Lanett Chamber Packs March With Events

Highlights include a Battle of the Badges BBQ, Leprechaun Ride, and Easter Egg Hunt

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce (GVACC) has a packed schedule of events planned for March, including a Battle of the Badges barbecue, a Leprechaun Ride, a Commerce & Coffee networking event, and an Eggscellent Egg Hunt in downtown Lanett.

Why it matters

The GVACC's March event lineup aims to bring the Lanett community together through a variety of family-friendly activities, fostering local pride and supporting small businesses in the area.

The details

The Leprechaun Ride on March 14 is modeled after a successful "Witch's Ride" event in Trussville, Alabama, where participants dress up in leprechaun costumes and ride bikes or other street-legal vehicles along a designated course. The Battle of the Badges barbecue on the same day will feature live entertainment, inflatables for kids, and a "liquid gold tent" for refreshments. The Chamber is also planning a Commerce & Coffee networking event on March 10 and an Eggscellent Egg Hunt in downtown Lanett on March 28, with cash prizes up to $300.

  • The Leprechaun Ride will take place on March 14 at 10 a.m.
  • The Battle of the Badges barbecue will be held on March 14.
  • The Commerce & Coffee event is scheduled for March 10 at 7:30 a.m. ET.
  • The Eggscellent Egg Hunt will be on March 28 in downtown Lanett.

The players

Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce (GVACC)

The local chamber of commerce organizing the March event lineup in Lanett, Alabama.

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What they’re saying

“Everyone is invited to dress in their favorite festive attire and to make a grand entrance into the Battle of the Badges celebration.”

— Carrie Wood (valleytimes-news.com)

“We will have cash prizes of $100, $150 and $200. There will be a $300 prize in the scavenger hunt.”

— Carrie Wood (valleytimes-news.com)

What’s next

The Lanett Chamber of Commerce must pass a state inspection before officially opening its new daycare center on March 10.

The takeaway

The GVACC's March event lineup demonstrates the chamber's commitment to bringing the Lanett community together through a variety of family-friendly activities, supporting local businesses, and fostering civic pride.