Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

Events Along the Corridor

Fishing tournaments, festivals, boating and paddling events, and waterway conferences along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and Marine Highway M-65.

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Featured events on and near the water in the months ahead.

Every event, by month.

Dates come from each organizer. Events marked “Date TBD” haven’t announced this year’s date yet; check with the organizer before you travel.

October 2026

  1. American Fishing Tour (AFT) National Championship

    Oct 3-9, 2026 (competition Oct 7-9) · Florence, AL

    American Bass Anglers' national championship on Pickwick Lake: practice Oct 3-6, three days of competition Oct 7-9.

    Fishing tournament · Tennessee River / Pickwick & Wilson lakes

  2. Great Alabama 650

    Oct 3-13, 2026 · Multiple (Weiss Lake to Fort Morgan), AL

    10-day, 650-mile paddle race from Weiss Lake down the Coosa and Alabama rivers to Fort Morgan on Mobile Bay.

    Paddling · Alabama Scenic River Trail (Coosa-Alabama-Mobile rivers)

  3. Historic Blakeley Delta and River Cruises

    Multiple dates monthly (e.g., Oct 3, 4, 10, 16-18, 24, 30-31; Nov 7, 13-15, 21, 2026) · Spanish Fort, AL

    Guided delta cruises: Delta Discovery, sunset, Ghost Fleet, Clotilda wreck site and a Port of Mobile cruise.

    Education & Tour · Mobile-Tensaw Delta / Mobile River

  4. Wildcat Bass Tournament Trail (Lake Barkley)

    Oct 3-4, 2026; Apr 3, Apr 18, May 8, Jun 18 and Sep 18, 2027 · Eddyville, KY

    Open bass tournament trail on Lake Barkley launching from the Mineral Mound ramp.

    Fishing tournament · Lake Barkley / Cumberland River

  5. Crappie Masters National Championship

    Oct 8-10, 2026 · Big Sandy, TN

    Crappie Masters All-American Tournament Trail national championship on Kentucky Lake.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

  6. National Shrimp Festival

    Oct 8-11, 2026 · Gulf Shores, AL

    Four-day beachfront festival in Gulf Shores with seafood, two music stages and arts and crafts vendors.

    Festival · Gulf of Mexico

  7. 48th Annual Wayne Jerrolds Bluegrass Festival (Savannah Bluegrass Festival)

    Oct 9-10, 2026 · Savannah, TN

    Two-day bluegrass festival in Savannah, opening at Wayne Jerrolds River Park.

    Music & Arts · Tennessee River / upper Kentucky Lake

  8. 50th Annual Trigg County Country Ham Festival

    Oct 9-10, 2026 · Cadiz, KY

    Cadiz's 50th ham festival with a giant country ham biscuit, vendors, carnival and car show.

    Festival · Lake Barkley

  9. Barber Vintage Festival

    Oct 9-11, 2026 · Leeds, AL

    21st annual vintage motorcycle festival with racing, a swap meet and fan zone at Barber Motorsports Park.

    Festival

  10. Bassmaster College Classic Cup presented by Lew's

    Oct 9-11, 2026 · Florence, AL

    B.A.S.S. collegiate bracket championship on Wilson Lake at Florence.

    Fishing tournament · Wilson Lake / Tennessee River

  11. Fishers of Men Berkley Team Series District 6 Championship

    Oct 9-10, 2026 (practice Oct 6-8) · Columbus, MS

    Two-day team bass championship on Columbus Lake for Fishers of Men's Mississippi and Louisiana divisions.

    Fishing tournament · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Columbus Lake

  12. Gerald Swindle Big Bass Classic presented by Marshall County Tourism and Sports

    Oct 9-11, 2026 · Guntersville, AL

    Three-day Big Bass Tour event on Lake Guntersville with 1-, 2- and 3-day entries and daily weigh-ins at the state park.

    Fishing tournament · Lake Guntersville / Tennessee River

  13. Lake Guntersville Uketoberfest

    Oct 9-11, 2026 · Guntersville, AL

    Three days of ukulele workshops, performances and vendors at lakeside parks in Guntersville.

    Music & Arts · Lake Guntersville / Tennessee River

  14. Smokin' the Sip

    Oct 9-10, 2026 · Moss Point, MS

    Moss Point riverfront barbecue competition and blues festival, with Tank & The Bangas in 2026.

    Festival · Escatawpa River / Pascagoula River

  15. Carl Perkins Bass Classic

    Oct 10, 2026 · Parsons, TN

    20th annual Kentucky Lake bass tournament benefiting the Carl Perkins Center of Decatur County.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

  16. Ocoee River Race

    Oct 10, 2026 · Ocoee, TN

    Annual whitewater race on the Middle Ocoee for kayaks, canoes, inflatables, and rafts.

    Paddling · Ocoee River (Hiwassee/Tennessee River basin)

  17. Secret City Head Race

    Oct 10-11, 2026 · Oak Ridge, TN

    Two-day rowing head race on Melton Hill Lake for adult, college, and youth crews.

    Boating · Melton Hill Lake / Clinch River

  18. Twisted Cat Outdoors Savannah, TN

    Oct 10, 2026 · Savannah, TN

    Twisted Cat Outdoors catfish tournament on the Tennessee River out of Savannah, with a 5-fish limit per boat.

    Fishing tournament · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee River

  19. Wine Over Water

    Oct 10, 2026 · Chattanooga, TN

    Wine tasting fundraiser on the Chattanooga riverfront, now in its 31st year.

    Festival · Tennessee River

  20. USA Bassin Lake Barkley Regional

    Oct 11, 2026 · Kuttawa, KY

    USA Bassin National Team Tournament Trail regional on Lake Barkley.

    Fishing tournament · Lake Barkley / Cumberland River

  21. Worlds of Work (WOW) Career Expo

    Oct 14-15, 2026 · Tuscaloosa, AL

    Hands-on career expo showing West Alabama students careers with regional employers.

