City of Irondale

Irondale Municipal Elections
2016-08-23 07:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | AL
The Irondale Municipal Election is scheduled for August 23,2016 at City Hall from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. åÊIf you are not sure of your designated voting location, please contact Irondale City Clerk, James Stewart Jr at 205-956-9200 for assistance.
The qualifying period begins July 5, 2016 and ends July 19, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

20th Annual JCA Golf Invitational
2016-04-21 07:00 - 17:00 | Castle Pine Country Club, 1600 Quail Ridge Dr, Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Jefferson Christian Academy (JCA) will sponsor its 20th Annual Golf Invitational at Castle Pine Country Club on Thursday, April 21. Proceeds from the Invitational will benefit the students attending JCA.
JCA would like to promote fellow Irondale Chamber members by adding your marketing items to their golf goody bags.åÊ Businesses also have the option to donate a door prize or, of course, become a sponsor.
Click here to see the brochure and the options available.åÊ For more information, contact Wendy Burrows directly.

Irondale Chamber Classic
2017-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Pine Tree Country Club, 5100 Whispers Dr.;, AL 35210, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Greater Irondale Chamber of Commerce is excited to host a golf tournament, the Irondale Chamber Classic 2017, presented byæTower Homes, on Tuesday, May 16, at Irondale’s beautifulæPine Tree Country Club.

Hurry!æ The deadline for participant registration and sponsor donations is TODAY, May 1!

For all the details and a registration form,æclick here. ContactæTellis Shoemakeræ(205-956-3104) if you have any questions.

2016 Irondale Whistle Stop Festival
2016-09-24 10:00 - 19:00 | Historic Downtown Irondale, 1912 1st Avenue South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The 25th Annual Whistle Stop Festival is on Saturday, September 24th in Historic Downtown Irondale, more than one hundred vendors will be selling art, crafts, and terrific food.
Entertainment will start at 10AM on the Main Stage located across from Irondale City Hall on 1st Avenue South.
The Historic Irondale CafÌ© will be open throughout the day and a shuttle will be onsite to transport festival goers from the main festival on IrondaleÛªs south side and to the Irondale CafÌ© on 1st Avenue North.

GridIrondale Classic
2016-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Shades Valley High School, 6100 Old Leeds Rd, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Just a friendly reminder, the GridIrondale Classic will be held this Saturday, 8/13 at Frank Nix Stadium (SVHS) beginning at 8:00am. See schedule below. We would like for everyone to invite all of your family and friends to come out for an exciting,wonderful day of football and support all teams!!

Irondale Zoning & Planning Board Meeting
2016-03-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Irondale Planning and Zoning Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 7pm. åÊThe meeting will be held at Irondale City Hall and is open to the public.
Topics of discussion for the meeting include the following :

Adoption of the City of Irondale’s new comprehensive plan (Irondale on the Move)
Public Hearing to discuss a request to amend zoning for Rime Gardens Inn

24th Annual Whistle Stop Festival
2015-09-26 10:00 - 19:00 | Historic Downtown Irondale, 1912 1st Avenue South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The 24th Annual Whistle Stop Festival is on Saturday, September 26th in Historic Downtown Irondale, more than one hundred vendors will be selling art, crafts, and terrific food.

The Historic Irondale CafÌ© will be open throughout the day and a shuttle will be onsite to transport festival goers from Remote Parking on Highway 78, the main festival on IrondaleÛªs south side and to the Irondale CafÌ© on 1st Avenue North.

19th Annual JCA Golf Invitational
2015-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Pine Tree Country Club, 5100 Whispers Dr.;, AL 35210, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Jefferson Christian Academy (JCA) will sponsor its 19th Annual Golf Invitational at Castle Pine Country Club onåÊThursday, April 23, with a shot gun start at 8:00 AM.
Download the event’s brochure here, which includes a registration form, as well as information about sponsorships and prizes!åÊ Proceeds from the Invitational will benefit the students attending JCA.

Irondale Spring Fest
2015-04-18 11:00 - 20:00 | AL
Please mark your calendar for Irondale’s first ever Spring Fest to be held on April 18, 2015. åÊMore details to follow.

