This weekend in Tuscaloosa, AL

Explore a lively mix of local flavor at the City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market, held at the Tuscaloosa River Market. Shop Sweet Grown Alabama seasonal produce, fresh baked goods, handmade artisan items, and USDA processed meats from a roster of more than 60 vendors. The market takes place rain or shine. Free parking is available by the Riverwalk, with accessible spaces near the River Market building.

Tuscaloosa Barnyard offers a day of hands-on farm fun with plenty to see and do. Visitors can feed the animals as well as fish and ducks, and spend time with a variety of barnyard friends. The farm features multiple playgrounds, a fiberglass milking cow, a tire mound, rat racers, hay play, swings, a 50 foot super slide, a climbing web, a jumping pillow, a corncrib, and duck races. Full play options include wagon rides and the cow train, and pony rides are available for a $5 fee. Outside food is welcome, and snacks, drinks, and candy are also available for purchase on site. Admission is $12 per person for ages 1 through 99 plus tax, and children under one are not charged. Enter and play at your own risk.

South Carolina travels to Bryant-Denny Stadium to face Alabama in an early SEC matchup. With conference positioning and bowl hopes often shaped by results like this, the combination of differing styles and the charged atmosphere in Tuscaloosa points to a compelling contest. Those planning to attend may want to check ticket availability and secure seats in advance.

Tuscaloosa Barnyard is a petting and fun farm with a wide range of activities for all ages. Visitors can feed animals along with fish and ducks and explore multiple playgrounds. Attractions include a fiberglass milking cow, a tire mound, rat racers, hay play areas, swings, a 50 foot super slide, a climbing web, a jumping pillow, a corn crib, and duck races. Full play includes wagon rides and the cow train, and pony rides are available for a $5 fee. Outside food is welcome, and snacks, drinks, and candy are available for purchase. Admission is listed at $12 per person plus tax for ages 1 to 99, with no charge for children under one.