GETUP Anniston – Free Business Classes!
GETUP Anniston is BACK – and we’re ready to help you turn your ideas into action. 🚀
If you’ve been thinking about starting a business, growing your side hustle, or finally taking that leap… this is your moment.
📅 Classes begin Thursday, May 14th at 5:30 PM
📍 Anniston Regional Training Center (5302 McClellan Blvd)
🗓 Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month through August 27th
Through GETUP Anniston, you’ll explore the following topics:
✨ Business Concept & Planning – Turn your idea into a clear, actionable business plan
✨ Market Understanding – Identify opportunities and truly know your customer
✨ Business Tools, Structure & Insurance – Set your business up the right way and protect it
✨ Financial Literacy – Build real-world money skills, from budgeting to credit and investing
✨ Cash Flow & Financing – Learn how to manage money and fund your growth
✨ Accounting, Taxes & Financial Statements – Understand the numbers behind your success
✨ Location & Leasing – Choose the right space and navigate leasing with confidence
✨ Licenses, Permits & Zoning – Make sure your business is legally ready to operate
✨ Marketing & Social Media – Build your brand, reach your audience, and drive sales
✨ Local Resources & Civic Engagement – Plug into the network that helps you grow
This is more than a class – it’s a launchpad. You’ll be surrounded by support, guidance, and a community that wants to see you win.
⚠️ Space is limited, so don’t wait.
👉 Register today: https://shorturl.at/QfN8l
Let’s build something great—together.
2025 Shamrockin’ 5K Color Run & Walk!
We’ve got some exciting news about the Shamrockin’ 5K! Due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend, we’re making the call to reschedule the race to Saturday, March 22nd at 5 PM—giving you the chance to run into spring with even better weather and even more fun!
What’s New?
New Race Date: Saturday, March 22nd @ 5 PM
Chipped Timing!
Packet Pickup:
Friday, March 21st | 2 PM – 4 PM
Saturday, March 22nd | 2 PM – 4 PM
This change means more time to gather your crew, lace up your sneakers, and get ready for an unforgettable evening in Downtown Anniston! After you cross the finish line covered in color, why not grab dinner with family, hang out with friends, and enjoy live music downtown? It’s the perfect way to turn race day into a full night of fun!
Haven’t signed up yet? Now’s your chance! With the new date, there’s still time to register and be part of the most vibrant 5K of the season. Don’t miss out—spread the word, bring a friend, and let’s make this the most epic Shamrockin’ 5K yet!
Stay tuned for more details, and we’ll see you at the starting line on March 22nd!
Ready to run?
Register Today: https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Anniston/Shamrockin5KColorRun
Early Bird Registration: $30.00 (through February 14, 2025)
Standard Registration: $35.00 (February 15 – March 19, 2025)
Race Day Registration: $40.00 (March 22, 2025)
Registration Processing Fee Applies
The first 50 registrants are guaranteed a Shamrockin 5K t-shirt!
Event Details:
Festive Fun: We encourage participants to wear their best St. Patrick’s Day gear, most colorful attire, or all white to make the most of this vibrant color run!
Door Prizes: Don’t miss the chance to win!
Awards:
Top Three Overall Winners
Age Group Categories:
12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, March 21: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Main Street Anniston office
Race Day: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Course Information
This USTAF certified course is an open-course run that winds through Anniston’s scenic historic district. While there are minimal road closures, volunteers will be stationed at every intersection to ensure traffic safety.
Additional Information
For more details, email us at mainstreet@annistonal.gov.
Get ready for a morning of fitness, fun, and festive cheer! See you at the starting line!
Noble Street Festival & Sunny King Criterium! (04/10/27)
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.
Vendors
You can download the vendor application below. All applications must be received no later than March 27, 2026, this is a hard deadline.
Festival Attractions
Noble Street Festival boasts of “something for everyone”. With crowds of 8500-10,000+ we guarantee that the whole family will enjoy their time in Downtown Anniston on Saturday, April 10, 2027.
Returning this year is the Sunny King Kid Zone with FREE inflatables. Within the action packed Kid Zone you will find Big Sam the Balloon Man, Whit’z Kidz, face painting, and so much more.
In the heart of Noble Street Festival you will find the music stage with live music all day. Check below for more information on this year’s music lineup.
We expect to see more vendors than ever before, allowing you to shop with 50+ food and craft vendors.
Volunteer!
If you are interested in volunteering at Noble Street Festival, contact Sherrie Carter 256-454-4500 or rflcalhoun@gmail.com!
The 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off
The 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off is BACK!
Main Street Anniston has teamed up with the Anniston Police Department to bring you a spicy event that’s all about fun, community, and giving back!
Friday, November 22nd
NEABA Headquarters | 26 West 10th Street
Local officers and community teams are going head-to-head to claim the title of Anniston’s Best Bowl of Chili! Who will come out on top?
Here’s how YOU can join the fun:
Admission:
$10 at the door.
Includes 5 sampling tickets, drinks, condiments, AND a voting ticket for People’s Choice – Best Chili.
Want more chili? Purchase a bowl of your favorite for just $5 (while supplies last)!
This is a family-friendly event, and all proceeds go toward helping local kids this holiday season.
Interested in competing?
Get your chili pots ready and email us at mainstreet@annistonal.gov to sign up! Deadline to register is Monday, November 18th. application available here:https://annistonal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chili-Cook-Off-App.pdf
Let’s fill the holiday season with warmth, good food, and even better company!
2026 Calhoun County Veterans Day Parade
Main Street Anniston will host the annual Calhoun County Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, starting at: 2:00 PM CT. The parade will be in Downtown Anniston, following the same route as the annual Christmas Parade
Join us in honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation! The Main Street Anniston Veterans Day Parade will celebrate our local heroes with patriotic floats, marching bands, community groups, and veterans’ organizations.
To participate, simply complete the parade application and submit it by mail or email (submission information is on application). There is no entry cost for the parade. Applications are due by Monday, November 2, 2026. For questions or more information, please contact Main Street Anniston at: mainstreet@annistonal.gov.
Applications: https://annistonal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Veterans-Day-Parade-Application-updated.pdf
Downtown Anniston Christmas Parade
🎅 Downtown Anniston Annual Christmas Parade: An American Christmas
🎄Celebrate the magic of the season in Downtown Anniston at the Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM! This year’s theme, “An American Christmas,” will bring classic holiday charm to Noble Street with festive floats, community groups, local organizations, and plenty of Christmas cheer.
❄️ Want to be part of the parade? https://annistonal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Christmas-Parade-Application.pdf
Applications are due November 23, 2026.
🎁 For more information or parade applications, contact Ryleigh Lawson, Mainstreet Anniston Marketing & Events Coordinator, at 256-231-7633.
Neewollah on Noble!
Saturday, October 24th
12 PM – 4 PM
Noble Street
Get ready for a fang-tastic afternoon packed with:
Candy galore
Costume contests
Local vendors
Inflatables & family fun
… and sooo much more!
CALLING ALL VENDORS
Applications are coming soon! But listen up, ghouls & goblins: DO NOT send payment with your application.
Why? Because all applications must be reviewed first — it makes things much easier (and less scary ) for us across departments if we only collect payment once you’re officially approved.
VENDOR APPLICATION: https://annistonal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Neewollah-app-1.pdf
Applications may be submitted by mail or directly through the Main Street office. No tricks, just treats… but follow the rules or you might hear our BOO!
Mark your calendars — Neewollah on Noble is the spookiest street party of the season!