The 23rd Annual Whistle Stop Festival
2014-09-27 09:00 - 18:00 | Historic Downtown Irondale, 1912 1st Avenue South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The 23rd Annual Whistle Stop Festival is on Saturday, September 27th in Historic Downtown Irondale, more than one hundred vendors will be selling art, crafts, and terrific food.
Entertainment on the Main Stage on 1st Avenue South will start at 10:00 AM
The Historic Irondale CafÌ© will be open throughout the day and a shuttle will be onsite to transport festival goers from Remote Parking on Highway 78,åÊ the main festival on IrondaleÛªs south side and to the Irondale CafÌ© on 1st Avenue North.
See you there!

Spring Fest
2017-04-29 12:00 - 19:00 | Irondale City Hall, 101 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Spring Fest is a family friendly event with something for everyone! At this year’s event there will be a Kids Zone, Seniorville, Student Art Contest, Chalk Walk, Food, Beer Garden, Vendors, Music and more!! This event is free…so come out and celebrate Spring!

Whistle Stop Half Marathon
2015-09-26 07:30 - 14:00 | The Station at Grants Mill, 5415 Beaccon Drive, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The city of Irondale is privileged to play host to the Whistle Stop Half Marathon, 5K, and 1.5 mile races on Saturday, September 26, 2015.åÊ These races will attract top-level competitors from around the country, who will get to see our fair city up close and personal. They will also be able to experience The 2015 Whistle Stop Festival!
The races will begin at Grants Mill Station, the 5K (map) at 7:30 AM and the half marathon (map) at 8:00 AM.åÊ The 1.5 mile fun run/walk (map) will begin at Grants Mill Animal Hospital at 10:00 AM, and all proceeds benefit Hand in Paw.åÊ The races all end in front of the Red Caboose on 1st Avenue South in historic downtown Irondale – right in the middle of the Festival!
For more information and the races and to register,click here.
The Chamber is honored to have Team Magic as a member that brings such quality events to Irondale – and all the visitors to our businesses!åÊ They will need over 100 volunteers for this event! Please consider volunteering and click here to do so.

Mt. Hebron Missonary Baptist Church 126th Anniversary Celebration
2017-07-16 09:30 - 15:30 | Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, 2800 2nd Ave S, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
As Mt. Hebron embarks on its 126th Anniversary, Sunday July 16, 2017 Irondale City Council has approved to make it a historical landmark.æMt. Hebron was established July 19, 1891 by Rev. W. M. Ware, Pastor; edifice erected January 1, 1955 with Rev. J. P. Parnell, Pastor. Today, under the great leadership of Rev. Dr. Larry J. Hubbard the Word of God stands affirmed of the Rock of Jesus Christ.æ

We invite all former members, neighbors, neighboring communities, and sisters and brothers in Christ to come out for the Homecoming and Church Anniversary Program July 16 at 9:30am with closing service at 3:30pm.æ

IPL - President's Day Fun
2017-02-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Irondale Public Library, 105 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
IPL – President’s Day Fun
Monday, February 20

Come and enjoy President’s Day at the Irondale Public Library
9:30 – 3pmæ -æWii and board games will be set up.
3 pm -æ Movie: Trolls (PG) 2016.æThe movie will be over at 4:30.

Morningstar Storage Holiday Open House
2016-12-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Morningstar Mini Storage, 1533 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL, 35210, United States
Morningstar Storage invites you to their annual Christmas Open House on Monday, December 19, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Enjoy the beautifully decorated office and partake of the delicious and warm goodies available for your enjoyment! While you’re at it, you can donate to the “Christmas in Irondale” box in the office. åÊMorningstar is located in the old Bruno’s building at 1533 Montclair Road (map).
In addition to customer-service oriented storage space, Morningstar provides several business solutions – such as a conference room with free wi-fi and projection capabilities – that make it a good choice for businesses. Call them today (205-956-8400) and ask for more information.

Habitat For Humanity - BBQ for Building
2016-04-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Habitat For Humanity, 7954 Crestwood Boulevard, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The 8th Annual BBQ for Building will take place on Saturday, April 16, at 11 AM at theåÊHabitat ReStore in Irondale.åÊ Join Habitat for Humanity Greater Birmingham as amateur teams compete in a barbecue cook-off for the title of Grand Champion and People’s Choice!
Attendees will have a chance to sample each team’s fares and cast their vote until 2 PM.åÊ Tickets are $10, and all proceeds go to fund Habitat Birmingham’s housing programs.
Rain or Shine! The festival will be held outdoors at the Habitat ReStore.åÊ For more information about BBQ for Building, click here.åÊ Tickets may be purchased online or at the ReStore.

