Month: April 2025

“April in Talladega” continues a 40-plus year tradition of art, historic houses, and community fun

For over 40 years, the City of Talladega has seen a unique event, “April in Talladega,” continue to grow with community events highlighting the city’s architecture, art, and more during what is typically a pleasant spring weekend.

Scheduled in 2025 for Friday and Saturday, April 11-12, “April in Talladega” features the traditional tour of historic homes, along with live painting, artisan demonstrations, handmade woodwork, jewelry, and pottery, and all sorts of other arts and crafts.

“April in Talladega” exists to showcase the city’s rich history and the architecture unique to its three National Historic Districts.

All proceeds from the event are used for historic preservation purposes, such as the restoration of the Ritz Theater facade and sign, improvement of facades for adjacent buildings, enhancements to the Chamber of Commerce building as well as Heritage Hall, improvements to the Hall of Heroes, tree planting projects in the historic district, home owner grants programs, and more.

A day of celebration has grown into an entire weekend with community events galore – a huge bake sale, a free KidZone with bounce houses and slides, a live music DJ, food trucks – all of this equals fun for the whole family.

Scheduled events include:

  • “April in Talladega” Luncheons – Friday, April 11 (12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.) & Saturday, April 12 (11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) at 105 North St. E
  • * Wine and Cheese Party – Friday, April 11 (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) at Heritage Hall Museum, 200 South St. E
  • * Oak Hill Cemetery Tour – Saturday, April 12 (Time TBD)
  • * April on the Square Block Party – Saturday, April 12 (All Day) at the Talladega Square

Sylacauga’s “Magic of Marble” Festival kicked off Tuesday, April 1st with some new events added to the line-up, including popular prequels

Sylacauga’s annual “Magic of Marble” Festival has officially started, running from April 1st through the 12th, and some of the fun started earlier. The Comer Museum is hosting the scavenger hunt for the Marble Festival this year. You can pick up the Forms are available at both the museum, as well as the BB Comer Memorial Library. It’s always fun to fun to watch everyone run around town and see if they could spot the featured marble throughout the beautiful city. Cash prizes are available!

Over this past weekend, the “Lunch & Learn” series at the Wallace Center for Arts and Reconciliation in Harpersville was held as a new addition to the festival line-up, hosting a special presentation featuring famed marble author Ruth Cook and Craigger Browne, a renowned Sylacauga sculptor.

Also new to the line-up this year is the return of guided tours of the historic Sylacauga Cemetery. That will feature some unique twists this year. You’ll be able to meet historical figures, as costumed actors will portray the stories of Sylacauga’s past residents, bringing their lives to vivid reality. You can uncover local legends, hearing captivating tales of the people who shaped our community.
You can marvel at the marble monuments, as you admire the exquisite craftsmanship of the stunning marble headstones, a true testament to Sylacauga’s marble heritage.

All in all, it’s a perfect Marble Festival activity, an engaging and educational experience for everyone! There are two presentations scheduled: Saturday, April 5th from1:00 to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday,