Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Jenny Lynn Davis
There is something for everyone this week in Walker County!
Enjoy the great outdoors, have fun with friends and family, meet authors, purchase your next read, and celebrate the strength to fight against breast cancer.
View the event details below:
Saturday, October 12
- The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett
When: 6 AM
Where: 5840 Sipsey Road, Empire, AL 35063
This 14-mile journey takes you through historic Black Warrior Town, beginning at the confluence of the Sipsey and Mulberry Forks and ending at Disney Lake in Cordova. Bring your canoe, kayak, or SUP and sit back and enjoy the scenery or compete against experienced racers. To purchase a ticket, visit this link.
- Sumiton Book Fest
When: 9 AM – 4 PM
Where: Maddie & Co. | 1366 Main Street, Sumiton, AL 35148
Calling all book lovers! Join Maddie & Co for this bookish festival featuring authors, publishers, and book vendors. Connect with readers and authors who share your interests, learn from publishers, and purchase your next read (or two)!
- Indian Head Harvest Fest 2024
When: 10 AM – 6 PM
Where: Indian Head Mill Park | 426 School Street, Cordova, AL 35550
The 5th Annual Indian Head Harvest Fest is almost here! Bring the whole family out for a day of fun, including vendors, food trucks, live music, games, inflatables, a kayak race, and more!
Sunday, October 13
- Ta Ta Trot 5k Fun Run & Walk
When: Registration @ 8 AM | Race @ 10 AM
Where: Carbon Hill Park
Show your support for those who have been affected by breast cancer by celebrating their strength, beauty, and courage! This special 5k will feature food, raffle prizes, and gifts for survivors and those currently battling the disease. All proceeds will go to support breast cancer health locally through the Riverside Medical Cancer Foundation. To register ahead of time, visit this link.
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