February
| 25 - 27 | Altrusa International, Inc. of Gadsden, Alabama USA - Feb 3-5, Gadsden Altrusa International, Inc. of Gadsden, Alabama USA's 38th Annual Antique Show and Sale 256-549-4669. Admission charged. Gadsden Convention Hall, 344 First St.—Dealers from throughout the South set up booths of furniture, glassware, silver, linens, jewelry and other collectibles. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Address: Gadsden Convention Hall, 344 First St.— , Gadsden, Alabama |
May
| 27 | The Great Alabama Duck Race - At least 12,000 rubber ducks will be dropped into the Coosa River. Address: Gadsden, ALabama , Gadsden, Alabama |
June
| 22 | Goodyear Car & Tractor Show - The Goodyear Tire &Rubber Co. in Gadsden is hosting its annual Car and Tractor Show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the plant parking lot on East Meighan Blvd. The free registration begins at 7 a.m. The first 100 registrants will receive a free car show t-shirt. There is no admission charge for the public. Food will be available on-site. Money tree! Door Prizes! 50/50 raffle! Prizes include Best in Show, Car Club Participation and Longest Haul! For more information, please call 256-549-2650.Address: 922 E. Meighan Blvd., Gadsden, AL 35903 , Gadsden, Alabama |
August
| 2 - 3 | Annual Boys & Girls Club Rodeo - Tri County Rodeo Company - PCA Rodeo. Professional Cowboys & Cowgirls riding for prize money to qualify for the PCFR (Professional Cowboy Finals Rodeo) held in Philadelphia, MS in January. The top 15 money winners in each event will have the chance to become the PCFR National Champion and win their share of the $200,000+ added money prize pool. The Boys & Girls Club Rodeo is the oldest rodeo in the state of Alabama. Address: 600 Black Creek Road , Gadsden, Alabama |
December
| 25 | Christmas On The Rocks - View over a million holiday lights. Ph: 256- 490-7111 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 12 - 22 | Festival of Trees - 501 Broad St., Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts—More than 25 decorated trees, 75 animated figurines. Fee: Admission charged |
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Start Date: Fri August, 30th
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Start Date: Fri December, 6th
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Start Date: Fri July, 19th
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Start Date: Fri July, 26th
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Start Date: Fri July, 5th
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Start Date: Fri June, 14th
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Start Date: Fri June, 14th
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