Bessemer, Alabama
Upcoming Events in Bessemer Alabama
September
| 30 - 1 | 
Annual Gem Show, hosted by the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society
- This family-friendly show will delight everyone from seasoned rock hounds to casual collectors. ALL are welcome! Browse through fascinating gem, mineral and fossil specimens, handcrafted jewelry and decorative items. Wares from local and visiting artists and collectors are featured at 100+ tables. There are sparkling, natural crystal formations, carved stone obelisks, spheres, and more. A geode cracker is on site to split whole geodes and reveal their hidden beauty. There will be demonstrations on lapidary equipment, and door prizes will be given. Friday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm; Sunday: 10am - 4pm. The annual show is an outreach event by the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society, a non-profit organization for people interested in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, and lapidary arts. Anyone can join; experts and beginners are valued alike. Meetings are the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church. Visitors and kids are welcome to attend the meetings. AMLS has club-sponsored field trips for dues-paying members, classes taught by experts, and a workshop in Leeds where you can learn to cut and polish with club-owned rock saws and cabbing equipment. Look for Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society on Facebook. Address: Irondale Civic Center (former Zamora Temple), 3521 Ratliff Rd. , Bessemer, Alabama |
October
| 28 - 29 |
Model Train Show
- See operating model train layouts, meet dealers and participate in clinics on all aspects of modeling. Show hosted by the Wrecking Crew and Steel City Division of the SER. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Address: Bessemer Civic Center, 1130 9th Ave. , Bessemer, Alabama |
November
| 8 |
Annual Veteran Celebration
- Patriotic music, speeches, demonstrations, exhibits and special recognition of veterans and their families. Address: Downtown, Debardeleben Park, between Second and Third Avenues & 16th & 17th Streets , Bessemer, Alabama |
December
| 7 |
Bessemer Christmas Parade
- Average of 150+ parade entries. Small fee for parade entries only. Bring the family and enjoy pre-parade activities and vendors. Parade begins at 2pm. Call for starting location. Address: Debardeleben Park in Downtown Bessemer located between 16th & 17th Streets and 2nd & 3rd Avenues. , Bessemer, Alabama |