Big Spring Jam
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| Location(s) | Huntsville, Alabama, United States |
| Years active | 1993–2011 |
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Coordinates: 34°43′36″N 86°35′17″W / 34.72667°N 86.58806°W
Big Spring Jam was an annual music festival taking place in Huntsville, Alabama. The Jam, which began in 1993, typically took place the fourth weekend in September. From 1993 to 2009, this was a three-day beginning Friday and ending Sunday. The 2011 revival was a two-day event on Friday and Saturday only. It featured acts from all genres of music including local bands, emerging talent, old favorites, and the top artists of the day. Along with the music, the Big Spring Jam also holds an annual 5k race.
The title of the festival is a matter of confusion for many, especially those outside Huntsville, as the Big Spring Jam was held early each autumn. The title, however, came from the location, Big Spring International Park in downtown Huntsville.
Big Spring Jam usually featured four or more temporary stages set up throughout the park. Each stage typically features the same genres of music throughout the weekend. One stage features country music exclusively, another features Christian contemporary, and the remainder of the stages are rock-based. To alleviate the impact of inclement weather, in 2011 the country music stage was moved indoors to the Propst Arena in the Von Braun Center.
Unlike most other large-scale music festivals, Big Spring Jam was a not-for-profit event, organized each year by the Huntsville Heritage Foundation in conjunction with the Von Braun Center. Proceeds from the event benefited local charities, health and human services agencies, and arts and entertainment organizations throughout North Alabama.
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