Bridge Crossing Jubilee, March 3-6
Selma. Commemorating the 51st Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday,” the Selma to Montgomery March & the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Conferences, parade & festival. 334-526-2626. selma50.com

41st Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage, March 18-19
Selma. Experience hands-on history through guided tours of antebellum homes, museums and more. Call for tickets.
334-412-8550. selmapilgrimage.com

Wilcox Chamber Turkey Tournament, March 19
Camden. 3rd annual Turkey Tournament, Lake Dannelly Miller’s Ferry Marina. Cash prizes for the top scored turkeys. 334-682-4929. wilcoxareachamber.com

York Homecoming, April 2
York. Celebrate York’s 135th anniversary at the City’s historic railroad district. Gather at the Hightower Community Center and enjoy a day of live entertainment, food, unique vendors, & railroad history of the community. facebook.com/YorkAlabama

CCARC’s Annual Spring Jubilee, April 9
Jackson. Eentertainment for the whole family, including Alabama BBQ Trail Backyard Cook-off, Bubble Run 5K & tons of games! 8 a.m. -2 p.m. 251-769-2177. thearcofclarke.com

Sucarnochee Folklife Festival, April 16
Livingston. 12th Anniversary featuring the unique ways of Alabama’s Black Belt at Sumter County Courthouse Square. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Music, food, storytelling & art. 205-652-3828. centerforblackbelt.org

Castleberry Strawberry Festival, April 16
Castleberry. 30th annual Castleberry Strawberry Festival,downtown Castleberry from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Food, crafts, entertainment and fresh strawberries. 251-966-2422.
facebook.com/castleberry-strawberry-festival-133701766641523/

Battle of Selma Re-enactment, April 21-24
Selma. See the flags waving, bands playing, horses prancing and cannons dueling along the Alabama River for the 151st Battle of Selma Re-enactment. Admission on Saturday and Sunday is $7. 334-872-0901. battleofselma.com

Pepper Jelly Festival, April 30
Thomaston. 9th Annual Pepper Jelly Festival 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. held on the grounds of the Alabama Rural Heritage Center. Arts, crafts, food, entertainment and much more. 334-627-3388. ruralheritagecenter.com

Wilcox Area Chamber BBQ Cook-off, April 29-30
Camden. 6th Annual BBQ Cook-off and Concert at Camden Courthouse Square. 5 p.m. on the 29th. 1 p.m. on the 30th. 334-682-4929. wilcoxareachamber.com

Hog Wild for Art Festival, April 30
Camden. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring kid’s art activities and demonstrations by artists and craftsmen from across Alabama’s Black Belt. 334-682-9878. blackbelttreasures.com

Choctaw County Heritage Festival, May 6
Gilbertown. Arts, crafts, vendors, gospel singing and a concert at the Gilbertown Sportsplex. 251-843-2766. facebook.com/choctawchamber

23rd Annual Cotton Patch Festival,  May 14
Uriah. Arts, crafts, food, entertainment, a petting zoo, & lots of children’s activities! 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 251-294-2253.
facebook.com/Cotton-Patch-Festival-452076298300383/

In the Pines Music Festival, May 14
Chatom. Live music. $15. Don’t forget your lawn chair!
251-847-2214. inthepinesal.com