48 Hours of Food, Festivals and Household Enjoyable in Birmingham, AL [PHOTOS]

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times

All of it unfolded over a pleasant fall weekend in Birmingham, Alabama: The pitter-patter of oldsters operating and strolling, together with the sounds of ample laughter, marked the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thousands gathered to immerse themselves within the cultures of greater than 20 Hispanic nations. A daylong tasting occasion celebrated the barbecue group, live-fire cooking, and Southern tailgate tradition. A fifteenth anniversary celebration on the town’s Front Lawn supplied a energetic, family-friendly occasion that highlighted a vibrant gathering house for the town. And the soulful sounds of the blues filled historic Rickwood Field throughout a free Safe Summer Series live performance—an evening of music and tradition that capped the weekend.

On Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28 the Magic City as soon as once more lived as much as its title with two marvelous days of meals, festivals, and household enjoyable and for a more in-depth have a look at all that occurred, the Times presents these 48 hours in pictures.

14th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month Sistah Strut, Sept. 27

The 14th Annual Brenda’s Brown Bosom Buddies (BBBB) Sistah Strut stroll/run/experience/stroll, befell at Legion Field Stadium. Breast Cancer Awareness Month started Oct. 1. BBBB is a 501(c)(3) group devoted to supporting people with breast most cancers, in addition to offering training and selling early detection of breast most cancers in minority, low-income, and underserved communities. The Birmingham-focused assist and advocacy program initially started as a assist group for African-American ladies to debate well being points in addition to assist ladies unable to afford expensive medical payments.

Fiesta Birmingham 2025, Sept. 27

The state’s largest celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month was held Saturday September 27 that includes a Cultural Village with over 20 Caribbean, Latin and European nations to discover. Thousands of individuals gathered in Birmingham to immerse themselves in cultures of over 20 Hispanic nations. Just as Epcot has a number of “countries” to go to, Fiesta options a number of hubs for various cultural experiences and leisure. Villages included cultures of 20 plus Caribbean, Latin + European nations; meals with an array of Latin + Hispanic delicacies; well being & wellness with varied well being organizations serving Alabama residents; and group with nonprofits that assist the native Hispanic group by means of academic applications + extra.

Southbound Food Fest, Sept. 27 

The Southbound Food Festival in Birmingham concluded with the pageant’s cornerstone, Food & Fire, a daytime tasting occasion that celebrated the barbecue group, live-fire cooking, and Southern tailgate tradition. Regional and nationwide cooks and pitmasters put an open-fire spin on signature bites and tailgate classics. Food & Fire featured the Southern Living Tailgate Stage introduced by Hellmann’s and The Coca Cola Music Stage with musical acts The Heavy Heavy and Southern Avenue. The Avadian Credit Union Tailgate Lounge featured a big display screen for viewing SEC soccer video games in addition to the Hop City Craft Beer+Wine Garden, with dozens of Alabama breweries and wineries. This yr marked the third annual occasion, which lasted Sept. 19-28.

Blues on the BallPark, Sept. 28

The historic Rickwood Field rang with the soulful sounds of the blues as the town hosted a free Safe Summer Series live performance, bringing the group collectively for an evening of music and tradition. Sponsored by the City of Birmingham, Birmingham City Council and Rickwood Field, the occasion was introduced in partnership with the Birmingham Blues Society. The live performance highlighted the town’s dedication to selling the humanities and offering family-friendly leisure. The occasion not solely celebrated Birmingham’s deep roots in blues music but in addition inspired unity and protected areas for the group to collect. The live performance introduced collectively residents from throughout the town, filling the parking zone of the nation’s oldest skilled baseball park with music, dancing, and hometown satisfaction.

Railroad Park Celebrates 15 years, Sept. 28

Railroad Park celebrated its fifteenth anniversary on this weekend with a energetic, family-friendly occasion that highlighted the park’s function as a vibrant gathering house for the town. Families crammed the park’s lawns with garden chairs and blankets, having fun with face-painting stations, a devoted children’ zone, and a wide range of native meals vehicles serving crowd favorites. The celebration showcased the mix of artwork, music, and group spirit that has outlined Railroad Park because it first opened. The afternoon featured a transferring efficiency by the Birmingham Youth Choir, whose harmonies set a celebratory tone. The festivities closed with an lively set from Pynk Beard, whose energetic present had attendees dancing and singing their favorites because the solar set over downtown. Organizers famous that the anniversary occasion mirrored the spirit of Railroad Park itself “a place where the community can gather, celebrate, and connect.”

Birmingham Times photojournalist Marika N. Johnson contributed to this text.