The 22nd Annual Sunny King Criterium: Holding Court as “King of All CRITS”
In its 22nd year, the Sunny King Criterium will electrify the streets of downtown Anniston, Alabama on Saturday, April 13 from 11 am till 7 pm. The SKC is a nationally ranked premier racing event featuring timed races for both professional cyclists and amateurs alike. With a reputation as being one of the best criterium […]
The 22nd Annual Noble Street Festival Sets the Stage For the Sunny King Criterium: Your 2024 Festival Guide
Festival goers, vendors, local bands, Anniston restaurants, and cyclists from the great state of Alabama and beyond are “gearing up” for the 22nd Annual Noble Street Festival (hosted by Mainstreet Anniston) and Sunny King Criterium. This enjoyable and exciting event has attracted visitors from all around Calhoun County, the Southeast, and beyond, as it […]
Kellypalooza 2023: The Best Annual Music Event of Calhoun County Rocks It Out
Autumn is one of the best times of the year to pull out your camping chairs, coolers, and sweaters, and attend outdoor live music events. There is a history of great outdoor music events and festivals across Alabama that have introduced folks to awesome local and touring bands who are experts in keeping crowds entertained. […]
Get Pedaling at the Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Festival 2023
The Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Festival, an annual event that first began in 2016, is set to draw cyclists from Alabama and the Southeast to Anniston, Alabama for three days of biking events, games, food, live music, and more. Hosted by the Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association (NEABA), the festival allows cyclists the opportunity to explore […]
Anniston’s 43rd Annual Heritage Festival
This year Black History Month will stretch from Wednesday, February 1st to Wednesday, March 1st. It’s a special time to pay tribute to how the African-American community has contributed to American culture and recognize the struggles they have endured along the way. Among those seeking to celebrate Black History Month is the Anniston Museum of […]
Best of 2022 in Calhoun County
As the 2022 door closes and the new one opens, we wanted to take a look back at some highlights in Calhoun County this past year. Join us in celebrating all the moving and shaking that took place. Best New Restaurants of 2022 Los Arcos Oxford Everyone loves a great Mexican restaurant, and Calhoun County […]
Holiday Happenings in Calhoun County
There’s so many great opportunities to get into the holiday spirit this season in Calhoun County, even Santa’s head is spinning! Parades, Christmas markets, live nativities, and Christmas tree lightings are just some of the festive events you can attend. Get ready for a holly, jolly Christmas with our holiday event guide. Christmas Parades Downtown […]
Jazz and Art Festival presented by Main Street Anniston
Are you in the mood for a little jazz? Main Street Anniston, in conjunction with Cheaha Creative Arts, will be bringing this American musical staple right to our doorstep when they present the Jazz and Art Festival on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21 from 6-9pm, and Saturday, October 22 from 4-9pm. The event […]
Fall Events in Calhoun County 2022
It may still feel like summer (and all its hotness) is holding on for dear life here in Calhoun County, but that crisp coolness, the scent of pumpkin spice, and all things gold, orange, and red are inevitably heading our way. Fall is here! It’s time to get in that Autumn state of mind, and […]
Project Echelon
Professional Cycling Team Helps to Educate, Equip and Empower Veterans Through Physical Activity Project Echelon, co-founded by veteran Eric Beach and professional cyclist Eric Hill, use their platform in professional sport to carry out their mission of educating, equipping, and empowering veterans through physical activity. According to a report published by the United States Department of Veterans […]