City of Irondale Announces 2nd Annual Irondale SpringFest
2016-04-30 12:00 - 18:00 | Historic Downtown Irondale, 1912 1st Avenue South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The City of Irondale will host the 2nd Annual Irondale SpringFest on Saturday, April 30th, fromåÊNoon-6 PMåÊin Historic Downtown Irondale. A special expanded Kid’s Zone will be open from Noon – 4PM. åÊ
Irondale Spring Fest is a family-friendly event, featuring live music, food, arts & crafts, and is free of admission. åÊAccording to Irondale Mayor Tommy Joe Alexander, ” SpringFest was developed to provide the Irondale community with a fun-filled spring event for people of all ages, interests and backgrounds.”
This year’s SpringFest was moved to Historic Downtown Irondale to accommodate larger crowds and to highlight the beautiful historic district. åÊEvent organizers anticipate over 50 vendors will be present and a variety of musical acts will perform.
For more information about Irondale SpringFest contact Bernard Lockhart at 205-616-1735. åÊIf you are interested in being a vendor or having a booth at Irondale SpringFest please contact Adrienne Crawford at 205-427-3100.

Shades Valley Boys Basketball Team - Shoe Drive
2015-10-27 08:00 - 14:00 | Shades Valley High School, 6100 Old Leeds Rd, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Get rid of your old shoes and help those in need at the same time.åÊ Shades Valley High School BoysÛª Basketball is having a SHOEåÊDRIVEåÊto help the homeless and make the earth a better place.åÊ The team nowåÊtouts the motto,åÊÛÏWe donÛªt want the shirt off your back, just the shoes off of your feet.ÛåÊThey are involved in more than just competitive basketball play, but more importantly off the court, they have joined together to host a school-wide community service effort in partnership withåÊEco Sneakers.
On Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., The Eco Sneaker Corporation will pick up the donated shoes from Shades Valley High School to be shipped around the world.

Irondale CDA Presents -Irondale Team Magic Cyclocross (CX) Race
2014-09-21 09:00 - 15:00 | AL
Team Magic is so excited to have this CX event in Irondale, AL, where we launched into the professional multi-sport management arena!åÊRuffner Ball Park is the perfect location for this event. åÊRegistration, food and awards will take place inside at the Start/Finish site: Pucker Powder. åÊCheck out ouråÊRegistration Info and Updates.åÊ
Irondale, Alabama was the place and Powerman was the race that was the springboard for Team Magic into the professional multisport event management arena. åÊWhat a great location for our CX event!åÊåÊClickåÊhereåÊfor full race details.
Awards:åÊåÊEvery award winner will receive a special Team Magic CX race logo item + an item from these sponsors:åÊBike Link,åÊCahaba Cycles,åÊRed Bike Coffee,åÊRoad ID,åÊShave Secret,åÊStuffitts.

ISAC - Southern Negro League & Alabama Sports Hall Of Fame Field Trip
2017-02-21 09:30 - 15:00 | Southern Negro, 120 16th Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
The Irondale Senior Activity Center will host a trip to the Southern Negro League Museumæ& Alabama Sports Hall Of Fame Field Trip onæTuesday, February 21st at 9:30 am. Lunch will be held at Uptown.
Admission is $20 per person and it includes transportation, admission and lunch. æThe deadline to sign up is 2-14-2017. æ

JCA Fall Festival this Saturday
2016-10-22 10:00 - 15:00 | AL
The annual fall festival fund raiser at Jefferson Christian Academy is this Saturday, October 22, 10 AM – 3 PM.
This family-friendly event will feature food vendors, crafts, inflatables, carnival rides, live music, a silent auction and more!

Don’t miss this terrific annual event on JCA’s campus just down Highway 78 (directions).

Irondale Public Library Health Fair
2016-05-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Irondale Public Library, 105 20th Street South, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
The Irondale Public Library will hold an all ages health fair hosted by Children’s of Alabama. åÊThe event will take place at the Irondale Public Library on May 28, 2016 from 10AM to 3PM.
Available services: blood pressure check, blood sugar check, flu shots. Not all services are free. For more information, contact Sheila Benton at 205.960.4020.

Spring Native Plant Sale - Ruffner Mountain
2016-04-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, 1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL, 35206, United States
Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, in partnership with Turkey Creek Nature Preserve and J3 Organics, is proud to announce its annual spring plant sale will be Saturday, April 30, from 9 AM to 2 PM.
The selection will include over 40 species of native plants, including Bottlebrush Buckeye, Solomon’s Seal, Dward Crested Iris, and a wide selection of native trees.

