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National Peanut Festival
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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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January 30 - 2010 Senior Bowl, Mobile - The 2010 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 (6238) January 30 - 28th Annual HOG WILD-"ER" RUN, Dothan - (6239) February 8 - 9 - Baldwin County Water Festival, Daphne - Educational venture to teach students about all aspects of water and related natural resources and the responsibility that they and their families share in protecting water quality and quantity. Through hands on activities the children learn about their drinking water, where it comes from and how to keep it clean as well as the importance of water to all life and the effects of human actions on the quality of surface waterways. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 251-621-8222 Dapne United Methodist Church Christian Life Center (5947) February 12 - 13 - Bay Minette Mardi Gras Fest, Bay Minette - Enjoy entertainment, vendors, food, carnival, car and bike show, and more. Mystic Revelers Parade Sat. at noon. Presented by Bay Minette Civic Club. 251-463-1909 Blackburn Park (5950) February 27 - Hertiage Arts Festival, Monroeville - Free. Downtown Square--Old Courthouse Museum and Downtown Square. The historic downtown square is transformed into a wonderland of crafts, quilts, woodworking, basket weaving, soul food and fine art. A fashion show, gospel music, and ethnic dance performances are also featured. This event is sponsored by the Mary Jerald Gardner Club and the Monroe County Heritage Museums. The event will last from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 251-743-2879 (5951) March 4-7 - Florence George Lindsey/UNA Film Festival, Florence - Nominated by Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast for the month of March, the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is an exciting event consisting of film screening, panels, discussions and celebrations throughout the Shoals area. 256-740-4141 (5952) March 5 - 7 - Cottontail's Village Arts, Crafts, & Gifts Festival, Birmingham - With over 450 booths of arts, crafts, gifts and food items, this is a great place and time to purchase Mother's Day gifts, graduation gifts, and spring decorations. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 205-836-7178 (5953) March 6 - 7 - Thank You "Snowbirds" Bluegrass Festival, Silverhill - Admission charged. Wales West LLC-- Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music and food catered by Wales West's own "Snowbirds". The railway also offers 1/2 price train rides and snacks. 888-569-5337 (5954) March 6 - 7 - The Eighth Annual 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 (6240) March 11 - 13 - Alabama River Festival, Franklin - Alabama River Museum at Claiborne Lock & Dam--Travel back in time to an early 1800s camp on the river. Visit with Indians, frontiersmen, traders, and travelers. Also enjoy music, demonstrations and food, all at the only museum on the Alabama River. School groups must call to schedule. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (251) 575-7433 (5955) March 12 -13 - 9th Annual BBQ Championship Hog Wild Festival, Mobile - Each year,thousands of residents and visitors flock to the Fairgrounds for this "hog wild" benefit for the United Cerebral Palsy. Live music, children's activities, barrel racing, cooking demonstrations and barbecue. Fri., 3-9:30 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. 251-479-4900 (5956) March 19 - 20 - Art Rocks! Spring Break Art Festival for Kids, Dothan - Great fun for the family featuring hands-on stations, workshops, exhibits, live art demonstrations, and more. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Art Rocks! Spring Break Art Festival for Kids This annual spring break festival keeps art rockin' with hands-on stations, workshops, exhibits, live art demonstrations and more! Perfect for families with elementary age kids. Sponsored in part by the Southeast Alabama Gas District. 334-794-3871 (5957) March 27 - 28 - Fountain City Arts Festival, Prattville - Enjoy this wonderful family event with over 50 artists, food and entertainment, children activities, and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 334-358-0297 (5958) March 27 - 28 - Piney Woods Arts Festival, Enterprise - One of the oldest juried arts and crafts shows in the area featuring original art and crafts, a children's fun center, food and entertainment, car and truck show, special displays, food. Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., noon-4 p.m. 334-406-2787 (5959) April 10 - Festival of the Springs, Center Point - 1st Annual celebration of the City of Center Point. Includes vendors, food, & fun. Call for location. Celebrate the history of Center Point with vendors, entertainment, food, and other fun activities. