Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Kick off summer with amazing family attractions

By: Shirley Jackson

Rock the Country
The folks behind Rock the South have launched the new Rock the Country music event featuring Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd and other artists. In addition to music, the festival will offer an array of activities and themed festivities, including a permanent jewelry bar, a cowboy hat booth, a personalized trucker hat booth and various attractions. Rock the Country is offering a single-day ticket option. Two-day passes are still available for purchase, with options ranging from general admission to VIP experiences and elevated reserved seating. Special RV and car camping packages are also available. The festival arrives in Mobile June 21-22. For tickets and the complete lineup, visit the website. Follow this link for details about the Rock the South festival in Cullman July 18-20.

Anniston Heritage Festival
R&B Artist Lyfe Jennings will headline the Anniston Heritage Festival celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 22, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Y.A.V.O.C., Sherry Reaves, Pooh & Phaze 2 Band and Chris Voice are among the performers. For event information, call 256-236-8221 or 256-454-2724. Alabama Power is among the supporters of the event. Admission is free. The venue is Zinn Park.

African Heritage Festival
Celebrate the vibrant traditions of African cultures at the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) Saturday, June 22, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., including the museum’s African art galleries, at the African Heritage Festival. The festive event will include food and art projects. The festival is free to attend, except for performances in the BMA auditorium, which has limited seating. Nonmembers can reserve up to six seats with a $5 donation per seat. BMA members can reserve up to two seats for free. If additional seats are needed, BMA members can reserve up to four more seats for a $5 donation per seat.

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