W.C. Handy Music Festival
A ten-day series of primarily music events occurring in and around the Shoals which honors William Christopher “W.C.” Handy and the musical legacy of the “Hit Recording Capital of the World.” The talented musicians of the Muscle Shoals are among the very best. Come and experience the sound for yourself.
When:
July 18 – 28, 2024
Where:
in and around the Shoals
A few free events that might interest families:
Jazz It Up With Your Trash
Starts: Friday, July 19, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Sheffield Public Library, 316 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, AL
Bring the kids of all ages and join the Microwave Dave Band! Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave’s improptu band! For ages 3 and older.
Featuring: Microwave Dave
Luther Jarmon’s Line Dancing With A Purpose
Starts: Friday, July 19, 11:00 AM
Location: Michael Community Center, 1001 SE 17th St., Sheffield, AL
Come early, bring the kids, and join Ms. Connie Finch and Mrs. Tina Mitchum for the Summer Reading Program culminating event! Kids activities outside! Dancing inside! Let Luther Jarmon demonstrate and teach you the best ways to dance for your health! Learn the latest line dances. Lots of fun!
Featuring: Luther Jarmon
W.C. Handy Festival Shoals Car & Truck Show
Starts: 8:00 AM | Ends: 2:00 PM
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL
8am-12n Registration (Fee $20) 8am-2pm Show Time! Pre-registration $18 by July 9th. Mail to Post Office Box 3672, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662 Prizes to be giving away starting at 10am including $2000 in cash. Dash plaques givin to the fist 200 registrants! For more info, call Ronnie James at 256-366-0564 or Terry Mashvurn at 256-366-0564 or visit www.ShoalsCarandTruckClub.com
Featuring: W.C. Handy Festival Shoals Car & Truck Show
Jazz It Up With Your Trash – Florence Library
Starts: 10:00 AM
Location: Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, 350 N. Wood Ave., Florence, AL
*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT* Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave’s impromptu band! For ages 3 and over, but everyone will enjoy this!
Featuring: Microwave Dave
Check Out the Blues
Starts: Monday, July 22, 4:00 PM | Ends: 6:00 PM
Location: Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, 350 N. Wood Ave., Florence, AL
Free to enjoy the music. Fun games for small kids! Come early to find books by your favorite authors.
Featuring: Jazz Allstars
Jazz It Up With Your Trash – Rogersville Library
Starts: Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 AM
Location: Rogersville Public Library, 74 Bank St., Rogersville, AL
*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT* Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can and make musical instruments to play with Microwave Dave’s impromptu band! For ages 3 and older.
Featuring: Microwave Dave
UNA Handy Night
Starts: Tuesday, July 23, 6:00 PM | Ends: 8:30 PM
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL
*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT* Live music for the entire family to enjoy! A wide variety food and dessert vendors with delicious choices! Opening with Bold Bloom, followed by the Shoal Nuff Band
Featuring: Bold Bloom, The Shoal Nuff Band
Jazz It Up With Trash at Helen Keller Library
Starts: Wednesday, July 24, 11:00 AM | Ends: 1:00 PM
Location: Helen Keller Library, 511 North Main St., Tuscumbia, AL
*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT* Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave’s impromptu band. For ages 3 to 103 and older.
Featuring: Microwave Dave
Jazz It Up With Your Trash at Muscle Shoals Public Library
Starts:: Thursday, July 25, 10:30 AM
Location: Muscle Shoals Public Library, 1918 Avalon Ave., Muscle Shoals, AL
*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT* Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave’s impromptu band! Designed for ages 3 and up.
Featuring: Microwave Dave
Street Strut and Parade
Starts: Saturday, July 27, 10:00 AM
Location: Wilson Park, 350 North Wood Ave., Florence, AL
Food vendors set up at Wilson Park. Join high school bands and a local dj for the parade along the usual route: Corner of Tuscaloosa and Seminary Streets, left onto Court Street, left onto Tennessee Street, left onto Seminary Street, ending at Wilson Park for music, prizes, and more! Call Grant Gunn at 256-483-9417 for more information about participation and rain plans.
Featuring: High School Bands!
For additional information or to see the full 10-day schedule:
Visit the W.C. Handy Music Festival.
