Lake Guntersville Chamber

Open House - Historic Guntersville Train Depot
2026-08-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-22 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Historic Guntersville Train Depot, Old Depot Rd, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Open House – Historic Guntersville Train Depot
DATE: Open Saturdays in July and August
TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Guntersville Train Depot off Old Depot Dr on Railroad Ave

Leadership Management & Development - Snead State Community College
2026-08-12 08:00 - 16:30 | AL
Leadership Management & Development – Snead State Community College
DATE: Wednesday, August 12
TIME: 8am – 4:30pm
DETAILS: Focus: Communication Effectiveness and DiSC Personality Profile

Blood Drive - Marshall Medical Center South
2026-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Marshall Medical Center South, 2505 US Hwy 431, Boaz, AL, 35957, United States
Blood Drive – Marshall Medical Center South
DATE: Wednesday, August 12
TIME: 8am – 5pm
LOCATION: Marshall Medical Center South, main lobby conference room
DETAILS: We are once again partnering with LifeSouth. LifeSouth will be giving each donor a t-shirt while supplies last! Platelet and double red cell donors will receive a $40 e-gift card! All donors will also receive a $10 Chick-fil-A from Marshall Medical Centers and be entered for a chance to win a iPad!

Member 101! - Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce
2026-08-12 08:30 - 09:30 | Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce, 200 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL, 35976
Member 101! – Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce
DATE: Wednesday, August 12
TIME: 8:30 – 9:30 AM
LOCATION: Chamber Office – 200 Gunter Ave
DETAILS: Calling all Chamber members! If you’re looking for a refresher of membership benefits, want to learn about sponsorship opportunities, or have any other questions, join us for this free event. RSVP to jennifer@lakeguntersville.org or 256-582-3612 ext 6

Chicken & Grocery Giveaway - Victory Baptist Church
2026-08-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Victory Baptist Church Guntersville, 1644 O'Brig Avenue, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Chicken & Grocery Giveaway – Victory Baptist Church
DATE: Wednesday, August 12
TIME: 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Victory Baptist Church, 1644 O’Brig Ave
DETAILS: It’s time for Victory Baptist Church’s monthly chicken and grocery giveaway.

We will start at 3pm in the church’s parking lot at 1644 O’Brig Avenue.

All are welcome!

****The line often backs up to the road and once that happens, we must start the giveaway early.

Marshall Memorial Funeral Home Ribbon Cutting
2026-08-13 11:00 - 11:30 | AL
Marshall Memorial Funeral Home Ribbon Cutting
DATE: Thursday, August 13
TIME: 11:00 AM
LOCATION: 3368 AL Hwy 205 N, Albertville
DETAILS: Join us as we celebrate the new ownership of Marshall Memorial Funeral Home! We hope to see you there!

Kickoff to MCE-013 - North AL Homebuilding Academy
2026-08-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Marshall County Technical School, 12312 US Hwy 431, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Kickoff to MCE-013 – North AL Homebuilding Academy
DATE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kickoff August 13
TIME: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Marshall County Technical School, 12312 US-431, Guntersville, AL 35976
DETAILS: Students are required to attend classes each week and complete online coursework outside of class hours. All Construction Bootcamps include skills training in hand and power tools, safety, construction math, print reading, hands-on experience building projects, career and resume preparation. and focused training in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.
LEARN MORE HERE

Junior Ranger 101 - Lake Guntersville State Park
2026-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Guntersville State Park, 7966 HWY 227, Guntersville
Junior Ranger 101 – Lake Guntersville State Park
DATE: Friday, August 14
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Lake Guntersville State Park – Outdoor Classroom
DETAILS: Join the Naturalist at the Outdoor Classroom, located in the Campground, to learn what it takes to become an Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger!
This program is geared towards children aged 5 to 12, but is open to Junior Rangers of all ages.
Program Fee is $5. Reserve your seats HERE.

Ladies' Night Splashlorette Party - Sand Mountain Park
2026-08-14 18:00 - 21:30 | Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater, 1325 SMPA Blvd, Albertville, AL, 35950, United States
Ladies’ Night Splashlorette Party – Sand Mountain Park
DATE: Friday, August 14
TIME: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
LOCATION: Sand Mountain Park – 1325 SMPA Blvd, Albertville
DETAILS: Squeeze all the fun of a bachelorette weekend into one evening at the WinSouth Waterpark! Grab your girls for one last splash!
One Splash Night Out!