    Conference & Meeting · Black Warrior River

  22. Central Alabama Economic Development Summit

    Oct 15, 2026 · Birmingham, AL

    Regional summit on site readiness, talent and investment attraction for Central and West Alabama.

    Conference & Meeting

  23. Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional - Kentucky-Barkley Lake

    Oct 15-17, 2026 · Gilbertsville, KY

    Three-day BFL Regional for qualifiers from several divisions, based at Kentucky Dam Marina.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley

  24. Fud's North Alabama Catfish Trail - Pickwick Lake

    Oct 17, 2026 · Florence, AL

    North Alabama Catfish Trail event #4 on Pickwick Lake from McFarland Park.

    Fishing tournament · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee River

  25. Kentuck Festival of the Arts

    Oct 17-18, 2026 · Tuscaloosa, AL

    55th annual two-day arts festival with 270+ folk and contemporary artists at Snow Hinton Park.

    Music & Arts · Black Warrior River

  26. River City Bass Open

    Select Saturdays; next Oct 17, 2026 · Demopolis, AL

    Open bass tournament series launching from the Demopolis City Landing on Demopolis Lake.

    Fishing tournament · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Demopolis Lake

  27. IBMA World of Bluegrass

    Oct 20-24, 2026 · Chattanooga, TN

    Bluegrass business conference, awards show, and downtown showcase festival.

    Music & Arts · Tennessee River

  28. FORGE Your Path Career Expo (Golden Triangle Career Expo)

    Oct 21-22, 2026 · Columbus, MS

    Hands-on skilled trades career expo for Golden Triangle 8th graders at EMCC's Communiversity.

    Education & Tour · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Columbus Lake

  29. West TN Bass Yakkers Tournament

    Oct 23, 2026 · TN

    Kayak bass fishing tournament listed on the Hardin County tourism calendar.

    Fishing tournament

  30. 40th Alabama Renaissance Faire

    Oct 24-25, 2026 · Florence, AL

    Free two-day Renaissance faire in downtown Florence with 80+ artisans, performers and games.

    Festival · Tennessee River / Pickwick Lake

  31. A Taste of Columbus Foodie Fest

    Oct 24, 2026 · Columbus, MS

    First-year food festival on the Columbus Riverwalk featuring Columbus and Golden Triangle food.

    Festival · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Columbus Lake

  32. Jet-A-Marina Tournament Series Championship

    Oct 24-25, 2026 · Gilbertsville, KY

    Championship of the long-running Jet-A-Marina bass series, fished on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Lake Barkley

  33. USS ALABAMA Living History Crew Drills

    Oct 24 and Dec 5, 2026; Feb 6, Apr 10 and Jun 5, 2027 · Mobile, AL

    WWII reenactors aboard USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM show visitors what shipboard life was like in wartime.

    Education & Tour · Mobile Bay

  34. Western Kentucky Junior Fishing Tournament

    Oct 24, 2026 · Kuttawa, KY

    Open youth fishing tournament on Lake Barkley out of the Kuttawa ramp.

    Fishing tournament · Lake Barkley / Cumberland River

  35. F3: Future of Freight Festival 2026

    Oct 27-28, 2026 · Chattanooga, TN

    FreightWaves' two-day freight industry conference with keynotes, product demos and exhibits.

    Conference & Meeting · Tennessee River

  36. TEDC Fall Conference

    Oct 28-30, 2026 · Nashville, TN

    Fall conference of the Tennessee Economic Development Council in Nashville.

    Conference & Meeting · Cumberland River

  37. Propeller Club Maritime & Industrial Classic

    Oct 29, 2026 · Fairhope, AL

    Maritime and industrial golf tournament hosted by the International Propeller Club, Port of Mobile.

    Other · Mobile Bay

  38. Greater Gulf State Fair

    Oct 30-Nov 8, 2026 · Mobile, AL

    Ten-day regional fair in west Mobile with rides, exhibits, vendors, entertainment and a rodeo.

    Festival

  39. Bill Dance Giant Bass Open

    Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026 · Dandridge, TN

    Weekend bass tournament on Douglas Lake, a Bill Dance Signature Lake.

    Fishing tournament · Douglas Lake / French Broad River

November 2026

  1. 2026 Toyota Series Pickwick Lake

    Nov 5-7, 2026 · Counce, TN

    Three-day Major League Fishing Toyota Series bass tournament on Pickwick Lake, with daily weigh-ins at the state park.

    Fishing tournament · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee River

  2. Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival

    Nov 5-15, 2026 · Orange Beach / Gulf Shores (plus Perdido Key, FL), AL

    Eleven days of songwriter performances at more than two dozen stages along the Alabama-Florida coast.

    Music & Arts · Gulf Intracoastal Waterway / Perdido Bay

  3. Experience the Oyster at The Hangout

    Nov 6-8, 2026 · Gulf Shores, AL

    Beachfront oyster weekend with chef dishes, raw oysters from Gulf and East Coast farms, and live music.

    Festival · Gulf of Mexico

  4. Head of the Hooch

    Nov 7-8, 2026 · Chattanooga, TN

    Two-day rowing head race on the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga.

    Boating · Tennessee River

  5. Historic Blakeley Veterans Day Program

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Spanish Fort, AL

    Veterans Day at Blakeley with special delta cruises, living history, guided tours and a lecture.

    Community · Mobile-Tensaw Delta

  6. Xtreme Bass tournaments at Demopolis

    About monthly, Feb-Jul and Nov; next Nov 7, 2026 · Demopolis, AL

    Recurring Xtreme Bass tournaments out of the Demopolis City Landing.

    Fishing tournament · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Demopolis Lake

  7. 23rd Annual Waterways Symposium

    Nov 10-11, 2026 · Louisville, KY

    Annual inland waterways symposium co-hosted by Waterways Council Inc. and The Waterways Journal.

    Conference & Meeting · Ohio River

  8. Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Guntersville

    Nov 11-13, 2026 · Guntersville, AL

    Final stop of the 2026 Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers, where Opens anglers compete for Elite Series invitations.

