The City of Fort Payne

DeKalb Regional Medical Center: Heart Walk
2017-11-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rotary Pavilion, Fort Payne, 35967, United States
JOIN THE MOVEMENT.
IT’S TIME TO GET – AND STAY – HEALTHY FOR GOOD.
The American Heart Association is dedicated to creating healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. To that end, DeKalb Regional Medical Center is organizing a free community event and Heart Walk with local community businesses and leaders. In addition to raising vital funds for heart disease and stroke research and education, the Heart Walk engages the community to promote healthy lifestyles for children and adults.

RSVP on Facebook!
DRMC: Heart Walk

Veteran's Day Parade
2017-11-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Fort Payne
Date & Time TBD

Holiday Open House
2017-11-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Fort Payne, 306 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne, AL, 35967, United States
Join us downtown the first weekend in November for open house!
*Times may varyGet all your local goodies just in time for the holidays. We’ve got great shops downtown that will be stocked full of something for everyone. You may even find some grub along the way. ?
Downtown shops:
Fort Payne Footworks & Outdoors
Addie Kate’s
Farmhouse Finds Fort Payne
Katherine’s Gallery & Custom Framing, LLC
Relics Antiques and Collectibles
The Spot Coffee Shop
Elizabeth’s Closet
Pink Door Boutique
The Package Store, Fort Payne, Al
Golden Treasures/Treasures
Hammers Fort Payne
The Salvation Army of DeKalb County
The Strand
Tiger Lily Flowers & Gifts
Traci’s
The Wishing Well
Cranberry Corner
Simply Elegant
Rogers Pawn, Music & Jewelry
Pieces of the Past
Abby Leigh’s
Blossom Shoppe
Cornerstone Market
Vapor Craft
Body 4 Believers
See you downtown!

Halloween Block Party
2017-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Fort Payne, 306 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne, AL, 35967, United States
Join us Downtown Fort Payne Halloween night for some Trick or Treat fun!
Downtown business will be staying open late and handing out candy to all you trick or treaters. Come dressed in your best costumes. All ages welcome.

BWAC: Photography of Dennis Shirley
2017-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Coal & Iron Bldg., 500 Gault Ave NW, Fort Payne, AL, 35967, United States
Big Wills Arts Council presents the photography of Dennis Shirely.
A Fort Payne native, Dennis Shirley, brings an exhibition of his photography to the Coal & Iron Bldg. As the personal photographer for music icon Ray Charles, Dennis had access to many of music and America’s most celebrated individuals.
Shirely’s work will be on display for two days for public view.
Saturday, October 28th will be the reception/gallery talk with the artist from 2PM to 4PM –– RSVP is required.
Saturday, October 28th from 6PM to 9PM
Sunday, October 29th from 1PM to 4PM.
Admission is free.
RSVP at 256-979-1910 or by clicking the link above.

Ghost Fest
2017-10-28 15:00 - 23:00 | DeKalb Theatre, AL, United States
The Ghost is Back!
Ghost Fest. 2017 is happening!
Same place, same time, same great deal.
Dekalb Theatre – Fort Payne, AL
October 28th, 2017
Doors at 2 | Show starts at 3
$5
X.Y. Spaces
Lacquer (Nashville, TN)
Headwires
Gaffer Project (Roanoke, VA)
West Means Home
Camacho
Eyes On Lips
Tir Asleen
GallantHorn
Bible Belt
Heel Turn
For more info on all of the bands go to: https://www.annasghost.com/ghost-fest-1/
Vendors coming soon!
Invite everyone you know!
Do you believe in ghosts?

Town Meeting
2017-10-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Fort Payne City Auditorium, 100 Alabama Ave N, Fort Payne, 35967, United States
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
There will be a town meeting on October 26th at 5:30PM in the Fort Payne City Auditorium. Special guests will be Senator Steve Livingston, Representative Nathanial Ledbetter, and possibly John Cooper, Director of Alabama Department of Transportation.
Discussions will be concerning activities in Montgomery (past, present, and future) and local areas of concern. These type meetings are being held in all cities throughout the county. Refreshments will be provided and everyone, especially Fort Payne residents, are urged to attend. This is an excellent opportunity for you to get acquainted with what is being done in government and how it affects you.
See you there!

I Love Yarn Day Celebration
2017-10-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Fort Payne, 306 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne, AL, 35967, United States
Join us in celebrating yarn! (*time changed to 10AM)
We will have a blast as we yarn bomb around Boom Town Makers Market & downtown Fort Payne. The new logo and tag line for Fort Payne-Main Street Alabama is “Tightly Woven, Perfect Fit” — we want to tie in the heritage of Fort Payne with color, texture and fun.
Yarn bombing is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn rather than paint or chalk.
What You’ll Need:
Step ladder, if you have one.
Scissors
Crochet book
Knitting needles and/or tapestry needles
*We will provide the yarn
We are currently accepting yarn donations for this project. Feel free to drop off any donations at Boom Town Makers Market during operation hours.
If anybody is interested in being involved with this event please contact Katelyn Worley with the Boom Town Makers Market.