Who’s ready for the ultimate summer girls’ night? Whether you’re single, engaged, married, or just looking for an excuse to grab your favorite people and have some fun, Splashlorette is your perfect night out!
Round up your crew and come dressed in your best bachelorette-inspired attire—matching swimsuits, veils, bride tribe gear, coordinated costumes, or any creative theme your group can dream up. This night is all about celebrating friendship, making memories, and having a blast together.

Spend the evening racing down waterslides, floating the lazy river, dancing to live music, and enjoying specialty cocktails, delicious bites, and endless summer vibes.
Think your group has the best look? Enter our Best Group Theme Contest! The most creative, coordinated, and fun group will win a special prize, so gather your friends and go all out!

No bride required. Just bring your best friends and get ready for a night full of laughs, music, and unforgettable memories at the waterpark!

Members get free entry. You must contact the front desk at 256-891-8240 to get your ticket.
Non-members may purchase tickets HERE.

Saturday Cast & Catch - Lake Guntersville State Park
2026-08-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Lake Guntersville State Park, 7966 HWY 227, Guntersville
Saturday Cast & Catch – Lake Guntersville State Park
DATE: Saturday, August 15
TIME: 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Lake Guntersville State Park – T-Pier
DETAILS: Grab your fishing pole and join the Naturalist for a morning of relaxation as we cast and catch on beautiful Lake Guntersville! We will go over fishing safety and basics before casting our lines.
Don’t have your own gear? No worries! We have a limited number of fishing poles available for use.
We will be meeting at the T-Pier located by the beach. Coordinates are 34.40281N, 86.20611W. Parking us available by entering the campground, following the road past the dumpsters, and entering the “Overflow Parking” area to the left.
Program Fee is $5. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE.

Camp Meeting - Sons of Confederate Veterans Capt. John Rayburn Camp #452
2026-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Guntersville Public Library, 1240 O'Brig Avenue, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
DATE: Monday, August 17
TIME: 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Guntersville Public Library
DETAILS: monthly camp meeting

Sunrise to Sunset District Ribbon Cutting
2026-08-18 11:00 - 11:30 | AL
Sunrise to Sunset District Ribbon Cutting
DATE: Tuesday, August 18
TIME: 11:00 AM
LOCATION: The Greenhouse at Guntersville Middle School – 901 Sunset Dr
DETAILS: The Sunset to Sunrise District grant project is a result of cooperation between Guntersville Middle School, the Electric Board of Guntersville, and the City of Guntersville.
It started when principal Kortney Johnson applied for a grant for solar panels and a greenhouse to place on the Middle School campus. Using funds left over, plus additional TVA funding and an Innovate Alabama grant, 26 “smart poles” were installed along the walking trail. They offer Wi-Fi, weather and information updates, safety buttons, lighting, speakers, and security cameras.

Member Meeting - MC Area Lions Club
2026-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 | AL
Member Meeting – MC Area Lions Club
DATE: Tuesday, August 18
TIME: 6-7pm
LOCATION: MC Elks Lodge
DETAILS: If anyone would like to have more information, please contact us at LionsRoarBest@gmail.com or 256-677-9763

Providence Pottery Class - The Place
2026-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | The Place, 1800 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Providence Pottery Class – The Place
DATE: Tuesday, August 18
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: The Place – 1800 Gunter Ave
DETAILS: Chip & Dip Plate class! $60 prepayment required to reserve your spot. Call or text 205-353-4939 with questions or to book.

Ice Cream Social - Guntersville Ladies Civitan Group
2026-08-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Rotary Cabin, 800 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Ice Cream Social – Guntersville Ladies Civitan Group
DATE: Wednesday, August 19
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Guntersville Rotary Cabin – Sunset Drive
DETAILS: Member Appreciation and new member recruitment social! All are welcome! Enjoy sweet treats and great conversation. RSVP to Susan Collins: (256) 572-1697

Leadership Management & Development - Snead State Community College
2026-08-20 08:00 - 16:30 | AL
Leadership Management & Development – Snead State Community College
DATE: Thursday, August 20
TIME: 8am – 4:30pm
DETAILS: Focus: Supervising Former Peers, Problem Solving, Corrective Action

Business After Hours with Duckett Fishing, Duckett Marine, & Duckett Pointe
2026-08-20 17:00 - 19:00 | AL
Business After Hours with Duckett Fishing, Duckett Marine, & Duckett Pointe
DATE: Thursday, August 20
TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Duckett Pointe
DETAILS: Calling all current and prospective Chamber members! Join us anytime between 5:00pm – 7:00 pm for networking, fun, prizes, and more. We will open the floor around 6pm for announcements and giveaways. Don’t forget your business cards!
Questions about this event? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us! 256-582-3612 or ansley@lakeguntersville.org.
RSVP HERE!

