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6th Annual Tuscaloosa Heritage Festival (WAMA Fest)

6th Annual Tuscaloosa Heritage Festival (WAMA Fest)

Apr 2nd 20232-4 pm

Tuscaloosa

WAMA Fest will feature Tuscaloosa Sister Cities and the Thomas Linton Barbershop collection.  There will be food, live music, dance and original artwork by local students.

WAMA is a non-profit organization created to acknowledge the richly diverse cultural heritage of people of color throughout West Alabama.  WAMA Fest offers a culturally aware and diverse event to give Tuscaloosa a unique blend of ethnic art, culture, and history. The festival serves as a conduit for promoting and perpetuating the art, culture, and history of Tuscaloosa, with a focus on the African American community.

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    Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center
    • 1900 Jack Warner Parkway
    • Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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    Tuscaloosa River Market, 1900 Jack Warner Pkwy

    Region

    Tuscaloosa is located in the Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Area of the Central Alabama Region

    Fees

    Free
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    Where to Stay

    Deerlick Creek Park Campground (USACE)

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    Bama Bed and Breakfast Rentals

    Our Bed & Breakfast has 7 rooms just minutes from The University of Alabama's Campus! We also have short term rental homes within walking distance of the stadium, and other more budget-friendly homes located 3 to 15 miles from campus.

    Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

    Book a room at the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites hotel in Tuscaloosa, AL.

    Ivory Dynasty

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    Baymont Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa

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    Best Western University Inn

    The Best Western University Inn at 3801 McFarland Blvd. E. has received he Best Western Director’s Award for outstanding quality standards. The award recognizes the top 20 percent of the more than 2,100 Best Western hotels in North America for cleanl...

    The Jack Warner at North River

    This inn and conference center has 57 rooms, a meeting space and other amenities.

    Hotel Capstone

    Perfectly placed on the University of Alabama’s campus, it is the only full-service hotel in the Tuscaloosa area.

    WoodSpring Suites Tuscaloosa

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    Where to Eat

    Guthrie's

    The Guthrie family restaurant opened in Haleyville in 1965. It wasn't until 1978, however, that the famous chicken fingers and sauce — the result of a contest between the Guthrie children to see who could make the best chicken finger sauce — were add...

    Heritage House Coffee

    Heritage House originated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in June 1994, as the first coffee house our town ever knew. Since then, we have continued growing as a locally owned small business.

    Mugshots Grill & Bar

    The best hamburger in Alabama!

    Bob's Victory Grille

    Alabama's First & Only Coal Fired Brick Ovens, where we prepare pizzas, calzones, wings, paninis and so much more!

    Dreamland

    Pork ribs & white bread.

    Legends Bistro & Bar

    Great dining is just outside your door when you stay at Hotel Capstone. We offer a contemporary restaurant and lounge on site for your convenience. Legends Bistro is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    301 Bistro, Bar & Beer Garden

    With 301, Lloyd and his wife, Bebe, honor the building’s history and have tried to maintain its architectural integrity. Even after everything the space has been through, the original mosaic tile floors are still here and have an incomparable grand,...

    Baumhower's Restaurant

    Baumhower's serves up a power menu of burgers, fresh gulf seafood and southern comfort food along with our signature Buffalo-style chicken wings. Mild to "bring da pain" hot - wash it down with Bob's own handcrafted Blackberry Brew. Enjoy gametime ...

    Moe's Original BBQ

    Moe's Original Bar B Que serves up an award-winning, all things Southern, BBQ and Live music experience
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    What to See & Do

    Alabama Museum of Natural History

    Turn-of-century Grand Exhibition Hall. Fossils, rocks, minerals from Dinosaur, Ice and Coal Ages. See only meteorite known to have struck a human.

    Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

    The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center is located at 620 Greensboro Ave in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa. It features the Arts Council Gallery, The University of Alabama Gallery, a black box theatre, the grand hall, professional catering kitche...

    The Links at Tuscaloosa

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    First African Baptist Church

    Historical Church located in downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Site of June 9, 1964 Civil Rights event known as Bloody Tuesday

    Murphy African-American Museum

    Home of 1st licensed African-American mortician in West Alabama. Period furniture, irons, kettles. Exhibit rooms: Murphy family memorabilia, local history, African art, artifacts.

    Tuscaloosa River Market

    Over 5,600 square feet of versatile event space to accommodate weddings, fundraisers, and so much more!

    Morgan Auditorium

    Located across from Rowand-Johnson Hall at The University of Alabama (348 Stadium Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL)

    The Riverwalk

    The Riverwalk is an excellent paved trail along the southern bank of the Black Warrior River near downtown Tuscaloosa. The path is divided by a painted line making a distinct two way road for walkers and bikers.

    Lake Tuscaloosa

    Located just north of Tuscaloosa and Northport, Lake Tuscaloosa is popular for recreational activities and fishing.
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