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March 19 - April 13
Auburn-Opelika Floral Trail - Auburn, AL
Venue: North College St. & Cary Dr.
Experience the sense of peace and renewal found among the miles of blooming azaleas, dogwoods, and more as the community ushers in spring.
www.aocvb.com
March 30 - April 1
5th Annual Alabama Hiking Trail Conference - Anniston, AL
Venues: Bald Rock Lodge and Cheaha State Park
The largest gathering of hikers, backpackers, and outdoor lovers in the state with presentations on hiking/backpacking gear, destinations, and the environment, entertainment, food, raffles, and short hikes.
www.hikealabama.org
March 31 - April 2
1st Monday Weekend Trade Days - Scottsboro, AL
One of the Deep South's oldest and largest trade days of bartering, haggling, and swapping of goods. Held at the Historic Downtown Square (Jackson County).
April 1 - May 31
Watercolor Society of Alabama, National Exhibition - Anniston, AL
Anniston Museum of Natural History, Changing Exhibits Gallery--Painters from across the U.S. submit slides of their paintings for consideration in this competition. Only a small percentage of these are juried into the exhibition. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. 256-237-6766. Admission charged.
April 1-30
Athens Dogwood Festival - Athens, AL
Venue: Big Spring Memorial Park & other locations. Activities throughout the month, including entertainment. Admission charged to some events.
April 6 and May 4
First Fridays - Florence, AL
First Fridays takes place on the first Friday of every month, it is sponsored by Downtown Florence Unlimited. It is an opportunity for artists and musicians to sell and demonstrate their art and play their music and for people to experience the beautiful historic downtown Florence.
www.firstfridaysflorence.com
April 7
Cruise-In Antique Car Show - Alexander City, AL
Club shows begin in April and end with Oktoberfest at Charles E. Bailey Sportsplex. Owners of vehicles from 1929-up gather the first Saturday of each month to swap stories, enjoy music, and win door-prizes. 6PM-9PM.
April 11
Camp Aliceville POW/Guard Reunion - Aliceville, AL
Venue: Aliceville Museum
The 8th Annual Camp Aliceville Reunion brings back former prisoners of war and army guards who spent time at the Aliceville Prisoner of War Camp from 1943-1945. The public is invited to participate in this unique World War II historical event. 205-373-2363. Admission.
April 13-14
Sultana Survivors' Descendants Reunion - Athens, AL
Reunion of descendants of survivors of the greatest maritime disaster in US history. Gene Salacker and Jerry Potter, the authors of the latesr Sultana books, will be in attendance. Also, banquet, food, musical entertainment. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
www.sultanadisaster.com
April 14
Pinhoti Trail Hike: Dugger Mountain Wildflowers - Anniston, AL
Venue: White Plains
Take a moderate-strenuous level hike with Dugger Mountain founders, Francine and Bruce Hutchinson, and watch as spring unfolds amidst giant hardwoods, steep mountainsides, and tranquil, crystal-clear streams. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 256-782-5697. Pre-registration required.
http://fieldschool.jsu.edu
April 21
Third Annual Mountain Longleaf Festival - Anniston, AL
Venue: Historic McClellan Arts District
Celebrate art and the environment in a day featuring live music, food, arts demonstrations, hands-on learning stations, and environmental and conservation exhibits. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
http://epic.jsu.edu
April 21-22
Ardmore Renaissance Faire - Ardmore, AL
Venue: Ardmore Town Park
A living history weekend with a variety of entertainment, including Celtic music and dance, May Pole dance, Middle Eastern dance, sword fighting, children's activities, arts and crafts, marketplace. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
256-423-7588
April 27-28
Civitan Rodeo - Andalusia, AL
Venue: Covington Center Arena
Rodeo, food, gold rushes, calf scramble, pageant and more. 6:30-10 p.m. 334-222-6419. Admission.
April 28
Outdoor Women Unlimited (OWU) Tournament - Alexander City, AL
Venue: Wind Creek State Park
Annual fishing tournament on beautiful Lake Martin. Daybreak-2 p.m.
256-234-3461. Admission.
