Magic of Marble Festival rocks Sylacauga | Events

The fourth annual Magic of Marble Festival is underway in Sylacauga with a variety of events highlighting the industry and history of the area's marble. The festival is supported by an grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and has drawn sculptors from Alabama and around the world.

The festival goes on through April 21, including a scavenger hunt, quarry tours and even a chance to watch some talented sculptors at work. Check out the schedule of events below and for more information, you can email the festival committe at magicofmarble@gmail.com or call Comer Library at 256-249-0961.

April 11-13: Alabama Marble Company Visits 1:00-3:00 p.m. Registration for tours made at Mayor’s office 256-401-2424

April 12: The Marble City’s “Taste of Sylacauga” 6 p.m. J.Craig Smith Community Center. Tickets available Chamber of Commerce

April 14: Mayors Architectural Conference 9 a.m. B.B. Comer Library

April 14: Scavenger Hunt Contest Forms Turned Into Comer Library

April 14: School Foundation Fundraiser 6 p.m. ”Eric Essex Jazz Ensemble” Harvey’s on Noble. Ticketed Event.

April 17: Mayor’s Reception for Sculptors and Sponsors 6 p.m. Chamber of Commerce

April 18-19: Imery’s Quarry Tours/Observation Point 9:30a.m.-12 p.m.

April 19: Craigger Browne’s Marble Exhibit and Reception 6:30-9 p.m. B.B. Comer Museum

April 21: Nemak 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run Awards 9 a.m. Blue Bell Park

April 21: Scavenger Hunt Awards 11 a.m. B.B. Comer Library