    Fishing tournament · Lake Guntersville / Tennessee River

  9. KBF Challenge Series National Championship

    Nov 11-12, 2026 · Huntsville, AL

    Kayak Bass Fishing's two-day Challenge Series National Championship on Guntersville and Wheeler.

    Fishing tournament · Lake Guntersville / Wheeler Lake (Tennessee River)

  10. USS ALABAMA Veterans Day Celebration and Concert

    Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Mobile, AL

    Veterans Day ceremony with a Parade of Flags, then an evening Mobile Pops concert at Battleship Park.

    Community · Mobile Bay

  11. Galaxy of Lights

    Nov 13-Dec 31, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) · Huntsville, AL

    Botanical garden holiday light trail, 31st season, with walking nights and select driving nights.

    Community

  12. KBF National Championship

    Nov 13, 2026 · Huntsville, AL

    One-day Kayak Bass Fishing National Championship on Guntersville and Wheeler.

    Fishing tournament · Lake Guntersville / Wheeler Lake (Tennessee River)

  13. Fud's North Alabama Catfish Trail - Wheeler Lake (Ditto Landing)

    Nov 14, 2026 · Huntsville, AL

    North Alabama Catfish Trail event #5 on Wheeler Lake from Ditto Landing.

    Fishing tournament · Wheeler Lake / Tennessee River

  14. Magnolia Crappie Club - Columbus Lake

    Nov 14, 2026 · Columbus, MS

    Magnolia Crappie Club tournament on the Tenn-Tom's Columbus Lake.

    Fishing tournament · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Columbus Lake

  15. Pickwick Dam Triathlon

    Nov 14, 2026 · Counce, TN

    First-year 39-mile race: 30-mile bike, 3-mile kayak and 6-mile trail run at Pickwick Landing.

    Other · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee River

  16. 12th Annual State of the Economy

    Nov 18, 2026 · Mobile, AL

    Mobile Chamber breakfast presenting results of the 2027 Mobile Area Economic Outlook Survey.

    Conference & Meeting · Mobile River / Mobile Bay

  17. Christmas on the Coosa

    Nov 19, 2026-Jan 5, 2027 · Gadsden, AL

    Outdoor holiday ice rink and bumper cars beside the Coosa River in downtown Gadsden.

    Community · Coosa River

  18. Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens

    Nov 20, 2026-Jan 9, 2027 (closed Nov 25-26, Dec 25, Jan 1) · Theodore, AL

    Holiday light displays across Bellingrath's 65-acre garden estate, with the home decorated for Christmas.

    Festival · Fowl River

  19. Christmas on the Cumberland

    Nov 21, 2026-Jan 2, 2027 · Clarksville, TN

    Riverfront light display along Clarksville's Cumberland River RiverWalk, with a drone show opening.

    Community · Cumberland River

  20. USA Bassin Trey McKinney Open Tournament

    Nov 22, 2026 · Gilbertsville, KY

    Open team bass tournament on Kentucky Lake from Kentucky Dam Marina, permitted for 200 boats.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

  21. Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade

    Nov 27, 2026 · Chattanooga, TN

    Decorated boats parade on the Tennessee River, plus live reindeer, Santa, and fireworks.

    Boating · Tennessee River

December 2026

  1. Christmas on the River

    Dec 5, 2026 · Demopolis, AL

    Demopolis holiday festival with a nautical parade on the Tombigbee, day parade, BBQ championship and fireworks.

    Festival · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Demopolis Lake (Tombigbee River)

  2. Alabama Farmers Federation Annual Meeting

    Dec 6-7, 2026 · Montgomery, AL

    Annual meeting of the Alabama Farmers Federation for farmer members in Montgomery.

    Conference & Meeting · Alabama River

  3. SCI River Bell Awards Luncheon

    Dec 10, 2026 · Paducah, KY

    Seamen's Church Institute awards luncheon honoring inland waterways maritime leadership.

    Conference & Meeting · Ohio River / inland waterways

  4. 6th Annual Christmas Hike Along the River

    Dec 12, 2026 · Counce, TN

    Ranger-led 2.8-mile Christmas hike on the Island Loop Trail with views of Pickwick Dam.

    Education & Tour · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee River

January 2027

  1. Eagle Viewing Van Tours

    Jan 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 30 and 31, 2027 · Golden Pond, KY

    Naturalist-led van tours to bays and shorelines where wintering bald eagles roost and fish.

    Education & Tour · Land Between the Lakes (Kentucky Lake / Lake Barkley)

  2. Revolutionary War Battle Reenactment at Blakeley

    Jan 9-10, 2027 · Spanish Fort, AL

    Reenactment of the Jan. 7, 1781 clash between Spanish and British forces near Blakeley.

    Education & Tour · Mobile-Tensaw Delta

  3. Mobile Mardi Gras 2027 parade season

    Jan 22-Feb 9, 2027 (parade-by-parade schedule TBA) · Mobile, AL

    Mystic societies roll more than 40 parades through downtown Mobile from late January to Fat Tuesday.

    Festival · Mobile River / Mobile Bay

  4. 2027 EDAA Winter Conference

    Jan 25-27, 2027 · Montgomery, AL

    Winter conference of the Economic Development Association of Alabama in Montgomery.

    Conference & Meeting · Alabama River

  5. Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series - Lake Guntersville (Jan 30)

    Jan 30, 2027 · Scottsboro, AL

    One-day Phoenix BFL team/solo bass tournament on Lake Guntersville from Goose Pond Colony.

    Fishing tournament · Lake Guntersville / Tennessee River

  6. River City Team Trail

    Periodic; next Jan 31, 2027 · Demopolis, AL

    Team bass trail events launching from the Demopolis City Landing.

    Fishing tournament · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Demopolis Lake

February 2027

  1. Joe Cain Day

    Sun, Feb 7, 2027 · Mobile, AL

    Mobile's Sunday-before-Fat-Tuesday Mardi Gras day, with the Joe Cain procession through downtown.