April 28
Auburn CityFest 2007 - Auburn, AL
Venue: Kiesel Park
Live entertainment, children's games, fine arts and crafts booths, and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission.
www.auburncityfest.com
May 4-5
23rd Annual Poke Salat Festival - Arab, AL
Venue: Downtown Arab
This year's festival features numerous chances to get a taste of Salat; plenty of entertainment for adults and children; interactive booths; face painting; children's games; booths full of food and arts & crafts; a classic car show; a parade with all types of fun entries; a motorcycle rally; an antique farm equipment display; The Heritage Tent sponsored by the Arab Historical Society full of fantastic historical items; The Peanut Gallery featuring Arab's storytellers; a Poster Contest sponsored by BancorpSouth; Art In the Alley - a display of art from Arab's Emerging Artists (school kids). Besides plates full of Poke Salat, other festival foods will include hamburgers, hotdogs, BBQ sandwiches, peanuts, fresh donuts, shaved ice, pizza and much more.
www.pokesalatfestival.com
May 5
Noble Street Festival - Anniston, AL
Historic 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. Free. This is a "Top 10 Event" for the State of Alabama as selected by the Alabama Departmetn of Tourism & Travel in 2006.
www.noblestreetfestival.com
May 5
Sunny King Criterium - Anniston, AL
Watch as hundreds of professional and amateur bicycle racers zoom around the .6-mile downtown race course in NASCAR fashion at speeds reaching 40 mph! Dine outdoors at the Red Diamond Restaurant Tour, featuring more than 15 eateries. Also children's races, artists' market, live music. Noon-10 p.m.
May 5
Mayfest 2007 - Atmore, AL
Venue: 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.
May 6
Cheaha Challenge Century - Anniston, AL
Venue: Calhoun County
The toughest ride in the South. Join hundreds of cyclists from more than 20 states and experience the Cheaha Challenge. This recreational bicycle ride offers a route option for any level of cyclist. Shorter routes contain very few hills and longer routes contain up to 7,400 feet of cumulative climbing, traversing Alabama's highest point, Cheaha Mountain. The ride follows the federally designated Appalachian Highlands Scenic Byway, affording some of the most scenic roadways in the Southeast. 6 a.m. registration.
www.cheahachallenge.com
May 18-20
Southern Breeze Wine & Culinary Festival - Orange Beach, AL
Venue: Orange Beach Waterfront Park
Celebrate the good life on the Gulf Coast at this fun, entertaining, and informative series of events. Highlighting the best global wines, regional food and Gulf Coast culture. Admission.
www.southernbreeze.com/winefest
May 18-19
25th Annual Limestone County Sheriff's Rodeo - Athens
Venue: Limestone Co. Sheriff's Arena, Hwy. 99
Sanctioned rodeo with bareback riding, steer wrestling, bull riding, calf roping and rodeo pagaent. Festivitivies begin with a downtown parade the previous Saturday followed by a street dance on Tuesday before rodeo.
May 18-19
Second Annual Art Crawl - Alexander City
Venue: High Cotton Antique Market
Crawl your way through a fun-filled weekend of exciting art and artistry by more than 50 local and regional artists. Paintings in oil and watercolors, photography, woodworking; basketmaking, ceramics, pottery, stained glass, and more. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
May 28 - June 2
30th Annual Alabama Hot Air Balloon Classic - Decatur, AL
Dozens of colorful balloons will take to the skies this year in honor of the 29th anniversary of the Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic Memorial Day holiday weekend. Scheduled featured activities include a fireworks extravaganza, an antique tractor show, classic car show, arts and crafts, stage entertainment, and children’s sports area. Free admission.
www.decaturcvb.org
May 26-28
Watercolor Society of Alabama, National Exhibition - Anniston, AL
Anniston Museum
June 1
First Fridays - Florence, AL
First Fridays takes place on the first Friday of every month, it is sponsored by Downtown Florence Unlimited. It is an opportunity for artists and musicians to sell and demonstrate their art and play their music and for people to experience the beautiful historic downtown Florence.
www.firstfridaysflorence.com
June 2
Alabaster Cityfest - Alabaster, AL
Venue: Veteran's Park
Fun-filled event complete with arts and crafts, food, children's activities, inflatibles, and great music.
June 8-9
17th Annual Alexander City Jazz Fest - Alexander City, AL
Venue: Strand City Park (Tallapoosa St.) & Lake Martin Amphitheater.
Central Alabama's most celebrated and electrifying weekend, featuring nationally recognized jazz and blues artists. 6-11 p.m.
www.alexcityjazzfest.com
June 16
7th Annual Turtle Races - Alexander City, AL
Venue: Airport Pavilion
Continuing a tradition started in 1980, the annual Turtleneck Turtle Races pit amphibian against amphibian in this fun family event. Few competitors leave empty-handed, as awards are given in multiple categories, including best-dressed, best-decorated, etc.
