As we approach the first taste of fall, check out some of our favorite things to do this weekend in Alabama.

World Boxing Council Heavyweight Championship Fight

You can’t miss Alabama’s WBC Heavywight Champion Deontay Wilder, as he defends his title in Birmingham against Johann Duhaupas on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the BJCC’s Legacy Arena. This is the Tuscaloosa native’s second title fight in his home state. It will be broadcast nationally on NBC.

Peanut Boil Festival

Expect some of the very best boiled peanuts ever eaten at the 6th Annual Peanut Boil festival Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Luverne, Alabama. The festival also features a car show, beauty pageant, arts and crafts and plenty of entertainment for the kids. For general information, contact the Crenshaw County Chamber of Commerce.

Whistle Stop Festival

The historic district of Irondale will have its 24th Annual Whistle Stop Festival Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.  After you have listened to live music and shopped, you will want to end the evening over a fabulous 9 p.m. fireworks show. Get the full details here.

 PorktobeQue

Dothan’s PorktobeQue is filled with all kinds of activities the weekend of Sept. 25-26. You can participate in everything from a BBQ competition to watching an SEC football game on the big screen. Get the location and hours for this exciting extravaganza by clicking on this link.

Breakin’ Bread Festival

There are so many reasons why you will want to attend this local flavor festival. Some of Birmingham’s finest restaurants will be represented at Sloss Furnaces Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. This event benefits Camp Smile-A-Mile and Make-A-Wish Alabama. See the complete listing of all the restaurants included in this event.

Homestead Hollow Festival

Springville’s Homestead Hollow festival is Sept. 25-27 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. It features some of the most unique and interesting demonstrations of blacksmithing, wood stove cooking, quilting and other activities that show you what it was like to be a pioneer and early settler.

You can count on great food and activities for the children at this one-of-a-kind event.

Mobile Fashion Week 2015

When the weather changes, so does your wardrobe. But have no worries because Mobile’s Fashion Week will present a variety of designers, makeup artists and hair stylists to keep you updated on the latest trends of the new fall season. The show kicks off today and runs through Saturday from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. each night. Here is the full MFW lineup.

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