City of Jacksonville, Alabama

06/23/2026

Y'all remember the quilt that Jacksonville resident Rebecca Newell assembled from quilting group contributions submitted from all over the state? It's going to be on display at the American Village in Montevallo as part of the America250AL celebration July 3 and 4!

06/23/2026

The Jacksonville Farmers Market is hosting a tomato and corn festival Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, featuring corn eating and tomato-growing contests, potato sack races and more!

Come find out which tomato is Jacksonville's ugliest!

🌽🍅 TOMATO & CORN FESTIVAL 🍅🌽

Join us this Saturday, June 27, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Jacksonville Farmers Market for a fun-filled morning the whole family will enjoy!

📍 Jacksonville Community Center
501 Alexandria Rd SW
Jacksonville, AL

🎶 Live Music by Ryan Lang

🍴 Food Demo by Rosie’s Gourmet 2 Go

🍧 Kona Ice of Calhoun County will be on site with their delicious shaved ice treats!

🍅 Tomato Contest
Categories:
• Biggest Tomato
• Smallest Tomato
• Ugliest Tomato
• Most Unique Tomato

Judging takes place from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM, with winners announced at 11:30 AM.

🌽 Corn Eating Contest – 9:00 AM
Age Groups:
• 6–12
• 13–18
• 19 & Older

‼️ There are still a few spots left in the Corn Eating Contest! Message us to sign up and reserve your spot before they’re gone!

🥔 Potato Sack Races – 11:00 AM

🎁 Free Flexi Corn Keychain while supplies last!

🛍 Shop local with over 40 vendors featuring farmers, bakers, crafters, fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, and more.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate summer with us at the Jacksonville Farmers Market!

06/23/2026

The Pocket Park has been decked out in America 250 flags, and some of our local pollinators visited to enjoy the scenery. You can visit, too! Stop by at the corner of Church Avenue SE and Ladiga Street SE, just behind the east side of Public Square.

America250AL

06/23/2026

Sunny Bites food distribution day is today! See the post below for details:

It’s Sunny Bites Day!!!

Starts at 11:45 AM!

06/22/2026

Calhoun County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7PM.

06/22/2026

We're gearing up for our annual Independence Day celebration, Jax Fest, on July 3!

Join us from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex, 911 Public Safety Drive SW, for food trucks, activities, live music and a fireworks show to cap off the evening at 9 p.m.

Admission is free!

06/22/2026

There's a chance of severe weather in the Monday night forecast from 6 to 11 p.m. in Calhoun County, including the possibility of winds up to 60 mph and tornadoes. Be sure to keep devices charged and keep a way to receive notifications handy.

❓ Stay informed by signing up for weather alerts from the Calhoun County EMA on their website at www.calhounema.org or download the City of Jacksonville smartphone app, which receives up-to-the-minute weather notifications from the National Weather Service (available at bit.ly/JaxApp).

06/22/2026

The Jacksonville City Council meets Monday night in the Johnny L. Smith Council Chambers starting with a work session at 5 p.m. and the regular council meeting at 6 p.m. Join us in person at 320 Church Ave. SE or watch the meeting online starting at 6 p.m. at the link below.

Work Session Agenda: https://www.jacksonville-al.org/media/12586
Council Meeting Agenda: https://www.jacksonville-al.org/media/12591
YouTube at 6 PM: https://youtube.com/live/2WrxvAikhPs?feature=share

06/20/2026

Attention Jacksonville cyclists: We're hosting the first-ever Jacksonville Bicycle Rodeo, with a ton of fun, free events for the whole family!

Join us Saturday, June 27 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Jacksonville Community Center, 501 Alexandria Road SW, where we'll have obstacle courses and fun, friendly challenges like the slow race and group loop along the Chief Ladiga Trail.

We'll also help with bicycle safety and maintenance, and some skills checks to be sure younger riders are ready to roll safely.

Want to volunteer to help out? Email [email protected] for information!