June 16
15th Annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival - Anniston, AL
This Juneteenth event, "An Emancipation Celebration," is the largest program of its kind in Northeast Alabama. Activities include Blues and R&B bands, live entertainment, dancing, talent contest, a step competition, Hip-Hop block party, Gospel concert & choir sing, food vendors, arts & crafts, business exhibits and kiddie rides. The program is scheduled to run from 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. Bring your lawn chairs and stay all day. Free Admission.
www.juneteenthanniston.homestead.com
June 29-30
Taste of Freedom BBQ Cookoff - Albertville, AL
Downtown Albertville
Vendors, children’s area, music, children’s cookoff and barbecue cookoff for adults in professional and backyard categories.
June 29 - July 1
Alabama Sports Festival 25th Anniversary State Games - Birmingham, AL
Venue: Birmingham Metro Area
This is Alabama's largest multi-sport with 20 sports being offered. The event includes an official opening ceremony that has a parade of athletes, oath to athletes, lighting the cauldron, and musical entertainment. Open to all residents of Alabama.
www.alagames.com
July 6
First Fridays - Florence, AL
First Fridays takes place on the first Friday of every month, it is sponsored by Downtown Florence Unlimited. It is an opportunity for artists and musicians to sell and demonstrate their art and play their music and for people to experience the beautiful historic downtown Florence.
www.firstfridaysflorence.com
August 3
First Fridays - Florence, AL
First Fridays takes place on the first Friday of every month, it is sponsored by Downtown Florence Unlimited. It is an opportunity for artists and musicians to sell and demonstrate their art and play their music and for people to experience the beautiful historic downtown Florence.
www.firstfridaysflorence.com
August 4
Cruise-In Antique Car Show - Alexander City, AL
Club shows begin in April and end with Oktoberfest at Charles E. Bailey Sportsplex. Owners of vehicles from 1929-up gather the first Saturday of each month to swap stories, enjoy music, and win door-prizes. 6PM-9PM.
August 4
"Battle of Mobile Bay" Commemorative Day - Dauphin Island, AL
Venue: Fort Gaines Historic Site, 109 Bienville Blvd.
Cannon salute at 9:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. & 3:45 p.m., followed by oral account of the battle. Also, blacksmith demonstrations and a music performance by Ross Moore, "Southern Son." 9 a.m.-6 p.m
August 4
Woodstock 5K - Alabama RRCA 5K State Championship - Anniston, AL
Venue: Woodstock Avenue
Run with champions for this 27th annual event. In addition to the 5K, the Kidstock 1- mile run/walk will be held immediately after the 5k and benefits the United Cerebral Palsy Telethon and local CP center. 7 a.m.-10 a.m.
www.woodstock5k.com
August 24-25
Sloss Furnaces "Stokin' the Fire BBQ Festival" - Birmingham, AL
Venue: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Nominated for “BBQ Contest of the Year” in 2005 by the Kansas City BBQ Society, this competition and festival attracts people from all over the country, including professional teams, backyard teams and many others.
www.slossfurnaces.com
August 25
Annual Okra Festival - Burkville, AL
Venue: Off U.S. Hwy. 80 on Fredrick Douglass Rd. in Lowndes Co.
Vendors offer food, fresh vegetables (okra), arts & crafts, and more. Come join us for a taste of fresh home grown okra and jazz music during this annual community event. Noon-6 pm.
August 25
Muster on the Tallapoosa, Living History - Alexander City, AL
Venue: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Various activities throughout the day, living history camps of the Creek and Cherokee Indians and the Tennessee Militia, and guest speakers who offer insight into the Creek Indian War. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
www.nps.gov/hobe
September 1
First Fridays - Florence, AL
First Fridays takes place on the first Friday of every month, it is sponsored by Downtown Florence Unlimited. It is an opportunity for artists and musicians to sell and demonstrate their art and play their music and for people to experience the beautiful historic downtown Florence.
www.firstfridaysflorence.com
September 1
Alabama Butterbean Festival - Pinson, AL
Outdoor festival with educational booths promoting butterbeans, arts, crafts and food booths, tractor pull, barbecue cook-off, cornbread cook-off, and a butterbean recipe contest. During the week proceeding the ABF two pagents will be conducted: the Little Miss Baby Butterbean & Master Baby Butterbean Pageant, and King Butterbean & Queen Butterbean Pageant. 7PM-10PM.
www.butterbeanfestival.com
September 1, and October 13
Cruise-In Antique Car Show - Alexander City, AL
Club shows begin in April and end with Oktoberfest at Charles E. Bailey Sportsplex. Owners of vehicles from 1929-up gather the first Saturday of each month to swap stories, enjoy music, and win door-prizes. 6PM-9PM.
