The W.C. Handy Music Festival
July 15th to July 27th, 2026
Event information coming soon!
Concession Locations
Counts Brothers Music
713 Waverly Avenue
Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661
Operating Hours
M-F: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sun: Closed
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
617 U.S. 72
Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674
Operating Hours
Tue-Fri: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sat: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sun: Closed
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Want to help out with the area's premier music event and have fun doing? We need volunteers! Contact our email if interested!From passing out schedules at events, to selling merchandise at headquarters or events, to supporting the musicians that make it possible, there's something for any willing hands to do! If you work at least four hours, your Handy Festival t-shir#florencealabaman#volunteer##wchandyr#muscleshoalsscleshoals
There are 15 days left to get your submissions in for the 2026 W.C Handy Music Festival Design Contest!!!![]()
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ATTENTION CREATIVES!!!!🎨![]()
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The Music Preservation Society is officially opening submissions for the 2026 W.C Handy Music Festival Design Competition!! Whether you’re a student, professional, or passionate creative, we want to see your unique vision of the Handy Festival and the rich musical heritage of The Shoals!![]()
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YOUR design could be the face of the 2026 festival!![]()
Featured On: T-Shirts, Official Posters, and Advertising Across the Region ![]()
The winner will receive a $500 CASH PRIZE 💰![]()
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 22ND AT 5:00PM CST![]()
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Competition Rules: drive.google.com/file/d/1C4DxDlbIW7XDaa_SN2Be7wP45NKtvVse/view?usp=drive_link ![]()
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Design Options: docs.google.com/document/d/1b8nEaBsqyZO8r-YuAR-SImS0jjJ27Zpn/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=10575244105... ![]()
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For more information contact staff@handymusicfestival.com ![]()
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