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Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival |  Birmingham, AL
Sep 2010 (annual)
First held in 1999, the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival now shows some 200 films to an audience of 12,000. It brings independent features, shorts, documentaries and student films, as well as a screenwriting competition, to venues throughout Birmingham, Alabama. |
Birmingham Zoo |  Birmingham Zoo
Daily
From sea lions to cheetahs, Birmingham Zoo is home to more than 750 animals of 250 species and welcomes 450,000 visitors every year. Highlights include the Hugh Kaul Children's Zoo, a US$15-million anchor exhibit dedicated to children and devoted to urban, rural and wild animals and environs of Alabama. |
Vulcan Park and Museum |  Vulcan Park and Museum
Daily
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Greater Birmingham area from Vulcan Park, home to the world's largest cast iron statue. The park includes various indoor and outdoor facilities and an observation tower. |
Sloss Furnaces |  Sloss Furnaces
Daily; not Mon
Built in 1881, Sloss Furnaces, consisting of two 400-ton blast furnaces and some 40 other buildings, are now a national historic landmark documenting Birmingham's rich industrial past. The on-site museum pays tribute to those labourers who were largely responsible for Birmingham being dubbed the "magic city". |
Birmingham Boat Show | Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
21 - 24 Jan 2010 (annual)
Held at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, the Birmingham Boat Show presents the latest in boats, motors, fishing gear, guides and related outdoor gear. There are numerous free seminars on fishing and special prize giveaways every day. |
ONB Magic City Art Connection | Linn Park
Apr 2010 (annual)
Each year Birmingham's Linn Park becomes a massive art gallery as the Magic City Art Connection takes over. The celebration brings artists' work to the widest possible audience in the Alabaman city, helping to strengthen and inspire the artistic community. |
Earth Day at the Gardens | Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Apr 2010 (annual)
The annual Earth Day celebrations at Birmingham Botanical Gardens features colourful displays, workshops and a variety of activities that highlight environmental issues. |
Do Dah Day | Birmingham, AL
May 2010 (annual)
Do Dah Day is a free, annual parade and outdoor music festival held in Caldwell and Rhodes Parks on Birmingham's historic Southside. The event originated as a private party for just 200 people but now attracts more than 40,000 every year. |
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Annual Juneteenth Celebration | Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Jun 2010 (annual)
Each year communities around the USA celebrate the ending of slavery with festivals marking the event. Birmingham's Juneteenth Celebration takes place in Kelly Ingram Park and the grounds of the Civil Rights Institute. Celebrations include a special Culturefest. |
Annual Sloss Furnaces Stokin' the Fire BBQ Festival | Sloss Furnaces
Aug 2010 (annual)
Professional barbecue chefs from around the country compete for US$20,000 in cash and prizes during the Annual Sloss Furnaces Stokin' the Fire BBQ Festival. The two-day event is held at Birmingham's Sloss Furnaces and includes musical entertainment and many free activities. |
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