Events

Courtney Linam Music September 17th 6pm-8pm   To learn more about Courtney Linam Music, check out their Facebook by clicking here! We invite you to grab your coolers, dinner and a lawn chair and join us at the water wall – between the Pitman Theatre and Senior Activity Center – Gates open at 5:00pm and the

Diedra the Blues Diva August 20th 6pm-8pm To learn more about Diedra, check out her website by clicking here! We invite you to grab your coolers, dinner and a lawn chair and join us at the water wall – between the Pitman Theatre and Senior Activity Center – Gates open at 5:00pm and the free

Charlie and the Foxtrots July 16th 6pm-8pm @ The Waterwall   Based out of Nashville, TN Charlie and the Foxtrots is a meeting of seven musical minds.  A melting pot of sounds, Charlie and the Foxtrots draw on its member’s influences to create poppy, energetic writing intertwined with country/folk instrumentation reminiscent of Fleet Foxes, Mumford

Peanut & Rush – Two of a Kind June 18th 6pm-8pm   With Desiree “Peanut” Fitts on Vocals, and Acoustic Guitar and Earnest “Rush” Smith on Guitar, this awesome acoustic duo from Birmingham, AL is sure to bring an evening of fun! Two of a Kind’s style of music is a captivating blend of Motown,

Delnora Reed May 21 6pm-8pm We invite you to grab your coolers, dinner and a lawn chair and join us at the water wall – between the Pitman Theatre and Senior Activity Center – Gates open at 5:00pm and the free concert will begin at 6pm.  Seating is on a first come, first serve basis

May 7 6pm-9pm It’s that time again ladies!  Gather up your friends and make your plans.  Several merchants will be open late with special promotions, refreshments, live music and unique events within their stores.  After you’ve shopped till you drop, the restaurants will be ready to serve you a wonderful dinner and make sure to

Saturday March 28th 11am-2pm   Bring the family and enjoy all things spring! Let the kids enjoy activities at Imagination Place and the GMA: Gadsden Museum of Art! Check out the eggs hidden on Broad Street! Hop to the shops and check out the great deals at the merchants! Enjoy lunch! Look for the Kidspot

March 17th The event will kick off at Back Forty Beer Co. at 5:30 pm. The other bars and restaurants participating are: Back Forty Beer Company Jefferson’s Blackstone Pub and Eatery Tre Ragazai’s Italian Cafe  Mater’s Pizza and Pasta Emporium Chestnut Station Old Havana Cigar Bar The Tavern King’s Olive Oil Co. The Courtyard The

Thursday February 19th 5pm-9pm Ladies, book your babysitter, tell your husband he’s having leftovers for dinner, round up your friends and get ready for a fun girls night out!   Downtown Stores will be open late with special promotions just for you! Several stores will be serving refreshments! And don’t miss the unique events being offered by

Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 7, 2015 for the 8th Annual Downtown Gadsden Chili Cook-off!  Are you interested in participating as a cook?  Pick up your application at the DGI office at 635 Broad Street or check it out on the Downtown Gadsden facebook event page! The cooks will begin arriving around 7:00am so

December 13 10am-Noon at the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts   Children will have a chance to visit with Santa and enjoy cookies and milk.  The Sugar Plum Fairies from the Downtown Gadsden Dance Conservatory will be there and parents are encouraged to bring your cameras to capture that moment of your little

Thursday, November 20th 5pm-9pm Book your babysitter, put a meal in the Crock-pot for the family at home, round up your friends and come out for a night of fashion, food, fun and friends!  Several of our merchants will be open late with special promotions, refreshments, and unique events within their stores. What a perfect time

Saturday, October 25th Don’t miss out on the fun as our furry friends come dressed in their finest Halloween attire.  Registration begins at 9:00am at the corner of 4th and Broad Streets and there is a $5 fee per animal to enter.  All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center.  Not

