Events & Festivals

Montevallo punches far above its size when it comes to community events. The University of Montevallo brings College Night — one of America’s oldest homecoming traditions — every February. Spring brings the Festival of Tulips at the American Village and Art in the Park at Orr Park. Summer and fall mean Farmers’ Market Mondays, the Tinglewood Festival, and the beloved ArtWalk. December closes the year with a sparkling Christmas parade through downtown. There is always something happening in Montevallo.

Friday Nights at the Cove

Apr 24, 2026 — 6:30 PM

Friday Nights at the Cove

Free outdoor concert series at Owl's Cove Park — live music on the last Friday of each month from April through July.

Owl's Cove Park

Spring Fling Family Food Truck Fest

Apr 25, 2026 — 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Spring Fling Family Food Truck Fest

Annual food truck festival at Orr Park with 10+ food trucks, bounce houses, games, face painting, and live music.

Orr Park Pecan Grove

Memorial Day Ceremony

May 25, 2026 — 9:00 AM

Memorial Day Ceremony

One of Alabama's largest Memorial Day ceremonies — featuring a flyover, rifle salute, and flag placement on 11,000+ …

Alabama National Cemetery

Montevallo Farmers' Market

Jun 1, 2026 — Mondays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Montevallo Farmers' Market

Award-winning weekly market every Monday afternoon featuring fresh produce, baked goods, handmade soaps, honey, jams, …

660 Main Street (behind First Baptist Church)

Juneteenth Celebration

Jun 19, 2026 — Various times

Juneteenth Celebration

Montevallo's annual celebration of freedom, heritage, and unity featuring performances, food, community recognitions, …

George Dailey Park

Sweet Home 250 Festival

Jul 3, 2026 — All day both days

Sweet Home 250 Festival

Alabama's official celebration of America's 250th birthday — a two-day festival of music, history, food, and fireworks …

American Village

Independence Day at American Village

Jul 4, 2026 — Gates open 11:00 AM, Fireworks 9:00 PM

Independence Day at American Village

Celebrate the 4th of July with 50+ patriotic activities, battle reenactments, historical figures, live music, food, and …

American Village

Tinglewood Festival

Sep 5, 2026 — 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tinglewood Festival

Annual celebration of Tim Tingle's famous tree carvings at Orr Park, featuring arts, music, food, and family fun on the …

Fire Prevention Parade

Oct 3, 2026 — 10:00 AM

Fire Prevention Parade

One of Montevallo's oldest traditions — the annual Fire Prevention Parade features fire trucks, community groups, and …

Downtown Main Street

National Night Out

Oct 6, 2026 — 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

National Night Out

Community safety event organized by Montevallo Police Department with free food, activities, and neighborhood …

Montevallo ArtWalk

Oct 24, 2026 — 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Montevallo ArtWalk

An eclectic artwalk featuring up to 100 artists, craftspeople, and performers lining Main Street — including the Art …

Downtown Main Street

Hometown Halloween

Oct 31, 2026 — 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Hometown Halloween

Family-friendly trick-or-treating along Main Street — a 50+ year Montevallo tradition hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.

Main Street (City Hall to Jack's)

Dia de Muertos Festival

Nov 1, 2026 — 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Dia de Muertos Festival

A vibrant celebration of life and remembrance featuring live music, dancing, food, children's activities, and a …

Orr Park Pecan Grove

Montevallo Christmas Parade

Dec 3, 2026 — 5:30 PM tree lighting, 6:00 PM parade

Montevallo Christmas Parade

A beloved night parade through downtown with lights, music, floats, tree lighting ceremony, and holiday cheer for the …

Wreaths Across America

Dec 19, 2026 — 11:00 AM

Wreaths Across America

Volunteers place live balsam wreaths on 11,500+ graves at Alabama National Cemetery, saying each veteran's name aloud.

Alabama National Cemetery

MLK Day March & Celebration

Jan 18, 2027 — Morning

MLK Day March & Celebration

Annual march down Main Street followed by a program at Montevallo High School — a 22+ year tradition organized by the …

Main Street to Montevallo High School

Monte Gras Ball

Feb 6, 2027 — Evening

Monte Gras Ball

Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser for Montevallo Main Street with dinner, live music, king cake, and themed Krewe …

American Village Liberty Hall

College Night

Feb 10, 2027 — Various times throughout the week

College Night

One of the oldest continuous homecoming celebrations in America, dating from 1919 — a Library of Congress Local Legacy …

University of Montevallo

Festival of Tulips

Feb 25, 2027 — Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

Festival of Tulips

Over 120,000 blooming tulips displayed across the American Village campus against replicas of historic American …

American Village

Backyard BookFest

Mar 14, 2027 — 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Backyard BookFest

Hosted by Parnell Memorial Library Foundation — 90+ author vendors across all genres, featured speakers, and children's …

Orr Park Pecan Grove

Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Bash

Apr 3, 2027 — 10:00 AM

Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Bash

City-hosted annual Easter celebration at Orr Park with egg hunts, carnival games, a color run, vendors, and family fun.

Montevallo Arts Fest

Apr 18, 2027 — 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Montevallo Arts Fest

Annual spring arts festival at Orr Park featuring 130+ artists from across the Southeast and local musical groups along …