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Our Mission<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Helen Keller Festival celebrates local heritage, inspires hope, and fosters compassion by honoring the life and achievements of Helen Keller. Through collaboration with the Alabama Institute for Deaf Blind, we promote education, awareness, and accessibility for the deaf and blind communities. Our inclusive event offers enriching experiences for all ages, including live music, educational experiences, arts and crafts, and engaging activities for children.<\/p>\n

Our Vision<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Our vision is to cultivate a positive environment brimming with enrichment for everyone. We aspire to foster an empathetic community unified in gratitude, purpose, and hope, where every individual feels valued and supported in their journey toward fulfillment and connection.<\/p>\n

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The Helen Keller Story<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Award of Courage<\/span><\/a> Grand Marshall<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Scholarship Opportunities<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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General Information \/ FAQs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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What should I bring? <\/strong><\/h6>\n

Visitors to the Helen Keller Festival should bring a lawn chair or blanket to most Festival events. You are also allowed to bring in bottled water. All bags are subject to inspection.<\/p>\n

NOT ALLOWED<\/h5>\n

\u2022 Outside Food of any kind
\n\u2022 Coolers (In case of medical necessity, one cooler no larger than 12\u2033 x 12\u2033 is accepted.)[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1777251317028{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Where can I find parking?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Parking in Spring Park is very limited. There will be no public parking inside the park! The best and easiest parking for the festival is located in the \u201cDustbowl\u201d field on the other side of the Spring Creek Bridge. Entrance to that location is at intersection of Old Lee Hwy & Hook Street. If you find parking uptown, please also consider riding the FREE festival shuttle buses. You can find shuttle times and pickup spots in this section.<\/p>\n

Limited handicap parking is available and can be accessed by entering at the intersection of 6th & Main Street. There is also a small handicap parking area that can be accessed via the Woodmont entrance. For both lots, you will need a tag or placard. Please consider riding the FREE festival shuttle buses that are handicapped accessible as well.<\/p>\n

NOT ALLOWED:<\/h5>\n

\u2022 ATVs
\n\u2022 Golf carts
\n\u2022 Other mobile devices (Only those designated by Tuscumbia Police Department are allowed inside the park.)[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1748051558513{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

How does the festival shuttle work?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Trolleys will run every 15 minutes. Fridays: 3 p.m. until 30 minutes after headliner. Saturdays: 11 a.m. until 30 minutes after headliner<\/p>\n

Stop 1:<\/strong><\/span> Water Street (at the courthouse)
\nStop 2:<\/strong><\/span> Indian Street (between Almond and Commons across from Helen Keller Birthplace)
\nStop 3:<\/strong><\/span> Calvary Baptist Church on Commons
\nStop 4:<\/strong><\/span> Deshler High School on Commons
\nStop 5:<\/strong><\/span> Broad Street (old Big Star parking lot)
\nLast stop:<\/strong><\/span> Spring Park<\/p>\n

Bama Outdoor and Morgan Home Furnishings<\/strong> will be providing a free shuttle service as well. Festival goers can meet at their tent by the main entrance to request a ride.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1777251212726{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 100px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;margin-left: 5px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

How can I buy t-shirts?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

You can buy t-shirts for $20 at the following locations:
\n1) Helen Keller Public Library<\/strong>, 511 N. Main Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674<\/p>\n

2) Basse Trading Company<\/strong>, 105 E. 6th Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674<\/p>\n

3) Helen Keller Hospital Gift Shop,<\/strong> 1300 S. Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660<\/p>\n

4) Festival Booth<\/strong>, on Main Street during the street party or by the main gate during the festival.<\/p>\n

Other locations may be announced on our social media.<\/p>\n

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T-Shirt Design Contest Information<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Each year, the Helen Keller Festival hosts a Festival Design T-Shirt Contest. The contest is open to any artist from North Alabama area, past or present. Participants may submit a design they would like to see on the next festival t-shirt. Designs must match the current year’s theme and be an original work. Winners receive $100, four all-weekend armbands, a free shirt, social media shoutouts, and a free 10×10 booth space in our marketplace.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1709750747716{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 100px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;margin-left: 5px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Are there restrooms?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Can I bring my pet?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

NO DOGS OR OTHER PETS ALLOWED IN SPRING PARK DURING FESTIVAL.<\/strong> This includes during vendor set up through end of the festival Sunday evening. (Owners of all NON-SERVICE animals will be asked to leave the park for the safety of our visitors.)<\/p>\n

Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.\u00a0 The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person\u2019s disability.\u00a0\u00a0Emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals are NOT considered service animals under the ADA.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1709750758322{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-right: 100px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;margin-left: 5px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Where is Lost and Found?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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