Birmingham Ushers In 2014 with Boat and Home & Garden Shows

The Boat Show is now the oldest and largest of its kind in the state of Alabama.  Photo via birminghamboatshow.com.

Now that the holidays have come and gone, the folks of Alabama are looking for ways to stay busy in the upcoming months. Luckily, the bustling city of Birmingham has plenty in store for its residents. Keep reading for your chance to experience the city’s upcoming events that anyone can enjoy!


Join your hometown in celebrating a 42 year-old tradition by attending the Birmingham Boat Show this January! Known as the first ever public event held at the historic Jefferson Civic Center, the Boat Show is now the oldest and largest of its kind in the state of Alabama. Fishermen and adventure junkies alike will have a great time improving their fishing and casting techniques, checking out the latest models and competing in various giveaway contests. Take part in the informational seminars or spend the day marveling at the Show’s spectacular models. Either way, the Birmingham Boat Show is clearly a tradition that can’t be missed.

The Home & Garden Show offers innovative products, creative designs, and expert advice on remodeling, home improvement, and gardening.  Photo via homeshowbirmingham.com.

Looking for ideas to spruce up your home? Spend an afternoon at Birmingham’s Home & Garden Show, where an abundance of techniques, ideas, and styles are sure to educate and inspire! Running for three days in mid-February, the Home & Garden Show offers innovative products, creative designs, and expert advice on remodeling, home improvement, and gardening. The Show will even host celebrity guests such as Ahmed Hassan, Emily Ellyn and Carmen Johnston, who will be eager to share their extensive knowledge on a wide range of home and landscaping topics. Whether you consider yourself to be a botanical expert or are eager to start your first garden, this Show is packed with helpful guidance and plenty of inspiration.

Anyone can partake in events like these by becoming a resident of Cornerstones at Oxmoor Valley, one of Birmingham’s most desirable communities. These luxurious ranch-style homes range from 1,718 to 1,816 square feet and include 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garages and maintenance-free living.

 The Clubhouse offers a great room, kitchen, fitness center and pool.

Oxmoor Valley is the perfect place to start off the New Year. When residents aren’t busy hosting fantastic dinner parties or hanging out on their private patio, they can often be found at their home away from home – the community Clubhouse. At the Clubhouse, members are free to do the things they love most. Whether it’s socializing with friends beside the cozy fireplace, working up a sweat in the fitness center, or testing out new recipes in the expansive kitchen, the Clubhouse is guaranteed to provide residents with everything they need, plus more. Best of all, Oxmoor Valley’s maintenance-free lifestyle guarantees that residents will have time to enjoy their dream house and all that comes with it without ever having to lift a finger! To learn more about Cornerstones at Oxmoor Valley, please call (205) 942-6619 or visit wilcoxcommunities.com.