U.S. Communities Celebrate August With Diverse Events

Communities across the U.S. are hosting a range of arts, entertainment, and community events the first weekend of August, with notable highlights in Wisconsin, Utah, Alabama, and Iowa. Wisconsin features events such as Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, National Mustard Day, and regional fairs. Utah offers major concerts, theatrical performances, and sports events throughout August. Alabama's River Region is holding back-to-school activities, galas, a film festival, and more. Iowa marks KCCI's 70th anniversary with retrospectives and community celebrations, as well as Julie's Jamboree to support child advocacy programs. Collectively, these events highlight the vibrancy and diversity of local culture and community engagement nationwide.