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Food
Allison Carpenter
Goodness in the Gardens
This imagined event becomes reality with the 15th Taste of Hoover at Aldridge Gardens on October 15, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Sep 1, 2026
12:00 AM
Kim Cripps
Daysol Coffee Expands Its Bluff Park Footprint With New Outdoor Oasis
Daysol Coffee expands its Bluff Park location with a refreshed interior and new outdoor seating area. Learn how owner Bert Davis is growing the Birmingham favorite.
Sep 1, 2026
12:00 AM
Kim Cripps
The Ultimate Hoover Ice Cream Crawl: 3 Must-Visit Local Scoop Shops
Craving a cold treat? From viral fruit ice cream to authentic Italian gelato, discover the 3 best ice cream shops in Hoover, AL to beat the summer heat.
Vecchia Gelato & Cafe
The More the Merrier: Vecchia’s Newest Addition
Bernard and Brianna Tamburello, who own Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, and now Vecchia Gelato and Cafe, in Hoover, Alabama, talk pizza, gelato, coffee and restaurant life.
Sweet E's Delectables and Mitzi Eaker
Sweet E’s for Your Sweetie
This Valentine’s Day, swap the flowers
Jan 1, 2026
12:00 AM
Courtesy of Shelby Adams
Turkey Talk
Hoover's Iron Chef, Shelby Adams, is in high demand and is often asked for tips on holiday meal prepping. Enjoy Hoover asked him for his thoughts on preparing the best turkey.
Nov 17, 2025
12:00 AM
Allison Carpenter Photography
Sticks ‘n Stones Cocktail Bar
Welcome to Hoover's newest upscale cocktail bar, where stories are shared and friendships formed over handcrafted drinks and freshly prepared small plates.
Nov 1, 2025
12:00 AM
Events Calendar
Together in Teal Butterfly Release
Hosted by the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation, this event features live music, educational exhibits, an ovarian cancer awareness program led by UAB physicians.
Sep 13, 2026
2:30 PM
17th Annual Head Over Teal 5K and 10K
The Laura Crandall Brown Foundation hosts this Race and Family Fun Day in recognition of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 19, 2026
8:00 AM12:00 PM
Vintage Market Days: Cozy and Collected
Shop more than 120 vendors offering vintage and vintage-inspired goods, home décor, furniture, boutique clothing, handmade items, jewelry, garden accessories, specialty foods, and more.
Sep 24, 2026Sep 25, 2026
Dedication of Historical Marker honoring Bluff Park Art Show
The site of the annual festival, held on the first Saturday in October, is Bluff Park Community Park, which is commemorated as the historical home of this Bluff Park tradition.
Sep 28, 2026
10:00 AM
Bluff Park Art Show
The Bluff Park Art Show has become a signature fall event, attracting artists and art lovers from near and far.
Oct 3, 2026
8:00 AM5:00 PM