🎆 4th of July Fireworks

Happy Friday,

It’s the last week of June! The month has flown by and there are so many fun events coming up as we celebrate Independence Day!

I’m also excited to announce that Cindy D. is the winner of our Haven Treehouse giveaway! Congrats, and thanks for being a Premium Explorer!

Alright, let’s get to it!

Upcoming 805 After Five Headliners Announced

Downtown Huntsville has announced the headliners for the July and August 805 After Five dates.

On July 18, Billy Allen + The Pollies will headline the concert, and The Wanda Band will open for them.

On August 15, Aaron Lee Tasjan will headline the concert and Camping in Alaska will open for them.

If Billy Allen + The Pollies sound familiar, it’s because they’ll also be playing at the South Star Music Festival later this year. Oh, and both opening acts are from Huntsville, which is pretty cool!

805 After Five is a concert series every third Thursday from May to October at Campus 805’s Butler Green Park!

Fuwa Fuwa Is Coming to Huntsville Off Bob Wallace

Fuwa Fuwa is a soufflé pancake and dessert cafe that offers 15 flavors of fluffy pancakes! They also serve croffles (croissant + waffle fusion), cheesecakes, macarons, roll cakes and more!

Huntsville Is Hosting the USA Table Tennis Nationals Next Week

Huntsville will be hosting the USA Table Tennis Nationals from July 3-7th. There will be more than 80 courts, and national champions will be crowned throughout the week!

Where to Watch Fireworks on the 4th of July

Independence Day is on Thursday and there are tons of great fireworks shows happening around Huntsville. Here are a few to get you started.

• June 29: Ditto Landing Independence Day Celebration

• July 3: City of Madison Star Spangled Celebration

• July 4: Independence Day at MidCity

Be sure to check out the full list!

Premium Explorer Shoutout

Thank you to our Premium Explorers (re-branded from Premium Subscribers) for making Huntsville Explorer possible!

• Missy B.

• Cindy D.

• Christie H.

• Sheila S.

• Lili M.

• Jey Paula G.

• The Cottages at Monrovia

• Shawn D.

• Jasmine C.

• Becky D.

• Kailen B.

• Stacie Y.

• Angie T.

And a big congrats to Cindy D. for winning our one-night stay at The Haven Treehouse!

I already have a great giveaway planned for July, and I’ll share more soon! To automatically enter July’s giveaway, become a Premium Explorer!

Friday, June 28

• Friendship Force Brunch: Huntsville's local travel club members are meeting to discuss current plans and upcoming trips!

• Trenton Scott Fun Day: Huntsville native NFL player Trenton Scott returns home, giving back to the North Huntsville community with a day of fun!

• Live Animal Meet and Greet at Cook’s Museum: Meet with some of the Museum’s live Animal Ambassadors!

• Maker’s Market at Piper and Leaf: Support local makers featuring art, goodies, and more!

• Atlanta Rhythm Section at the VBC: Enjoy a show from the Atlanta Rhythm Section!

• Live Music at The Camp: Grits and Greens will be performing live at The Camp!

• Live Music at Stovehouse: Ben Luthy and the Dirty Power Band will be performing live at Stovehouse!

• Live Music at Purveyor: MO/T will be performing live at The Library Piano Bar at Purveyor!

• Live Music at Furniture Factory: Face the Wall will be performing live at The Furniture Factory!

• Live Music at Tangled String Studios: Jacob Johnson will be performing live at Tangled String Studios!

• Live Music at Voodoo Bar and Grill: April Pendergrass will be performing live at Voodoo Bar and Grill!

Saturday, June 29

• Upland Park Porsche Car Show: Get up close and personal with these luxury cars, chat with fellow car enthusiasts, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere!

• Guided Hike at Hickory Cove Nature Preserve: Join the Land Trust of North AL for a 2-mile guided hike!

• Independence Day Celebration at Ditto Landing: A free celebration at Ditto Landing with live music, food trucks, and fireworks!

