Celebrate all things Alabama with free LOCAL festival June 18

LOCAL is a free event designed to share the best of Alabama, outdoors on the ASC’s Engel Plaza. Shop, eat, visit and listen to music — it’s a perfect event for families, groups and anyone who calls Alabama home.

local 2016 streamFrom Alabama’s best merchants, farmers, artists and musicians to favorite local food trucks, celebrate all things Alabama at the third annual LOCAL on Saturday, June 18.

Presented by the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, LOCAL is a free event designed to share the best of Alabama, set up outdoors on the ASC’s Engel Plaza. Shop, eat, visit and listen to music — it’s a perfect event for families, groups and anyone who calls Alabama home. The fun begins at 5 p.m. 

All ASC members are invited to join the Junior Patrons in an exclusive VIP area for drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Space is limited; call 205-996-6113 for reservations or to join. 

This year’s music lineup includes Microwave Dave & The Nukes, Clinton Babers, Rollin’ in the Hay, and DJ Supreme & Shaheed. Alabama merchants scheduled for LOCAL include:


Birmingham Henna
Revelator Coffee
Lindsay Brook Designs
Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn
West Homewood Farmers Market
G Momma’s Cookies
Polish Boutique Fashion Truck
Eastaboga Bee Company
Night Owl Paper Goods
Zkano Socks
Kilted Kraftsman
Birmingham Breadworks
Spoon and Ladle
Jim Reed Books
Birmingham Candy Company
Ivory LeShore’s Gourmet Bread Pudding and Cheesecakes
Left Hand Soap Company
Copper Pot Kitchen
Anthony Tavis Folk Art
Broken Not Shattered
The Greek Kouzina
Gina Hurry Art
Bare Naked Noodles
Turnip Patch Artisan Jams & Pickles
After Midnight Salsa Co.
The Heavenly Donut Co.
Old Town Pizza
Eugene’s Hot Chicken
Tre Luna Catering Co.
The Hot Tag
Steel City Pops
Magic City Ice
Big Spoon Creamery
 

Anyone interested in becoming a LOCAL vendor may call 205-975-4118 or email localvendors@uab.edu for details.

  • June 18