    Festival · Mobile River / Mobile Bay

  2. Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series - Chickamauga Lake

    Feb 13, 2027 · Dayton, TN

    One-day Phoenix BFL team/solo bass tournament on Chickamauga Lake out of Dayton.

    Fishing tournament · Chickamauga Lake / Tennessee River

  3. Mobile Boat Show

    Feb 19-21, 2027 · Mobile, AL

    Indoor boat show with boats, motors, personal watercraft and marine accessories at the Mobile Convention Center.

    Boating · Mobile River

  4. Phoenix Bass Fishing League Team/Solo Series - Pickwick Lake

    Feb 20, 2027 (also Apr 10, 2027) · Iuka, MS

    Major League Fishing Phoenix BFL bass tournament on Pickwick Lake, launching from J.P. Coleman State Park.

    Fishing tournament · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee River

  5. US Anglers Choice Kentucky Lake Series

    Feb 20, Mar 13, Apr 3, May 8 and Jun 5, 2027 · Gilbertsville, KY

    Open one-day bass tournaments on Kentucky Lake from Kentucky Dam Marina, February through June.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

  6. Toyota Series Central Division - Lake Guntersville (Scottsboro)

    Feb 25-27, 2027 · Scottsboro, AL

    Three-day Toyota Series Central Division opener on Lake Guntersville out of Goose Pond Colony.

    Fishing tournament · Lake Guntersville / Tennessee River

  7. Orange Beach Seafood Festival

    Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Orange Beach, AL

    One-day seafood festival at The Wharf with 100 craft booths, two music stages, a Kids' Zone and a car show.

    Festival · Gulf Intracoastal Waterway

March 2027

  1. Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee

    Mar 5-7, 2027 · Selma, AL

    Annual commemoration of Bloody Sunday with the bridge crossing march, street festival and programs.

    Festival · Alabama River

  2. Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 2 - Chickamauga Lake

    Mar 5-7, 2027 · Hixson, TN

    MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit pros fish Chickamauga Lake from Chester Frost Park.

    Fishing tournament · Chickamauga Lake / Tennessee River

  3. Alabama Bass Trail North Division: Lake Guntersville

    Mar 13, 2027 · Guntersville, AL

    Alabama Bass Trail team tournament on Lake Guntersville with a guaranteed $20,000 first place.

    Fishing tournament · Lake Guntersville / Tennessee River

  4. Fud's North Alabama Catfish Trail - Wheeler Opener

    Mar 13, 2027 · Decatur, AL

    2027 season opener of the North Alabama Catfish Trail on Wheeler Lake from Ingalls Harbor.

    Fishing tournament · Wheeler Lake / Tennessee River

  5. Orange Beach Festival of Art

    Mar 13-14, 2027 · Orange Beach, AL

    53rd annual festival of visual, literary, performing, musical and culinary arts, with two stages.

    Music & Arts · Gulf Intracoastal Waterway / Wolf Bay

  6. AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition 2027

    Mar 16-18, 2027 · Huntsville, AL

    Association of the U.S. Army symposium and exposition on Army modernization, held annually in Huntsville.

    Conference & Meeting

  7. Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival

    Mar 19-21, 2027 · Fairhope, AL

    75th annual downtown Fairhope festival with more than 200 artists from across the country.

    Music & Arts · Mobile Bay (Eastern Shore)

  8. Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series - Kentucky-Barkley Lake (LBL #2, Paris Landing)

    Mar 20, 2027 · Buchanan, TN

    One-day Phoenix BFL team/solo bass tournament from Paris Landing State Park.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

  9. Tugs, Towboats and Barges 2027

    Mar 23-24, 2027 · Mobile, AL

    Conference for tug, towboat and barge owners and operators on inland and coastwise fleet decisions.

    Conference & Meeting · Mobile River

April 2027

  1. Columbus Spring Pilgrimage

    Apr 1-10, 2027 · Columbus, MS

    Ten days of tours of restored pre-Civil War homes in Columbus, with special events.

    Education & Tour · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Columbus Lake

  2. Toyota Series Plains Division - Kentucky Lake

    Apr 1-3, 2027 · Buchanan, TN

    Three-day Toyota Series event on Kentucky Lake from Paris Landing State Park.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

  3. Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series - Watts Bar Lake

    Apr 3, 2027 · Spring City, TN

    One-day Phoenix BFL team/solo bass tournament on Watts Bar Lake out of Spring City.

    Fishing tournament · Watts Bar Lake / Tennessee River

  4. Alabama Bass Trail North Division: Wheeler Lake

    Apr 10, 2027 · Decatur, AL

    Alabama Bass Trail team tournament on Wheeler Lake with a guaranteed $20,000 first place.

    Fishing tournament · Wheeler Lake / Tennessee River

  5. 4 Bridges Arts Festival

    Apr 16-18, 2027 · Chattanooga, TN

    Juried art show with 140+ visiting artists, now in its 26th year.

    Music & Arts

  6. AQS QuiltWeek Paducah 2027

    Apr 19-24, 2027 (show floor Apr 21-24) · Paducah, KY

    American Quilter's Society quilt show, contest and workshops in Paducah.

    Music & Arts · Ohio River / Tennessee River confluence

  7. John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest

    Apr 22-25, 2027 · Dauphin Island / Fairhope, AL

    Four days of guided birding trips, workshops and talks during spring migration on the Alabama coast.

    Education & Tour · Mobile Bay / Mobile-Tensaw Delta

  8. Toyota Series Central Division - Pickwick Lake (Florence)

    Apr 22-24, 2027 · Florence, AL

    Three-day Toyota Series Central Division event on Pickwick Lake from McFarland Park.

    Fishing tournament · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee River

  9. Dogwood Arts Festival

    Apr 23-25, 2027 · Knoxville, TN

    Knoxville's spring festival of fine art, live music, and family activities.

    Music & Arts

  10. Magic City Art Connection

    Apr 23-25, 2027 · Birmingham, AL

    44th annual contemporary fine art festival at Sloss Furnaces in downtown Birmingham.

