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2011 Big Spring Jam Explodes in Huntsville

Jam is in Top 10 September Events in Southeast

By , About.com Guide

One of the benefits and privileges of living in Huntsville comes along every September when it's time for Big Spring Jam. Huntsville, Alabama's Big Spring Jam is one of the largest music festivals in the Southeastern United States. It is recognized by the Southeastern Tourism Association as one of the Top Ten September events in the Southeast. Since its debut in 1993, Big Spring Jam has donated almost half a million dollars to area charities, health and human services agencies and arts and entertainment organizations. Held annually in downtown Huntsville's Big Spring International Park, the Jam is a major project of the not-for-profit Huntsville Heritage Foundation.

Entertainment for 2011 Big Spring Jam

Some of the hottest and most resilient music acts spanning the past four decades highlight this year's Big Spring Jam Music Festival in Huntsville.

Note that the Huntsville Museum of Art will be closed during Big Spring Jam.

5K and Fun Run at Big Spring Jam

The City of Huntsville Recreation and Landscape Management Department will present 5K and Fun Runs to celebrate the 18thanniversary of the Big Spring Jam music festival. The runs and festival will be held in and around Big Spring International Park in downtown Huntsville.

The 5K (3.1 mile) run begins at 8:00am on Saturday the 24thand is a competitive event encouraging runners, joggers and walkers to commemorate the music festival. A Fun Run targeted to families begins immediately following the 5K.

Tickets
Advance tickets are $45 for a 2-day pass . Individual day passes are available at the gate day-of-show and are $30. Tickets are available at the VBC box office, all Ticket Master outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or through Ticketmaster.com

Big Spring Jam--September 23-24--Big Spring Park

Friday: Gates open 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: Gates open 4:00 p.m.

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