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National Peanut Festival

This nine-day celebration of the peanut harvest includes a variety of competitions, including recipe contests and beauty pageants. A large parade is held on the last Saturday of the festival. The fall event attracts more than 120,000 visitors. Noted as the nation's largest peanut festival, the event has been held in Dothan for over 50 years.

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September 28 - 30 - 9th Annual Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival, Birmingham - A celebration of new independent films. Come join the many people from around the world who come to Birmingham each year to discover fresh, new film ideas. (205) 324-0888 (1192)

October 5 - 7 - BayFest Music Festival, Mobile - The biggest event in the region! Attracting over 200,000 people every year, this annual music fest is a must this October! Come see many performances, and enjoy great music by Daughtry and others soon to be announced! Don't miss it! (251) 208-7835 (1190)

October 5 - 14 - Alabama National Fair, Montgomery - Fun for everyone! Enjoy rides, games, entertainment, food, and much more over 10 days of family-friendly festivities! (334) 272-6831 Alabama Agricultural Center and Fairgrounds (1191)

November 2 - 11 - National Peanut Festival, Dothan - This nine-day celebration of the peanut harvest includes a variety of competitions, including recipe contests and beauty pageants. A large parade is held on the last Saturday of the festival. The fall event attracts more than 120,000 visitors. Noted as the nation's largest peanut festival, the event has been held in Dothan for over 50 years. (334) 793-4323 (160)

November 3 - 5 - Alabama Pecan Festival, Mobile - This is a agricultural promotional event. (251) 401-5555 Tillman's Corner Community Center (272)

November 17 - Festival of the Arts, - (1442)

2008 Events

January 26 - 2008 Senior Bowl, Mobile - The 2008 Senior Bowl, presented by Food World, is the nation's unique football game and football's premier pre-draft event, annually featuring the country's best senior collegiate football stars and top NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South which are coached by the entire coaching staffs from two National Football League teams. Kickoff is TBA. Contest will be nationally televised by NFL networks. (251) 438-2276 Ladd-Peebles Stadium (863)

January 26 - Hog Wild 5-Mile & 1-Mile Pig Trail Trot, 26th Annual, Dothan - Challenging, rolling certified course. Prizes and awards. Pig Trail Trot primarily for children but adults are welcome to join in. (334) 792-6021 Westgate Park at the Northcutt Complex (864)

February 23 - 26 - Jewish Film Festival, Tuscaloosa - Presented by the Arts and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa County and Temple Emanu-El, the Sixth Annual Jewish Film Festival will feature the best of award-winning and entertaining film-making from the Jewish community. Established for both cultural outreach and understanding, the festival also provides insight into a variety of world cultures. (205) 758-5195 Bama Theatre (866)

February 24 - Heritage Art Festival, Monroeville - The historic downtown square is transformed into a wonderland of crafts, quilts, woodworking, soul food and art. A fashion show, gospel music and ethnic dance performances also featured. (251) 743-3359 Old Courthouse Museum (865)

March 14 - 16 - 56th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival, Fairhope - More than 245 exhibitors from throughout the nation will bring their best works to show and sell at this prestigious juried show. Live local entertainment throughout the three-day event and classic festival foods will be served up. Last year the event attracted 200,000 visitors to the area. The festival was named the number one event of the year by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel for 2004 and is listed as one of the top ten activities in the Alabama Tourism Guide. (251) 621- 8222 Downtown Fairhope (867)

March 29 - Weevil City Cruisers 12th Annual Car and Truck Show, Enterprise - Annual car, truck and motorcycle show held in conjunction with the Pineywoods Arts Festival. There is a fee to enter a vehicle for judging and trophies. Spectators get in free. (334) 393-7135 Enterprise-Ozark Community College in Enterprise, AL (868)

April 25 - 27 - 27th Annual Panoply Arts Festival, Huntsville - Panoply Arts Festival is a three-day outdoor arts festival containing five performance areas, a juried art marketplace, over a dozen kids make-and-take activities, a choreography competition, the Official Alabama State Fiddling Championship, a 10-minute playwright competition and a global village representing over a dozen cultures. (256) 519-2787 Big Spring Park (869)

June 21 - Alabama Blueberry Festival, Brewton - Original arts and crafts, antique car show, motorcycle show & ride, live entertainment, children's activities, blueberries, blueberry bushes, cookbooks, and food available throughout the day. (251) 867-3224 Historic Downtown Brewton - Burnt Corn Creek Park (870)

July 18 - 20 - Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, Orange Beach - 76th annual rodeo featuring the nation's largest saltwater fishing tournament. Sponsored by Mobile Jaycees with more than 3000 fishermen. (251) 471-0025 Dauphin Island Rodeo Site (871)

