Homewood Chamber of Commerce

06/19/2026

Your summer adventure starts tomorrow. ☀️

Passport to Summer officially kicks off June 20!

Visit participating destinations, scan the QR code at each stop, and earn entries for a chance to win a Homewood Staycation Grand Prize Package valued at more than $750 + multiple other winners will win gift cards to participating retailers!

✨ Explore local retailers
✨ Discover new favorites
✨ Visit community destinations
✨ Earn entries and win prizes

Swipe to see the full list of participating destinations and start planning your route!

No purchase necessary to enter or win. Open to participants 18 years and older. One check-in per destination per participant. Promotion runs June 20–July 20, 2026. Winners will be selected at random from eligible entries received during the promotion period. Void where prohibited by law.

06/18/2026

Calling all pickleball fanatics…
Welcome to Homewood, Pickleball Kingdom! ✂️

We were excited to celebrate the grand opening of Pickleball Kingdom with a ribbon cutting and officially welcome them to our business community.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning the game, Pickleball Kingdom offers a fun, welcoming space to play, connect, and stay active year-round.

Be sure to stop by, check out their new facility, and see what all the excitement is about!

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Mayor Jennifer Andress joined community leaders and athletes for the opening ceremonies of the Birmingham 2026 World Boccia Challenger at the Lakeshore Foundation. https://bit.ly/4aVyCgN

The international competition brings elite athletes from around the world and marks the first World Boccia event hosted in the United States since 2017. The tournament also serves as a qualifying opportunity on the road to the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Pictured with Mayor Andress are John Kemp, President and CEO of the Lakeshore Foundation, Tonia Whatley of the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Chris Thomason of the Lakeshore Foundation.

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

☀️ INTRODUCING PASSPORT TO SUMMER ☀️

This summer, we’re inviting you to explore Homewood and discover the incredible local retailers and community destinations that make our city special.

✨ Explore local retailers
✨ Discover new favorites
✨ Visit community destinations
✨ Earn entries and win prizes

Starting June 20, visit participating destinations, scan the QR code at each location, and earn entries toward our prize drawings.

🎁 One lucky participant will win our Homewood Staycation Grand Prize featuring:
• A one-night stay at Valley Hotel
• Dinner for two at SoHo Standard
• A Stone Hollow Farmstead bouquet
• An O’Henry’s gift card
• A Skin Wellness Pamper Package ($200 value)

Plus, additional winners will receive gift cards from participating retailers!

A special thank you to Valley Hotel, SoHo Standard, and Skin Wellness Dermatology for supporting our local retail community and helping make Passport to Summer possible.

How It Works:
✔ Visit participating destinations between June 20 and July 20
✔ Scan the QR code at each location to check in
✔ Each unique check-in earns an entry
✔ The more destinations you visit, the more entries you’ll receive

See the slides above for participating destinations and prize details.

No purchase necessary to enter or win. Open to participants 18 years and older. One check-in per destination per participant. Promotion runs June 20–July 20, 2026. Winners will be selected at random from eligible entries received during the promotion period. Void where prohibited by law.

06/11/2026

As part of our Centennial Celebration (https://bit.ly/3ZBOmQg), everyone is welcome next Wednesday, June 17, from 6:30p to 8:00p at the Homewood Public Library, Homewood, AL for an evening with some of the writers who call Homewood home. Meet local authors, hear the stories behind their books, learn about their work, and enjoy conversations with fellow readers as we celebrate the literary voices that help tell our community’s story. Light appetizers will be served.

06/11/2026

Homewood businesses are showing up for the Star-Spangled Homewood Patriotic Contest! 🇺🇸

A huge thank you to our current sponsors who are making this community celebration possible.

More businesses are joining every day, and we'd love to add yours to the list! Reach out at [email protected].

We've already got over 100 signs out across Homewood, and every single one represents a $25 donation going straight to the Homewood Police Foundation, the Homewood Fire Foundation, or the Homewood Patriot Band. So proud of this community.

We can't wait to see storefronts all across Homewood decked out in red, white, and blue for the Fourth!

Donate $25, fill out the form to get a yard sign, and decorate to win. All the details at starspangledhwd.com