AUGUST

August 10 Courtyard Concerts: 70’s Night Courtyard Concerts takes place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Courtyard (Located beside DeKalb Theatre). Featuring local and regional artists performing a variety of themes, styles, and genres. Admission is free. Gates open at 5:30 pm, music begins just after 6pm. A cash bar is available, as well as food, drink, and merchandise

August 12 Moon Lake Library Book Club Moon Lake Library Book Club Let’s talk about books! Sometimes we read and discuss the same book. Other months, we share book recommendations. This is a great way to meet new friends and also get some good ideas about what to read next. 10:30 am

August 12 – 13 Miller’s Bend Paddle Miller’s Bend Paddle Shack in DeSoto Falls Picnic Area will be open this weekend, to help you begin your scenic kayak trip up the West Fork of Little River. Rent sit-on-top kayaks to enjoy a peaceful flatwater paddle on Little River overlooking beautiful DeSoto Falls. Your adventure can be up to 4 miles round trip, or as long as you want to make it! Paddle trips are perfect for individuals or groups. Life vests & paddles are provided. Call DeSoto State Park’s Lodge for info-256.845.5380 or www.alapark.com/kayak-little-river Boat Shack Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 pm (CST).

August 16 Art Talk When artists gather to talk about what moves them to create art, what is really created in that moment is community.  A community of like-minded people who speak the same language.  A community of people who are genuinely interested in learning and supporting each other.  If this sounds like your kind of gathering, please join us.  Bring your art and share your process. Moon Lake Library 6 pm to 8 pm

August 19 Boom Town Opry ALL ABOARD! The Fort Payne Railroad is pulling into the Depot for a great new show at the historic Fort Payne Opera House. Landmarks of DeKalb County, Inc. is pleased to introduce the Boom Town Opry, its 2023 Summer Series. Think of it as Fort Payne’s version of HeeHaw, with a featured cast of Players performing skits alongside musical guests & friends. It’s sure to be a show that tickles your funnybone and leave you with a tune in your ear. Each performance will take place during the Third Saturday Cruise-in, so come in and cool off after you check out the sights and sounds downtown. Our September show will be a special matinee performance at Boom Days. For a suggested donation of $10, you can come and go throughout the performance. All proceeds benefit the restoration of the historic 1889 Opera House, so please give more if you can! 6 pm to 8 pm

August 19 – 20 Miller’s Bend Paddle Miller’s Bend Paddle Shack in DeSoto Falls Picnic Area will be open this weekend, to help you begin your scenic kayak trip up the West Fork of Little River. Rent sit-on-top kayaks to enjoy a peaceful flatwater paddle on Little River overlooking beautiful DeSoto Falls. Your adventure can be up to 4 miles round trip, or as long as you want to make it! Paddle trips are perfect for individuals or groups. Life vests & paddles are provided. Call DeSoto State Park’s Lodge for info-256.845.5380 or www.alapark.com/kayak-little-river Boat Shack Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 pm (CST).

August 24 Courtyard Concerts: Dealers Choice Courtyard Concerts takes place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Courtyard (Located beside DeKalb Theatre). Featuring local and regional artists performing a variety of themes, styles, and genres. Admission is free. Gates open at 5:30 pm, music begins just after 6pm. A cash bar is available, as well as food, drink, and merchandise

August 25 – 26 Vintage Pickin’® Fall Market: Antiques, Home-Decor, Gifts, Handmade & More

August 26 Fyffe UFO Day – 4^th Saturday – Hot Air Balloon Rides showcase this unique family outing! Arts and crafts, children’s games, food vendors, antique tractors, live entertainment, street dance and much more make this event fun for the whole family. Gates open at 9 a.m. and music starts at 10 a.m. 256-623-2222

August 26 – 27 Miller’s Bend Paddle Miller’s Bend Paddle Shack in DeSoto Falls Picnic Area will be open this weekend, to help you begin your scenic kayak trip up the West Fork of Little River. Rent sit-on-top kayaks to enjoy a peaceful flatwater paddle on Little River overlooking beautiful DeSoto Falls. Your adventure can be up to 4 miles round trip, or as long as you want to make it! Paddle trips are perfect for individuals or groups. Life vests & paddles are provided. Call DeSoto State Park’s Lodge for info-256.845.5380 or www.alapark.com/kayak-little-river Boat Shack Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 pm (CST).

