From music in the Shoals to college football’s return, North Alabama has plenty happening this week. Whether you’re looking for a night out in Huntsville or a weekend getaway in Florence, here are some events taking place across the region from Aug. 28 – Sept. 3.
Concerts on the Dock: The Gumption – Huntsville
August 28
Grab your camping chair or picnic blanket and head to Lowe Mill for the return of Concerts on the Dock, a beloved fall tradition that brings families, friends and neighbors together on the historic loading-dock-turned-stage. This week’s lineup features a performance from local favorite The Gumption. The free, all-ages concert kicks off at 6 p.m. and runs into the evening, with food trucks and Lowe Mill’s shops and galleries open for browsing before the show.
SkyDog: The Shoals Experience – Florence
August 28-30
A brand-new music-driven festival celebrates the legacy of Muscle Shoals sound at the Renaissance Shoals Resort and Convention Center. SkyDog Shoals brings a lineup of Jackson Dean, Wet Willie featuring Jimmy Hall, Maggie Rose and a collection of legendary Muscle Shoals session players, along with regional food, film and storytelling across the property. The festival runs Friday and Saturday from 6–11 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Tickets start at $99.
Fire Cider Workshop – Huntsville
August 29…