Top 10 Events in Decatur–Morgan County This September
Counting down to the #1 spot, here’s what you don’t want to miss this month:
#10 – Soul Asylum with Kevn Kinney (Princess Theatre, Decatur)
📅 Tuesday, September 16 | 7:00 PM
The raucous and hardworking Soul Asylum bring their emphatic mix of punk energy and guitar-fueled firepower to the Princess Theatre for one unforgettable night. Joining them is Kevn Kinney, frontman of the Southern rock legends Drivin N Cryin. 🎸🔥
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday, July 18 at 10AM CST via princesstheatre.org
💿 About the Artist:
Soul Asylum broke through with their double-platinum 1992 album Grave Dancers Union, featuring Grammy-winning hit Runaway Train and the Modern Rock #1 Somebody to Shove.
#9 – New South Pro Wrestling (Priceville Event Center)
📅 Saturday, September 20 | 7:30 PM (Doors open 6:30)
New South Pro Wrestling returns with family-friendly action, featuring Richard Holliday and RARIFIED AIR! 🎟️ Tickets start at $15, kids 12 & under just $10. Grab yours at
NEWSOUTHTIX.COM.
#8 – Farm to Table: An Evening at the Market (Decatur Farmers Market)
📅 Thursday, September 18 | 6:00 PM
Hosted by the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, this one-of-a-kind dining experience brings local chefs together for fresh, creative dishes straight from Morgan County farmers. 🌱✨
👨🍳 Featured Chefs: Chris Lilly, Betty Sims, Jake Reed, Scott Boyers, Silas Whitt
🎟️ Tickets $100 – limited seating!
#7 – Whiskey Fundraiser Class (Princess Theatre)
📅 Friday, September 19 | 6:30–8:30 PM
A spirited night of fun, history, and tasting! Learn about whiskey’s roots while sampling top-shelf pours. Includes snacks, water, and door prizes. A fundraiser you’ll definitely enjoy
#6 – Rock-N-Rails: Big Daddy Weave Concert (Hartselle High School Auditorium)
📅 Saturday, September 13 | 7:00 PM
Join us for the
Depot Days Community Concert featuring Big Daddy Weave, with opening act
Luke Nail from Hartselle! 🎶
⚠️ Tickets are only available through the
official link—please do not purchase from third parties.
🎟️ Get your secure tickets here:
Eventeny Link
#5 – Driven to Give Auto & Bike Show (Decatur-Morgan County Farmers Market)
📅 Saturday, September 27 | 3:00–7:00 PM
🚗 Pre-registration of vehicles required (ends Friday, Sept. 12). Limited spots due to venue size.
👀 Free admission for spectators!
Highlights include:
- $1,000 in cash prizes
- Tire changing contest (sponsored by Robert’s Auto Sales)
- Silent auction, door prizes, and a 50/50 drawing
- Kids Zone with mascots, food trucks, and live music from Tres Locos 🎶
- Awards for multiple vehicle categories
- Community food drive supporting local families in need
📌 Sign up & details: Register Here
#4 – Southbound: A Tribute to Johnny Sandlin (Princess Theatre)
📅 Tuesday, September 16 7:00 P
Decatur’s own
Johnny Sandlin, legendary Southern rock producer of the Allman Brothers’ Brothers and Sisters album, is being honored on what would have been his birthday with a powerful tribute concert. 🎸 The show, called
Southbound: A Sandlin Tribute, features music inspired by his iconic work and takes place in front of his tribute mural at 217 Moulton Street East in his hometown, Decatur AL.
🎟️ Tickets start at $30 (+ fees) via
OvationTix.
#3 – Sizzle & Smoke Double Steak Cook-Off (Ingalls Harbor, Decatur)
📅 Saturday, September 27 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Get fired up for sizzling steaks, live music, face painting, family fun, and plenty of food samples! 🥩🔥 All proceeds benefit the Tennessee Valley Outreach Homeless Shelter. Awards ceremony at 6:30 PM.
👨🍳 Think you’ve got what it takes? Sign up here:
Steak Cookoffs Registration
#2 – Depot Days Festival (Downtown Hartselle)
📅 Saturday, September 20 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Celebrating
45 years, Depot Days is one of North Alabama’s largest festivals, drawing nearly
15,000 attendees. With
four live music stages, a kids’ zone, 100s of vendors, and downtown streets packed with energy, this is a must-do event. 🎶🎉
The fun isn’t limited to Saturday—enjoy a full week of activities leading up to the big day, including the Rails to Recovery 5K, Landmarks & Legends, community worship service, and more.
📍 Downtown Hartselle will be alive with tradition, community, and celebration all week long.
#1 – North Alabama Air Fest (Pryor Field Regional Airport)
📅 Saturday–Sunday, September 27–28
Expected to draw over
30,000 attendees, the
North Alabama Air Fest is the region’s biggest aviation celebration! ✈️
Featuring nearly a dozen elite air show teams—including the Northern Stars Aero Team, Sky Soldiers Demo Team, Ghost Writers, and more—this 2-day festival is packed with high-speed fly-bys, military demonstrations, and jaw-dropping aerobatics.
Highlights include:
- Helicopter & airplane rides 🚁
- Exotic car rides 🏎️
- Static aircraft displays
- Vendors, food, and family activities
- Free general admission for veterans
- Children 2 & under get in free
- VIP tickets available for the ultimate experience
With excitement in the skies and the smell of jet fuel in the air, the Air Fest is an unforgettable weekend for the entire family!
Your Top 10 September Events in Decatur–Morgan County list is locked and loaded. Be sure to tag @VisitDecaturAL and hashtag #ThisistheLife and #VisitDecaturAL if you and your family decide to join us for any of our awesome events coming this month!
