Friday morning, Rocket City!
What a week to be in Huntsville. We're celebrating an incredible $84+ million in new investments that will create hundreds of high-paying jobs, AND we're heading into one of the biggest entertainment weekends of the year.
This is exactly the kind of moment that showcases why Huntsville is having such a moment—world-class business growth AND world-class entertainment, all happening in the same incredible city.
Whether you're here for the business opportunities or the Breakaway Festival, this weekend perfectly captures what makes Rocket City special.
— Your Rocket City Team
🎯 THE BIG NEWS: Glaukos Corporation invests $80M+ in new Huntsville facility
+ Toyota adds $4.2M more to local education = $84M+ invested in our city this week!
$84+ million invested in Huntsville THIS WEEK. Between Glaukos choosing us over 100+ global locations and Toyota deepening their education commitment, we're seeing proof that Rocket City's reputation is attracting serious, long-term investment.
Breakaway Festival Takes Over John Hunt Park
While we celebrate business wins, this weekend Huntsville hosts one of its biggest entertainment events of the year. The Breakaway Music Festival brings major EDM artists to John Hunt Park, and it's exactly the kind of world-class event that shows why people want to live and work here.
Take a look a the lineup:
• The Chainsmokers - Grammy-nominated electronic duo
• Slander - Popular melodic bass artists
• Kaskade - House music legend
• Multiple supporting acts across two full days
• Top-tier production and festival atmosphere
Expect thousands of visitors, which means busy restaurants, hotels, and local businesses all weekend. It's economic impact on top of entertainment value.
Learn More: https://www.breakawayfestival.com/
Everything Happening This Weekend
🎧 Friday & Saturday (Next Weekend, but tickets are running out quickly)
Breakaway Music Festival
Location: John Hunt Park
Major EDM artists including The Chainsmokers
🎟️ Tiered ticket options | Top-tier production
Huntsville’s biggest music festival of the year
🎷 Sunday
Jazz in the Park – 10th Anniversary
Location: Big Spring Park
Family-friendly smooth jazz
🪑 Bring lawn chairs or blankets | 🎟️ Free admission
Perfect Sunday wind-down after festival weekend
🚚 Friday Night
Monthly Food Truck Rally
Location: Downtown near Big Spring Park
Local eats + live music | Family-friendly vibe
Great pre-festival or non-festival alternative
🌙 Friday Evening
Moonlight Market
Location: Courthouse Square
Local artisans, crafts, food & drinks | Live acoustic sets
Perfect date night or solo exploration
That's your business update and weekend preview, Rocket City. Whether you're celebrating new jobs or dancing to The Chainsmokers, this is exactly why we love this city!
— The Rocket City Roundup Team