Viva Vestavia ready for 28th year

The 28th iteration of Viva Vestavia is set for later this month at the new Vestavia Hills Civic Center.

The event brings together a number of Vestavia Hills restaurants, who provide food samples along with local beer, fine wines and a silent auction. This year’s event is set for Jan. 24 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Civic Center ballroom.

Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Director Michelle Hawkins said the chamber, which hosts the event, is still looking for restaurants to participate. It is free for restaurants to participate, and the chamber provides a table and can also provide assistance with serving, she said.

The event was, in previous years, held at the end of October at Hollywood Pools, but Hawkins said the chamber is “hoping for new traditions” with a new date and new location.

As of press time, a list of participating restaurants was not available.

Fine wines will be provided by local distributor International Wines, Hawkins said.

Hawkins said there will also be a variety of silent auction items.

Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting business.vestaviahills.org/events, clicking on the event page and clicking “Register.”

The new Civic Center is adjacent to City Hall at 1090 Montgomery Highway.