In case you didn’t know, football is very popular around Montgomery and there are many ways to celebrate it. Jump into Labor Day too with The 10 from August 29th through September. April 4, 2022.
ASU Labor Day Classic Week
College Football Fans: Miles College will be in Montgomery on Saturday to take on Alabama State. Beyond that, there’s his big week ahead at ASU.
- Monday: SGA Launch Ceremony, 11am
- Tuesday: Bama State Spirit 101 — All About Ole Bama State Spirit, 6-8pm
- Wednesday: Fried Chicken Wednesdays Cafe Mixer, 11am-1pm
- Thursday: 37th Biennial NAA Convention (* registered alumni only event), 9am-1pm, J. Garrick Hardy Student Center; HBCU Panel (student event), 1pm, Abernathy Education Building, J. Garrick Hardy Center.Pep Rally, 5:30 PM, Acadome Parking Lot
- FridayIt’s A Vibe Party (student event), 12:30-2:30 PM, J. Garrick Hardy Amphitheater. President’s Gala: A Benefit for ASU, 7pm, Renaissance Montgomery, featuring Grammy-nominated singer Raheem DeVaughn. Proceeds benefit ASU’s strategic and student-focused initiatives.
- Saturday: Pregame Block Party featuring live entertainment at Harris Way’s STING STAGE from 12pm to 4pm. The Hornet Walk runs from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Harris Way. Annual Labor Day Classic Football Game, 5pm, ASU Stadium. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/team.asp?SponsorID=15836#.Yv_naezMKfV.
- This game is part of the HBCU Classic Weekend in Montgomery. Learn more online at hbcuclassicweekend.com.
Montgomery After Hours This Weekend
Want some late night fun and food after football? There are four weekends ahead in connection with his HBCU Classic Weekend games in Montgomery (the Laborday Classic at ASU and the Red Tails Classic at the Clamton Bowl). From 8pm on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the city’s eateries, retailers and bars stay open late throughout the city.
Three days of the Afterglow Sound Stage start Thursday
More late-night fun awaits Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in downtown Montgomery. In conjunction with HBCU Classic Weekend, the city has his Afterglow soundstage downtown provided by the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs. This is taking place in the same city parking lot by the Embassy Suites where Buckmasters recently hosted a bull riding event. At 9 p.m. every night, he attends music performances and visits vendors and food trucks.
Celebrate cinematic Star Wars and magic with biscuits
This week, both magic and stars gather in downtown Montgomery as Biscuit celebrates the movie. Montgomery Biscuit faces Birmingham his Barons at Riverwalk Stadium this week. Get your tickets at biscuitsbaseball.com.
- golden biscuit tuesday: Montgomery Biscuit Baseball Event at Riverwalk Stadium for Advanced Fans, Tuesdays at 6:35 PM
- army wednesday: Baseball at Montgomery Biscuits Honors Military Discounts and Promotions, Riverwalk Stadium, Wednesdays at 6:35 PM
- Movie T-shirt gift: Montgomery Biscuits Giveaway 1,000 T-Shirts 15+, Riverwalk Stadium, Thursdays, 6:35pm
- Wizard’s night wand gift: Montgomery Biscuit Gives Out 1,000 Canes to First 1,000 Fans of All Ages, Riverwalk Stadium, Friday, 6:35 PM
- Star Wars Night & MAX Fireworks: Montgomery Biscuit Celebrates Star Wars, Riverwalk Stadium, Saturdays at 6:05 PM, MAX Fireworks After The Game.
- Princess Day Team Poster Giveaway & Burke in the Park: Montgomery Biscuit invites guests dressed as their favorite princesses. The first 500 of her fans of all ages were presented with team her posters. Riverwalk Stadium, Sundays at 3:33 pm Dogs on leashes are welcome to the game.
Kickoff to Fall Benefit Tailgate Party
Downtown Montgomery hosts food, football and entertainment on Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm at Commerce Beerworks at 166 Commerce St. The party is hosted by the River Area Junior Board of Magic Moments, a wish-granting organization dedicated to Alabama children diagnosed with chronic life-threatening illnesses.Tickets to the tailgate party are $30. includes a meal, two drink tickets (beer, wine or soft drink), football on multiple screens, and live music by Soft Landing. Purchase at magicmoments.org/kickoff-to-fall
prelabor day blues show
There’s a concert for grown-up sexy people at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center on Friday. Enjoy the night with MC Lightfoot. The concert starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $45-$65. Get it online at mpaconline.org.
Block’s No Prep Mayhem “Capital City”
Life is a drag, but that’s a good thing on Montgomery’s drag strip, Capital City Motorsports Park, 2600 N. Belt Drive. Friday and Saturday will be held at Capital City Motorsports Park at his 2600 N. Belt Drive in Montgomery. Friday Night: $5000 RWYB Shootout, $1500 Streetcar Shootout, $500 Foot Brake (free entry). Test tunes and grudges. Saturday night: $5000 small tires 28 non; $200 power wheels (kids). $500 foot brake (free entry). $300 Junior. Test it, tune it, grudge it. $25 tech card. Call 334-279-9356 for more information.
Fall Brawl 100 at Montgomery Motor Speedway
With fall approaching, there’s no doubt there’s going to be some brawling, but it’s Saturday at Booth Road 480 at Montgomery Motor Speedway in stock car racing style. Fall Brawl 100 features the Modified of Mayhem Tour, “Show me the MONEY” PLM 100, MoM 50 and Late Model Sportsman. Tickets are $20 at the grandstand. Seniors and military are $15 and children ages 6-12 are $5. http://www.montgomerymotorspeedway.org/
Red Tails Classic Football Honors Tuskegee Airmen
Held at the Cramton Bowl on Sunday, the Red Tails Classic is both a game of college football and a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen who fought in World War II. The day kicks off with Fan Fest at the Cramton Bowl at 2:00 PM, followed by Tuskegee’s pep rally at 4:30 PM, and at 6:00 PM Tuskegee will play Fort Valley State, which will also air on ESPNU. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Get more information and a link to tickets at hbcuclassicweekend.com.
Labor Day BBQ Cook-Off at Prattville
Got crazy holiday grilling skills? Show them off at his BBQ He Cook-Off on Sundays at 6pm at Hunting Ridge Church of God (305 Selma Highway, Prattville). They want to see who can cook the best BBQ. https://allevents.in/prattville/labor-day-cook-off/200022956761659
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