Current local events, community updates, live music, restaurant happenings, and nearby regional events worth the drive around Lake Wedowee.
LOCAL EVENTS & UPDATES
A quick look at current local events, live music, food trucks, church and community gatherings, family activities, rodeos, festivals, and useful public notes from around the area.
Location: NAPA Auto Parts / Williams, Lineville, AL
Big Mike’z Rolling Kitchen plans to be at NAPA Auto Parts in Lineville with loaded fries, sausage, funnel cakes, and food-truck favorites. Check the source post before heading out in case weather or schedule details change.
View Event DetailsLocation: Lineville City Park, Lineville, AL
A classic-hits community music night hosted in Lineville City Park. The Clay County Chamber calendar lists the event from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Confirm weather and parking details with the organizer before traveling.
View Event DetailsLocation: Wedowee Marine, Lake Wedowee area
Wedowee Marine lists Excitable, The Def Leppard Tribute Band, for a Saturday evening live music event. This is a strong Lake Wedowee-area music listing. Confirm parking, weather, seating, and any event updates with Wedowee Marine before heading out.
View Event DetailsLocation: Clockwork Youth Academy, Roanoke, AL
Clockwork Youth Academy’s Roanoke campus is hosting a free youth football and volleyball camp open to students. This is a good family and youth sports event for Randolph County. Confirm details with the event source before attending.
View Event DetailsLocation: Clay County area - confirm exact location with event updates
Clay County Days includes food vendors, sweets, drinks, goods, and local vendor activity. Mayne Squeeze Lemonade posted that they will be heading to Clay County for the annual event. Confirm exact times, location, and schedule details before heading out.
View Event DetailsLocation: Hacienda San Antonio, Wedowee, AL
Members of Wedowee Kiwanis meet at Hacienda San Antonio, and guests are welcome. This is a good civic and community-service option for people interested in supporting children and local projects around Wedowee.
View Event DetailsLocation: Farmhouse & Company, Lineville, AL
Freezewyre Acoustic with Tim & Loraine is scheduled for live music on the deck at Farmhouse & Company. The event post also mentions happy hour, food specials, and cornhole. Check Farmhouse & Company before heading out.
View Event DetailsLocation: MB Arena at Lost Creek Ag Center, 1042 County Road 98, Ranburne, AL 36273
MB Arena at Lost Creek Ag Center is hosting its third annual scholarship rodeo. Confirm start time, tickets, parking, and weather details through the official event post before traveling.
View Event DetailsLocation: Lineville Baptist Church, Lineville, AL
Families with children ages 0-18 are invited to receive a prepacked pantry box, fresh produce, frozen protein, and snack packs. Distribution is first come, first served, with a maximum of two family pickups per vehicle.
View Event DetailsLocation: Cleburne County churches
VBS dates listed include Freedom June 1-3, Macedonia June 1-5, Happy Hill June 1-5, Chulafinnee June 3 and 10, New Harmony June 14-18, Beulah June 15-19, Heflin Baptist June 21-24, and Edwardsville June 22-26. Check the association post or individual churches for times and registration details.
View Event DetailsLocation: Benefield Funeral Home, Lineville, AL
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce lists a quarterly networking breakfast at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville. This is a useful business, civic, and community networking event for nearby Clay County. Confirm details with the Chamber before attending.
View Event DetailsLocation: Wedowee area - contact host for location details
A three-day summer horse camp shared by Emma Huddleston. The public post says to message for more details, so confirm times, cost, age range, and registration instructions directly with the host before making plans.
View Event DetailsLocation: Randolph-Roanoke Career Tech Center, Wedowee, AL
Randolph County Alabama Extension is offering a hands-on pressure canning workshop focused on safe, research-based methods for canning low-acid foods. Check the Extension source for registration, space, cost, and any supply details before attending.
View Event DetailsLocation: Cleburne County High School and Cleburne County Middle School, Heflin, AL
Impact Pride Summer Bash 2026 is a ring tournament for high school or travel basketball teams, open to students in grades 3-11. Check the tournament page for registration, team details, payment, and venue notes.
View Event DetailsLocation: Randolph County Ag Center, 12710 US 431, Wedowee, AL
The 6th Annual Randolph County Cattlemen’s Rodeo is listed for Independence Day weekend in Wedowee. Confirm tickets, gate times, parking, and weather plans before heading out.
View Event DetailsLocation: Ashland First Methodist Church, Ashland, AL
A fellowship luncheon and Southern potluck after church. Bring a dish, bring a smile, and enjoy food and fellowship with the church community.