    Music & Arts

  11. Panoply Arts Festival

    Apr 23-25, 2027 · Huntsville, AL

    Downtown Huntsville arts festival with 100+ visual artists, local music and hands-on activities.

    Music & Arts

  12. USA Bassin Silver Cup

    Apr 23-24, 2027 · Gilbertsville, KY

    Two-day Silver Cup opening USA Bassin's championship week on Kentucky Lake.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

  13. USA Bassin Big Bass Classic

    Apr 25, 2027 · Gilbertsville, KY

    One-day open big-bass tournament during USA Bassin championship week on Kentucky Lake.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

  14. MillerTech Tournament of Champions (USA Bassin)

    Apr 27, 2027 · Gilbertsville, KY

    One-day closed Tournament of Champions during USA Bassin championship week.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

May 2027

  1. MLF College & High School Fishing - Kentucky Lake

    May 1-2, 2027 · Gilbertsville, KY

    Major League Fishing college and high school tournament weekend at Moors Resort on Kentucky Lake.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

  2. Tennessee Strawberry Festival

    May 3-8, 2027 · Dayton, TN

    Weeklong strawberry festival with a parade, road race, baking contest, and pageants.

    Festival · Chickamauga Lake / Tennessee River

  3. Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series - Columbus Pool (Tenn-Tom)

    May 8, 2027 · Columbus, MS

    One-day Phoenix BFL team/solo bass tournament on the Tenn-Tom's Columbus Pool.

    Fishing tournament · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Columbus Lake

  4. Tennessee BASS Nation Team Trail - Kentucky Lake

    May 8, 2027 · Eva, TN

    Tennessee BASS Nation team trail qualifier on Kentucky Lake out of Eva.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

  5. Inland Marine Expo (IMX 2027)

    May 11-13, 2027 · Nashville, TN

    Trade show and conference for the inland and intracoastal marine transportation industry.

    Conference & Meeting · Cumberland River

  6. IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga

    May 16, 2027 · Chattanooga, TN

    Half-distance triathlon with a Tennessee River swim and a riverfront run.

    Other · Tennessee River

  7. Kubota Heavy Hitters (Bass Pro Tour all-star event)

    May 22-27, 2027 · Calvert City, KY

    Bass Pro Tour all-star event on Kentucky and Barkley lakes, based at Kentucky Dam Marina.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley

  8. Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops

    May 27-28, 2027 · Florence, AL

    Association of Collegiate Anglers national championship for college bass teams on Pickwick Lake.

    Fishing tournament · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee River

June 2027

  1. Phoenix BFL Team/Solo Series - Kentucky-Barkley Lake (LBL #5)

    June 12, 2027 · Gilbertsville, KY

    LBL Division finale of the 2027 Phoenix BFL team/solo season at Kentucky Dam Marina.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley

  2. Progressive Bassmaster Elite at Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

    June 17-20, 2027 · Columbus, MS

    Bassmaster Elite Series pros compete for four days on the Tenn-Tom Waterway out of Columbus.

    Fishing tournament · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Columbus Lake

  3. Alabama Bass Trail North Division: Pickwick Lake

    Jun 19, 2027 · Florence, AL

    Alabama Bass Trail team tournament on Pickwick Lake with a guaranteed $20,000 first place.

    Fishing tournament · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee River

  4. MLF Foundation Charity Tournament

    Jun 19, 2027 · Gilbertsville, KY

    Open bass tournament from Moors Resort on Kentucky Lake that raises money for MLF Foundation youth fishing programs.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

  5. Bass Pro Tour Stage 6 - Pickwick Lake

    June 24-27, 2027 · Counce, TN

    Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour pros compete on Pickwick Lake out of Counce.

    Fishing tournament · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee River

July 2027

  1. 44th Annual Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration

    July 4, 2027 · Florence, AL

    Free Fourth of July celebration at McFarland Park with food trucks, live music and fireworks over the Tennessee River.

    Festival · Tennessee River / Pickwick & Wilson lakes

  2. Festival of the Lakes

    July 4, 2027 · Lexington, TN

    July 4 festival on Beech Lake with water races, pageants, music, BBQ and a 30-minute fireworks show.

    Festival · Beech Lake (Beech River)

  3. W.C. Handy Music Festival

    Jul 21-Aug 1, 2027 · Florence, AL

    Twelve days of blues, jazz and heritage music across the Shoals honoring Florence native W.C. Handy.

    Music & Arts · Tennessee River / Pickwick Lake

August 2027

  1. Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW)

    Aug 3-4, 2027 · Knoxville, TN

    Nuclear industry conference presented by the East Tennessee Economic Council.

    Conference & Meeting

  2. Space & Missile Defense Symposium 2027

    Aug 10-12, 2027 · Huntsville, AL

    Annual space and missile defense symposium with 300+ exhibitors at the Von Braun Center.

    Conference & Meeting

  3. 45th Annual Tenn-Tom Conference

    Aug 11-13, 2027 · Point Clear, AL

    TTWDA's annual gathering of the people who move, shape and champion the corridor.

    Conference & Meeting · Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

  4. 2027 EDAA Summer Conference

    Aug 16-19, 2027 · Point Clear, AL

    Summer conference of the Economic Development Association of Alabama at Point Clear on Mobile Bay.

    Conference & Meeting · Mobile Bay

  5. IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

    Aug 28-29, 2027 · Chattanooga, TN

    International triathlon championship with a swim in the Tennessee River.

    Other · Tennessee River

September 2027

  1. Prairie Arts Festival

    Sep 4, 2027 · West Point, MS

    Labor Day Saturday festival with more than 200 art, craft and food vendors, music, Kidtown and a 5K.

    Music & Arts

  2. Toyota Series Central Division - Lake Guntersville (Guntersville)

    Sept 16-18, 2027 · Guntersville, AL

    Toyota Series Central Division finale on Lake Guntersville from the state park ramp.

