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 By  María Camp Published 
4:16 pm Thursday, October 12, 2023

Spirit of Hodges festival returns Saturday

The annual Spirit of Hodges festival returns Oct. 14.

Festival planners estimate 40 vendors, including food, crafts and more. The fire department will be cooking Boston butts barbecue, hamburgers and hot dogs. Free fire truck rides will be available for children and adults. Inflatables will be available for the children. Door prizes will be given out.

The festival takes place in Hodges Town Park from noon to 6:30 p.m.  For more information, call 205-935-3445.

Music Lineup

Noon to 1 p.m. – Hill Country

1-2 p.m. – Sure Destination

2-3 p.m. – Singing With Grace

3-4 p.m. – Pure Diamond Country

4-5 p.m. – Joyful Hearts

5-6 p.m. – Brianna Laura Dean

6-6:30 p.m. – Chase Holland

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