Northport Daily: Art, Food & Civic Meetings

Good morning, Northport. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening around town for Saturday, February 7, 2026, and the days ahead.

Arts workshops bring winter creativity

Northport’s arts scene is busy this weekend, with a drawing workshop focused on perspective scheduled for Friday at midday, part of an ongoing series designed to help adults build confidence with sketching and design. Additional classes in printmaking, clay surface design, and mixed-media book binding are lined up through late February, giving residents several chances to explore new skills close to home.

Food & Wine Festival returns downtown in April

Looking a little farther out, organizers of the West Alabama Food & Wine Festival have confirmed the event will return to historic downtown Northport on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The festival will again showcase local restaurants, chefs, and beverage partners, with proceeds supporting area nonprofits. Organizers expect tickets to sell out ahead of time, and parts of Main Avenue are set to close that afternoon to make room for tents, tastings, and live entertainment.

Transportation and planning meetings on the calendar

Regional transportation planners will gather in Northport several times this month, with meetings for the bicycle and pedestrian committee, the technical coordinating committee, and the metropolitan planning organization scheduled at the West Alabama Regional Commission office on Highway 69 North. Sessions are planned for February 9, 17, and 19, with the full policy committee meeting on Monday, February 23 at 2 p.m. Residents who follow road projects, transit, and bike and sidewalk improvements may want to keep an eye on these sessions, which are open to public participation both in person and online.(warc.info)

Mark your local calendar

Taken together, these events continue a pattern of steady activity in Northport’s historic core and along Highway 69, from hands-on art classes to regional planning work and a major spring food and wine showcase. If you are interested in attending any of these, consider reserving spots or tickets early and checking official schedules for last-minute changes as dates get closer.

Sources

• https://www.eventeny.com/events/northport-al/
• https://www.kentuck.org/
• https://westalabamafoodandwine.org/
• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-west-alabama-food-wine-festival-tickets-1839302115139
• https://www.warc.info/mpo-meetings