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Visit The Shoals Visit The Shoals is the official destination marketing organization of the entire Shoals area.
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Find out what's happening from special events and festivals to news and general information throughout the entire Shoals area. We are all about sharing the faces and stories created by visitors and locals in our area as they enjoy the multitude of experiences we offer. Photos of events, publicity generated about our area, attractions to visit, festivals to attend, toe tapping music to hear - shared here. We cover Florence and Lauderdale County of Alabama as well as the towns of Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and Tuscumbia. We are a part of Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourism and the state of Alabama Tourism. We share events happening in the region in partnership with our tourism friends. We are also part of regional organizations such as Southeast Tourism Society, the Americana Music Triangle and the Natchez Trace Parkway Association. We promote our Frank Lloyd Wright designed home, the Helen Keller Home, FAME Recording Studios, 3614 Jackson Highway recording studio, Billy Reid's fashions as well as Natalie Chain's fashions. Additionally, we have an Indian Mound Museum, art museums and a wide array of sporting events. We are the home of the NCAA Division II National Football Championship and host numerous national bass tournaments with FLW Outdoors, Bassmasters and the Alabama Bass Trail.

The Muscle Shoals sound is headed to back to Franklin! 🎶✨Make plans for the fifth annual Muscle Shoals to Main Street on...
10/19/2026

The Muscle Shoals sound is headed to back to Franklin! 🎶✨

Make plans for the fifth annual Muscle Shoals to Main Street on November 17th at the Franklin Theatre! The Muscle Shoals Allstars, featuring Grammy-winning artist Gary Nichols and Angela Hacker, will bring the sound and spirit of The Shoals to downtown Franklin for a night of soul, R&B, rock, blues, and country.

🎶 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Show at 7 p.m.

https://www.visitflorenceal.com/events/fifth-annual-muscle-shoals-to-main-street/

We couldn’t be more excited about the new mural at The Help Center! This is the third mural we’ve commissioned from arti...
10/19/2026

We couldn’t be more excited about the new mural at The Help Center! This is the third mural we’ve commissioned from artist Scott Campbell in The Shoals, and once again, he’s created a masterpiece! A special thanks to Florence-Lauderdale CVB board member Mary White for inspiring this project and helping bring it to life!

Hear ye, hear ye! 🏰✨ The Alabama Renaissance Faire returns to downtown Florence October 24-25!Wilson Park transforms int...
10/13/2026

Hear ye, hear ye! 🏰✨ The Alabama Renaissance Faire returns to downtown Florence October 24-25!

Wilson Park transforms into Fountain-on-the-Green for a weekend of medieval combat, live music, magical characters, artisan vendors, and delicious faire food, including those famous turkey legs! 🍗 With free admission and activities for all ages, it’s a fun fall outing for the whole family.

📍 Wilson Park, Florence
⚔️ Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
👑 Sunday, October 25 | Noon - 6 p.m.
🎟️ FREE admission and parking!

Want to start the festivities early? The Queen’s Tea Party and Alabama Renaissance Feast take place October 17 at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum. Both require tickets.

Details & schedules: thealrenfaire.org 🔗

The Bassmaster College Classic Cup presented by Lew’s takes on Wilson Lake starting tomorrow, October 9-11, here in Flor...
10/08/2026

The Bassmaster College Classic Cup presented by Lew’s takes on Wilson Lake starting tomorrow, October 9-11, here in Florence!

📍 Catch the daily weigh-ins at 2:45 PM at the Hilda B. Anderson Softball Complex, 2500 Chisholm Road.

🍗 Florence’s Buffalo Wild Wings will host watch parties Saturday and Sunday! Fans can grab a bite, watch the anglers on the water, then head to the complex for the weigh-ins.

📺 Follow BASS Live on Bassmaster.com Saturday and Sunday from 7-10 AM and 11 AM-2 PM, with weigh-ins livestreamed at 3 PM.

📸: Bassmaster

10/06/2026

A reunion nearly 20 years in the making, and it happened right here in The Shoals. 🎸

Jason Isbell joined Drive-By Truckers at ShoalsFest for their first full set together since 2007, performing Decoration Day in its entirety for the first time ever!

Rolling Stone captured the hometown reunion and the music, roots, and stories that made it so special. Another unforgettable chapter in our area’s musical history. 🙌

Read the feature: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-live-reviews/jason-isbell-drive-by-truckers-reunite-decoration-day-1235636661/

Jason Isbell and Drive-By Truckers reunited for their first full performance together in nearly 20 years, playing 'Decoration Day' at ShoalsFest 2026.

Happy National Coffee Day! ☕The Shoals Coffee Trail is the perfect excuse to try a new local coffee shop or revisit a fa...
09/29/2026

Happy National Coffee Day! ☕

The Shoals Coffee Trail is the perfect excuse to try a new local coffee shop or revisit a favorite. Pick up a passport at the Visitors Center or a participating shop, collect stamps along the way, and claim a prize when you complete the trail! 🤩

Explore the trail: shoalscoffeetrail.com 🔗

CLOSED - Congratulations to our winner, Ann McDermitt!A VIP experience at ShoalsFest could be YOURS! 🎶Visit The Shoals i...
09/24/2026

CLOSED - Congratulations to our winner, Ann McDermitt!

A VIP experience at ShoalsFest could be YOURS! 🎶

Visit The Shoals is giving away 2️⃣ VIP tickets to ShoalsFest! One lucky winner will have the chance to enjoy an unforgettable weekend of live music along the Tennessee River with a guest. All you have to do is like this post and tag who you want to bring with you! Share this post for an extra entry!

Winner chosen 9/28/26!

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200 Jim Spain Drive
Florence, AL
35630

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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