Blount
Events and areas available for recreation and leisure are what many think make Blount County a truly wonderful and unique place to live! But Blount County’s best resource isn’t it’s scenic rolling mountains, it’s closely manicured golf courses, or even it’s covered bridges — Blount’s best resource is its people!
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“In Blount County, Alabama we found the perfect combination of high quality of life and low cost of living. We could have retired anywhere in the country, but the stunningly beautiful natural setting and the friendly people made this an easy choice."
- Barbara Anderson
Blount Resident of 17 years
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Upcoming Events
Eagle Awareness Weekend
America’s national symbol, the bald eagle, is celebrated on select weekends in January and February…
Fire & Ice
Join us for Fire & Ice, a “chill” winter celebration in the garden—perfect for gathering with…
La Famiglia Vineyard
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Join us every Saturday for an unforgettable evening filled with live music and mouthwatering eats…
Florence Wine Fest
Florence Wine Fest, one of North Alabama’s premier culinary and cultural events, takes place…
Rock the South
- Recurring daily
Each summer, thousands of country fans gather in Alabama’s heartland to celebrate the grit, pride…
First Friday in Downtown Gadsden
April - October & December Downtown Gadsden is the place to be the first Friday of the month…
Bloomin Festival
Arts and crafts will be on display for two days in April when the St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School…
Cruise & Croon
The All American Cruisers Cruise In showcases a stunning collection of 50-75 vintage, classic and…
Smoke on the Falls/ Noccalula BBQ Festival
The Smoke on the Falls BBQ Competition is set to fire up the grills April 12, 2025, at Noccalula…
3rd Fridays in Downtown Decatur
Be a part of Decatur’s downtown street festival each third Friday from April to October. The stores…
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