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 2  Follow Your Art  The 3rd Annual Follow Your Art will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Mentone Educational Resources Foundation (MERF) House walking track. Hours are 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Hosted by Mentone Educational Resources Foundation & Little River Arts Council The Sweetest Little Festival in Mentone! Music, Storytelling, Children’s Art Projects, Face painting, Mobile Munchies Food Truck, A Little Something Extra Ice Cream Truck. Art vendors will line the winding walking trail behind the MERF House, on Highway 117, just east of Mentone.

September 2 – 3 Glass Beadmaking Class

September 2 – 3 Miller’s Bend Paddle Miller’s Bend Paddle Shack in DeSoto Falls Picnic Area will be open this weekend, to help you begin your scenic kayak trip up the West Fork of Little River. Rent sit-on-top kayaks to enjoy a peaceful flatwater paddle on Little River overlooking beautiful DeSoto Falls. Your adventure can be up to 4 miles round trip, or as long as you want to make it! Paddle trips are perfect for individuals or groups. Life vests & paddles are provided. Call DeSoto State Park’s Lodge for info-256.845.5380 or www.alapark.com/kayak-little-river Boat Shack Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 pm (CST).

September 9 Moon Lake Library Book Club Moon Lake Library Book Club Let’s talk about books! Sometimes we read and discuss the same book. Other months, we share book recommendations. This is a great way to meet new friends and also get some good ideas about what to read next. 10:30 am

September 9 – 10 Miller’s Bend Paddle Miller’s Bend Paddle Shack in DeSoto Falls Picnic Area will be open this weekend, to help you begin your scenic kayak trip up the West Fork of Little River. Rent sit-on-top kayaks to enjoy a peaceful flatwater paddle on Little River overlooking beautiful DeSoto Falls. Your adventure can be up to 4 miles round trip, or as long as you want to make it! Paddle trips are perfect for individuals or groups. Life vests & paddles are provided. Call DeSoto State Park’s Lodge for info-256.845.5380 or www.alapark.com/kayak-little-river Boat Shack Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 pm (CST).

September 11 Patriot Day Flag Ceremony VFW Fairgrounds

September 14 Courtyard Concerts: Muscle Shoals Courtyard Concerts takes place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Courtyard (Located beside DeKalb Theatre). Featuring local and regional artists performing a variety of themes, styles, and genres. Admission is free. Gates open at 5:30 pm, music begins just after 6pm. A cash bar is available, as well as food, drink, and merchandise

September 15 Campfire Talk: Birds of Alabama

September 16 Birding 101 Hike

September 16 Annual Book Sale Need to replace a Landmarks publication, or just add to your collection? Come by and see us during Boom Days at the Richard C. Hunt Reception Hall for our Annual Book Sale. Everything will be 1/2 off! Richard C, Hunt Reception Hall 10 am to 3 pm

September 16  Boom Town Opry ALL ABOARD! The Fort Payne Railroad is pulling into the Depot for a great new show at the historic Fort Payne Opera House. Landmarks of DeKalb County, Inc. is pleased to introduce the Boom Town Opry, its 2023 Summer Series. Think of it as Fort Payne’s version of HeeHaw, with a featured cast of Players performing skits alongside musical guests & friends. It’s sure to be a show that tickles your funnybone and leave you with a tune in your ear. Each performance will take place during the Third Saturday Cruise-in, so come in and cool off after you check out the sights and sounds downtown. Our September show will be a special matinee performance at Boom Days. For a suggested donation of $10, you can come and go throughout the performance. All proceeds benefit the restoration of the historic 1889 Opera House, so please give more if you can! 2 pm to 4 pm

September  16 Boom Days Heritage Celebration – 3rd Saturday – This annual art and musical event displays citizens of Fort Payne taking a second look at their past and the heritage passed down to them through the arts and crafts of our area.  Many events will take place the week prior to the celebration. The Boom Days Heritage Celebration will feature many of these facets in the presentation of musical performances as well as art displays in City Park.  256-845-1524

September 16 – 17 Miller’s Bend Paddle Miller’s Bend Paddle Shack in DeSoto Falls Picnic Area will be open this weekend, to help you begin your scenic kayak trip up the West Fork of Little River. Rent sit-on-top kayaks to enjoy a peaceful flatwater paddle on Little River overlooking beautiful DeSoto Falls. Your adventure can be up to 4 miles round trip, or as long as you want to make it! Paddle trips are perfect for individuals or groups. Life vests & paddles are provided. Call DeSoto State Park’s Lodge for info-256.845.5380 or www.alapark.com/kayak-little-river Boat Shack Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 pm (CST).