• Groovy Don’s Day at Yellowhammer: Celebrate all things Groovy at the Lost Highway Lounge with the Yellowhammer co-founder.

• Wilder Roots Homes Store’s First Birthday: Expect amazing discounts on your favorite items, delicious refreshments to keep you energized, and a fantastic giveaway that you won’t want to miss!

• Summer Skate Jam at The Orion: Lace up your skates for a free skate night at The Orion!

• Daylily Plant Sale at The Greenery: The North Alabama Daylily Society will be holding its annual daylily sale at The Greenery Nursery!

• Roaring 20’s Party at Redstone Harley: Step back in time and experience the glitz and glamour of the 1920s!

• Bailey Cove Farmer’s Market at St. Thomas: Shop local and enjoy fresh produce!

• The Village of Providence Farmers and Artisans Market: Engage with local artisans and farmers!

• Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill: Shop from vendors from all over the area!

• Farmers Market at The Grid: Get fresh produce and support local vendors!

• Leanne Morgan at the VBC: Enjoy an evening of laughter with Leanne Morgan!

• Live Music at The Dream Theatre: Dante Pride and Friends will be performing live at The Dream Theater!

• Live Music at The Camp: The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux will be performing live at The Camp!

• Live Music at Stovehouse: Pat Jamar will be performing live at Stovehouse!

Sunday, June 30

• Watermelon Carving Contest at The Camp: Showcase your watermelon carving skills and get a chance to win over $500 in prizes!

• Rocket City Rooftop Vibez: A rooftop party like no other, featuring the smooth vibes of R&B and the pulse-pounding beats of hip-hop!

• EuroSunday Meetup at Turbo Coffee: Come check out some Porsche’s at Turbo Coffee!

• The Market at MidCity: Shop local from over 50 vendors!

Monday, July 1

• Concerts in the Park: The Nerve and O’Rian will be performing live in Big Spring Park!

• Summer of Horror Movie Series: Join presenter David Lily for a showing of The Hound of Baskervilles!

• Red, White, and Brews Fun Run: Celebrate Independence Day early with a red, white, and blue fun run!

Tuesday, July 2

• Mixx Madness at The Camp: Live music and discounted drinks!

• West Coast Swing Dance at Stovehouse: Enjoy West Coast Swing Dance lessons followed by an open dance floor!

• Karaoke Night at Furniture Factory: Get together with friends and sing the night away!

Wednesday, July 3

• City of Madison Star Spangled Celebration: Celebrate freedom with live music, food trucks, and fireworks!

• USA Table Tennis National Championships: Watch more than 80 matches throughout the week, during which the national champions will be crowned!

• Car Meet at The Village of Providence: This month’s show is featuring Corvettes!

• Cocktails at The View: Enjoy a cocktail and watch the sun go down at Burritt on the Mountain!

• Bingo at the Camp: A free night of Bingo open to all ages!

• Line Dancing Night at Stovehouse: Get ready to boot, scoot, and boogie with Line Dancing Night at The Electric Belle!

• Live Music at Grimaldi’s: Brandon Elder will be performing live at Grimaldi’s!

• Live Music at Voodoo Bar and Grill: James Irvin will be performing live at Voodoo!

Thursday, July 4

• Gurley 4th of July Celebration: Celebrate the 4th of July in Gurley with live music, food, and fireworks!

• Independence Day at MidCity: An epic 4th of July celebration with live music, food and drink specials, family-friendly activities, and more!

• Freedom 5K: Celebrate freedom with a 5K starting at Big Spring Park!

• Sip and Shop at the Railroad Station: Shop for antiques, art, home decor, jewelry, and books to add charm and beauty to your home.

• Silver Dollar Comedy Open Mic at Straight to Ale: Try out new jokes or just enjoy a night of laughter!

• Greene Street Market: Shop local and enjoy fresh produce!

• Live Music at Stovehouse: Cheryl Llewellyn will be performing live at Stovehouse!

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As always, thank you for taking the time to read this week’s email. I’m thankful for each and every one of you!

Talk soon,
Andrew Smith