Sun Festival opens Thursday, June 3, with 26 events in Alexander City and the Lake Martin area, including music, activities, contests and a week-long medallion hunt for a daily prize of $200.

Presented by District 2 Tallapoosa County Commissioner Steve Robinson and coordinated by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, this year’s schedule offers a multitude of events, such as a motorcycle ride benefiting the Gateway to Education Scholarship Program, a family movie day at Playhouse Cinemas and KidsFest Luck of the Draw where kids can get their art on and create a masterpiece in downtown Alexander City. The nine-day celebration culminates with the final Jazz Fest concert at the Lake Martin Amphitheater on Saturday, June 12.