September 20 Art Talk When artists gather to talk about what moves them to create art, what is really created in that moment is community.  A community of like-minded people who speak the same language.  A community of people who are genuinely interested in learning and supporting each other.  If this sounds like your kind of gathering, please join us.  Bring your art and share your process. Moon Lake Library 6 pm to 8 pm

September 23 – 24 Miller’s Bend Paddle Miller’s Bend Paddle Shack in DeSoto Falls Picnic Area will be open this weekend, to help you begin your scenic kayak trip up the West Fork of Little River. Rent sit-on-top kayaks to enjoy a peaceful flatwater paddle on Little River overlooking beautiful DeSoto Falls. Your adventure can be up to 4 miles round trip, or as long as you want to make it! Paddle trips are perfect for individuals or groups. Life vests & paddles are provided. Call DeSoto State Park’s Lodge for info-256.845.5380 or www.alapark.com/kayak-little-river Boat Shack Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 pm (CST).

 September 24 Hope and Remembrance Suicide Awareness Walk

September 25 – 30 DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair Rides on the midway, great food, live entertainment, livestock exhibits, agricultural displays, awards, and so much more. Held at the VFW Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. 256-845-4752

September 28 Courtyard Concerts: Ladies Night Courtyard Concerts takes place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Courtyard (Located beside DeKalb Theatre). Featuring local and regional artists performing a variety of themes, styles, and genres. Admission is free. Gates open at 5:30 pm, music begins just after 6pm. A cash bar is available, as well as food, drink, and merchandise

September 30 2nd Annual Pumpkin Festival Featuring Jubal-Lee Farms! A day filled with fun, food, craft, commercial vendors and of course, PUMPKINS. Join us at Fyffe Town Park for our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Festival featuring pumpkins cultivated by Jubal-Lee Farms! There will be all kinds of vendors including handmade crafts and your favorite commercial direct sales as well as food truck/vendors dishing out some of your favorite fall foods! After you have filled your belly’s and shopped til you’re about to drop, save room to pick out some unique, stackable or carving pumpkins from John and Amber of Jubal-Lee farms to get your home looking ghoulishly great for the upcoming fall season! If you would like information on becoming a vendor, click on the link below. If you would like more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact Jon McCutchen @ 256-605-7399

September 30 Meandering Moonlight Paddle Trip

September 30 – October 1 Miller’s Bend Paddle Miller’s Bend Paddle Shack in DeSoto Falls Picnic Area will be open this weekend, to help you begin your scenic kayak trip up the West Fork of Little River. Rent sit-on-top kayaks to enjoy a peaceful flatwater paddle on Little River overlooking beautiful DeSoto Falls. Your adventure can be up to 4 miles round trip, or as long as you want to make it! Paddle trips are perfect for individuals or groups. Life vests & paddles are provided. Call DeSoto State Park’s Lodge for info-256.845.5380 or www.alapark.com/kayak-little-river Boat Shack Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 pm (CST).

OCTOBER

October 12 Courtyard Concerts: Songwriters Night Courtyard Concerts takes place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Courtyard (Located beside DeKalb Theatre). Featuring local and regional artists performing a variety of themes, styles, and genres. Admission is free. Gates open at 5:30 pm, music begins just after 6pm. A cash bar is available, as well as food, drink, and merchandise

October 14 Moon Lake Library Book Club Moon Lake Library Book Club Let’s talk about books! Sometimes we read and discuss the same book. Other months, we share book recommendations. This is a great way to meet new friends and also get some good ideas about what to read next. 10:30 am

October 14 The Pickin Post Presents The Country Legend “JOHN CONLEE” 6pm tickets $40 more info 256-657-3817

October 18 Art Talk When artists gather to talk about what moves them to create art, what is really created in that moment is community.  A community of like-minded people who speak the same language.  A community of people who are genuinely interested in learning and supporting each other.  If this sounds like your kind of gathering, please join us.  Bring your art and share your process. Moon Lake Library 6 pm to 8 pm

October 20 Festival Kickoff Concert with Will Dooley & Company Will be at the Linger Longer Pavilion at the Mentone Inn. Music, food by Fontastic Foods and more. Bring your chairs and come enjoy! 7 pm to 10 pm

