Plan Your Visit: Signature Events in Wedowee & Lake Wedowee
There is always a good reason to come back to Wedowee.
Throughout the year, downtown streets, local gathering places and the Lake Wedowee community come alive with music, arts and crafts, parades, holiday traditions and events that bring together longtime residents, lake families and visitors discovering this corner of East Alabama for the first time.
While exact dates and schedules can change from year to year, these recurring events are worth keeping on your radar when planning a visit to Wedowee.
Frog Level Music Festival
Held Memorial Day Weekend
One of Wedowee's biggest annual celebrations, the Frog Level Music Festival turns downtown into a full day of activity.
The festival has grown to include music, vendors, food, arts and crafts, family activities and special events throughout the day.
It's become one of the signature spring events for Wedowee and the surrounding Randolph County area — and a great excuse for a weekend trip to town.
Worship on the Water
Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day
Sunday mornings take on a distinctly Lake Wedowee feel during the summer with Worship on the Water at Lakeside Marina.
Held each Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day, this seasonal gathering gives residents, lake families and visitors an opportunity to come together for worship in a relaxed setting by the water.
For those spending a summer weekend at Lake Wedowee, Worship on the Water has become another special way to experience the lake community.
Arts & Crafts on the Median
Second Saturday in June and October
Twice each year, downtown Wedowee's grassy median becomes an outdoor showcase for artists, makers and craftspeople.
Presented by the East Alabama Arts Society, Arts & Crafts on the Median is held on the second Saturday in June and again on the second Saturday in October.
Visitors can browse original artwork, handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind creations while spending a Saturday exploring downtown Wedowee.
With a summer edition and a fall edition, the event has become a longstanding favorite on the community calendar.
4th of July Parade
July
Independence Day around Lake Wedowee wouldn't be complete without a little red, white and blue small-town celebration.
Wedowee's annual 4th of July Parade brings the community together for a patriotic celebration in town during one of the busiest times of the year around Lake Wedowee.
For visitors already spending the holiday at the lake, the parade offers another reason to head downtown and be part of the community celebration.
Fall in Wedowee
October
October is one of the best times to visit Wedowee.
The fall edition of Arts & Crafts on the Median takes place on the second Saturday of the month, while cooler temperatures make it a great time to explore downtown, the lake and the surrounding countryside.
Later in the month, one of Wedowee's favorite family traditions brings children and families downtown for Halloween.
Annual Trick or Treat in Downtown Wedowee
October
Costumes, candy and Main Street come together for the annual Trick or Treat in Downtown Wedowee.
The community gathering brings local downtown businesses together to hand out candy to children and families in a safe and welcoming small-town setting.
The event has been championed by Miss Amber's Cafe, located at 15 Main Street South, with downtown merchants joining in to make the evening a special tradition for local families.
It's one of those events that captures what small-town community life is all about — neighbors, local businesses and families gathering right in the heart of town.
Christmas in Wedowee
November and December
Wedowee takes on a different personality when the holiday season arrives.
Downtown businesses traditionally welcome the season with holiday shopping and Christmas activities, while decorations and lights give the center of town plenty of small-town Christmas charm.
December brings the annual Christmas Parade, along with church celebrations, community gatherings and other seasonal activities.
It's a particularly good time to combine a Christmas outing with shopping, dining and a drive around the Lake Wedowee area.
New Year's Eve Fish Drop
December 31
Yes, Wedowee drops a fish.
The annual New Year's Eve Fish Drop has become one of the town's more unusual — and unmistakably Wedowee — traditions.
Visitors and locals gather downtown to count down the final moments of the year and welcome the next one together.
It's Wedowee's small-town answer to Times Square — only with considerably less traffic and a fish.
There's Always Something New
These annual traditions are only part of what's happening around Wedowee and Lake Wedowee.
Concerts, fundraisers, markets, community gatherings and special activities are added throughout the year, so visitors should always check for current happenings when planning a trip.
Planning a visit? Check the current Wedowee Events Calendar for confirmed dates, times and event details before you go.
And if your visit happens to fall between the big events, don't worry. Downtown Wedowee, Lake Wedowee, local restaurants, shops and outdoor recreation offer plenty of reasons to explore any time of year.
