Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

Live, Work & Play

Local Festivals

Phil Campbell

Every summer Phil Campbell hosts an annual celebration, The Downtown Hoedown (formerly Phil Campbell Day), During this celebration there are carnival rides, car shows, and art-and-crafts items for sale. Local Bands and singers perform during the evening.

Red Bay

Red Bay, a small Franklin County town, celebrates its history during the Founder's Fest in September. The event is popular among those who crave a family type atmosphere and a lot of fun. Among the festivites and storytelling, music, arts and crafts, food, games and car and tractor shows. Contact: 256.332.1760

Russellville

Downtown Russellville is home of the Franklin County Watermelon Festival each August. It's a time for a lot of good fun and of course, juicy watermelons that can cool a hot sumer day in the south. The festival is in its 30th year and the carnival-type atmosphere has become a must-do event for thousands. There's plenty of music, a car and truck show, activites for children and competitions, including a watermelon seed-spitting contest. Contact: 256.332.1760

Hodges

The Spirit of Hodges Festival is held every October to celebrate the town's affiliation with a World War II plane. The town was awarded naming rights to the plane for selling the most war time bonds. Contact: 205.395.3445

Vina

The Town of Vina hosts a July Fest every year in late July. The event includes a variety of vendors. The event concludes with a fireworks display. Contact Tina Lawler at 205-935-3251 for more information.