The Downtown Market!
Join us at the Anniston Downtown Farmer’s Market, happening every Saturday from May through October, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM CT! Discover a vibrant array of fresh produce, honey, meats, dairy, artisanal foods, baked goods, crafts, and more at the new City Market (114 West 11th Street Anniston, AL 36201).
Enjoy live music, cooking demos, and special events featuring local chefs and artists. This Certified Farmers Market is your chance to connect directly with small and medium growers and producers.
For more information, call 256-624-7172 or email marketmanagerafm@yahoo.com. Growers interested in selling can obtain permits at no charge from the County Extension Office (256-237-6121). See you there!
Anniston Changers on Main Street! (04/20/24)
The Anniston Changers are back for another service project, and this time we will be working downtown on Main Street Anniston on Saturday, April 20, 2024! Come and volunteer with us from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and let’s clean-up our community together!
Volunteers may register at this link: https://tinyurl.com/nrkr2wbk
Volunteers will meet at the Noble Street Park located at: 11th Street and Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201
At this project, we may focus on pressure washing, painting, debris removal, and litter pick-up! Thus, please bring washers, landscaping tools, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and gloves! There will be some other tasks as well, so feel free to come and help out in any way that you can!
Refreshments and fellowship will be provided to every person who volunteers! As always, you may register to volunteer on our website, at: www.AnnistonChangers.com! If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact City Public Relations Director, Jackson Hodges, anytime via text or call at: 256-846-2044!
2024 Shamrockin 5k Color Run/Walk
Shamrockin 5k Color Run/Walk is held in Downtown Anniston. Main Street Anniston brings this fun and exciting event to downtown. Please help support us in this continuous endeavor to the road of revitalization in our Downtown Anniston. Race will start and end at the City Market. The event is fun-filled for the entire family. This colorful walk/run will take you on a course that showcases our Historic Downtown Anniston. Proceeds benefit the beautification of Downtown Anniston.
Registration/Packet Pickup starts at 9 AM. The race begins at 10 AM
sign up here https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Anniston/Shamrockin5KColorRun
2024 Noble Street Festival & Sunny King Criterium! (04/13/24)
Noble Street Festival returns on Saturday, April 13, 2024 for the 22nd year!
The Sunny King Criterium brings a kaleidoscope of colors and whirl of action to Anniston with twenty exciting bicycle races in Downtown Anniston. Nine hours of live web streaming showcase the sights and sounds to cycling fans across the U.S., and around the globe. Racing action will be called by professional sports commentators Brad Sohner and Lauren Hall. It’s one of the best days of racing to watch in person, or online, providing valuable exposure for the hundreds of competitors and their teams as well as area tourism.
“There’s no better place to start up the criterium racing season for USA Cycling’s Pro Road Tour than in Anniston. It’s a fast, smooth course in downtown with plenty of spectators. Being close to Talladega, speed is the name of the game for the Sunny King Criterium,” said Sohner.
Sunny King Automotive Group continues as a longtime supporter of the Sunny King Criterium. Admission for spectators is free for all bicycle races, making it one of the most unique professional sporting events in the country. A portion of proceeds from all bicycle race registration fees are donated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life chapter of Calhoun County. Since 2002, more than $200,000 has been raised for cancer research and patient support.
Fire VS Police Chili Cook-Off! (12/08/23)
Main Street Anniston has partnered The Anniston Police Department to bring you the 2nd annual Chili Cook-off benefiting the annual APD Toy Drive!!!
On Friday, December 8th our local officers and community teams will go head to head as competitors seeking the title of Anniston’s Best Bowl of Chili!
Admission is $10 at the door OR a new, unwrapped toy! Admission includes 5 sampling tickets, drinks, and condiments. Also included is a voting ticket for People’s Choice – Best Chili.
Once you’ve found the chili you enjoy the most, guests may purchase a bowl of that chili for an additional $5 (while supplies last).
Mark your calendars and join us as we support the Anniston Police Department and their annual Toy Drive for Christmas in our community.
This year’s chili cook-off will be held at the NEABA Headquarters, 26 West 10th Street.
Interested in competing? Contact us at mainstreet@annistonal.gov
2023 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony!
You’re Invited to The City of Anniston, Alabama and Main Street Anniston’s 2023 Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 1st at 5pm at 12th and Noble Street!
The Tree Lighting Ceremony will conclude with hot cocoa, coffee, and cookies (while supplies last) hosted by Main Street Anniston Board of Directors.
For more information, contact the Main Street office, at: 256-231-7633!
2023 Downtown Christmas Parade! (12/05/23)
Join the City of Anniston and Main Street Anniston on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:30 PM CT for the annual Downtown Anniston Christmas Parade!
This year’s theme is Christmas Around the World.
To participate in the parade, please read and complete the application linked here:: https://tinyurl.com/2tcna6cm
For questions or event information, please contact the Main Street Administrative Assistant, Kristin Smith at (256)231-7633.