View Event DetailsLocation: Cleburne County Chamber of Commerce, Heflin, AL
The Kiwanis Club of Cleburne County is hosting its 5th Annual Shrimp Boil Drive-Through for “Shrimp for Shoes.” Support helps provide new shoes for local children at the start of the school year. Tickets include a raffle ticket for prizes and a money pot.
View Event DetailsLocation: Ashland City Park, Ashland, AL
The City of Ashland lists the 2026 festival dates and notes that vendor applications are open. Expect a major Clay County community event with vendors, food, family activity, and yellow-meated watermelon celebration.
View Event DetailsWORTH THE DRIVE
Nearby regional events with music, outdoor activity, lake-life programming, family options, arts, culture, concerts, and day-trip value for Lake Wedowee readers. Event details can change, so confirm dates, times, ticket requirements, weather plans, and location details with the event host before traveling.
Location: Alexander City / Lake Martin area
A week-long Lake Martin-area community celebration with family-friendly activities, local events, and summer programming. Check the official festival schedule for daily events, locations, and any registration details before traveling.
View Event DetailsLocation: Russell Crossroads, Lake Martin area
Outdoor live music in a relaxed lawn setting. Russell Lands lists June Friday On The Green dates including Patrick Barnett, The Charles Forbus Band, and Rick Carter. Bring chairs or a blanket and confirm weather notes before heading out.
View Event DetailsLocation: Russell Crossroads, Lake Martin area
A quiet early-morning wellness option for readers who enjoy fresh air, movement, and lake-region day trips. Russell Lands lists June Saturday Yoga On The Green dates. Check the event source for weather updates and participation notes before making the drive.
View Event DetailsLocation: The Ridge Marina, Lake Martin area
A boating and lake-lifestyle event that fits lake homeowners, boaters, marina visitors, and readers interested in classic lake recreation. Confirm current event notes with Russell Marine or Russell Lands before traveling.
View Event DetailsLocation: Anniston Museums and Gardens Longleaf Event Center, Anniston, AL
A family-friendly educational event focused on reptiles, amphibians, crafts, and hands-on learning. This is a strong nature and family event for readers who enjoy museums, wildlife education, and day trips.
View Event DetailsLocation: The AMP at Lake Martin, Eclectic, AL
The Black Jacket Symphony presents Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet” at The AMP on Lake Martin. This is a larger regional amphitheater concert option for music fans willing to make the drive from the Lake Wedowee area. Confirm tickets, seating, parking, and weather-related updates before traveling.
View Event DetailsLocation: Lake Martin area
A lake-culture event for boaters, marina visitors, and families interested in summer lake activity. Check Russell Lands or the host marina for the latest schedule, location details, and weather plans.
View Event DetailsLocation: Lawn at 200 Choccolocco Street, Oxford, AL 36203
Oxford Performing Arts Center lists outdoor summer movies including Zootopia 2 on June 13 and Remember The Titans on June 20. Guests should bring blankets or outdoor chairs and confirm each movie date and weather plan with OPAC before traveling.
View Event DetailsLocation: Oxford Performing Arts Center, Oxford, AL
A regional arts and culture event introducing OPAC’s upcoming season. Complimentary tickets may be required for entry, so check OPAC for ticket availability, seating, and current event notes before making plans.
View Event DetailsLocation: Oxford Performing Arts Center, Oxford, AL
A seasonal patriotic community-music concert heading into July. This is a good regional option for families, seniors, church groups, and local music supporters. Check OPAC for current concert details before traveling.
View Event DetailsLocation: Oxford Performing Arts Center, 100 Choccolocco Street, Oxford, AL 36203
A major patriotic classic-country concert heading into Independence Day week. Check OPAC for tickets, seating, parking, and current show information before traveling.
View Event DetailsLocation: Cheaha State Park, Delta, AL
Cheaha State Park offers nearby nature, hiking, education, family programs, and day-trip value. June listings include programs such as Homeschool Series: Birds, Jr. Ranger Bug Hunt, and Animal Dads. Check Alabama State Parks for registration, park fees, meeting locations, and weather updates.
View Event DetailsLocation: Zinn Park, 101 W 14th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
A regional community festival at Zinn Park’s historic MLK Pavilion with music, community programming, and family-friendly value. Check the City of Anniston for the final schedule, parking, and event updates.
View Event DetailsLocation: The Fields at Decatur, Decatur, AL
Rock The South is a major regional music festival. It is farther than most Around The Lake listings, but large enough to qualify as a regional worth-the-drive item. Confirm tickets, camping, parking, lineup, and festival rules through the official event source before traveling.
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