I have just started
this page due to the enormous interest in outdoor festivals. There are
so many and even more so, so many different kinds, I didn't feel I could
do them justice on the Visiting Alabama Outdoors page.
Here's where I need your help! If you know of a festival
send me a picture and a paragraph describing it. And I will be glad to
include it. Please be patient when you send them. I will post it but there
is only one of me.
Fruit
Brewton's
Blueberry Festival
This festival takes place on the third weekend in June each year. If you
are looking for absolutely fabulous crafts don't miss this festival. There
are usually over 150 different vendors from around the Southeast, that
attend. And of course about one million different blueberry recipes and
blueberry treats available.
Castleberry's
Strawberry Festival
Held on the 2nd Saturday in April. Located on Castleberry, Hwy. 331 S.
Bands. Cloggers entertainers, arts & crafts can be found plus a bunch
of strawberries. 8-5 pm. Free Admission.
Greenville's
Watermelon Jubilee
A select group of food vendors, artisans and crafters displays a unique
mix of wares. Entertainment includes gospel, bluegrass, country music,
cloggers, puppeteers, watermelon contests and a few surprises.
Greenville Lions Club hosts the Alabama Watermelon Seed-Spittin' Championship.
For more information call: 334-382-2174.
Venue: Watermelon Hill
Location: 177 Greenville Bypass Greenville AL 36037
Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Music
Alexander
City's Jazz Fest
It takes place every June on a Friday and Saturday, in the restored Downtown
section of Alexander City. It is an infant in many ways but not when it
comes to the great entertainment they manage to bring in each year. And
the Food Is Always to Die for! A wide selection of seafood, Southern foods,
and all sorts of other treats can always be found. But be sure to get
in the funnel cake line early. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Seasonal
Alexander
City Oktoberfest
The annual Oktoberfest is sponsored by the Alexander City Parks and Recreation
Department at the Charles E. Bailey, Sr. Sportplex. This annual fall festival
brings vendors with unique and traditional gifts, a variety of food, musical
entertainment, custom car and truck show and an area especially planned
for children.
Aliceville
Dogwood Festival
It will be March 13th-16th, 2003. There is a Taste of Aliceville Luncheon
on the 13th from 11:00 - 1:00. On Friday there will be a 60th anniversary
celebration of the prisoner of war camp that was housed in Aliceville
during WWII. We have German families that will return for this reunion.
There is also a Children's Fun Time at the public library which includes
story telling, clowns, face painting, etc. Saturday kicks off with a 5K
run at 9:00 a.m. There will be arts and crafts, food booths, helicopter
rides, children's activities, and all day live entertainment with bluegrass,
country, jazz, blues, gospel, and much much more.
City
of Andalusia Spring Fling
April 11 & 12, 2003. You may contact Dwight Mikel at 334-222-2714.
Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show
S ponsored by The Andalusia Business and Professional Women's Club on
December 6, 2003, at the Kiwanis Community Center.
You may contact Helon Gantt at 334-222-1807.
Boaz
Harvest Festival
Annual Harvest Festival. It is held on the first weekend in October in
the Downtown Boaz Mall. There are booths set up for arts & crafts
and food vendors. There is a Miss Harvest Festival Pageant. Also, there
is live entertainment.
For more information about the Harvest Festival you may call 1-800-SHOPBOAZ.
 Cedar
Bluff's Liberty Day
This celebration is held each year on Saturday, before or on Saturday,
July 4th. Thousands fill the town square to experience the small town
atmosphere of fun and festivities, which include crafts, rides, live entertainment,
refreshments, an antique car show, and sporting competitions. The excitement
begins early with a parade through the city streets. As the sun sets,
a fantastic boat show can be seen for miles along the coastline. Finally,
set against the backdrop of Weiss Lake and hundreds of boats and cars
loaded with spectators, the festivities conclude with the largest fireworks
show in the state of Alabama.
The next Liberty Day will be June 28, 2003
For more information visit: http://www.cedarbluff-al.org/news.html
Desoto
Caverns
27th Annual Indian Dance Festival - Two days of exciting and colorful
Indian dancing. Great food and more than 100 Native American and country
craft vendors.
April 5 & 6, 2003
Enjoy both Saturday & Sunday from 9 am to 5:30 pm.
Easter Laser Light Show - Commemorating the death, burial, and resurrection
of Jesus Christ
April 11 - April 20, 2003
Loachapoka
is Syrup Sopping Day
The event of the year in Loachapoka is Syrup Sopping Day at Loachapoka.
It has been described by a journalist as "A real country fair."
Syrup Sopping Day at Loachapoka has been conducted
every year since 1971 to provide the local residents and visitors a wholesome
setting where they can have fun and learn about the activities of their
forefathers.
Summer
Flower Show
Bring a picnic to enjoy the bright colors of summer annuals, which thrive
in this 20-acre Classical Southern Garden. Crape myrtle trees add to the
color throughout this garden.
Contact Jason Snellgrove, 334-567-6463 for more information.
Venue: Jasmine Hill Gardens
Location: Montgomery AL 36101
Tues.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Opp's
Rattlesnake Rodeo
Held annually the first full weekend in
March. This event features arts & crafts, food (including Southern
Fried Rattlesnake), Nashville entertainment and, of course, more rattlesnakes!
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