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
Small Town, Big Celebration: Arley Day Returns with Family Fun and Local Flair
Decatur, Ala. (March 30, 2026) – Year after year, the Arley Day Festival brings energy and excitement to one small North Alabama town with a day full of free fun. Set for May 16, 2026, this beloved community event celebrates the town of Arley and promises a full lineup of family-friendly activities and opportunities to support area businesses and artisans.
Presented by the Arley Women’s Club (AWC), Inc, the 53rd annual Arley Day Festival begins at 8 a.m. with a fun parade through town ending at Meek Baptist Church. Activities lined up for the day include a car show and shopping among the arts and crafts, food and local business vendors. For the children, there will be two water slides, horseback rides, an obstacle course, a game area and more. All AWC sponsored children’s activities are free. Children will also be treated to free hot dog lunches provided by the AWC. For the sports-minded, there will be a pickleball tournament beginning at 8:00 a.m. Pre-registration and entry fee are required to participate. The deadline to register is May 10, 2026.
For those who enjoy a hearty breakfast, arrive early for the pancake breakfast, hosted by the Arley First Baptist Church, at the Arley Fire Station, located directly across from Hamner Park from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Donations are welcomed and will benefit the Arley Volunteer Fire Department.
The Arley Day Festival takes place at D. H. Hamner Memorial Park located on Helicon Road/Highway 77 in Arley. Festival hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free. All proceeds from the event go back into community schools, fire departments, library, park and others.
To register as a vendor or to participate in the parade or car show, visit
https://arleywomensclub.org/arley-day-festival. For up-to-date information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ArleyWomensClub/.
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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 chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, golf courses, restaurants, accommodations 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.