Click here for more information.

JCA Heritage Festival
2015-10-17 10:00 - 15:00 | AL
Jefferson Christian Academy‘s fall Heritage Festival will be Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Families can enjoy a variety of entertainment such as carnival rides, huge inflatables, live music, arts and crafts vendors, informational booths, pony rides, games, and more! Several food choices will be available, as well as tremendous values inåÊa silent auction.
This event is a great forum for crafters, small businesses, and area retailers to have one-on-one exposure to all ages. Download a vendor application or sponsor letter, or contact Wendy Burrows at JCA for additional information: (205) 956-9111

Ruffner Mountain - Mining Hike III
2015-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, 1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL, 35206, United States
Marty Mondo Mining Hike: Part III
03/14/2015 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Admission:
$10.00 – Part II
$25.00 – Series & Individual Membership
Join Ruffner’s mountain man, Marty Schulman, on an epic hike through history. This isåÊPART IIIåÊof a three (3) part hiking series.
The series finaleåÊwill be on MarchåÊ14 where we’ll meet at the Nature Center and explore the remaining mining system.

Jefferson Christian Academy - Heritage Festival
2014-10-18 10:00 - 15:00 | AL
Jefferson Christian Academy is excited to announce that our Annual Heritage Festival in Irondale will be held on
Saturday, October 18th, 2014.
Our Heritage Festival has become a tremendous community event where families can
enjoy a variety of entertainment such as carnival rides, huge inflatables, live music, arts and crafts vendors,
informational booths, pony rides, games and more! Several food choices will be available, as well as tremendous
values in our silent auction.

Each year our Heritage Festival draws people from all over the Birmingham and surrounding areas. This is a great
platform for businesses to join in our efforts to offer a safe family-oriented event which our community can take pride
in; a day of fun times and lasting memories for children and adults.

Tragic City Rollers: Roller Derby Double Header
2014-06-28 16:00 - 21:00 | Zamora Temple, 3521 Ratliff Rd, Irondale, 35210, United States
Your local roller derby team will take on Magnolia Roller Vixens of Jackson, MS! AND don’t miss the first bout of the double header as we take on each other in an intraleague mash up…Hot Quads vs Rollsheviks. Here’s your chance to see ALL TCR’s in action!
Our next home bout, June 28th, will also have a theme…an 80’s theme. That’s right. Y’all can’t miss it. Not only will you witness action-packed derby, but you get to dress 80’s or as an 80’s icon. Start planning your outfit! Who will win our dress-up contest?! We will also have some special guests from the 80’s to announce.
Doors open at 4pm…first whistle blows at 5!!! But come early to enjoy some tailgating fun! Bob Lochamy from 97.7 The Peach will be there at 3:30. See if you can soak a retired derby girl at the dunking booth and enjoy some tasty food trucks. Also, Please support the children of our charity, the ASkate Foundation, by making fun memories at our photo booth and bringing in bottled water and/or nonperishable snacks.
After the game be sure to join the party at Marty’s PM! Visitwww.tragiccityrollers.comåÊfor more information.
Watch this if it’s your first bout:
http://youtu.be/udEDuon-Sjo

Grants Mill Station Market
2014-06-22 13:00 - 18:00 | The Station at Grants Mill, 5415 Beaccon Drive, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
We are going to be taking a “summer break” from the market after our 6/22 event. The market will resume again in August.
Don’t miss this one!

Holiday Garden Neighborhood Association Family Fun Day and Back Pack Give Away
2017-07-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Beacon Park, Irondale, AL, United States
The Holiday Gardens Neighborhood Association will host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 22 from 10am to 2:30pm at Beacon Park. Please come out, meet your neighbors and enjoy a day of fun in the sun!!! In addition there will be a backpack giveaway hosted by Councilman Bobby Joe Wilson.

Hands On Banking For Youth
2015-02-21 09:00 - 13:30 | Habitat For Humanity, 7954 Crestwood Boulevard, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Habitat for Humanity, Greater Birmingham is offering Financial Literacy workshops for kids, teens, and young adults on Saturday, February 21.

Classes are held at three different times, for different ages, at the Habitat Birmingham Homeowner Workshop Center next to the ReStore in Irondale.åÊ (Click hereåÊfor more details.)
