The W.C. Handy Music Festival is a week of events in North Alabama honoring W.C. Handy, a Florence native who’s called “Father of the Blues.” Most events happen around The Shoals in Sheffield, Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, and Florence.
Events take place from July 19 to July 28. Some of the highlights include:
Friday July 19
– Keystone of Florence jazzfest
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Performers- Thompson Trio
– Handy Happy Hours: Swampers/Marriott Shoals
5 p.m. to 7 p.m
Performer- Christian Turner
Saturday July 20
– 35th Annual Mid-Summer Classic Three State Bike Ride
7 a.m.
Cost: $45 dollars or $55 if postmarked July 15
Package Pick-up and Pre-Registration held Friday, July 19th
– Shoals Car and Truck Show
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Performers: The Cadillacs
Sunday July 21
– Barbecue and Blues with the Beat Daddys
2 p.m. to 5 p.m
Cost: $25 advance ticket or $30 at the door
Monday July 22
– Determined: Celebrating the Life of W.C. Handy
8 p.m.
Cost: $10
Tuesday July 23
– Songs of the Shoals- the Legacy
7 p.m.
Cost: $20
Wednesday July 24
–The Combo Kings in Concert
12 p.m.
Thursday July 25
– The Decoys featuring Beyhive Queen Christine Ohlman
7 p.m.
Friday July 26
– 11th Annual Massively Cool Air-Conditioned Street Festival
6 p.m.
Cost: $15 with BBQ Buffet or $13 General Admission
Saturday July 27
– Miki Howard and The Manhattans Featuring Gerald Alston
8 p.m.
Cost: $40 General Admission or $100 for VIP upfront seating and meet and greet access
For complete festival information, click here.
