FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Karen Beasley, Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381
EMAIL: karen@northalabama.org
Attalla Heritage Day Celebrates Small-Town Charm, History and Community
Decatur, Ala. (September 18, 2026) – Visit North Alabama invites visitors to experience the history and hometown spirit of Attalla during the annual Attalla Heritage Day Festival on October 17, 2026. Held in historic downtown Attalla along 4th Street NW, the free, family-friendly festival will feature arts and crafts, a car show and plenty of entertainment for adults and children, offering a full day of fun while showcasing the community’s unique small-town charm.
The Attalla Heritage Day Festival celebrates the city’s history and vibrant community spirit with a variety of activities and entertainment, including arts, crafts and handcrafted treasures from talented regional artisans, a car show, live music on two stages, food vendors and a kid zone with rides, games and activities in a safe, fun-filled space.
The festival takes place in a blocked-off section of downtown, surrounded by Attalla’s charming antique shops, boutiques, restaurants and professional services. It is the perfect opportunity to experience the welcoming spirit of Attalla while supporting local businesses and artists.
Always held the third Saturday in October, festival hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information about the Attalla Heritage Day Festival, visit https://www.facebook.com/attallaheritageday/.
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About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
The official destination marketing organization for Visit North Alabama, AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the $4.9 billion North Alabama travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of attractions, festivals, accommodations, chambers of commerce, convention & visitors bureaus, communities, campgrounds, golf courses, restaurants, local retailers and vendors. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381, by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org and by following us on social media @VisitNorthAL.