5th Annual Harvest Festival
2017-10-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Heil Environmental, 106 45th Street NE, Fort Payne, 35967, United States
Once again Heil is hosting an Annual Harvest Festival that will kick off with a 5K Family Run/Walk at 9AM. The Annual Harvest Festival is community fundraiser. This year’s proceeds will go to the Ponderosa Foster Kids Camp and Long Ranch 4 Boys.
We will have vendors, bouncy houses, climbing wall, laser tag, cake walk, haunted house, cattle train, garbage truck rides, FREE family pictures, games, 5K run and much more.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT so bring your lawn chairs.
11am-12pm Thru The Roof
12pm-1pm. Dr. Rob & Curtis Strange
1pm-2pm. John & Payton Sells
2pm-3pm. Chris Roberts & Canyonland Vocal Band

Register here for the 5K!
https://www.racesonline.com/events/heilharvest5k
Get Your Tickets NOW!
This year you can reserve our Harvest Festival Tickets EARLY! ONLY $10 for 15 tickets. Don’t wait and pay full price! ALL proceeds will go to Ponderosa Foster Kids Camp and Long Ranch 4 Boys.

See you there!

Run for Rescue 5K
2017-10-14 08:00 - 11:00 | Rotary Pavilion, Fort Payne, 35967, United States
Run for Rescue 5K by Friends of DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center
Run For Rescue is a 5K/1 Mile Run to raise funds for the homeless animals of Dekalb County, Alabama. All proceeds will be divided among Friends of Dekalb County Animal Adoption Center, Daisy Spay and the Humane Society of Dekalb County. These funds will provide medical care, food and low cost spay and neuter assistance through these nonprofit organizations. Come out and support their efforts! Volunteers and donations are always needed as well. Register on line at https://racesonline.com/events/run-for-rescue5k and contact Friends of Dekalb County Animal Adoption Center to find out how you can help with the event.

The Great Chili Challenge
2017-10-13 16:30 - 19:00 | Fort Payne High School Football Stadium, 201 45th St Ne, Fort Payne, 36968
Fort Payne High School is hosting The Great Chili Challenge on Friday, October 13, before the Fort Payne vs. Oxford football game. This will take place in the Fort Payne High School Lunchroom starting at 4:30PM.
Tickets are $5 each. All proceeds benefit the special needs program in Fort Payne City schools.
Sponsored by Fort Payne’s Altrusa, Kiwanis, Lion’s, Optimist and Rotary Club. Visit these organizations on Facebook for more information about what they offer the community and to purchase tickets!

Friday Steak Night
2017-10-13 10:00 - 20:00 | AL
One of the most unique attractions in downtown Fort Payne is The Strand. With the combination of restaurant, antique store and gathering place for locals all rolled into one –– they meet people from all over the US.
Every Friday is steak night –– Hand-cut Ribeyes! Stop by, eat and meet the friendlist crew around. You won’t leave disappointed.

DeKalb County VFW Ag. Fair
2017-09-25 17:00 - 2017-09-30 20:00 | VFW Fairgrounds, 151 18th St., Fort Payne, AL, 35967, United States
DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair 62nd Annual

You truly feel like fall has arrived when the county fair comes to town. The lights of the midway, the smell of funnel cakes, the sound of the live music, and the many exhibits draw in thousands of visitors each year. The DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair is known for its tradition of excellence. It has been voted the state’s top agricultural fair for many years.

This event has vast community participation and features exhibits of handmade crafts, canned foods, photography, drawings, flower arrangements, quilts, as well as live animals such as cattle and chickens. The midway is always popular and there are rides for all ages. Various nights of the week feature specials such as one price for unlimited rides. The vendors feature your fair favorites including funnel cakes, caramel apples, corn dogs, and cotton candy. And try your hand at the many games of chance that line the path. And don’t forget to sit a spell and enjoy the live music performances that are on stage nightly. Whether it is bluegrass or gospel, these artists put on a great show.

Dates: September 25-30 2017
Times: Gates open at 5:00 p.m. each night
For more info, see: www.dekalbcountyvfwfair.com

Boom Days 2k17 Art Hunt
2017-09-16 10:00 - 22:00 | AL
Free Art Friday’s (Fort Payne) will be hosting an additional day of dropping/hunting artwork on Saturday, September 16 in celebration of Boom Days. FAFFP would like to see everyone creating and hunting for this event. Come on artists, let’s make this huge!
Please be sure you are a member of the Facebook group “Free Art Friday – Ft. Payne, AL” if you are interested in participating.
Boom Days will give a 2k17 tshirt to each participant who creates three or more pieces. (*while supplies last)

Boom Days 5k – FP Three Arts Club
2017-09-16 08:00 - 10:00 | AL
Our fundraisers provide scholarship money to Fort Payne Seniors! This year our race will be a Dye Dash! Get ready to be showered with color! Come out and support the community with this fun event! We will have a 5k followed by a fun run for the kids. Sign up at racesonline.com or contact us for a form. We are accepting sponsors at this time as well. Sign up before September 1 to guarantee a race day t-shirt!
