INSIGHT Magazine March 2016 | Page 6

T he 2016 Noble Street Festival looks to be one of the largest Calhoun County has ever seen, with a full weekend of races drawing in even more of a crowd than before. “We’re the only place in Alabama that has a local race, regional race and national race on the same weekend,” said Festival Director Neeli Faulkner. “We’re expecting a lot of participation because of that.” The weekend includes the Sunny King Criterium and McClellan Road Race, national-level competitions that draw riders from all over the country to compete for major cash prizes and the right to be called the best. Both competitions are recognized by USA Cycling, the governing body of competitive bicycling in the United States, and feature racers at the top level of the sport. It’s only fitting that the Noble Street Festival is 6 one of Calhoun County’s biggest events all year, representing all of our cultural touchstones, from food to art, music, health and fitness. There are already tons of activities scheduled, with more on the way, including announcements about music and participating vendors coming soon. Check out our guide to the festival, and plan ahead for April 2-3 to be a big weekend for the whole family. Noble Street Festival Promo Video https://vimeo.com/58510014 March 2016 INSIGHT