Delnora Reed October 16th 6pm-8pm at the Pitman Theatre   Delnora Reed is an Entertainer based out of Nashville, Tennessee. She has been performing her signature blend of roots, country and folk music across the country since she was a teenager, continuing a long and distinguished family tradition in music.   Throughout her career she

Kelli Johnson September 18th 6pm-8pm @ The Water Wall When Kelli Johnson sings, people listen. She grabs your attention with a voice so clear and haunting you are drawn in and held captive. She mesmerizes crowds with her heartfelt and emotional performance style, and leaves them wanting more. Her songwriting is honest and heartfelt. She

New Delusions August 21st 6pm-8pm @ The Water Wall The New Delusions are a diverse group of local musicians. Each member contributes their own personality and styles into Country, Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Motown, covering favorite hits. We invite you to grab your coolers, dinner and a lawn chair and join us at the

July 17 6:00 – 8:00pm  (gates open at 5:00) At the Water Wall between the Pitman Theatre and the Senior Activity Center Nashville-born Charlie and the Foxtrots is a meeting of seven musical minds.  starting in January 2013, Chas Wilson (vocals/guitar) recruited each of the “foxtrots” one by one into the current line up:  James

Peanut & Rush-Two of a Kind June 19th 6 pm-8 pm @ The Water Wall between the Pitman Theater and the Senior Activity Center An awesome acoustic duo from Birmingham, AL!  Two of a KIND’s style of music is a captivating blend of Motown, R&B, and Jazz fused together with a touch of Rock. Performances

Jim Dawg Parks May 15 6-8 pm @ The Water Wall between the Pitman Theater and the Senior Activity Center     The Jim “Dawg” Parks Band is one of the most versatile groups on the music circuit today. The Jim Dawg Parks Band is best known for their ability to perform various musical styles

Sunday May 4th 4 pm Pitman Theater   This family friendly event will raise money to go towards continued renovations of one of downtown Gadsden’s historical landmarks, The Pitman Theater.  Come join us  for some fun and don’t miss the opportunity to hear from some of the area’s finest musicians:   Randy Sitz Gary Linam

Thursday April 24, 2014 and Friday, April 25, 2014  Don’t miss the entertainment as we enjoy the fast paced review of Shakespeare’s works in “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abirdged” at the Pitman Theatre! Tickets will be $4.50 and all proceeds will go to the continued work at the Pitman! More information coming soon!

Saturday February 1, 2014 In front of Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts Deadline to enter is January 27th Entry fee is $40 Entry fee includes 2 T-Shirts.  Additional shirts can be purchased for $5   Prize money will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. A crowd favorite will also be

Check out the newest business in historic downtown Gadsden! Old Havana Cigar Bar has expanded from Georgia with the new store located at 438 Chestnut Street in downtown Gadsden. Give them a call at 256-444-7291. Their store hours are Monday-Saturday from 11am to 11pm.  Old Havana stores boast more than 800 facings of Premium Cigars,

Located at 618 Broad Street 256.459.4719   Tuesday-Friday:  10am-6pm Saturday: 10am-3pm   King’s Olive Oil Company is an olive oil and vinegar tasting room. With over 40 flavors of olive oil and vinegar, we guarantee to have the broadest selection of the finest and freshest oils.  

October 15, 2013 5:30pm-7:30pm  The Memorial Bridge will be closed providing the perfectly unique venue for a night full of fun with friends over the Coosa River watching the sunset.   Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by the Fish Market, Back Forty Beer Company and The Stone Market will provide beverages and Frios Gourmet Pops

It’s fashion week this week!  So bring yourself Downtown and find the style that fits your personality!  We have it all!  Summer sales, new fall, shoes, handbags, jewelry and other accessories to bring the perfect outfit together!  Fashion for all ages and all styles!  You don’t have to go to the big city to take

Uptown Home Fine Consignment & Gifts   Located at 632 Broad Street Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-3pm Downtown Gadsden would like to welcome its newest addition, Uptown Home Fine Consignment & Gifts.  Stop in and visit them and find treasures of the past.  They have seasonal rooms and gifts for everyone.  If you

