Alabama NewsCenter — Can’t Miss Alabama: Kick off the weekend at Moss Rock Festival, harvest season

By: Shirley Jackson

Moss Rock Festival
Explore artists, makers, crafters and design artisans at the 18th annual Moss Rock Festival (MRF) at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex Nov. 4-5. Festivities include the Year of Alabama Birding with avian-inspired programming and special features, smart living market and sweetery, food trucks, live music, WonderKid Studios and giveaways. A ticket to the 12th annual Beer Garden will include a 13-ounce Belgian commemorative glass, more than 50 craft beers to sample, breweries, homebrewers, special casks/firkins, wine table, beer floats, beer snacks and football games of the day on a multiscreen display, plus a two-day admission to MRF. Purchase tickets for MRF here and tickets for the Beer Garden here. For more information about the festival, call 205-595-6306 or email mossrockfestival@gmail.com.

Alabama Veterans Memorial Park Tribute to Veterans
Veterans will be celebrated with activities at the Alabama Veterans Memorial Park in Birmingham Sunday, Nov. 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a patriotic tribute, and all activities are outdoors. The newest StepStones installed at the park will be dedicated during a ceremony honoring those whose names are on the engraved bricks. StepStones are permanently installed at the park to honor any veteran, living or deceased, and are dedicated twice a year. Prior to the event, guests can view the Regiment of Columns, where they will see stories, letters, artwork and inscriptions about Alabama veterans and the state’s 24 Medal of Honor recipients. Next to the columns is the Hall of Honor, where guests can see the names of the 11,000 Alabamians who lost their lives in the service of the nation. Free shuttles will be provided from the parking area to the park, and seating will be provided at the event. Admission is free. On the day of the event, email riksterr@aol.com or call 205-552-9823.

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