Magic City Art Connection APRIL 27-29, 2018 @ LINN PARK

The 33rd annual arts show blankets the grounds of downtown Linn Park and features top-notch artists and craftsmen from around the country. magiccityart.com

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Do Dah Day MAY 19,2018 @ RHODES AND CALDWELL PARKS IN

BIRMINGHAM S SOUTHSIDE

Held annually, homemade fl oats and animals dressed in costume parade the streets of High- land Avenue, winding their way to live music in the parks. dodahday.org

Barber Historics MAY 19-21, 2018 @ BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK

Historic Motorsports Association brings some of the world s fi nest automobiles, ranging from the early days of racing through the 1980s, to

compete on the 2.38-mile course. barbermotorsports.com/barber-historics-home

Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival APRIL 28, 2018 @ DEBARDELEBEN PARK BESSEMER

Now in its ninth year, the barbecue and blues festival takes place in the heart of downtown Bessemer, just west of Birmingham. bobsykesblues.com

Regions Tradition MAY 14-20, 2018 GREYSTONE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

The tournament s fi nal charitable impact for 2017 is still being calculated, but the 2016 tournament generated $1.1 million for over 80 local charities, including Children s of Alabama, which serves as the primary benefi ciary of the Regions Tradition. The tournament has raised more than $16 million for local charities since its inception in 1992. regionstradition.com

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