    Fishing tournament · Lake Guntersville / Tennessee River

  3. Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley

    Sept 18-19, 2027 · Paris, TN

    Collegiate Bass Fishing Series big-bass event on Kentucky Lake, hosted from Henry County and Paris.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

  4. 34th Annual Fall B.A.S.S. Classic

    Sep 25, 2027 · Kuttawa, KY

    Open two-angler charity bass tournament on Lake Barkley out of Kuttawa, held the last Saturday in September.

    Fishing tournament · Lake Barkley / Cumberland River

Date to be announced

  1. 165th Anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh

    Date TBD · Shiloh, TN

    Ranger-led hikes, caravan tours and living history marking the battle's anniversary.

    Education & Tour · Tennessee River (Pittsburg Landing)Confirm the date with the organizer

  2. 74th Annual World's Biggest Fish Fry

    Date TBD · Paris, TN

    Nine-day Paris festival with all-you-can-eat catfish dinners, a parade, rodeo, carnival and music.

    Festival · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  3. Aberdeen Pilgrimage

    Date TBD · Aberdeen, MS

    Tours of Aberdeen's antebellum mansions, cottages and Victorian homes built 1840-1902.

    Education & Tour · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Aberdeen LakeConfirm the date with the organizer

  4. Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

    Date TBD · Dauphin Island, AL

    Mobile Jaycees' three-day saltwater fishing rodeo on Dauphin Island, with public weigh-ins in July.

    Fishing tournament · Mobile Bay / Gulf of MexicoConfirm the date with the organizer

  5. Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic

    Date TBD · Decatur, AL

    Memorial Day weekend balloon races, evening balloon glows and tethered rides at riverside Point Mallard Park.

    Festival · Wheeler Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  6. Amory Railroad Festival

    Date TBD · Amory, MS

    Four-day railroad heritage festival with free music, carnival, crafts on Main Street and a car show.

    Festival · Tenn-Tom WaterwayConfirm the date with the organizer

  7. Art on the Lake

    Date TBD · Guntersville, AL

    Long-running spring art and craft show on the Lake Guntersville shore, held rain or shine.

    Music & Arts · Lake Guntersville / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  8. BBQ on the River

    Date TBD · Paducah, KY

    Three-day barbecue festival with live music and vendors beside Paducah's riverfront; raises money for local charities.

    Festival · Ohio River / Tennessee River confluenceConfirm the date with the organizer

  9. Battle of Johnsonville Anniversary Event

    Date TBD · New Johnsonville, TN

    Free living history day with cannon fire along the Tennessee River marking the 1864 battle.

    Education & Tour · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  10. Bill Dance Signature Lakes Giant Bass Open - Pickwick Lake

    Date TBD · Counce, TN

    Two-day big-bass tournament with hourly payouts; the Pickwick stop has opened the season.

    Fishing tournament · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  11. Black Belt Paddle Festival

    Date TBD · Akron, AL

    Free family paddling, arts and education festival on the Black Warrior River at Jennings Ferry.

    Paddling · Black Warrior River / Demopolis LakeConfirm the date with the organizer

  12. Blessing of the Fleet

    Date TBD · Bayou La Batre, AL

    Working-waterfront festival with a decorated boat parade and Archbishop's blessing of the fishing fleet.

    Festival · Bayou La Batre / Mississippi SoundConfirm the date with the organizer

  13. Blue Marlin Grand Championship

    Date TBD · Orange Beach, AL

    Offshore blue marlin tournament with a Perdido Pass shotgun start and public weigh-ins at The Wharf.

    Fishing tournament · Gulf of Mexico / Perdido PassConfirm the date with the organizer

  14. Boat Show on the Bay

    Date TBD · Mobile, AL

    Waterfront boat show at Battleship Memorial Park with boats, 100+ vendors, food trucks and a Saturday concert.

    Boating · Mobile BayConfirm the date with the organizer

  15. Christmas Afloat

    Date TBD · Tuscaloosa, AL

    Lighted Christmas boat parade on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa, hosted by Pirates of the Warrior.

    Boating · Black Warrior River / Oliver PoolConfirm the date with the organizer

  16. Christmas in the Park at Pickwick Landing State Park

    Date TBD · Counce, TN

    Park holiday event with 100-plus light displays, carriage rides and a holiday mart.

    Festival · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  17. Christmas on the River Boat Parade (Dog River)

    Date TBD · Mobile, AL

    Lighted boats parade on Dog River, looping in front of the Grand Mariner marina, judged on lights and spirit.

    Boating · Dog River / Mobile BayConfirm the date with the organizer

  18. Coosa-Alabama River Improvement Association (CARIA) Annual Meeting

    Date TBD · AL

    Annual meeting on Alabama's river systems, infrastructure and economic development.

    Conference & Meeting · Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa basinConfirm the date with the organizer

  19. Dan BoJo Classic Fishing Tournament

    Date TBD · Tuscaloosa, AL

    Two-day bass tournament on the Black Warrior River with free public weigh-ins in Tuscaloosa.

    Fishing tournament · Black Warrior RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  20. Dauphin Island Race

    Date TBD · Mobile / Dauphin Island, AL

    Long-running sailboat race of about 18 nautical miles down Mobile Bay from Dog River to Dauphin Island.

    Boating · Mobile BayConfirm the date with the organizer

  21. Decatur Parade of Lights (Christmas boat parade)

    Date TBD · Decatur, AL

    Lighted boats parade on the Tennessee River from Riverwalk Marina; watch from Rhodes Ferry Park.

    Boating · Wheeler Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  22. Decatur-Morgan County Chamber Career & Workforce Expo

    Date TBD · Decatur, AL

    Local employers meet high school students about area careers at the Ingalls Harbor Pavilion.

    Conference & Meeting · Wheeler Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  23. Delta Woods & Waters Expo

    Date TBD · Spanish Fort, AL

    Free outdoor expo on the Causeway with Delta exhibits, hands-on demos, raptor shows and swamp boat tours.

    Education & Tour · Mobile-Tensaw DeltaConfirm the date with the organizer

  24. Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park

    Date TBD · Guntersville, AL

    Weekend packages with live bird programs, speakers and guided eagle-viewing trips on Lake Guntersville.

