Upcoming events
Party on the Porch
Pinhoti Experience Foundation is excited to be the Beneficiary of the August 2nd Party on the Porch. More details coming soon!!!
Alabama Outdoors Presents Party on the Porch, bringing local musicians, breweries, food trucks, and artisans together for an evening you do not want to miss. This is a family-friendly event, with activities for kids, a dog-friendly atmosphere, corn hole, giveaways, and loads of fun! Attendance is free, but we ask that of-age attendees donate (not required) $10 for a wristband and a souvenir cup with your donation going to a local non-profit organization at the event.
Pinhoti Fest 2024
Pinhoti Fest is the Annual Pinhoti Trail kick-off Celebration held every year during the last full weekend of September in Sylacauga, Alabama. Join us for camping in the park, live music, great speakers and the incredible gear vendors. Come meet the trail town reps, and plan your Pinhoti Trail Hike.
Backpacking 101
Learn the basics of backpacking, from packing essentials to cooking on trail, in our fun and hands-on Backpacking 101 event! Register here
Included in the price is 8 hours of workshop time, hostel use fee, event t-shirt, Dinner Friday night, Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and your camp meal on Saturday night.
You will need to bring:
- your own tent (car camping is allowed, but the beds in the hostel are reserved for hikers)
- toiletries
-although not required, bring any backpacking equipment you may already have. (this will help us answer any questions you might have.
-if you have it, Cook pot and fuel
Note- if you are an experienced backpacker, please do not sign up for this class. This is for those who are new to overnight backpacking. (don't worry though, we are working on a more advanced option too)
Pinhoti Fest
The Pinhoti Experience Foundation and The Pinhoti Outdoor Center, are kicking off the 2023-24 hiking season with Pinhoti Fest on September 22-24. We are expecting over 2000 visitors to gather at Noble Park in downtown Sylacauga to take advantage of our demonstrations and mini-workshops, jam to live music, listen to our very inspiring speaker, and to shop and learn from over 30 vendors and food trucks at this kick-off at the south end of the Pinhoti Trail.
The event is free and open to guests of all ages. Visitors from out of town are invited to join for the weekend and camp in the park. No reservations are required; just bring a tent and pitch it in the park for free beginning at 9am on Friday September 22. Spend the day shopping and dining in downtown Sylacauga. (Don’t forget to visit the famous Blue Bell Parlor before 4:30 to get your Scoop of Ice Cream for just $1.00.)
Saturday’s events will feature Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders, Currently a world record paddler and hiker. His latest documentary “Grey Beard, The Man, the Myth, The Mississippi” Will be showing at the BB Comer Library at 10:00 am as well as 1:00pm. Saturday evening, we will hear from Grey Beard himself on the main stage. You won’t want to miss him, he will inspire you like no other.
Health and Wellness Fair
Join us at Heritage South Credit Union on highway 280 for their annual Health and Wellness Fair from 9am-4pm. We will be sharing some health and safety tips while outdoors.
Party on the Porch
Come Visit the Pinhoti Experience Foundation and Pinhoti Outdoor Center Booth
3054 Independence Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Party on the Porch at Alabama Outdoors Homewood store focuses on giving back to our local community and raising environmental awareness for conservation, access, usage, and education.
Party on the Porch brings together local musicians, breweries, food trucks, and artisans for an evening you do not want to miss. This is a family-friendly event, with activities for kids, a dog-friendly atmosphere, corn hole, giveaways, and loads of fun! Attendance is free, but we ask that of-age attendees donate (not required) $10 for a wristband and a souvenir cup with your donation going to a local non-profit organization at the event.