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š± How Cullmanās Christkindlmarkt became Alabamaās top tourism event for 2026
Cullman, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Cullman! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Cullmanās Christkindlmarkt became Alabamaās top tourism event for 2026
- How Cullmanās water and sanitation bills will change next year
Also on today's calendar: The Pantry at The Link and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: The top potato won what? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Cullman Christkindlmarkt earns Alabama Tourism Department's top event honor (256today.com) ā Cullmanās Christkindlmarkt has been named the Alabama Tourism Departmentās 2026 Event of the Year, spotlighting the holiday festivalās big impact on downtown businesses and tourism. Held each November and December at Depot Park and the Warehouse District, the German-inspired market now draws visitors from all 50 states while still centering Cullman families and traditions. 
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ā¢ Cullman ElectricĀ Co-op,Ā Cullman County: Tentative start date for newĀ water and sanitationĀ billingĀ is Sept. 1 (cullmantribune.com) ā Cullman Electric Cooperative and Cullman County have set Sept. 1, 2026, as the tentative date to shift water and sanitation billing back to the county, ending nearly two decades of combined bills. Officials say extra time is needed to test systems and avoid billing problems, and more details for Cullman-area customers will be shared as the date approaches. Ā Ā Ā
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Cullman City Planning Commission ā
Cullman City Hall, 204 2nd Ave NE, Cullman
5:30 pm
Monday June 1
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Other local events
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Girls Basketball
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
8:00 am -
The Pantry at The Link ā
The Link of Cullman County, 708 9th St SE, Cullman
9:00 am -
Football Workouts
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
6:00 pm -
North Alabama Agriplex: CULLMAN TOURING FARMS FOR KIDS
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce North Alabama Agriplex 1714 Tally Ho Street Cullman, AL. 35055
1:00 am -
Girls Basketball
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
8:00 am -
Football Workouts
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
6:00 pm -
Ribbon Cutting: Country Wok
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce 107 Bangor Ave, Hanceville, AL
10:30 pm
Tuesday June 2
Thursday June 4
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š Events Nearby
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Girls Basketball
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
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North Alabama Agriplex - John T. Williamson Heritage Center, 1714 Tallyho St SW, Cullman
10:00 am -
Football Workouts
Vinemont High School Cullman, AL 35057
6:00 pm -
North Alabama Agriplex: CULLMAN TOURING FARMS FOR KIDS
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce North Alabama Agriplex 1714 Tally Ho Street Cullman, AL. 35055
1:00 am
Tuesday June 2
Thursday June 4
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Today, May 29, is Heat Safety Day!
As it gets hotter outside, itās important to know how to stay safe in the heat. Check out these tips to keep cool: tinyurl.com/mry39urp. (Nextdoor ) - We live on 1467 near 1466.
Our male neutered cat has been gone since the storms last week and we are worried about him. Any sightings would be appreciated! He is a male longā¦ (Nextdoor East Point)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance-Janitorial in Cullman. Apply here.
- General Dynamics Mission Systems posted a job opening for Senior Principal Contracts Specialist in Cullman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cullman here.
š Nearby News
Good Hope
- Adriana Skutchan named principal of Holly Pond High School (cullmantribune.com)
Hanceville
- Hanceville Middle School's new addition will be ready for new school year (cullmantribune.com)
- 4thĀ annual Ballin' Like aĀ Bulldog returnsĀ in July;Ā registrationĀ open (cullmantribune.com)
- Arrests and Incidents reported May 29, 2026 (cullmantribune.com)
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