Get ready for an action-packed August in Montgomery! From award-winning films and handcrafted art to festivals, live music, football, car shows, and family fun, this month's lineup is bursting with events for every age and interest. Grab your family, invite your friends, and start filling your calendar with these can't-miss happenings around the Capital City!

Montgomery Film Festival

📅Friday, August 7th to August 9th
📍Capri Theatre, 1045 E Fairview Ave, Montgomery

The Montgomery Film Festival returns for the summer, celebrating 17 years! Join in at the Capri Theatre on August 7-9, 2026 for features, global shorts, retrospectives, and local gems.

THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER (dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa)
POSSUM TOWN (dir. Daniel Christian)
DANNY IS MY BOYFRIEND (dir. Lucy Sandler & Mechi Lakatos)
CHRONOVISOR (dir. Kevin Walker & Jack Auen)

Retrospective Screening • Newly Restored
HARD BOILED (dir. John Woo)

Short Film Blocks
STUDENT WORKS • ALABAMA TIES • COAST-TO-COAST

More info HERE.

Timeless Treasures Handmade Arts and Crafts Show

📅Saturday, August 8th
📍555 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery

Handmade Craft Show. Food Trucks. Face Painting.
Admission Free to Public
Inside Venue
Concessions available

Come support creativity in the community!

Event info HERE.

40th Anniversary Buckmasters’ Expo

📅August 14-16th
📍Renaissance Montgomery hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery

The Buckmasters Expo, presented by Mountain Dew, returns to the Montgomery Renaissance Convention Center August 14–16 for its 31st year. As Buckmasters celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2026, this year's Expo promises to be one of the biggest and most exciting yet, bringing together outdoor enthusiasts from across the country for a weekend of hunting, family fun, entertainment, and community.


To celebrate 40 years of Buckmasters, the organization is partnering with Mountain Dew and leading outdoor brands for the 40 Days of Giveaways Countdown, featuring daily prize giveaways leading up to the Expo. The campaign will culminate with a grand prize drawing on the final day of the Expo, giving outdoor enthusiasts even more reasons to join the celebration.

More info HERE.


ASU’s Buzz Run 5K + Stinger’s Fun Run

📅Saturday, August 15th, 7AM
📍ASU Stadium, 915 S. Jackson Street, Montgomery

Prepare to swarm! The fourth annual Alabama State University Buzz Run 5K + Stinger’s Fun Run is back and better than ever! Benefitting ASU’s Track & Field Program and The Office of Accessibility & Veteran Affairs, this event is sure to get the whole family moving. The 5K race starts and ends at the ASU Stadium. Immediately following, Stinger’s Fun Run race will begin with children ages 4-12 racing against Stinger in a 100-yard dash!

More info HERE.

2026 Engineering Day

📅Saturday, August 15th, 10 AM to 1PM
📍Morningview Elementary School, 2849 Pelzer Ave, Montgomery

Get ready for one of Montgomery's most exciting STEM events of the year!

NSBE Montgomery Professionals invites K–12 students and their families to join us for a day of hands-on STEM activities, engineering challenges, technology demonstrations, prizes, food, and fun as we explore the exciting world of engineering, science, and innovation.

More info HERE.

2026 Library Fest

📅Saturday, August 15th, 10 AM to 1 PM
📍Montgomery City-County Public Library Juliette Hampton Morgan Library, 245 High St, Montgomery

Join the Montgomery City-County Public Library for Library Fest 2026. Games, Library Resources, Mini Book Sale, DJ, Community Resources, Line Dance, Inflatable, Food Trucks, and FUN!!

More info HERE.

7th Annual Midtown Family YMCA Tailgate BBQ Cook Off

📅Saturday, August 15th, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍Midtown Family YMCA

BBQ lovers, this is your sign! The 7th Annual Midtown Family YMCA Tailgate BBQ Cook Of is just around the corner, and you won't want to miss one of the tastiest events of the summer.

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon filled with incredible BBQ, friendly competition, and community fun—all while supporting the YMCA's mission to strengthen our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Tickets HERE.

Capital City Car Show

📅Saturday, August 15th from 3-6 PM
📍Montgomery Motor Speedway, 480 Booth Road, Montgomery

Calling all car enthusiasts! Whether you’re a member of a car club or simply an individual who loves showing off your ride, this event is for YOU! Admission to the car show is FREE and will lead right into the evening’s racing action featuring the Saturday of Speed Twin 73’s!

More info HERE.


The Montgomery Premier Music and Craft Festival

📅August 15th and 16th from 10 AM to 5PM
📍Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Museum Drive, Montgomery

Get ready, Montgomery! Step into a vibrant, high-energy celebration filled with live music, handcrafted treasures, delicious food, and unforgettable moments at the Montgomery Premier Music and Craft Festival. This isn’t just a festival—it’s a lively experience bursting with color, creativity, and connection. From the rhythm of the music to the sparkle of handmade goods, every corner of this event is designed to inspire and excite.

FREE admission for everyone!

More info HERE.

9th Annual Hog Days of Summer BBQ & Music Festival

📅Saturday, August 22nd
📍Union Station Train Shed, 271 Water Street, Montgomery

The Druids Charity Club is pleased to announce the 9th annual BBQ and Americana Music festival! The Hog Days of Summer is a charity event benefitting Hogs for the Cause and other carefully selected local charities.

Hog Days of Summer 2026 lineup:

-Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
-Cracker
-Lyrics Born
-Billy Allen + The Pollies

Get ready for an unforgettable day of incredible live music, amazing food, and the best community around.

Tickets HERE.

Red Tails Classic: Tuskegee Golden Tigers vs. West Alabama Tigers

📅 Sunday, August 30th, 7 PM
📍Cramton Bowl, 1022 Madison Ave, Montgomery

The Boeing Red Tails Classic is an annual college football kickoff game featuring Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and honoring the historic World War II Tuskegee Airmen.

More info HERE.

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