    Other · Lake Guntersville / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  25. Festival of the Cranes

    Date TBD · Decatur, AL

    Three-day festival for the sandhill and whooping crane migration to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

    Other · Wheeler Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  26. Fishers of Men Mississippi Central Division: Columbus Lake

    Date TBD · Columbus, MS

    Divisional team bass tournament on Columbus Lake, launching from the East Bank ramp.

    Fishing tournament · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Columbus LakeConfirm the date with the organizer

  27. Fishers of Men Mississippi North / Tennessee West Division: Bay Springs Lake

    Date TBD · Dennis, MS

    Fishers of Men team bass tournament on Bay Springs Lake, the Tenn-Tom's northernmost pool.

    Fishing tournament · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Bay Springs LakeConfirm the date with the organizer

  28. Fourth of July Celebration on the River

    Date TBD · Tuscaloosa, AL

    City of Tuscaloosa's free July 4 evening at the riverfront amphitheater, ending with fireworks.

    Festival · Black Warrior RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  29. Fourth of July Fireworks on Bay Springs Lake

    Date TBD · MS

    Bay Springs Marina's Independence Day fireworks show over Bay Springs Lake.

    Boating · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Bay Springs LakeConfirm the date with the organizer

  30. Freedom on the River

    Date TBD · Demopolis, AL

    Demopolis Independence Day event at City Landing on the Tombigbee: children's parade and fireworks after dark.

    Festival · Tombigbee River (Demopolis Lake)Confirm the date with the organizer

  31. Guntersville Lights on the Lake (Christmas boat parade)

    Date TBD · Guntersville, AL

    Lighted boat parade at Guntersville's City Harbor after the downtown Christmas parade.

    Boating · Lake Guntersville / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  32. Hangout Music Fest

    Date TBD · Gulf Shores, AL

    Multi-day beachfront music festival expected to return to Gulf Shores in May 2027 after skipping 2026.

    Music & Arts · Gulf of MexicoConfirm the date with the organizer

  33. Helen Keller Festival

    Date TBD · Tuscumbia, AL

    Four-day festival honoring Helen Keller with a parade, street party, marketplace and concerts in Spring Park.

    Festival · Tennessee River / Pickwick LakeConfirm the date with the organizer

  34. High on the Hog Festival

    Date TBD · Winchester, TN

    KCBS-sanctioned BBQ contest with carnival, music and vendors on the shore of Tims Ford Lake.

    Festival · Tims Ford Lake / Elk RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  35. IRPT Ohio River Basin Meeting

    Date TBD · Paducah, KY

    Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals regional meeting for Ohio River ports and terminals in Paducah.

    Conference & Meeting · Ohio River / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  36. July 4th Fireworks over Lake Guntersville

    Date TBD · Guntersville, AL

    City of Guntersville fireworks launched from Civitan Park over Lake Guntersville on the Fourth of July.

    Festival · Lake Guntersville / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  37. Kentucky Lake Bowfishing Series: TN State Championship

    Date TBD · Buchanan, TN

    Overnight bowfishing tournament for 2- to 4-person teams, based at PL Outdoorsman near Paris Landing.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  38. Kentucky Lake Bowfishing Series: Total Weight

    Date TBD · Buchanan, TN

    Overnight total-weight bowfishing tournament for 2- to 4-person teams, based at PL Outdoorsman near Paris Landing.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  39. Lake Barkley State Resort Park Fireworks

    Date TBD · Cadiz, KY

    Independence Day fireworks over Lake Barkley at the state resort park.

    Boating · Lake Barkley / Cumberland RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  40. Lake Guntersville Rock the Dock at Goose Pond

    Date TBD · Scottsboro, AL

    Free waterfront country concert with food trucks at Goose Pond Colony on Lake Guntersville.

    Music & Arts · Lake Guntersville / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  41. Light Up The Sky Fireworks at Moors Resort

    Date TBD · Gilbertsville, KY

    Independence Day fireworks over Kentucky Lake at Moors Resort & Marina.

    Boating · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  42. Love's Le Bonheur Bass Classic

    Date TBD · Counce, TN

    Fundraising bass tournament on Pickwick Lake benefiting Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.

    Fishing tournament · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  43. LuLu's Lighted Boat Parade

    Date TBD · Gulf Shores / Orange Beach, AL

    Lighted boats parade east on the Intracoastal Waterway from LuLu's and Homeport Marina to The Wharf.

    Boating · Gulf Intracoastal WaterwayConfirm the date with the organizer

  44. Lundi Gras parades: King Felix III and Infant Mystics

    Date TBD · Mobile, AL

    Monday-before-Mardi-Gras parades in downtown Mobile, including King Felix III by day and Infant Mystics at night.

    Festival · Mobile River / Mobile BayConfirm the date with the organizer

  45. MBGFC Labor Day Invitational

    Date TBD · Orange Beach, AL

    Mobile Big Game Fishing Club's Labor Day weekend offshore invitational out of Orange Beach.

    Fishing tournament · Gulf of Mexico / Perdido PassConfirm the date with the organizer

  46. MBGFC Memorial Day Tournament

    Date TBD · Orange Beach, AL

    Mobile Big Game Fishing Club's Memorial Day offshore tournament, also listed as the Gulf Coast Masters.

    Fishing tournament · Gulf of Mexico / Perdido PassConfirm the date with the organizer

  47. Manufacture Alabama Annual Meeting

    Date TBD · AL

    Manufacture Alabama's annual meeting connecting manufacturers, suppliers and state legislators.

    Conference & Meeting · Mobile BayConfirm the date with the organizer

  48. Mardi Gras Day parades: Knights of Revelry, MAMGA and Order of Myths

    Date TBD · Mobile, AL

    Fat Tuesday in Mobile: daytime Knights of Revelry and MAMGA parades, then the Order of Myths parade at night.

