Christmas Parade 2024
2024-12-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | AL
Spread some holiday cheer and join us for the annual Fort Payne Christmas Parade on Friday, December 13, at 6 PM!

Meet a Machine 2025
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Isbell Field Airport, 2200 Terminal Drive, Fort Payne, AL, 35968, United States
Meet a Machine is designed to provide the public with the opportunity to see, touch and learn about vehicles used by public service agencies and local businesses. These vehicles include emergency response vehicles, planes, aircraft equipment, construction equipment, etc. Food will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center. Children’s tickets are free of charge and adult tickets are $5 per person.
Meet a Machine is a rain or shine event. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
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Memorial Day Ceremony 2025
2025-05-26 09:00 | Patriots Memorial Park, 351 4th St NE, Fort Payne, AL, 35967, United States
Join us for our Memorial Day Ceremony at Patriots Memorial Park at 9 AM on Monday, May 26th.

Annual Independence Celebration Fireworks
2025-07-03 17:00 - 20:45 | Fort Payne Sports Complex, 4501 Gault Avenue North, Fort Payne, 36968
🎆 Get ready for a firecracker of a night!The Independence Celebration is back at the Fort Payne Sports Complex on July 3rd—and you’re invited!
🎶 Enjoy live music, delicious concessions, and free photos by Bama Photos (sponsored by Boom Days)! Bring a chair, bring your friends, and get ready for a night of fun under the stars.
📅 Schedule of Events:

5:00 PM – Gates Open
5:00 PM – Music by DJ Snake
6:45 PM – Live performance by The Locals
8:45 PM – Fireworks Display

🎇 Fireworks ShowVisible from the Sports Complex and Fort Payne High School — don’t miss it!
‼️ Please note: Coolers are not allowed. Chairs are permitted.

Holiday Open House 2025
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | Downtown Fort Payne
The holidays are right around the corner—it’s time to start checking off that shopping list! 🎄✨ Join us for the Holiday Open House on November 1–2, 2025, and explore participating merchants across the city. Find unique gifts, seasonal favorites, and everything you need to kick off your holiday festivities in style!

40th Annual Christmas in the Park
2025-12-12 16:30 - 18:00 | AL
You are invited to join us for the city of Fort Payne’s 40th Annual Christmas in the Park! Festivities will begin at 4:30 PM on Friday, December 12th, and will conclude right before the Christmas Parade at 6:00 PM.
Can’t wait to see you there!

Christmas Parade 2025
2025-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Fort Payne
Spread some holiday cheer and join us for the annual Fort Payne Christmas Parade on Friday, December 12, at 6 PM!

71st Annual DeKalb County V.F.W. Fair
2026-10-16 - 2026-10-24 | VFW Fairgrounds, 151 18th St., Fort Payne, AL, 35967, United States
Make Plans to attend the 71st Annual DeKalb County V.F.W. Fair, October 16-24, 2026.
Admission Information:
6 years and older $5. Children under 6, Free when attended by an adult.
Fairgrounds Parking: $5
Free Admission Passes will be collected at the Gate.
Kissel Entertainment on the Midway
Tickets $1.50 + tax each or 22 for $30.00 + tax
Please view the following dates for arts and crafts submissions:

Non-Perishables

ENTRY DATES: October 10 – 11, 2026
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

For ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, LEGO™, HANDICRAFTS, & NEEDLEWORK

Perishables

ENTRY DATES: October 10 – 11, 2026
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

For AGRICULTURE, BAKING, CANNING, & FLOWERS

Booths
Divisions 1-7 – All educational booths for competition (schools, clubs, etc.)

All Schools, Clubs, scouts, homemakers, etc. booths (Divisions 1-8) Must PRE-REGISTER by September 30, 2026
School, clubs, scouts, homemakers, etc. booths (Division 1-8) WORKING ON BOOTHS October 7-11, 2026
Deadline for completion of booths is on Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 at 3pm.
Division Eight (8) Scarecrows must be pre-registered by September 30th, 2026, and on site by deadline Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (Noon – 4pm).
Judging will be on Monday, October 12, 2026.