414 Broad Street is now the new home of Frios Gourmet Pops!   Frios are hand-made frozen pops made from locally grown fruits, vegetables and dairy products, whenever possible.  They began on Broad Street selling from a stand between Blackstone and Tre Ragazzi.  The demand was so high, the need for a store came very

  Now located at 116 Court Street   Gifts for Every Occasion – Jewelry, Custom & Personalized Items, Wedding Gifts,  Inspirational Items, Engraving, Custom t-shirts, Vinyl & Heat Press!! Natural Life, Mud Pie, Paparte, Willowbrook and Tony Bowls!!  Stop by and visit them at their new home and see all the wonderful things they have

Churchill’s Antique Mall Located at 612 Broad Street Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm (256) 613-2874   Downtown Gadsden would like to welcome our newest addition, Churchill’s Antique Mall!  If you haven’t been by to check out their treasures you should!  Antiques, vintage, collectibles and much, much, more. Merchandise is added all week every week.  To see some great

The Coffee Well Located at 124 Court Street 256.547.4446 Mon – Fri: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm   The Coffee Well offers a complete coffee house experience with fresh brewed coffee and espresso drinks, pastries and desserts. In addition to being a coffee house we are a cafe with

Blackstone Pub and Eatery Located at 525 Broad Street (256) 543-7473 Mon: 4:30 pm – 1:30 am Tue – Fri: 11:30 am – 1:30 am Sat: 6:30 pm – 1:30 am   Blackstone is now open for lunch!! Tuesday-Friday starting at 11:30am, stop by for some great Pizza fresh off the stone, awesome quesadillas, and

Mater’s Pizza & Pasta Emporium Located at 329 Locust Street 256.547.2556 Monday-Thursday: 11am-9pm Friday & Saturday: 11am-10pm   Welcome to Mater’s Pizza & Pasta Emporium, home of the 7 pound Better Boy pizza.  At Mater’s we make our dough from scratch, make our pizza sauce, blend our cheese, and use the very best toppings available. 

The Choice “Your Family Restaurant”  Located at 531 Broad Street  256-546-9055  Monday-Friday:  6am-2pm Saturday:  Closed Sunday:  11am-2pm   A great hometown Restaurant!  The Choice offers a  “meat and three” menu with a rotation of daily specials.  They also have great sandwiches, salads and desserts.  Bring in the family and enjoy the historic value!  Old photos

Jefferson’s  Located at 529 Broad St  256-546-4112  SUN-WED 11am-10pm Thur-Sat 11am-11pm     People love their huge juicy Burgers, fresh gulf oysters and world famous delicious wings. Click here to visit their website and check out their menu and daily specials!      

Tre Regazzi’s Italian Café Located at 519 Broad Street 256.543.2726 Mon – Thu: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Fri – Sat: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Sun: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm   They offer great hometown Italian.  Pizza with homemade dough made fresh daily, calzones and subs, pastas, salads, and great desserts! Tre Regazzi’s

SugarBakers  “A Southern Bakery and Deli”  Located at 203 North 3rd Street  256.467.4022  Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm Saturday 10am-2pm   Step back to a time where things are made from “scratch”.  They serve fresh tossed salads, sandwiches and hand-patted burgers, with freshly baked bread, old-fashioned soups, and lots of “scratch” desserts. SugarBakers invites you to stop by

DGI would like to welcome our newest member, Blooms on Broad!   Located at 428 Broad Street, they offer fresh cut  flowers, other beautiful floral arrangements and great gift items! Everyone take some time to go visit Blooms on Broad and see everything they have to offer!         Tuesday-Friday 10:00-5:00 Saturday 10:00-2:00

    We just wanted to wish all the Moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day!!  Here is a little poem for all of you!     “Happy Mothers Day”   “Happy Mother’s Day means more than have a happy day. Within those words lie lots of things We never get to say. It means

On Sunday, April 28 beginning at 4:00p.m., make plans to join your friends at “Party with a Purpose at The Pitman.”

