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Weekend Events & Live Music — July 17–19, 2026

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By East Alabama Business Report Staff Published July 17–19, 2026 Permanent story URL

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Archived Weekend Events & Live Music

This preserved weekend guide included live music, youth theater, a family festival, motorsports and rodeo action across the East Alabama area.

Friday, July 17 • 6:00 p.m.
The Back Porch, 270 Marina Drive, Talladega

Alabama singer-songwriter Erica Ryleigh brought Friday-evening live music to the lakefront setting at The Back Porch.

Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18
Center for Education and Performing Arts, 25 Williamson Drive, Pell City

CEPA’s Spotlight Kids concluded their annual summer drama camp with two public performances showcasing local young performers.

Saturday, July 18 • 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
3706 Moody Parkway, Moody

The farm’s second annual Watermelon Festival featured craft vendors, food and watermelon-themed summer activities.

Saturday, July 18 • 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Barber Motorsports Park Proving Ground, Leeds

The Alabama Region Sports Car Club of America returned to Barber for the sixth event in its 2026 championship autocross series.

Friday and Saturday, July 17–18
Pell City Sports Complex, 2801 Stemley Bridge Road, Pell City

Two nights of youth and professional rodeo action supported the Pell City FFA Chapter.

This weekend guide is preserved as a historical local-events archive. Event details and links may no longer be current.