August 14 - 17 - Thunder on the Gulf, Orange Beach - Nascar meets H2O. This thrilling event is for those who enjoy things that go fast. Boats travel along a race course at speeds exceding 100 MPH fighting to be first over the finish line. Come and see high powered machines running at these speeds with no breaks! (866) 954-7223 (872)

August 23 - Indian Artifact Show, Dothan - Diffrent Indian artifact displays. Buy/sell/trade. Raffle & refreshments 334-821-5823 (1499)

September 6 - Hartselle Airport Day!, Hartselle - Antique car show, games for the kids, food venors, and static displays of unique airplanes. (256)773-1130 (2496)

September 27 - 28 - Jubilee Festival, Daphne - Enjoy more than 85 of the finest artists and craftsmen in the region, a delicious assortment of unique festival foods, kids art festival, awards, great entertainment featuring the best acts in the region. (251) 621-8222 (873)

October 3 - 4 - 44th Annual Harvest Festival, Boaz - An annual outdoor event with a variety of arts and crafts and food vendors, entertainment, farmer's market, Miss Harvest Festival Pageant, moon pie-eating contest, children's play area. (256) 593-8154 Downtown Boaz (874)

October 9 - 12 - 37th Annual National Shrimp Festival, Gulf Shores - Is one of the nation's premier outdoor festivals featuring over 300 vendors that offer fine art, arts and crafts, an international marketplace and of course, shrimp! Fried, grilled, broiled or steamed, you can find it all at the festival along with other delicious seafood and non-seafood dishes. (251) 968-6904 Gulf Shores Public Beach (875)

November 7 - 9 - Heritage Harbor Days, Foley - Heritage exchange with a sister city in a different state and cultural festival with entertainment, food, crafters, children's art village, boat builders, shrimp boat, net makers, living history area, wooden boat show, big carnival, Celebrate America concert, and fireworks finale. (251) 943-1200 Heritage Park (876)

November 22 - Mobile International Festival, Mobile - Travel around the world in a day and experience the wonders of the cultures of more than 70 countries. Let us be your passport to adventure as you visit, explore, shop and taste the delicious fanfare presented. Wonderful artists everywhere, entertainment, great food and more. (251) 470-7730 Mobile Civic Center (877)

2009 Events

January 24 - 2009 Senior Bowl, Mobile - The 2009 Senior Bowl,is the nation's unique football game and football's premier pre-draft event, annually featuring the country's best senior collegiate football stars and top NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South which are coached by the entire coaching staffs from two National Football League teams. Kickoff is TBA. Contest will be nationally televised by NFL networks. Ladd-Peebles Stadium. (251) 438-2276 (3000)

January 24 - 27 - Jewish Film Festival, Tuscaloosa - Presented by the Arts and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa County and Temple Emanu-El, the Sixth Annual Jewish Film Festival will feature the best of award-winning and entertaining film-making from the Jewish community. Established for both cultural outreach and understanding, the festival also provides insight into a variety of world cultures. (205) 758-5195 Bama Theatre (3002)

January 31 - 26th Annual Hog Wild 5 Mile & 1 Mile Pig Trail Trot, Dothan - (334)792-6021 (3001)

March 7 - 8 - Jerry Brown Arts Festival, Hamilton - A prestigious showcase for Southern folk artists to exhibit their works and demonstrate their talents. Named in honor of Hamilton resident and ninth-generation potter Jerry Brown, the festival hosts artists from throughout the Southeastern U.S. annually. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours: Sat., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 205-921-9483 (3200)

March 14 - Riverfest 2009, Wetumpka - Come rain or shine and enjoy a street dance at Commerce & Court streets with arts and crafts, concessions, entertainment, children's activities, and health screenings in the park. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 334-567-4811 (3201)

March 28 - Fountain City Arts Festival, Prattville - Art springs to life in this wonderful celebration of the arts. Over 50 artists, plus two stages of entertaiment and food vendors. Numerous artistic demonstrations throughout the day, with hands-on projects for children or the young at heart! Fun for the whole family,with FREE admission. Free outdoor movie -- with date to be announced later. Mark your calendars..this is one NOT to miss. Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 334-358-0297 Pratt Park (3202)

April 4 - 17 Springs Arts and Crafts Festival, Millbrook - In the 1970s, the 17 Springs Arts and Crafts Festival was known throughout Alabama as a "must attend" for artists and buyers of quality arts and crafts. Through cooperation of the Grandview YMCA and the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, along with area volunteers, this event is being revived and will re-open on the grounds of its original location, Grandview Pines. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. 334-285-0085 Grandview Pines (3203)

