Alabama Butterbean Festival Canceled After 20 Years

0:00From the streets of Birmingham to the world, this is Birmingham News Today. After 20 years as a highlight in Pinson, Alabama, the Alabama Butterbeam Festival is no more. Organizes with the Clay Pinson Chamber of Commerce made the call to cancel it for good. The move ties into big changes at the chamber. Newly elected leaders in Clay in Pinson pulled their funding. They want to focus on basics, like helping schools and first responders, instead of hosting major events. People folks have mixed feelings about losing this tradition. It started small but drew families, vendors, and visitors from all over each year. Chamber Board President Dean Karkner sees a silver lining. He says the shift stings but pushes them to get sharper, stand on their own, and make a bigger difference in the community. Organizes wrapped up by thanking everyone for the support over two decades. Those good times will stick in Pinson's memory as the chamber pivots ahead. This story is made possible by our sponsor. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all.

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