Montgomery Riverfront — (Jacob Blankenship / The Bama Buzz)

Now that we’re into the swing of spring, it seems like there’s something fun every hour of every day, all weekend long. That made it hard to narrow down our top picks—but we persevered! So without further ado, here are 15 events all across Alabama that you won’t want to miss.

Lower Alabama

Wiregrass Music Mural — Country Music is an essential part of Dothan’s culture. (Audrey Kent / The Bama Buzz)

Friday, March 22

63rd Annual Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp: rootin’ tootin’ fun with all your rodeo must-haves + shopping, music + kid’s activities
- When: March 22-24
- Where: 500 N Brantley St, Opp, AL 36467
- Admission: starts at $10
- More info: LINK
Orange Beach Invasion: a huge car show overtakes Orange Beach all weekend long
- When: March 21-24
- Where: The Wharf | 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
- Admission: FREE
- More info: LINK

Saturday, March 23

Downtown Mobile Cajun Cookoff: decide once + for all who makes the best cajun food in the Azalea City
- When: 10AM-2PM
- Where: Cathedral Square | 300 Conti St, Mobile, AL 36602
- Admission: $18 online, $20 at the door
- More info: LINK
Mobile County Master Gardeners Spring Festival + Plant Sale: stop + smell the flowers, literally, at this celebration of spring foliage in Mobile County
- When: 9AM-2PM
- Where: Alabama Cooperative Extension | 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile, AL 36608
- Admission: FREE
- More info: LINK
11th Annual Wiregrass Blues Festival @ Blues, Brews & BBQ in Dothan: a day full of good music + great food
- When: starts at 2PM
- Where: The Plant in downtown Dothan | 308 N St Andrews St, Dothan, AL 36303
- Admission: $25 general admission
- More info: LINK

Sunday, March 24

Record Store Pop-Up at Braided River Brewing Co. in Mobile: vinyl records, food trucks, a DJ + more
- When: 1-6PM
- Where: Braided River Brewing Co. | 420 St Louis St, Mobile, AL 36602
- Admission: FREE
- More info: LINK

Midtown Vintage & Art Market in Midtown Mobile: a monthly vendor market with a DJ + fun vintage finds
- When: 11AM-5PM
- Where: Florida Street Vintage | 156 S Florida St, Mobile, AL 36606
- Admission: FREE
- More info: LINK

Central Alabama

Montgmery 12 Alabama, Weekend Events, What To Do This Weekend In Alabama — Downtown Montgomery. (Jacob Blankenship / The Bama Buzz)

Friday, March 22

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office PCA Pro Rodeo: two nights of horsing around in Oxford
- When: March 22 & 23, opens at 5PM each night
- Where: Choccolocco Park | 954 Leon Smith Pkwy, Oxford, AL 36203
- Admission: $10 for kids, $12 for adults
- More info: LINK

Saturday, March 23

AubFest IV in Auburn: don’t miss your chance to be part of this growing “DIY music festival” in the Plains
- When: 8AM-11PM
- Where: Boggin’ on the Plains | 3935 US-29, Auburn, AL 36830
- Admission: $30
- More info: LINK
The Get Down Spring Concert Series in Montgomery: a weekly concert series running until May 4th. This week’s performers are Rollin’ in the Hay
- When: 5-7PM
- Where: Montgomery Whitewater | 1100 Maxwell Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Admission: FREE
- More info: LINK

Looking for more to do this weekend around Birmingham? Bham Now has your back.

North Alabama

Lake Guntersville 9 Alabama, Weekend Events, What To Do This Weekend In Alabama — Lake Guntersville. (Madison Croxson / The Bama Buzz)

Our picks for this weekend in North Alabama include a comedy showcase, a hockey game + live music performances. Details here.

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