April 4 - Brookside Greenway Festival, Birmingham - The small town of Brookside in western Jefferson County is hosting the Brookside Greenway Festival. All proceeds go to the development of the Brookside Five Mile Creek Greenway. 6 AM - Dusk 205-674-9275 Brookside Ball Park (3204)

April 11 - 12 - Baldwin County Strawberry Festival, Loxley - Arts and crafts exhibitors, full scale carnival, food vendors, pony rides, music, and classic car show. Hours: Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (251)550-2003 Loxley Municipal Park (3205)

April 17 - 18 - 18th Annual Faunsdale Crawfish Festival, Faunsdale - 18th Annual Crawfish Festival at Faunsdale Bar & Grill;Live Bands, including Telluride, Rollin' In the Hay, Dirt Road Lizards and more, Crawfish Eating Contest, Arts n Crafts, Children's Entertainment, and Genuine "REAL CAJUN" Cooking. Gates Open at 10am and Close at Midnite both Friday and Saturday. 334-628-3240 (3206)

April 18 - Castleberry Strawberry Festival, Castleberry - The 23rd annual Castleberry Strawberry Festival will be held in downtown Castleberry on April 18, 2009. Food, crafts, entertainment & fresh strawberries are the highlight of the day. No admission fee is charged. 251-966-2422 (3207)

April 18 - Magnolia Festival, Gardendale - Celebrate Spring with live entertainment, classic car show, pooch parade, kids carnival including Eurobungy, children's village of activities, cookie eating contest for great prizes. BBQ, ribs, kettle corn, funnel cakes, shaved ice, Italian ice, chicken, hamburgers, fresh lemonade, etc. Live entertainment includes pop, Christian, country, bluegrass, oldies, etc. Bring your lawn chairs and the whole family for the whole day of fun. 205-608-1800 Gardendale Civic Center Complex (3208)

April 18 - Sucarnochee Folklife Festival, Livingston - The Sucarnochee Folklife Festival is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the unique lifeways of Black Belt residents. The event features a Sucarnochee 5K River Run, Cornbread Cook-off, demonstrators & vendors of traditional crafts (basketmaking, pottery, folk art, metal works, weaving, etc . ..), storytelling, live traditional music, local food (catfish, BBQ, canned and baked goods), and a walking ghost tour. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 205-652-3497 Courthouse House Square, Downtown Livingston (3209)

April 18 - 19 - 25th Annual Bloomin' Festival Arts and Crafts Fair, Cullman - Bloomin' Festival is a two day juried arts festival attracting thousands of visitors to the beautiful campus of St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School. Located adjacent to the school is the world famous Ave Maria Grotto. The picturesque landscape of stone cut buildings on the grounds of Alabama's only Abbey provides a backdrop for the outdoors show. More than 140 booths are filled with artists demonstrating and exhibiting their work. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily (800)722-0999 St. Bernard Prep School (3210)

April 18 - 19 - 49th Annual Art on the Lake, Guntersville - Lake Guntersville Rec Center--Arts and crafts festival with food, games, live entertainment, juried art show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 256-582-4378 (3211)

April 18 - 19 - Calico Fort Arts & Crafts Fair, Fort Deposit - Annual Arts and Crafts fair which includes the best in each catagory from many states throughout the southeast. Also entertainment in the natural amphitheater; a children's area with rides, petting zoo, and exhibitors who cater to children; and plenty of good food including old-fashion pork barbecue and funnel cakes. We strive for "something for everyone" Hours: 9 to 5 both days 334-227-4411 (3212)

April 24 - 26 - Annual Panoply Arts Festival, Huntsville - Panoply Arts Festival is a three-day outdoor arts festival containing five performance areas, a juried art marketplace, over a dozen kids make-and-take activities, a choreography competition, the Official Alabama State Fiddling Championship, a 10-minute playwright competition and a global village representing over a dozen cultures. (256) 519-2787 (3003)

April 25 - 3rd Annual A View From Earth, Collinsville - Join us at DreamField Productions Outdoor Theatre (600 County Rd 209, Collinsville Alabama for the 3rd Annual "A View From Earth" earth day celebration. 256-844-8235 (3196)

April 25 - Auburn City Fest, Auburn - Auburn CityFest is Auburn's largest, FREE, outdoor festival. It is hosted by the City of Auburn Parks & Recreation Department. The festival featured everything from homemade crafts to fine, folk and hip artwork from some of the most intriguing artists in the nation. (334)501-2930 Kiesel Park (3213)

