Calendar Of Events
June 28 – Orange Baptist Church VBS,
9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., one day only. 8153 Highway 34, Russellville. Theme: “Magnified.” Open to all ages.
July 13–18 – Grace Baptist Church VBS, 6–8:30 p.m., 501 East Florence St., Russellville. Open to all ages.
July 16–18 – Cedars Church VBS, 6–8:30 p.m. Cedars Church, located at 109 W. Lawrence St, Russellville, is holding a Vacation Bible School with the theme “God’s Great Galaxy.” Register via the Cedars Church app.
July 19 – Crooked Oak
Baptist Church VBS, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., one day only. Includes lunch, bounce house, and waterslide. Bring a swimsuit and a towel.
July 19, 2025 – Spruce Pine Car Show and Bean Dinner – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Why Knot Show ’Em Off Car Shows & Cruise-Ins will host a car show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Spruce Pine Community Center. All cars, trucks, bikes, and rat rods are welcome. $20 registration fee. Door prizes and a 50/50 drawing will be held. A bean dinner benefiting the Spruce Pine Historical Society will be served starting at 11 a.m. Plates are $5 each. Everyone is welcome. For information, call 256-6682585.
June 21 – Swap Meet:
A family friendly swap meet will take place June 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CowboyChurchof Franklin County, 25100 Highway 24, Russellville. There is a nonrefundable vendor fee of $10 for non-electric, and a nonrefundable vendor fee of $15 for electric. Bring your own tables and tents. Additional dates include Aug. 2, 16, 30; Sept. 13 and Sept. 27; Oct. 11 and Oct. 25 and Nov. 8 and Nov. 22. For information, call 256-275-0730.
July 21–25 – Cowboy Church of Franklin County VBS, 6–8 p.m. Light meal served each evening.
July 26, 2025 – Vina’s July Fest – The 34th annual July Fest in Vina kicks off at 10 a.m. and runs through 9 p.m., concluding with a fireworks show. Festivities include a car show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., vendors, food, crafts, and music all day. Vendor booths (12×12) are available for $25. To reserve a spot, call Denise Rogers at 256-460-1539, Kyle Green at 256-740-2815, or Vina City Hall at 256356-4996. The Vina Rescue Squad is selling $100 tickets for the Big Money Draw Down (only 325 available). For car show information, call City Hall or Mayor Michael Moomaw at 256460-7441.
