The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Alabaster CityFest, Steel City Smooth Jazz Fest, Festa Italiana

By: Shirley Jackson

Alabaster CityFest
Alabaster CityFest is set for Saturday, June 7, with Parmalee, Maddie and Tae, Five for Fighting and Eric Essix. Click here for the complete list of performances. The festival includes a car show, vendors and KidsFest. Admission to all musical acts is free. For updates and more information, visit alabastercityfest.com. The festival will take place on the grounds of Thompson High School.

Mule Day / Chickenfest
The annual street festival will kick off June 6-7 in downtown Gordo. The event offers live entertainment, food trucks, street vendors, children’s games and activities and a 5K Run. On Saturday, a parade features horses, mule-drawn wagons, antique cars and tractors. For more information, visit gordoareachamber.com.

Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival
It’s a four-day celebration of music, culture and community in the heart of Birmingham at the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival. From the high-energy line dance soirée at historic Legion Field to jazz and R&B performances in Linn Park and a Sunday gospel celebration, the festival is June 5-8. For tickets and more information, visit steelcityjazzfest.org.

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