Football Door Hanger Workshop - Mountain Valley Arts Council
2026-08-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Mountain Valley Arts Council Gallery, 440 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Football Door Hanger Workshop – Mountain Valley Arts Council
DATE: Friday, August 21
TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LOCATION: MVAC Gallery – 440 Gunter Ave
DETAILS: It’s nearly football season, so get ready with your own custom 18” wooden door hanger. Supplies will be provided for team colors for Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Guntersville.
Fee is $35 for MVAC members/$40 for non-members
Email info@mvacarts.org or call 256-571-7199 with any questions or to register!

16th Annual River Run Car Show - Marshall County Area Lions Club
2026-08-22 08:00 - 14:00 | Marshall County Park #1, 19348 U S HWY-431, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
16th Annual River Run Car Show – Marshall County Area Lions Club
DATE: Saturday, August 22
TIME: 8am – 2pm
LOCATION: Marshall County Park #1
DTEAILS: Registration is open 8-11am; registrants $25 at the gate; FREE admission for spectators
Enjoy cool cars and bikes, entertainment, tasty food, and more. Visit https://www.riverruncarshow.net/ for full details.
VIEW THE EVENT FLYER BY CLICKING HERE
VIEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES BY CLICKING HERE

Mahjong 102 - Meadows Lane
2026-08-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Meadows Lane, 1329 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Mahjong 102 – Meadows Lane
DATE: Saturday, August 22
TIME: 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Meadows Lane – 1332 Gunter Ave
DETAILS: Buy a ticket for a time of tiles and togetherness. Join us for an instructor-led 102 lesson of Mahjong while enjoying light bites and refreshments, good company and an overall delightful day at the shop! Seating is limited for this special event! Everything you need will be provided, just bring yourself! 16 person maximum with 4 seats per table. Invite your friends to come and learn the wonderful game of Mahjong! As a special thank you for joining us Mahjong guests will receive an exclusive 15% off during the event!
Facebook event with link to tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/1026915426789406

Caramel Apple Tasting - Kilwins
2026-08-22 13:00 - 13:30 | Kilwins, 2485 Paddle Wheel Dr, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Caramel Apple Tasting – Kilwins
DATE: Saturday, August 22
TIME: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
LOCATION: Kilwins Guntersville, City Harbor
DETAILS: Back by popular demand, our CARAMEL APPLE TASTE TESTING event is back. Contact the store and sign up for either Saturday, August 22nd or August 29th. The cost is $10 per person and includes a taste testing of 10 different caramel apples, sampling the heritage chocolate bars and hot chocolate.

The event will last approximately 30 minutes from 1-1:30pm. Reserve your slot by visiting the store or calling 256-202-1242.

View the flyer: Caramel Apple Event – Kilwins

The Behavior of Honey Bees Lecture - Historic Guntersville Train Depot
2026-08-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Historic Guntersville Train Depot, Old Depot Rd, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
The Behavior of Honey Bees Lecture – Historic Guntersville Train Depot
DATE: Saturday, August 22
TIME: 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Guntersville Train Depot off Old Depot Dr on Railroad Ave
DETAILS: Dale Strange will share his wisdom. Free Admission.

Mahjong Guided Open Play - Meadows Lane
2026-08-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Meadows Lane, 1329 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Mahjong Guided Open Play – Meadows Lane
DATE: Saturday, August 22
TIME: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Meadows Lane – 1332 Gunter Ave
DETAILS: Buy a ticket for an evening of tiles and togetherness. Join us for an evening playing Mahjong, while enjoying light bites and refreshments, good company and an overall delightful night at the shop! An Instructor will be present if help is needed, but no lesson will be given in the beginning! Seating is limited for this event! Everything you need will be provided, just bring yourself! 16 person maximum with 4 seats per table. Invite your friends to come and play the wonderful game of Mahjong! As a special thank you for joining us Mahjong Night guests will receive an exclusive 15% off during the event!
Facebook event with link to tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/1403478814960754

Fall 2026 Session Kickoff - Christian Women's Job Corps
2026-08-25 08:00 - 13:00 | Lake City Assembly of God, 5025 Spring Creek Drive, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Fall 2026 Session Kickoff – Christian Women’s Job Corps
DATE: Tuesday, August 25
TIME: 8:00 am
LOCATION: Lake City Assembly of God
DETAILS: If you are striving to enter the or re-enter the workforce, looking to improve your relationships, make new friends and are seeking purpose and self-confidence, our program may be a good fit for you!