May 1 - 3 - Poke Salat Festival, Arab - 25th Annual - Arts & Crafts, Food, Music, Street Dances, Historic Display, Children's events. 256-931-2498 (3198)

May 1 - 2 - Recall LaGrange Reenactment, Tuscumbia - Grange College Site Park, 8 mi southeast Tuscumbia off hwy 157, Leighton, AL Recall LaGrange is a Commemorative Civil War event recalling the burning of Alabama's first chartered college during the Civil War in 1863. The event includes: A vignette of Civil War Life, Civil War skirmishes, Civil War funeral and a daily life camp, firearm and blacksmith demonstrations, musical entertainment, including the Shoals dulcimer and folk music, wagon hay rides to LaGrange Antebellum Cemetery, food and crafts. Free shuttle bus rides from the parking lot to the College Site. Tours of numerous log buildings, which includes, a black smith shop, country store, welcome center, wedding chapel, bed & breakfast inn, a log barn and smoke house, a covered well and an out house. Sponsored by: The LaGrange Living Historical Association and the 27th Alabama Infantry Regiment. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 256-446-9324 (3214)

May 2 - Mayfest 2009, Atmore - Tome Byrne Park-A celebration of spring with true small town flavor and featuring an arts and crafts show, local and professional entertainment, children's rides and activities, delicious food and more. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the day. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 251-368-3305 (3215)

May 2 - 3 - Noble Street Festival/Cheaha Challenge, Anniston - Free Downtown District--Noble Street becomes cyclists and pedestrians-only for a day at the Noble Street Festival. This family festival features pro bike races, restaurants, music, art, a running race, and healthy activities for kids. May 2, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. & May 3, 7 a.m.-noon. 256-236-8387 (3216)

May 22 - May 23 - Jubilee CityFest, Montgomery - Montgomery's largest weekend music festival for the entire family, 3 stages national and regional bands. 334-834-7220 (3199)

June 4 - 7 - Will Rogers Heritage Festival, Guntersville - A farmers market, antiques and collectibles fair, perfomances of "Will Rogers Follies," aviation fair, food, pageant, live entertainment, walking tours, Pow Wow, wagon and pony rides, pooch parade and more. 256-582-3682 Downtown Guntersville and Civitan Park (3220)

June 12 - 13 - 19th Annual Alex City Jazz Fest, Alexander City - The Annual Alex City Jazz Fest brings thousands of music fans to downtown Alexander City on Friday night and to the shores of beautiful Lake Martin in the Amphitheater hosted by Russell Lands on Saturday night. This free, two-day event is sponsored by locals and is in it's 19th year. Previous headliners include Dickie Betts, Taj Mahal, Los Lonely Boys, Delbert McClinton, Amanda Shaw and more! Dusk to 11:00 pm (est) 256-234-3461 Strand Park and Lake Martin Amphitheater (3219)

June 19 - 21 - Alabama Sports Festival 27th Anniversary State Games, Birmingham - The Alabama Sports Festival is Alabama's Olympics. The Games are open to all residents of Alabama, from novice to elite abilities and youth to senior citizens. This is Alabama's largest multisport event with 20 sports being offered. The event includes an official opening ceremony with a Parade of Athletes, Oath to Athletes, Lighting the Cauldron and musical entertainment. 334-280-0065 Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center (3218)

June 19 - 21 - Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, Foley - Approximately 50 hot air balloons (balloons only visible approximately 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., weather depending), Children's Village, live music, juried arts and crafts show, great southern cuisine, motorcycle poker run, frisbee dog show, fireworks. Friday 8 am -10 pm, Saturday, 6 am -10 pm, Sunday, 6 am- 10 pm 251-943-3291 Foley Soccer Complex, Hwy. 98 West (3221)

June 20 - 27 - Chilton County Peach Festival, Clanton - Pageants and tournaments throughout the week, along with arts, crafts, music, parade, auction, barbecue and other food. 205-755-2400 (3217)

June 20 - Alabama Blueberry Festival, Brewton - Original arts and crafts, antique car show, motorcycle show & ride, live entertainment, children's activities, blueberries, blueberry bushes, cookbooks, and food available throughout the day. (251) 867-3224 Historic Downtown Brewton - Burnt Corn Creek Park (3004)

August 13 - 16 - Thunder on the Gulf, Orange Beach - Nascar meets H2O. This thrilling event is for those who enjoy things that go fast. Boats travel along a race course at speeds exceding 100 MPH fighting to be first over the finish line. Come and see high powered machines running at these speeds with no breaks! (866) 954-722 (3005)