Calera Main Street kicking off 2025 festival season
The First Friday festival series will take place on the first Friday of each month from April to August. The event includes a variety of artists, designers, makers, up-cycler and local producers. It also features performances, food trucks and other activities. Each week, the event has a different theme.
Here is this the lineup for this year's First Fridays series:
April 4 — Crawfish Boil
This event will include live music, local vendors, games and an authentic Cajun/ Creole spread featuring fresh crawfish.
May 2 — Calera's Got Talent
This event is sponsored by Shelby County Newspapers. It will feature performances from local talent, food trucks, games and local vendors.
June 6 — Backyard Bash
This event will feature a dunking booth, Calera's annual Food Truck Slider Showdown, music, games and more.
July 4 — Festival Fun and Fireworks
This event is sponsored by TNT Fireworks and Calera Parks and Recreation. It will feature a fireworks display, food trucks, vendors and family-friendly activities.
August 1 — Back to School
This event is sponsored by Central State Bank. It will include a backpack giveaway, vendors, food and activities.
Each First Friday event will be held from 6- 10 p.m. in the Calera Courtyard at 1120 17th Ave.
'We are thrilled to bring back these signature events that make Calera such a wonderful place to live and visit,' Jackie Batson, Executive Director of Calera Main Street said in a statement. 'From celebrating local talent and small businesses to bringing the community together for the holidays, we have something for everyone in downtown Calera.'
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