Events

There’s always something to do downtown! Check out the recurring events below and be sure to follow our social media for more specific information leading up to each event. Click here for a map of parking options for events held in the Calera Courtyard.

OCTOBER 8: National Night Out

The 4th Annual National Night Out is an exciting and informative up-close interaction with First Responders! Local, state, and national agencies will be on site for live demonstrations and discussions for all ages, along with vendors, food trucks, activities, and more!

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OCTOBER 24: Trunk or Treat

The 6th Annual Trunk or Treat, brought to you by Collectivus Church, is a Calera tradition full of fun, candy, food trucks, costume contests, and dozens of decorated trunks for you to explore! Free to participate and free to enjoy.

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Nerd Fest 2024 in Calera AL

NOVEMBER 16: Nerd Fest 2024

Get ready for a night filled with the excitement of pop culture, cosplay, anime, and K-pop as Calera Main Street hosts the inaugural Calera Nerd Fest on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Unlike a traditional convention, this festival-style event will immerse fans in a lively celebration of fandom, bringing together anime enthusiasts, K-pop lovers, and creatives for an unforgettable evening of music, art, and fun. With a dance party headlined by DJ Nadya, dance and costume competitions with prizes, and a wide array of independent artists and vendors, Calera Nerd Fest will be a must-attend event for fans and creators alike.

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Calera Main Street Festival of Trees 2024

NOVEMBER 23: Festival of Trees

The festival is a display of live Christmas trees in Downtown Calera, centering around the City’s Grand Christmas Tree. The community is invited to purchase and decorate a tree of their own to showcase your business, favorite charity, or your personal Christmas decorating talent. Join us for the Kick-off of this festive new tradition by Calera Main Street and Calera Parks and Recreation on November 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM for the lighting of Calera’s Great Tree!

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NOVEMBER 23: Calera Winter Wonderland Pageant

You are invited to compete in the 2024 Calera Winter Wonderland Pageant. This is a great beginner pageant with an amazing prize package valued at $2,000.

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NOVEMBER 30: Small Business Saturday & Tree Lighting

Small Business Saturday is a chance to showcase our incredible Main Street Merchants. Santa himself will be there to help us ring in the holiday season with a Christmas tree lighting under the pavilion in the Calera Courtyard!

DECEMBER 7: Christmas Parade

The annual Calera Christmas parade is a holiday treat for all ages! Community organizations, businesses, and school groups come together for a fun and memorable event through Downtown Calera. Main Street merchants will be open late with parade specials to enjoy.

Date TBD: Railyard Rumble Disc Golf Tournament

Let’s get ready to rumble – with disc golf, that is! Calera Main Street’s very own disc golf retailer, Dynamic Discs Iron City, is hosting an 18-hole tournament in and around downtown Calera.

Interested in being an exhibitor at one of our events? Click here for an application and here for our Rules and Regulations. For more information or to submit your application email: events@downtowncalera.org. Interested in sponsoring or volunteering? Email events@downtowncalera.org.