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 205-853-9711 (5960) April 10 - 11 - 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" 334-227-4411 (5961) April 10 -11 - 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 (6244) April 15 - 17 - Magnolia Festival fair, 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 (6241) April 17 - Sucarnochee Folklife Festival, Livingston - A festival celebrating the rich cultural of the Black Belt region. Enjoy traditional craftsman demonstrating pottery, metalworking, woodworking, quilting, and more. Live music all day, cornbread cook-off, 5K run and walking ghost tour. 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. 205-652-3828 (5962) April 17 - 18 - 26th 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 (6242) April 17 - 18 - 50th Annual Art on the Lake art, 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 GUNTERSVILLE RECREATIONAL CENTER (6243) April 23 - 24 - Muckle's Ridge Festival, Marion - A celebration of the Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns with presentation of proclamation by Marion City Council, hot air balloon demonstration, antique and classic cars, gas engines and bio-diesel demo, blacksmith, Mark Twain Day-Alabama Big Read celebration, horse and buggy rides, storytellers, cake walks, petting zoo and children's activities. Concert under the stars: blues, country and rock, arts and crafts, barbecue contest, food vendors, pottery maker, games. Fri. 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 205-394-9979 Perry County Historic (5963) April 24 - Brookside Greenway Festival, Birmingham - Wild Boar off-road duathlon, arts, crafts, fishing tournament, 5K and fun run, Miss Greenway pageant, canoe rides, children's activities, athletes and fishermen breakfast, picnic lunch, Russian desserts, music. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. 205-674-9275 Brookside Ball Park (5964) April 24 - Auburn City Fest fair, 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 (6245) May 1 - Children's Festival in the Park, Enterprise - A day of family fun with inflatables, pony rides, petting zoo, fire safety house, and a fabulous fireworks show. 2 p.m. until. 334-348-2682 (5965) May 1 -2 - Native American Festival, Bridgeport - Bring your lawn chair or blanket for the storytelling and dancing. Many other demonstrations of early living and arts include: pottery making, Cherokee encampment, flute music, archery, flint napping, woodcarving, and other activities for all ages. Food vendors will be available. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 800-259-5508 (5966) May 7 - 8 - 9th Annual Buck Creek Festival, Helena - Great Mother's Day weekend event with live music both days, arts, crafts and food vendors, unveiling of Helena's historic marker, children's activities, and the rubber duck race. 10 a.m.-10. p.m. 205-296-6153 (5967) May 15- 16 - Arts Alive Festival, Florence - A juried fine arts and crafts festival with more than 100 vendors with a special art contest and activities for children, food, music and more. Proceeds benefit area schools' "Artist in Residence" program. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 256-766-1445 Wilson Park (5968) May 15-17 - 24th Annual Multicultural Indian Event, Moulton - This four day event celebrates the Indian and Celtic cultures and their roles in the history of Lawrence County. Great for class field trips! Canoe rides, music and arts of crafts. Hours: Thursday, May 15th and Friday, May 16th - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 17th 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 256-905-2499 (5969) May 15 - 16 - Poke Salat Festival, Arab - 26th Annual - Arts & Crafts, Food, Music, Street Dances, Historic Display, Children's events 256-931-2498 (6246) May 21 - 22 - Northport Heritage Festival, Tuscaloosa - The Festival will feature music and entertainment, arts and crafts, children's activities, 5-K Heritage Run, walking tours, music, food and a street play highlighting many momentous events from Northport's past, as well as a look into our future. Fri., 2-8 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. 205-469-4243 (5970) June 4 - 6 - 4th Annual Southern Boreal Bird Festival, Davis - Canaan Valley is the ideal habitat for many species of birds found further north in the North American continent. Daily walks, workshops and guest speakers included. Lodge package available and/or day guest welcomed. 304-866-4121 Canaan Valley Resort State Park (6468) June 6 - Vulcan's 106th Birthday Bash, Birmingham - During this festive outdoor community event, the park will be filled with balloons, clowns, music, entertainment, food, fun and more in honor of Vulcan's special day. Throughout the afternoon, a variety of activities will take place for visitors of all ages to enjoy. 205-933-1409 (5971) June 11 -12 - White's Mountain Bluegrass Festival, Springville - Bluegrass Festival held in natural amphithreatre setting. Featuring live bands performing on stage, in addition to a full weekend of jammin' throughout the park. Camping, RV and tent sites available. Delicious home cooked food. Fun for the whole family. 