W.C. Handy Music Festival
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Week-long celebration of the musical heritage of Northwest Alabama sponsored by the Music Preservation Society. Since 1982 the Shoals region has hosted the festival that features more than 100 events throughout a three-county area. Concerts, music in clubs and restaurants, churches, theatres,parks, art galleries, on the street corners, and just about any place they can find to put the music is where you'll find it. Athletic events, educational events, Street Strut, antique car show, music industry panels and programs. Last full week in July.
W.C. Handy Music Festival
Phone : 256/766-7642 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.wchandymusicfestival.org
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