Boom Days 2026

BOOM DAYS 2026 is almost here! Fort Payne Boom Days Heritage Celebration has a much deeper breadth of events and activities and a much further reach bringing in tourists from all over the region. It’s a significant cultural event for our city celebrating Fort Payne’s unique beginnings nearly 130 years ago. Boom Days Heritage Celebration honors Fort Payne’s rich cultural past with events that tie the history to the present, great historical artifacts and clothing at the Fort Payne Depot Museum, a miniature railroad system in the original office of the Coal and Iron Company, music covering all musical genres. Friday, September 18 Kick off the weekend with Original Beach Boy Al Jardine & the Pet Sounds Band! Get ready for all the good vibrations as they perform timeless hits like California Girls, Help Me Rhonda, Wouldn’t It Be Nice, and more — in a special tribute to the late Brian Wilson. Saturday, September 19 We’re turning up the energy with rising country star Walker Montgomery kicking things off. Then, closing out the night with our powerhouse headliner Sara Evans! Get ready to sing along to Born to Fly, Suds in the Bucket, and A Real Fine Place to Start! Along with incredible music acts, Boom Days brings together unique art vendors to enjoy and a weekend full of activities for all ages to participate in. Admission is free! Bring the whole family and enjoy the event, with select activities available for an additional cost. We’ll see you there! More Info!