April 5 is First Friday!  If you grew up around here, you will probably remember the miracle ointment, Cumarindine!  It was great on burns, cuts, scrapes, stomach ulcers and much, much more!  We are proud to help kick off the “re-birth” of Cumarindine so come on down and check it out! Entertainment for First Friday

 Downtown Gadsden, Inc. and your downtown merchants wish you a HAPPY 2013!  We are looking forward to a wonderful new year with great things in store for you!  Get ready for the new banners that will be on the lamp posts and Shop*Sip*Eat*Play*Learn LOCAL again in 2013!

Happy New Year!!!!

 Bring the kids to the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts on Saturday morning, December 15 for “Snacks with Santa”, sponsored by The University of Alabama, Gadsden Center.  Santa will be there from 10:00am – noon and we’ll have cookies and milk for the kids. While you’re there, don’t miss the Festival of Trees

Head to beautiful and historic downtown Gadsden on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday this weekend!    Come and enjoy a leisurely shopping experience where you will deal directly with the owners of the locally owned shops. Then take a break and have lunch in one of our great restaurants.  If you’re looking for nightlife,

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We'll be looking for you downtown on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday!  Get your Christmas shopping done at our great stores and boutiques and have lunch at our wonderful restaurants!   

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We'll be looking for you downtown on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday!  Get your Christmas shopping done at our great stores and boutiques and have lunch at our wonderful restaurants!   

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We'll be looking for you downtown on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday!  Get your Christmas shopping done at our great stores and boutiques and have lunch at our wonderful restaurants!   

Join us for a fun fundraiser on the Memorial Bridge on Tues., October 16th!  We’ll start at 5:30 and end at 7:30.  Tickets are $40 and we will have hors d’oeuvres and adult beverages provided by The Fish Market and The Stone Market. Of course we will have libations from the Back Forty Beer Company.

Meet up with old friends and make new ones as you enjoy the night in beautiful downtown Gadsden! SHOP, SIP, EAT, PLAY, LEARN! Classic Cars! Buggies, Buses and Beetles in the 600 block! Live Entertainment: Kate Falcon at 3rd Street five foot something at BB&T, 4th Street One Ton Tomato at Mary G. Hardin Center

Join us for First Friday on July 6th, 6-9pm! Merchants will be open late with specials and sales, enjoy great eats from the downtown restaurants or street vendors and rock into the night with entertainment from: A Tribute to Boogie McCain at BB&T Bank, Valley Road at the Center for Cultural Arts, mr. blackwell's PETTY THIEVES at 301 Broad, The

 Bring your lawn chair, your dinner and cooler and enjoy one of our favorite musicians, Desiree Fitts, known to us as Peanut on Thursday, June 21 from 6:00pm til dark at the water wall next to the Pitman Theatre in historic downtown Gadsden!

 Downtown Gadsden, Inc. and the United Way of Etowah County have partnered together for “Downtown Gives Back: Non-profit First Friday” on March 2nd, 2012, 5-8pm. Participating United Way agencies will setup at First Friday with games and activities. Downtown merchants and First Friday food vendors will give a proceed of their sales from that night

The date is set… Join us on Saturday, February 4th for our 5TH Annual Chili Cook-off in historic downtown Gadsden! Start preparing your best chili recipes and get your teams ready for this “spicy” competition! We will begin taking registrants soon! Download Application: Chili Cookoff Application 2012

Don't miss Christmas Open House Thursday, November 17 - Saturday, November 19. Call DGI at 256.547.8696 for details.

Don’t miss a wonderful evening in historic downtown Gadsden! 

Join us for Christmas Open House THIS weekend, Nov. 12-14. Downtown stores will be open with special holiday sales and specials. Santa will be here on Saturday and take a ride on a horse-drawn carriage around noon. Celebrate the holidays with us!

Local Jazz legend, Joe Keracher, performs with Liz Wood along with Jimmy Henderson at this months Third Thursday on October 21st.

Terrific Birmingham Band, 2BLU and the Lucky Stiffs will play on September 16th.