Five things to do in Tuscaloosa this weekend

While the University of Alabama football team takes a road trip to Tennessee this weekend, Tuscaloosa residents who choose to stay home will have plenty of entertainment options before, during and after the game.

The weekend gets off to an early start with a big concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater featuring Whiskey Myers, the Read Southall Band and the Weathered Souls. Ticket info is at www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.

Two of the year’s biggest festivals occur this weekend and there are also a couple of Halloween-related events.

Here’s a look at five things to do this weekend:

Kentuck Festival of the Arts

Northport will play host to the 51st Kentuck Festival of the Arts from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday at Kentuck Park, 3401 Fifth St. The Alabama Department of Tourism named the Kentuck Festival as one of the top 10 events to attend in the state in 2018 and Alabama Magazine named the festival as one of the “Best of Bama 2022.” The two-day festival has its roots in folk art and features more than 270 artists, live music, spoken word performances, activities for children, folk and contemporary craft demonstrations, food trucks and local craft brews. Tickets cost $10 per day, or $15 for both days. For more information, go to www.kentuck.org/the-festival.

Moundville Native American Festival

Nationally acclaimed artists, craftsmen and educators will highlight this weekend’s Moundville Native American Festival at the University of Alabama Moundville Archaeological Park, which is 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa off Alabama Highway 69. The event features artists, craftsmen and educators from around the nation, sharing their knowledge of Southeastern Native American cultures. Vendors will sell Native American food as well as traditional festival fare. Hours will be 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is $10. For more information, go to www.festival.museums.ua.edu.