The city grew along with the Birmingham iron industry, other local manufacturing, and agriculture, principally farming and the dairy industry, in the surrounding area. CONNECT WITH US 35094. 6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Leeds, AL 35094-3418. . Since 2008, the city has sponsored the Leeds John Henry Celebration and Fall Festival in mid-September in the downtown area, which features folk music, food vendors, and arts and crafts and also honors the legend of John Henry. Search Results. Is this your event? Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,