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Play In Calhoun County!

From museums & historical sites to outdoors fun, golf, shopping, and much more, Calhoun County is full of attractions waiting to be explored.

Click on one of the buttons below to check these great attractions while you’re in Calhoun County!

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For more community events, check out the Event Calendar at www.VisitCalhounCounty.com

Venecia's Foundation Polar Plunge

Each January, the City of Piedmont hosts a Polar Plunge to benefit a the Venecia’s Foundation supporting area cancer patients at the Piedmont Aquatic Center.

Black Heritage Festival

Each February, the Anniston Museums and Gardens host the longest running Black Heritage Festival in the Southeast

Melee at McClellan

This NICA event is open to the public, and will feature exciting and intense bike races on McClellan Mountain Bike Trails at Fort McClellan.

Calhoun County Fair

Each spring and fall enjoy amusement rids, petting zoo, games, food, and family entertainment. Proceeds support youth agriculture education programs in Calhoun County.

Noble Street Festival & AL. Cycling Classic Sunny King Criterium

Each Spring, Anniston becomes a haven for cyclists, featuring pro bike races, restaurants, music, art, and more!

Cheaha Challenge & Ladiga Cruise

The Cheaha Challenge  includes a 23, 44, 62, 84, 100, & 124 mile bike routes 

Jax Fest

Every July, Jacksonville Parks & Recreation host his fun family event at the public safety center. Bring your friends and family as Jacksonville celebrates Independence Day. This event consists of food trucks, vendors, live music, and amazing fireworks at the end of the night.

Freedom Festival

Each Fourth of July, Oxford Lake celebrates with fun and festivities for the whole family. Stick around for the annual fireworks display!

Independence Day Celebration

Every July, the Piedmont Arts & Entertainment Committee hosts this festival of food and fun for all celebrated under the sun. This event consists of five music, a foam party, and a spectacular firework show at the end ofthe night.

Woodstock 5K

Each August, this annual event boasts a 5K qualifying race and a Kidstock 1 mile race.

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Spirit on Mountain Street

Each fall, the City of Jacksonville, JSU, and area organizations team up to host the “Taste of the Town,” with area restaurants.

Hobson City's Founder's Day Festival

Each August, this annual event features a 5K, breakfast, and banquet.

Weaver Heritage Day

Each September at Elwell Park.
Featuring live bands, food, crafts, and fun for all ages

Rubato International Piano Competition

Each August, Oxford Performing Arts Center hosts a professionally juried Classical & Jazz piano competition with competitors and judges from all over the world.

OxfordFest

Annual arts and craft festival on the first Saturday in October on Main Street in Oxford, featuring arts and crafts, food, live music, and fun for all.

Neewollah

This annual Halloween festival is hosted on Noble Street in Anniston, and includes games, entertainment and more!

Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Fest

Each fall, join us on Coldwater’s Mountain Bike Trails, with demo bikes, live music, group rides, poker rides, & more.

Festival of Lights - Oxford

(November – December) Family friendly holiday drive-through light show at Choccolocco Park

New Year's Eve Squirrel Drop

To ring in the New Year, the Piedmont Arts & Entertainment Committee and the City of Piedmont ‘drop’ a fake squirrel downtown for the residents and visitors to celebrate the incoming year together.

Oxford Performing Arts Center

A performance and concert venue, in the middle of historic downtown Oxford

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Jacksonville State University

Drama, musical productions, art exhibits, and various sporting events

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Knox Concert Series

This annual concert series brings world renowned artists to perform

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Weaver Skate Park & BMX Track

Elwell Park
500 Anniston Street
Weaver, AL

256-820-1121

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