosted by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce at the Leeds Memorial Park. Plan to bring your entire family and join in for plenty of food, fun, entertainment and fellowship! This will be a full day of festivities planned with plenty of shopping at arts and craft booths, great entertainment on the main stage, and food vendors!  The lineup includes Nashville Recording Artist Michael Jacobs, Birmingham-Based Singer/Songwriter Erica Ryleigh, Singer/Songwriter Miss Leeds Area Charity Bowden, and The WingNuts - Vintage Rock 'n Roll! Get ready to get outdoors and have a great time!
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Pelham Palooza/Kid Palooza
Sat, May 15, 10am-4pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Pelham Rec Center (map)
Grab your blankets and bag chairs and head out to Pelham Palooza! Palooza offers live local music throughout the event. Shade tents and dog water bowls are available as well. There will be food trucks, vendors, and more! There will be fun all day long! Don’t forget about Kid Palooza! They will have all kinds of rides and activities for your kids! You don’t want to miss this huge event!
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Do Dah Day
Sat, May 15, 11:01am-6pm
Cost: $5 in adv/$8 at gate
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
Do Dah Day is BACK! There are two big changes to note. The event will be held at Cahaba Brewing this year and you’ll need to purchase a ticket! The tickets start at just $5 in advance and will help track the amount of people in attendance for health & safety protocols. There will be plenty of treats available for your furry companions! Get your pet blessed while there! Do Dah Day is a quintessential Birmingham event! If you’ve never attended now is the time to go! We look forward to seeing friendly faces and meeting adorable pets! Oh, and since it is at Cahaba Brewing this year you can enjoy a pint of beer while you walk around!
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Selwood Farm Annual Men’s Expo
Sat, May 15, 3-7pm
Cost: $25 (includes 1 adult & 1 teen)
At: Selwood Farm (map)
Head over to Selwood Farm for their annual Men’s Expo! $25 covers admission for one adult and one teen! This event will have award winning jambalaya from 2 Men and a Pig, a pointing dog demonstration, door prizes, fly casting, and shooting! The special guest speaker will be former Alabama and Green Bay football star, Rich Wingo! This will make for the perfect father son outing! Please reserve your spot by Thursday night so they can plan for food!
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Legion vs Memphis 901
Sat, May 15, 3:30pm
Cost: $5
At: Legion Field (map)
Birmingham Legion FC announced this week that this Saturday’s match versus Memphis 901 FC has been moved and will be played at historic Legion Field, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30pm.  With support from Mayor Randall Woodfin and the City of Birmingham, as well as City Council President William Parker and the Birmingham Parks and Recreation Board, ‘Legion at Legion’ aims to be an event that highlights the best of Birmingham coming together and will be a day for all of the Magic City’s residents to enjoy. Tickets are just $5 for this game and are available via the link below! The team will be back at BBVA Field soon, so head over to Legion Field for this unique opportunity to watch them play!
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Lake Wilborn Farmers Market
Sun, May 16, 4-7pm
Cost: FREE
At: Lake Wilborn (map)
Enjoy a traditional style market that supports local farmers, artisans, & more! Lake Wilborn is one of the most popular neighborhoods in the area. Come see why! Bring a blanket and some chairs so you can enjoy live music by OTM Records! The food trucks on site will include Eugene’s Hot Chicken, Broad St, Nola Ice, Bendy’s, and Corn Cab!
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