City: Birmingham, AL

Category: Annual Events & Festivals

Telephone: (205) 595-6306

Address: 1128 Glen View Rd.

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Description: One of the city’s cultural highlights, Operation New Birmingham’s Magic City Art Connection is perhaps the premier art festival in the city, attracting local and national artists. From painting and photography to clay and furniture, the range of styles and mediums are broad enough to appeal to most patrons’ interests. Many a home in Birmingham hangs original artwork purchased at Magic City Art Connection. Workshops for children in subjects such as painting, clay, dance, pastels, collage, and more may be enjoyed in the Imagination Festival for Kids, a large area dedicated to the delights of the youngest attendees. Corks & Chefs, an annual food-and-wine tasting event showcases the culinary talents of numerous independently owned restaurants in the area. Separate tickets to the event are sold—arrive early to guarantee samples of all the tasty items on display as Corks & Chefs typically is a heavily attended affair. Magic City Art Connection runs Fri through Sun, and admission to the park is free.