Birmingham, AL news on Saturday, October 17, 2026
In Birmingham, AL on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Yonder Walls mural festival opens today in Parkside. Also: St. Symeon food and culture fair happens Saturday in Birmingham, featuring regional food and cultural displays; Sloss Metal Arts exhibit at Kentuck Festival of the Arts showcases metalwork and craft in Birmingham this weekend. Weather: Saturday brings mostly clear skies, cool 48–62°F with light winds.
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Events & going out
- St. Symeon food and culture fair happens Saturday in Birmingham, featuring regional food and cultural displays.AL.com ·
- Sloss Metal Arts exhibit at Kentuck Festival of the Arts showcases metalwork and craft in Birmingham this weekend.City of Birmingham, Alabama (.gov) ·
Business & new openings
- Officials announced a $30 million transformation project for a 55-year-old Birmingham complex.AL.com ·
- Birmingham company acquired a Georgia power plant in a regional energy sector expansion.AL.com ·
Sports
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