The City of Fort Payne

City Council Meeting
2025-07-01 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-06-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-06-03 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-20 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-06 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-04-15 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-04-01 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-03-18 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | Council Chambers – 2nd floor of City Hall, 100 Alabama Avenue NW, Fort Payne, AL, 35967, United States
City Council regular meetings are held at 12:30 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the council chambers on the second floor of City Hall located at 100 Alabama Ave NW. Business for consideration is scheduled and placed on the agenda through the Office of City Clerk. The deadline for adding agenda items is the preceding Wednesday at 12 Noon. Anyone wishing to address the council should request to be placed on the agenda. Meetings are open to the public, and attendance is welcomed. Handicapped persons are asked to make special needs known. Set a reminder and stay updated on city business. Don’t forget, you can watch the council meeting online as well on FPTV.

Third Saturday Cruise-In
2025-06-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Fort Payne
It’s Third Saturday Sunset Cruise-In Season!
join us on June 21st, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Downtown Fort Payne, AL, we’ll have vendors, live entertainment, shopping, restaurants, cars and trucks on display, a Kidz Zone, pony rides, and much more! It’s going to be a fun time – a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
We’re excited to be welcoming some amazing musical acts for your entertainment:
June 21, 2025
– Main Stage: Overdrive
– Coal and Iron Building: Mike McClung
July 19, 2025
– Main Stage: The Locals
– Coal and Iron Building: Kevin Moore Saxophone
August 16, 2025
– Main Stage: Sherwood Seven
– Coal and Iron Building: Stuart Douglas
October 18, 2025
– Main Stage: Willie Underwood Band
– Coal and Iron Building: Lee and Brant

This season, we’re also thrilled to feature a book signing by Casey Brown!
Hope y’all are ready – see you there!

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.

Run for the Wall - Meridian, MS to Chattanooga, TN
2025-05-20 | AL
Run For The Wall® (also known as RFTW) is an organized cross-country motorcycle ride to honor our veterans, their families and friends and to raise awareness of those still missing – Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA). It is the Largest and Longest Organized Cross-Country Motorcycle Run of its kind in the World. Traveling from California to Washington, DC and from Washington, DC to Marseilles, Illinois every May with over 1,800+ participants annually. You do not have to be a Veteran to participate.
Click below to register and view the southern route itinerary.
Southern Route Itinerary
Register

Third Saturday Cruise-In
2025-05-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Fort Payne
It’s Third Saturday Sunset Cruise-In Season!
Join us from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Downtown Fort Payne, AL, we’ll have vendors, live entertainment, shopping, restaurants, cars and trucks on display, a Kidz Zone, pony rides, and much more! It’s going to be a fun time – a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
We’re excited to be welcoming some amazing musical acts for your entertainment:
May 17, 2025
– Main Stage: Brandon Banther/Half Step Down
– Coal and Iron Building: Brant Noojin/Lee Burt
June 21, 2025
– Main Stage: Overdrive
– Coal and Iron Building: Mike McClung
July 19, 2025
– Main Stage: The Locals
– Coal and Iron Building: Kevin Moore Saxophone
August 16, 2025
– Main Stage: Sherwood Seven
– Coal and Iron Building: Stuart Douglas
October 18, 2025
– Main Stage: Willie Underwood Band
– Coal and Iron Building: Lee and Brant
This season, we’re also thrilled to feature a book signing by Casey Brown!
Hope y’all are ready – see you there!

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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Third Saturday Cruise-In
2025-04-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Fort Payne
It’s Third Saturday Sunset Cruise-In Season!
We’re kicking off the 2025 season on April 19th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Downtown Fort Payne, AL, we’ll have vendors, live entertainment, shopping, restaurants, cars and trucks on display, a Kidz Zone, pony rides, and much more! It’s going to be a fun time – a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
We’re excited to be welcoming some amazing musical acts for your entertainment:
April 19, 2025
– Main Stage: Matt Leder, Show Band
– Coal and Iron Building: Kevin Rooks
May 17, 2025
– Main Stage: Draztic Chanj
– Coal and Iron Building: Kevin Rooks
June 21, 2025
– Main Stage: Overdrive
– Coal and Iron Building: Mike McClung
July 19, 2025
– Main Stage: The Locals
– Coal and Iron Building: Kevin Moore Saxophone
August 16, 2025
– Main Stage: Sherwood Seven
– Coal and Iron Building: Stuart Douglas
October 18, 2025
– Main Stage: Willie Underwood Band
– Coal and Iron Building: Lee and Brant

This season, we’re also thrilled to feature a book signing by Casey Brown!
Hope y’all are ready – see you there!

City Council Meeting
2025-01-21 12:30 - 13:30 | AL

Ice Skate Downtown 2024
2024-12-14 - 2024-12-30 | Downtown Fort Payne
Ice skate through the holidays in downtown Fort Payne!
The ice skating rink at the Rotary Pavilion opens on December 14, presented by Fort Payne Main Street!
Bundle up, lace up your skates, and bring your holiday cheer downtown for some festive fun on the ice. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit! Don’t miss out on this magical winter experience!
Check the dates below, and come skate with us!

Sat, Dec 14 – Open 1-7 PM
Sun Dec 15 – Open 2-6 PM
Closed Dec 16, 17, 18 – Available to book for private parties*
Thu, Dec 19 – Open 2-6 PM
Fri, Dec 20 – Open 1-7 PM
Sat, Dec 21 – Open 1-7 PM
Sun, Dec 22 – Open 2-6 PM
Mon, Dec 23 – Closed – Available to book for private parties*
Tue, Dec 24 – Closed – Christmas Eve
Wed, Dec 25 – Closed – Christmas Day
Thu, Dec 26 – Closed – Available to book for private parties*
Fri, Dec 27 – Open 1-7 PM
Sat, Dec 28 – Open 1-7 PM
Sun, Dec 29 – Open 2-6 PM
Mon, Dec 30 – Closed until Dec. 2025

*To book a private party on the rink, contact 256-996-2131.

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

39th Annual Christmas in the Park
2024-12-13 16:30 - 18:00 | AL
You are invited to join us for the city of Fort Payne’s 39th Annual Christmas in the Park! Festivities will begin at 4:30 PM on Friday, December 13th, and will conclude right before the Christmas Parade at 6:00 PM.
Can’t wait to see you there!
