Piedmont Alabama Bike Show and Swap Meet THIS WEEKEND

[JOEL]

Pumpkin Festival on Chief Ladiga Trail - Calhoun County Insight

Fall Pumpkin Festival on Chief Ladiga Trail in Piedmont, AL. Optimist Park is located at the corner of Main Street and Ladiga Street behind the Rustic on Main Market. The festival will include live music, arts & crafts vendors, food trucks, a bicycle show, local farmers, a biggest pumpkin and...

www.calhouncountyinsight.com

Quaint little town, live music, bike trail access, and pumpkins... First I've heard of this.

 

[JOEL]

Yet another odd cultural experiment in small town Alabama. Pumpkins, craft vendors, food trucks, live bluegrass, and a bike show/swap meet. (5 sellers, 2 exhibitors). In spite of the low attendance there was a remarkable showing of high end bicycles (possibly more than at Get A Grip). There are two collectors in Piedmont, one brought out an impressive display of muscle bikes. Another fellow came from Atlanta with his collection of bikes from his racing days (including two Land Sharks and a Slingshot!!!) Mike from Alabama brought some fine BMX bikes to show and I brought some high end prewar bikes. The location is a shady park in the middle of town beside the Chief LaDiga/Silver Comet rail trail which is perfect for a vintage bike ride. This was a first attempt and I believe the organizers are interested in supporting and growing the bike swap. Those who attend Get A Grip should consider hitting this one next year too.