October 21 Mentone Fall Festival The town of Mentone, Alabama will host its first annual Mentone Fall Festival, a single-day arts and crafts event set for Saturday, October 21, 2023. The festival will take place at the historic campus of Moon Lake Elementary School, now known as Moon Lake Village. Moon Lake Elementary School was built in 1928 and was closed in 2021. After its closing the Board of Education deeded the campus to the town of Mentone, which then created Moon Lake Village, a space for shops, crafts workspaces, and entertainment events. However, the school building is badly in need of repairs, and all funds raised at the festival will be used by the town for its restoration. The festival will host dozens of vendors and present entertainment all day at its adjacent amphitheater. Food will also be available on site. Admission to the festival is free, but there is a $5 per vehicle parking fee. Local area shops, restaurants, galleries, and parks will be welcoming festival-goers to Mentone all weekend long. Mentone Inn will be hosting a kick-off concert on Friday evening.  More information will be available at https://mentonefallfestival.godaddysites.com.

October 26 Courtyard Concerts: MTV Unplugged Courtyard Concerts takes place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Courtyard (Located beside DeKalb Theatre). Featuring local and regional artists performing a variety of themes, styles, and genres. Admission is free. Gates open at 5:30 pm, music begins just after 6pm. A cash bar is available, as well as food, drink, and merchandise

October 28 – 29 SPOOKAPALOOZA Weekend at DeSoto State Park

October 28 Halloween in Henagar on the Saturday before Halloween. Come on out to the Henagar Park for a Trunk-or-Treat, and stop by City Hall to pick up a map of other activities throughout the city!

October 31 Halloween at the Opera House Please join us for a spooky evening of trick or treating at the Fort Payne Opera House. You may even catch a glimpse of the Phantom. Enter if you dare! 5 pm to 8 pm

NOVEMBER

November 4 Canyon Fest Canyon Fest is an annual celebration of nature and art at Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, Alabama featuring local art, crafts, live animal shows, music, food and fun for the entire family. Free and open to everyone. Pets welcome on leashes. Donations appreciated.

November 11 Moon Lake Library Book Club Moon Lake Library Book Club Let’s talk about books! Sometimes we read and discuss the same book. Other months, we share book recommendations. This is a great way to meet new friends and also get some good ideas about what to read next. 10:30 am

November 11 – 12 Creative Spirit Market 8th Annual Creative Spirit Market
Hosted by DeSoto State Park & Little River Arts Council Adding a new twist to a typical art fair, this event is designed as an open air showcase, with artist demonstrations, locally & regionally created fine & folk art, premium hand-crafted goods, & live acoustic music. Shoppers can browse and watch artists in their creative process, listen to music, plus purchase goods from fine and folk artists such as painters, potters, quilters, weavers & basket makers, fabric spinners, culinary artists and craftsmen. Some unique and one-of-a-kind gifts will be available for purchase. Stop by and get some early gift-shopping in! Dates: November 11 & 12, 2023 (Second weekend of November) Times: 10:00 am-3:00 pm each day
The market is held near DeSoto State Park’s picnic area across from the Country Store on County Road 89. If the weather is chilly, market-goers can enjoy a blazing fire in the stone fireplace in the CCC pavilion. Bring your own camp chair to hang out a while and listen to the music. Dogs on a leash are allowed in the park. There is limited parking in the picnic area, the tennis court area, and in front of the Country Store. If parking anywhere in the picnic area, a $2 per vehicle fee applies. There is no fee to attend the open-air market. Rain or shine event. Call 256.997.5025 or email for more details. Artist Entry Info: https://www.littleriverartscouncil.org/artist-entry-form…
Facebook page #creativespiritmarket #desotostatepark #littleriverartscouncil
https://www.alapark.com/creative-spirit-market
https://www.littleriverartscouncil.org/creative-spirit…

November 15 Art Talk When artists gather to talk about what moves them to create art, what is really created in that moment is community.  A community of like-minded people who speak the same language.  A community of people who are genuinely interested in learning and supporting each other.  If this sounds like your kind of gathering, please join us.  Bring your art and share your process. Moon Lake Library 6 pm to 8 pm

DECEMBER

December 9 Moon Lake Library Book Club Moon Lake Library Book Club Let’s talk about books! Sometimes we read and discuss the same book. Other months, we share book recommendations. This is a great way to meet new friends and also get some good ideas about what to read next. 10:30 am