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EVENTS
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2025
Who-Ville
Who-Ville
DATE & TIME: December 20th
Downtown Russellville
Sponsored by Russellville Main Street
Who-Ville returns for a 2nd Year.
Event Highlights:
NEW: Max’s Pet Costume Contest
Dress your furry friend like Max, the Grinch’s trusty sidekick, or any festive attire! Prizes awarded for creativity and cuteness.
NEW: Who Look-Alike Contest
Think you’ve got the best Cindy Lou Who hair or Grinchy grin? Show off your Whoville style for major bragging rights!
Photos and Meet & Greet with the Grinch
Admission is FREE, and all are welcome!
Presented by Russellville Main Street, Don't miss this Wholiday tradition!
5th Fridays
5th Fridays
May 30th, August 29th, & October 31st
Downtown Russellville
Sponsored by Russellville Main Street
Fifth Fridays is a new event series hosted by Russellville Main Street, held on months with a fifth Friday throughout 2025. These fun-filled evenings bring together local vendors, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities to create a vibrant downtown experience. Designed to support small businesses and strengthen community connections, Fifth Fridays are the perfect way to celebrate everything that makes Downtown Russellville special.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Russellville Main Street would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the generous sponsors of our Fifth Fridays event series. Your support helps us bring life, excitement, and community spirit to downtown Russellville!
Because of you, we’re able to host vibrant events featuring local vendors, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and unforgettable experiences for residents and visitors alike. Your contributions make a lasting impact on the revitalization of our historic district and the economic growth of our community.
We’re proud to partner with local businesses and organizations that believe in the power of community. Thank you for helping us make Fifth Fridays a success!
Want to become a sponsor? Email events@russellvillemainstreet.org
Art Crawl
Art Crawl
2025 Spring Break RCS & Franklin County Schools
Downtown Russellville
Sponsored by Book Lovers Study Club and CB&S Bank
The Art Crawl, sponsored by the Book Lovers Study Club, will return to Downtown Russellville in 2025. It will take place during the Spring Break weeks for both Franklin County and Russellville City Schools. Artists, be on the lookout for more details!
The inaugural Art Crawl in 2024, led by Mrs. Lela Wright Ray, showcased artwork from local artists displayed in various downtown businesses. Russellville Main Street is excited to participate again, partnering with business and property owners to display artwork. This event is a wonderful example of community collaboration!
2024
2023
Our 1st Event 2023
Our 1st Event 2023
Watermelon Festival
Watermelon Festival
August ------
Downtown Russellvile
Sponsored by Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Don’t miss the largest event in Franklin County! The Franklin County Watermelon Festival is a 2-day, free admission event full of vendors, car shows, watermelon contests, 5K & fun run, kid zone, live entertainment, and FREE WATERMELONS! This festival started in 1981 and has continued to grow every year! Come celebrate in Franklin County: The Watermelon Capital of Alabama!
Latino Heritage Festival
Latino Heritage Festival
4th Saturday in October
Downtown Russellville
Sponsored by Latino Heritage Committee
A collaborative endeavor thanks to community, business, and religious leaders, this annual festival will showcase the diverse Latin cultures present in our local community. Not only will this event expose festival goers to the diversity within the Latino community, but it will also promote cultural unity and foster positive relationships. This all-day, family-focused interactive event will feature live entertainment, dancing competitions, hands-on children’s activity tents, a street soccer match, a vintage car show, and a closing parade. Of course, we will host food trucks and vendors too.
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
201 S Washington Ave, Russellville, AL 35653
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
6 AM until Noon
May – October
Russellville Christmas Parade
Russellville Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 5th at 6pm
Downtown Russellville
Sponsored by: Chamber of Commerce
Get into the Holiday Spirit at the Russellville Christmas Parade!
Homecoming Parade
Homecoming Parade
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Downtown Russellville
Come watch and cheer on our Russellville Tigers at the annual homecoming parade!
Veterans Day Parade
Veterans Day Parade
Sunday, November 10th at 2:00pm
Downtown Russellville
Join us in honoring our Veterans at the Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Russellville.
THINGS TO DO
THINGS TO DO
Catch a live show at the Historic Roxy Theatre
Join a spin class at Ethos Athletic Club
Enjoy shooting pool at Traditions
Shopping
WHERE TO EAT & DRINK
WHERE TO EAT & DRINK
Ice Cream at CoCo Michoacana
Pollo Lo-Quillo
Traditions Sports Deli & Bar
El Buen Sabor
TIPS
TIPS
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