Which counties are part of the Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area?
Annual Hank Williams Festival
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Friday, June 11 — Gates open at 3 p.m. Music starts at 4 p.m. Barbecue served at 5 p.m., $10 per plate; Admission: $15. Brad Magness & the Flying Buffalo Band, Jeff Whitlow, and Billy Joe Royal will be Friday’s featured entertainers, along with other artists.
Saturday, June 12 — Gates open at 8 a.m., with music beginning at 9 a.m. Admission is $25. Performers include Jett Williams & “The Men of Steel,” Jeff Whitlow, Brad Magness, Colon Leatherwood, Mary McDonald, Suanne Lewis, Elaine McMillan, Terry Smith, The Queens, Jessica Strenth, John Wise & The Slim Pickens Band, Frank Tuma, Logan and Kolby Spicer, and others.
This is an outdoor event, sponsored by the Hank Williams Museum. There is no reserved seating. Patrons are encouraged to bring your lawn chairs, but no lounge chairs, coolers, food, drinks or pets can be taken into the park.
A special weekend ticket, which will be good for both days, can be bought for $30, through June 10. This is a savings of $10 over the regular single-day admission price. This ticket must be purchased in advance. To order, or for additional information, call 334-376-2396.
To reach the festival, take I-65 Exit 114, and go one mile east.
Website:
www.hankwilliamsfestival.com