205-467-6927 White's Mountain Park, St. Clair Springs (5977) June 18 - 20 - Alabama Sports Festival 28th Anniversary State Sports 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 Jefferson Civic Center (6247) June 18 - 20 - 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 (6248) June 19 - 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 (6249) July 3 - 4 - 77th Annual Hopi, Flagstaff - The Museum comes alive with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Hopi people-evoking the very spirit of this Colorado Plateau culture. Explore Hopi beliefs and current issues with Heritage Insights talks. Enjoy meeting over 75 artists from the 12 Hopi villages, presenting centuries-old art traditions kept alive through contemporary innovations. And hear Casper and the 602 Band's riveting Hopi reggae under the big tent. 928-774-5213 (6022) July 4 - Old-Time Downtown 4th of July Celebration, Cordova - Come join us as we celebrate our nation's Independence Day. Games, bands, music, races, contests, kelp-box derby, street dancing, kids games, food, food, food - including our famous Copper River Wild! Red salmon barbeque and community potluck. Join in the whacky fun on main street. Finish the day with an old fashioned Cordova Pie Social. 907-424-7260 (6027) July 16- 25 - W.C. Handy Music Festival, Florence - A weeklong tribute to the "Father of the Blues", W.C. Handy. Great Jazz and Blues music can be heard throughout the Shoals at restaurants, theatres, malls, parks and other locations. The week will include over 100 events perfect for the jazz and blues enthusiast as well as great family entertainment. 256-740-4141 (5972) August 7 - Fairfield Music Festival, Fairfield - Celebrate the Year of Small Towns and Downtowns with a variety of jazz, blues, R&B and gospel music in Fairfield's historic downtown. 205-369-1757 (5948) August 26 - 29 - Acton Fair fair, Acton - Free entertainment including: Magic Shows, Escape Artists, Singers, Dancers. 207-636-2968 (6691) September 17-18 - 10th Annual Ole Timey Craft & Bluegrass Festival, Estillfork - Bluegrass music, crafts, food, Gunfights recreations in Lodge City, antique cars, quiliting, etc. 256-776-9411 (5973) September 25 - Titus Bluegrass Festival, Titus - A fun-filled event featuring good music in a laid back atmosphere. BBQ, homemade desserts, arts and crafts. No pets or alcohol, please. Bring a chair and plan to spend the day. 334-567-9059 (5974) October 2-9 - Cullman Oktoberfest, Cullman - Free. Festhalle Market Platz--Special German meals and musical events are held during the week at locations throughout the community. Enjoy German food, arts & crafts show, historic district tours, Tour of Churches, weiner dog race, 5K race and the Burgermeister Ball. 256-734-0454 (5976) October 2 - Centre Fall Festival, Centre - A reunion theme to celebrate the Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns with the opportunity to renew old friendships, spend time with family and friends, watch a parade, witness the unveiling of a historic marker and enjoy other special activities. (5949) October 3 - Bay Minette Family Festival, Bay Minette - Family Festival is a family event with children's activites,live music, and a BBQ cookoff. 251-937-5665 (5975) October 30 - Hamilton Fall Festival, Hamilton - Celebrate fall in Hamilton and the heritage of this northwest Alabama city with the unveiling of a historic marker, arts, crafts and food, antique cars, tractors, motorcycles, dog show, entertainment, children's activities, haunted house. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 205-921-9483 DownTown (5978) November 4 - 7 - Christmas Village Festival, Birmingham - The largest indoor arts, crafts, and gifts show in the south. A shopper's delight! Over 450 booths of clothing, jewelry, food, decorations and much more. Exhibitors come from over 30 states to show their goods. Wed. Private shopping, Thurs.- Sat., 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sun., noon- 5 p.m. 205-836-7178 Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (5980) November 5 - 6 - Alabama Pecan Festival, Mobile - Free--A family oriented festival featuring a carnival atmosphere with vendors selling food items, crafts, arts, jewelry, face painting, music, live entertainment, and much more. 251-401-5555 (5979) December 2-31 - Christmas Light Festival, Montgomery - Thousands of Holiday Lights illuminate The Montgomery Zoo in shapes of animals and Christmas themes. See the beautiful displays by train or by foot. Enjoy live entertainment, food, gifts and pictures with Santa. Please see the dates listed below. Opening night will be December 2nd and go through December 5th December 9th through December 31st. 12th then start again December 16th through December 31st 334-240-4930 (5982) December 3 - 4 - Christmas Fest, Bay Minette - Christmas Fest is an outdoor arts and crafts festival with food vendors, kid's activities, and live entertainment. 251-937-5665 Courthouse Square (5981) |