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Open to the public, these events aren’t directly funded by the MSNHA but support our mission to promote cultural tourism in our six counties through education, preservation and conservation. Community events often are sponsored by MSNHA partners and other groups & people we work with.
MSNHA Recreation
One of MSNHA’s missions is to expand outdoor-recreation opportunities. We want everyone to discover & enjoy northwest Alabama’s natural beauty and learn to be good stewards of our waterways & land. MSNHA Recreation Events are those we directly facilitate.
- League of Outdoor Women
  The League of Outdoor Women is a MSNHA program that help educates women about camping, hiking, backpacking and other outdoor activities. Visit League of Outdoor Women to learn more.
- Operation Pollination
  The National Park Service launched Operation Pollination to focus attention on the global loss of habitat for bees and other pollinators. Local events include educational workshops and native-habitat restoration workdays. Visit Operation Pollination to learn more.
- Tennessee RiverLine
  The Tennessee RiverLine celebrates the Tennessee River, connects people & communities and catalyzes economic development & healthy lifestyles in river communities through outdoor experiences. Local events include free community paddles with our RiverLine fleet & river cleanups. Visit Tennessee RiverLine to learn more.
MSNHA Sponsored Events
Through grants as well as partnerships & sponsorships, MSNHA directly funds many projects & events within our six counties of Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone & Morgan. Sponsored events are linked to our three main themes: the Tennessee River, music & Native American heritage.

Handy Music Festival

Name: W.C. Handy Festival Songwriter Showcase
Start: 2025-07-19T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-07-19T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Village One School

July 2023
Handy Street Party

July 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Soul Wingery Florence, AL

Join us for the third annual Handy Street Party, 6-11:30 p.m., Thursday, July 22, in front of Soul Wingery (rain location is Singin' River Live). This year's lineup is Dos Fuegos, Bold Bloom, Coffee Black, Thad & Co. and Billy Allen & the Pollies. There will be food vendors, and you can go around the […]
July 2025
W.C. Handy Festival Songwriter Showcase

July 19, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Village One School Sheffield, AL

Featuring a variety of talented songwriters and performers from around the Shoals. Proceeds benefit the Village School Foundation.

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Handy Music Festival

July 2023

Handy Street Party

July 2025

W.C. Handy Festival Songwriter Showcase

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