September 2-3
11th Annual "Sweet Tater" Festival - Crane Hill, AL
Arts and crafts, fun, entertainment, and food, including lots of "sweet taters." Held at Dowling Memorial Park.
September 7
First Fridays - Florence, AL
First Fridays takes place on the first Friday of every month, it is sponsored by Downtown Florence Unlimited. It is an opportunity for artists and musicians to sell and demonstrate their art and play their music and for people to experience the beautiful historic downtown Florence.
www.firstfridaysflorence.com
September 8-10
Showdown on the Coosa II - Wetumpka, AL
The 1/4 mile Drag Boat Races will take place at Wetumpka's Gold Star Park. Admission for Saturday and Sunday is $7.00 a day for adults, children 12 & under free. Gates open at 9:00; racing starts at 12:00. Friday is setup and practice with the next 2 days being the actual race. The races will host approximately 50 outboard drag boats competing in a double elimination quarter mile drag race. These boats range in speeds from 90 to over 130 mph in a quarter mile. A variety of food and beverage vendors will be available for both days.
September 8
19th Annual Old Fashioned Trade Day on the Square - Huntsville, AL
Courthouse Square, downtown—Arts, crafts, antiques, books, food, and entertainment. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
September 8-9
19th Daphne Annual Jubilee Festival - Daphne, AL
Olde Towne Daphne—130 fine arts & crafts booths, live local entertainment, classic festival foods, kids art in the park. Shuttle provided. Fun for the whole family. Booth fee $100. Jury fee $25. Free admission.
September 20-22
Riverfest Barbeque Cook-off - Decatur, AL
Rhodes Ferry Park—State championship Barbecue cook-off with live music and activities for the entire family. Noon-10 p.m. Free admission. Noon-10PM.
www.decaturjaycees.com
September 14-16
Alabama Highway 14 Antique Trail - Greensboro, AL
The Highway 14 Antiques Trail traverses the entire state, starting in the east at Valley on the Georgia state line, extending over 200 miles to the west at Aliceville/Pickensville, near the Mississippi state line. Antiques dealers, artists, craftsmen, and others gather at various locations in approximately 24 cities and towns along the route. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
September 15
Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride & Native American Pow Wow - Florence, AL
A celebration of Native American history with a Native American Pow Wow, storytelling, demonstrations, arts, crafts, and food vendors, exhibits, a Trail of Tears drama and a biker's welcome and a free concert. Held at McFarland Park.
www.trailoftears-remembrance.org
September 15
Depot Days Festival - Hartselle, AL
Festival celebrating the history of the railroad and its contribution to Hartselle with antique car and tractor show, crafts, Art Show, Children's Art Show, 2 stages of live entertainment, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, children's area and food vendors.
September 22-29
Racking Horse World Celebration - Decatur, AL
More than two hundred Racking Horses compete in more than 140 classes in children and adult, amateur and professional categories. Show ends with the crowning of the World Champion. 256-353-7225.
www.rackinghorse.com
October 5
First Fridays - Florence, AL
First Fridays takes place on the first Friday of every month, it is sponsored by Downtown Florence Unlimited. It is an opportunity for artists and musicians to sell and demonstrate their art and play their music and for people to experience the beautiful historic downtown Florence.
www.firstfridaysflorence.com
October 13
Cruise-In Antique Car Show - Alexander City, AL
Club shows begin in April and end with Oktoberfest at Charles E. Bailey Sportsplex. Owners of vehicles from 1929-up gather the first Saturday of each month to swap stories, enjoy music, and win door-prizes. 6PM-9PM.
October 13
27th Annual Oktoberfest - Alexander City, AL
Venue: Charles E. Bailey, Sr. Sportplex
Features arts and crafts, food, entertainment, children's activities, sports program, antique car show, and more. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
October 19-21
Southern Wildlife Festival - Decatur, AL
Venue: Calhoun Community College, Hwy 31 North
Nationally recognized wildlife art show and sale featuring the works of approximately 100 artists, with photographic exhibitions and competitions. Sat., 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sun. 10;00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission charged.
www.sowildfest.com
November 2
First Fridays - Florence, AL
First Fridays takes place on the first Friday of every month, it is sponsored by Downtown Florence Unlimited. It is an opportunity for artists and musicians to sell and demonstrate their art and play their music and for people to experience the beautiful historic downtown Florence.
www.firstfridaysflorence.com
December 7
First Fridays - Florence, AL
First Fridays takes place on the first Friday of every month, it is sponsored by Downtown Florence Unlimited. It is an opportunity for artists and musicians to sell and demonstrate their art and play their music and for people to experience the beautiful historic downtown Florence.
www.firstfridaysflorence.com
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