Spring Craft Fair and Community Clean-Up Today
De Armanville, AL · April 18, 2026
Happy Saturday—grab your work gloves for the community roadside spruce-up this morning, then reward yourself with a trip to the craft fair just down the road. It is a perfect day to be outdoors before the afternoon sun gets too high.
📰 The Lead
The Choccolocco Park Spring Festival kicks off its main day today, bringing together over 60 local vendors and artisans just a few minutes from our front doors. While technically located in Oxford, this event serves as the unofficial town square for our community this weekend. Expect a heavy turnout for the handmade pottery and local honey stalls, but keep an eye on the traffic flow near Leon Smith Parkway, as the youth baseball tournament is also in full swing on the back fields.
It is a busy day for the area, but it highlights the vibrant community spirit that defines our corner of the county. Whether you are looking for a unique gift or just a good food truck taco, the park is the place to be. If you are heading that way, consider taking the back roads to avoid the inevitable bottleneck at the I-20 interchange.
🏙️ Local Pulse
Community Clean-Up at the Center Meet at the De Armanville Community Center at 8:00 AM. Trash bags and safety vests are provided for everyone helping to clear the winter debris from our main roadsides. It is a quick way to keep the neighborhood looking sharp.
Oxford: New Shops at The Exchange Construction is nearing completion on the newest retail strip near the interstate. Expect a soft opening for the new coffee house and boutique by early next month, adding more local options for our morning commutes and weekend errands.
Choccolocco Creek Paddling Conditions Recent light rains have brought the creek to an ideal level for weekend paddlers. If you are launching near the bridge today, be mindful of the current near the bends; it is moving slightly faster than usual for mid-April.
🌤️ Today's Outlook
- High 78°F · Low 54°F A beautiful Saturday with plenty of sunshine and a light breeze. It is perfect weather for the clean-up or the craft fair, though you might want a light jacket if you are staying out for dinner.
📅 What's On Around Town
De Armanville Community Clean-Up De Armanville Community Center, 170 De Armanville Rd 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Join your neighbors for a few hours of service to keep our local roads beautiful; water and snacks will be provided for all volunteers.
Oxford: Spring Festival & Craft Fair Choccolocco Park, 954 Leon Smith Pkwy 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM A massive gathering of local makers, food trucks, and live music that makes for a great family outing just a short drive away.
Anniston: Downtown Market at Zinn Park Zinn Park, 101 W 14th St 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM The first big harvest of spring greens and strawberries is expected this morning, so arrive early before the best produce sells out.
Oxford: Youth Baseball Invitational Choccolocco Park Signature Fields All Day Cheer on the local teams as they compete in the regional tournament; the atmosphere is always electric when the stands are full.
Anniston: Live Music at Peerless Saloon Peerless Saloon & Grille, 13 W 10th St 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM A 15-minute drive for those looking to cap off the Saturday with some acoustic sets in a historic atmosphere.
📸 Spotlight & Story
- De Armanville Methodist Church Standing as a spiritual and social anchor since the late 1800s, the church remains one of the most recognizable landmarks in our community. While the building has seen several thoughtful renovations over the decades, it still holds that classic Southern charm that defines our local skyline. Did you know the church bell was once used not just for services, but as a primary emergency signal for the entire valley before modern sirens were installed? It served as the heartbeat of the community long before the interstate changed the pace of life here.
De Armanville Daily Digest — compiled from local sources as of 6 AM. For breaking updates, follow your local newsrooms.
Sent with care by MailerDot — your city, every morning.