    Festival · Mobile River / Mobile BayConfirm the date with the organizer

  49. Maritime Interaction Day

    Date TBD · Paducah, KY

    Students meet waterway workers, tour a towboat and try a boat simulator to explore river careers.

    Education & Tour · Ohio RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  50. Market Street Festival

    Date TBD · Columbus, MS

    Downtown street festival with more than 200 arts, crafts and food vendors, music and a car show.

    Festival · Tenn-Tom Waterway / Columbus LakeConfirm the date with the organizer

  51. Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship

    Date TBD · Hurricane Mills, TN

    Week-long national amateur motocross championship at Loretta Lynn's Ranch.

    OtherConfirm the date with the organizer

  52. Mystics of Time Parade

    Date TBD · Mobile, AL

    Night Mardi Gras parade by the Mystics of Time through downtown Mobile on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday.

    Festival · Mobile River / Mobile BayConfirm the date with the organizer

  53. National Cornbread Festival

    Date TBD · South Pittsburg, TN

    Downtown food festival celebrating cornbread, with a cook-off, music, and vendors.

    Festival · Tennessee River / Guntersville LakeConfirm the date with the organizer

  54. Orange Beach Billfish Classic

    Date TBD · Orange Beach, AL

    Blue marlin tournament at The Wharf Marina with public weigh-ins, live music and family activities.

    Fishing tournament · Gulf of Mexico / Perdido PassConfirm the date with the organizer

  55. Paducah Independence Day Celebration

    Date TBD · Paducah, KY

    Fourth of July music, food vendors, free Ferris wheel and fireworks on Paducah's riverfront.

    Community · Ohio River / Tennessee River confluenceConfirm the date with the organizer

  56. Pickwick Fireworks July 4th

    Date TBD · Counce, TN

    Fourth of July fireworks over Pickwick Lake at Pickwick Landing State Park, starting around 9 PM.

    Community · Pickwick Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  57. Poker Run on Tims Ford Lake

    Date TBD · Winchester, TN

    Chamber-run boat poker run on Tims Ford Lake with door prizes.

    Boating · Tims Ford Lake / Elk RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  58. Port of Paducah Propeller Club Maritime Day Ceremony

    Date TBD · Paducah, KY

    National Maritime Day ceremony with mariner awards, a city proclamation and wreath-laying.

    Community · Ohio River / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  59. Reenactment of the Battle of Fort Blakeley

    Date TBD · Spanish Fort, AL

    Daylong reenactment of the April 1865 Battle of Fort Blakeley with artillery demos and battlefield tours.

    Education & Tour · Mobile-Tensaw DeltaConfirm the date with the organizer

  60. River Discovery Center Dragon Boat Festival

    Date TBD · Paducah, KY

    Dragon boat races on the Ohio River at Paducah's riverfront; a fundraiser for the River Discovery Center.

    Boating · Ohio River / Tennessee River confluenceConfirm the date with the organizer

  61. River Fest (City of Loudon)

    Date TBD · Loudon, TN

    Nine-mile community kayak paddle to Loudon, then an evening festival with fireworks.

    Paddling · Tennessee River / Fort Loudoun & TellicoConfirm the date with the organizer

  62. Roy Martin Young Anglers Tournament

    Date TBD · Dauphin Island, AL

    One-day youth fishing tournament on Dauphin Island for anglers 15 and under.

    Fishing tournament · Mobile Bay / Gulf of MexicoConfirm the date with the organizer

  63. Shanty Boat Rendezvous and Swap Meet

    Date TBD · Camden, TN

    Three-day gathering of shanty boats and their owners at Birdsong Marina on Kentucky Lake, with a swap meet.

    Boating · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  64. Shoals Dragon Boat Festival

    Date TBD · Florence, AL

    Charity dragon boat races on the Tennessee River at McFarland Park; teams compete and spectators watch free.

    Paddling · Tennessee River / Pickwick & Wilson lakesConfirm the date with the organizer

  65. Smokin' the Water July 4th Festival

    Date TBD · Kingston, TN

    Kingston's July 4th waterfront festival with raft races, a boat parade, and fireworks.

    Festival · Watts Bar Lake / Clinch RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  66. Spirit of America Festival

    Date TBD · Decatur, AL

    Decatur's Fourth of July festival at riverside Point Mallard Park, ending with fireworks.

    Community · Wheeler Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  67. State of the Port Luncheon (Port of Mobile)

    Date TBD · Mobile, AL

    Annual address on the Port of Mobile's performance and plans by the Alabama Port Authority's director.

    Conference & Meeting · Mobile River / Mobile BayConfirm the date with the organizer

  68. Tennessee River 600

    Date TBD · Various along the Tennessee River, TN

    Week-long personal watercraft ride down the Tennessee River from Lenoir City to Paris Landing State Park.

    Boating · Tennessee River (Fort Loudoun Lake to Kentucky Lake)Confirm the date with the organizer

  69. Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival

    Date TBD · Birchwood, TN

    Free festival for watching wintering sandhill cranes at the Hiwassee Refuge.

    Education & Tour · Chickamauga Lake / Hiwassee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  70. Thunder Over Eddy Bay

    Date TBD · Eddyville, KY

    Independence Day fireworks over Eddy Bay at Eddy Creek Marina Resort on Lake Barkley, viewable from shore or boat.

    Festival · Lake Barkley / Cumberland RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  71. USA BASSIN Kentucky Lake Senior Opens

    Date TBD · Cadiz, KY

    USA BASSIN open bass tournaments for senior anglers, launching from Fenton on Kentucky Lake on spring Fridays.

    Fishing tournament · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

  72. Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway Association Annual Meeting

    Date TBD · Orange Beach, AL

    Annual meeting of the association representing navigation interests on the Warrior-Tombigbee system.

    Conference & Meeting · Black Warrior-Tombigbee / Gulf CoastConfirm the date with the organizer

  73. Water Fun Run

    Date TBD · Paris, TN

    Paris-Henry County Chamber's annual boat poker run: decorated boats visit area resorts to build a poker hand.

    Boating · Kentucky Lake / Tennessee RiverConfirm the date with the organizer

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