This Week in Walker County (August 5-12, 2024)

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Ryan McGill


Jasper is thriving with community events and successful businesses.

This week in Walker County, check out live music, new businesses, and back-to-school celebrations.

View the event details below:

Monday, August 5

  • Back to School Giveaway

When: 5 PM
Where: Southern Blessings Adult & Pediatrics | 4330 Highway 78 East, Jasper, AL 35501

Southern Blessings is a local family clinic that specializes in pediatric care. To celebrate the new school year, Southern Blessings is hosting a back-to-school party with free bouncy house play time and a giveaway of 150 youth and adult shirts and 100 water bottles! Stop by to participate in playtime and the giveaway, and to kick off the new school year!

Tuesday, August 6

  • Sanctuary of Jasper Grand Opening

When: 10 AM
Where: Sanctuary of Jasper | 1409 5th Avenue South, Jasper, AL 35501

Sanctuary of Jasper is a beautiful new event venue and Airbnb in downtown Jasper. Stop by to celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, take a tour of the property, and start planning your next event!

  • Garfield’s Painting Pals Kid’s Paint Night

When: 6 PM
Where: Garfield’s Restaurant & Pub | 300 Highway 78 East, Jasper, AL 35501

Bring your kiddos for a fun painting party at Garfield’s! The cost to attend is $10 per child, which includes all needed supplies and step-by-step instruction, and children 12 and under eat for 99 cents. Register to attend at this link!

Saturday, August 10

  • Back to School Bash

When: 9 AM-Noon
Where: Dora First Baptist Church | 1440 Sharon Boulevard, Dora, AL 35062

Kick off the new school year with fun, games, and food at Dora First Baptist’s Back to School Bash!

  • Studio 623 Grand Opening

When: 10 AM
Where: Studio 623 | 1802 4th Avenue South, Jasper, AL 35501

Studio 623 is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, refreshments, goodies, art, and a permanent jewelry pop-up! This new formal boutique will specialize in formal wear and accessories. Stop by to support this new business!

  • Who Shot Lizzy? Live in Concert

When: 8 PM
Where: Crawfish Warehouse | 1825 6th Avenue South, Jasper, AL 35501

This Saturday night, the country band ‘Who Shot Lizzy?’ makes its debut at Crawfish Warehouse! Enjoy delicious food and live country music!

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