2026 Fraud & Scam Summit - TARCOG
2026-08-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Marshall County RSVP, 19272 Hwy 431 North, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
2026 Fraud & Scam Summit – TARCOG
DATE: Tuesday, August 25
TIME: 10am – 1pm
LOCATION: MC RSVP, 19272 US Hwy 431
DETAILS: TARCOG invites the community to this seminar to learn about common scams, identity theft prevention, and how and where to prevent scams. Free but must register to attend. Scan the QR code on the flyer below to register. Call 256-830-0818 for questions.

2026 Southeast Region Agricultural Town Hall- U.S. Department of Labor
2026-08-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
2026 Southeast Region Agricultural Town Hall- U.S. Department of Labor
DATE: Tuesday, August 25
TIME: 3-4pm
LOCATION: online (link will be sent once registered)
DETAILS:
Representatives from the U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Wage and Hour Division (WHD), and Employment and Training Administration (ETA) will answer questions about agricultural labor laws and provide an opportunity for you to share how we can work together to inform and educate workers and employers in the industry.
Topics will include H-2A, compliance practices, farm labor, workplace safety, and more. Provide your questions in advance on the online registration form by August 18th.
This event is free to attend. pPlease register today.
For any questions, please contact Rachel Mast-Matos by August 21st, 2026.

Providence Pottery Class - The Place
2026-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 | The Place, 1800 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL, 35976, United States
Providence Pottery Class – The Place
DATE: Tuesday, August 25
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: The Place – 1800 Gunter Ave
DETAILS: This is the first in a series of nativity scenes! Limited class sizes, $75 prepay required. Text or call 205-353-4939 to book or for more questions.

18th Annual Government Contracting Business Matchmaker - SBDC APEX
2026-08-27 07:30 - 13:00 | AL
18th Annual Government Contracting Business Matchmaker – SBDC APEX
DATE: Thursday, August 27
TIME: 7:30am – 1:00 pm
LOCATION: The Jackson Center, Huntsville, AL
DETAILS:

Tickets are on sale now for the 18th Annual UAH SBDC APEX Government Contracting Business Matchmaker. The event will be in person at The Jackson Center in Cummings Research Park, Huntsville, on August 27, 2026. Matchmaker Information and tickets are available for purchase online at www.uah.edu/sbdc/annual-business-matchmaker
If you are unsure whether the event is a good fit for your organization, please contact your APEX advisor or email APEX@uah.edu before purchasing a ticket. The Government Contracting Business Matchmaker is most effective when you come prepared. A conversation with an APEX advisor now can help you evaluate your readiness, strengthen your materials, and approach the event with a clear strategy.
Register by 8/1 to save $50! Tickets are $150 if purchased by August 1st. This event will sell out! Prices increase to $200 on August 2nd. WE ARE LIKELY TO SELL OUT BEFORE THE DEADLINE!
Matchmaker Agenda
7:15 am – 8:00 am – Check-in & Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 8:30 am – Welcome and Matchmaking Overview
8:30 am – 1:00 pm – Matchmaker Sessions
Requirements for Participation as Small Businesses (Sellers):
Registered in SAM.gov (or pending)
NAICS Codes (top 5)
Brief Capabilities Statement
Best if in business for more than a year
Your Seller ticket is good for five 12-minute meetings with Buyers. These face-to-face sessions will allow small businesses (Sellers) to present their capability briefs to agencies and prime contractors (Buyers). We highly recommend that you plan on being present for the entire event to maximize your meeting opportunities. Opportunities for additional meetings will be made available as slots become available. NOTE: You only need one ticket if two representatives from your company plan to attend meetings together.
The 2026 Buyer participation list and capabilities sought can be found online at https://www.uah.edu/sbdc/annual-business-matchmaker. If you have any questions about the event, please visit our website or contact your APEX advisor. We look forward to seeing you at the event on August 27, 2026.
We have room for a few more buyers. Please let me know if you want to participate. There is no charge for agencies and large primes to participate. Please email michelle.kloske@uah.edu and complete the Buyer Registration Form on our website: www.uah.edu/sbdc/annual-business-matchmaker
Please share this information with anyone who may like to participate. Let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to adding your business to the attendee list.
