MoCo Blog
Insider’s tips, local favorites, and can’t-miss events—you can find it all on our blog! Check this space to keep up with all the latest MoCo news and updates. When something is happening in Morgan County, you’ll read it here first!
Big things are happening in Decatur, Alabama, and our newest recreation destination is officially open!
A record year for artists, a permanent piece of art going up downtown, and the story of how a fine arts festival took root. Every October, something happens downtown that did not used to happen here. The courthouse lawn fills up, artists unload their vans, and for two days, a few thousand people wander downtown Decatur with no agenda beyond looking at beautiful things and talking to the people who made them. Most of them go home carrying something they had no intention of buying when they woke up that morning.
Rock the South 2026 is this weekend October 1 st -4 th , here is everything you need to know before heading to the biggest party in the south!
Rock the South is known for its lively music, hosting the biggest stars on country radio, and for being the biggest party in the south, but there’s more to experience this year than the music. The Midway Fair brings classic carnival fun to the festival, giving visitors a chance to continue the fun in between artists’ sets!
There’s something special about finding a piece of art you love, but what if you could go a step further and watch the artist bring it to life?
All aboard for a day of family-friendly fun! Depot Days in Hartselle, AL returns September 19, 2026, celebrating Hartselle’s rich railroad heritage in the heart of historic downtown.
When anglers think about Decatur & Morgan County, fishing is often times one of the first things that comes to mind.
Get ready to look to the sky! The North Alabama Airfest returns to Pryor Field Regional Airport in Tanner, Alabama September 12–13, 2026.
Fun doesn’t always have to cost money, here’s a few ways to have a good time in Decatur-Morgan County for free!
Get ready to eat your way through Morgan County during Restaurant Week, August 15–21. Participating is easy, and each restaurant you visit gives you another chance to win!
