The April showers are behind us and the clear pre-Summer weather means one thing: it’s time for outdoor events in Birmingham. To celebrate, we’ve put together a few of the top events on our radar.
FEATURED EVENT
U.S. Women’s Open
Shoal Creek Golf Club
May 31 – June 3
The ultimate test in women’s golf comes to Shoal Creek, in Birmingham, Ala., for the 73rd U.S. Women’s Open Championship! Complimentary parking and shuttle transportation will be provided to and from Shoal Creek.
Get Tickets: http://www.usga.org
Birmingham Barons Home Games
Regions Field
Birmingham’s favorite baseball team returns to Regions Field for 13 home games in the month of May. Plan your trip and root for the home team.
More Info: http://www.milb.com/
Magic City Wine Fest
Birmingham Zoo
May 12
Take a break from your travels and enjoy the soothing sounds of live music. The World Tour will be held at the lovely Birmingham Zoo. Enjoy wine and beer specific to certain regions. Restaurants will also have food available for purchase.
More Info: http://www.magiccitywinefest.com/
Great Southern Beer Fest
Railroad Park
May 12
Great Southern Beer Fest is coming to rock Birmingham! The event includes unlimited craft beer samplings from your favorite Alabama breweries, and some from the South you haven’t tasted yet!
More Info: https://www.greatsouthernbeerfest.com/
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Regions Tradition
Regions TraditionGreystone Golf & Country Club
May 16 – May 20
The five major championships on PGA TOUR Champions will kick off with the Regions Tradition, which returns to Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham! Single and Multi Day tickets available.
More Info: https://www.regionstradition.com/
Do Dah Day
Historic Highland Park
May 19
Do Dah Day is a annual event held along Birmingham’s Highland Avenue with all monies raised donated to charities that benefit animals in the Birmingham & Jefferson County area. Parade starts at 11:01am. Festivities begin at 12:01 PM in the parks!
More Info: https://www.dodahday.org/
Alabama Splash Adventure Water Park Opens
May 19
Alabama Splash Adventure is two theme parks that deliver wet and dry attractions with one low price all in one location. Enjoy miles of slides, thousands of gallons of water, exciting waves, lazy rivers, Rampage Roller Coaster, and plenty of rides for the little ones. Create fun your way, whether it’s relaxing by the wave pool and enjoying the lazy river or amping up the excitement with monster slides, Wipeout Adventure Course, Mist-ical Maze, Laser Maze Challenge or more.
More Info: http://www.alabamasplash.com/
Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament
Hoover Met
May 22
Don’t miss some of the best baseball in the country at the 2018 SEC Baseball Tournament! The top-12 teams will battle it out in Hoover, Alabama on the road to Omaha. Join us for the new indoor 2018 FanFest. Single session and multi-session tickets are available.
More Info: http://www.secsports.com/
8th Annual Salsa Showdown
Cahaba Brewing
May 26
The Sidewalk Film Festival is hosting Birmingham’s 8th Annual Salsa Showdown – a fundraising competition between local restaurants & catering companies to determine who offers the best salsa, guacamole, queso and specialty dip.
More Info: https://sidewalkfest.com/
Rickwood Classic
Rickwood Field
May 30
The home of the Birmingham Barons from 1910-1987, Rickwood Field is America’s oldest in-use ballpark. For one game each season, the Baron’s celebrate the storied history of Birmingham by wearing the uniforms of a past team. This year’s theme: the Fabulous Fifties, when the Barons were affiliated with the Yankees.
More Info: http://rickwoodclassic.com/
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