Trussville holds 38th annual City Fest on The Mall

In a sure sign of summer, the 38th annual Trussville City Fest was held on The Mall in historic downtown Trussville on Saturday, May 5.

The one-day festival, with numerous food vendors, live entertainment and other activities for kids and adults, was produced by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Trinity Contractors.

City Fest is the city’s largest annual event, according to Diane Poole, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce.

“Our average attendance is between 4,500 and 5,000 people, probably primarily Trussville residents,” she told Cahaba Sun.

There were about 100 tents at the event, many set up by local businesses and nonprofits, some by artists and crafters.

Kids could enjoy a balloon artist, a magician and face painting, as well as lots of games and rides in a large children’s area that created a carnival atmosphere.

Entertainment at the CenturyLink Stage included a local talent show, as well as young gymnasts from ACE of Trussville and the youth demonstration team from the Birmingham Academy of Martial Arts.

The Nashville-based Sweet Tea Trio, a female vocal group made up of Alabama natives, appeared that night as the festival headliners and the event ended with a fireworks show.