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State Event Calendar September 10-11, Family Wellness Fair Brookwood Medical Center presents information, services and screenings from different departments within the hospital. For information call: (205)877-1905 [Return to top] September 13-18, Cullman County Fair a week of thrilling rides, games, food, entertainment. a real old-fashioned county fair featured by National Geo-graphic in 1996. For information call: (256)734-0661 [Return to top] September 17-25, Birmingham Oktoberfest-Street Festival The 23rd annual celebration of German culture sponsored by FDSK, Birmingham's German club, features German music, dancing, food, imported and domestic beverages and a gift shop laden with items from the alpine countries. It's a family event that will also be a street festival covering the entire block from 23rd street to 24th street on 2nd avenue North. For information call: (205)923-6564 [Return to top] September 18, 12th annual alabama Coastal Cleanup For the past 11 years, alabamians have put on their visors, slapped on sun screen and headed to their favorite area to make a difference in alabama's coastal environment. During the coastal cleanup, set for September 18 in Baldwin and Mobile counties, volunteers pick up beach trash and record information about the debris found. This cleanup not only rids the coast of unsightly garbage, it also contributes to an international effort to help shape coastal legislation and educate people on the problems associated with marine debris. Marine debris is comprised of everything from plastics to human waste. Each year, thousands of marine mammals, sea birds, and turtles are killed when they become entangled in debris. Others die when they eat plastic or styrofoam which can become lodged in their throats and cause starvation. Marine debris also damages fishing nets, fouls propellers, and clogs water intakes. Last year, more than 3,200 volunteers participated in the cleanup effort which is held each year in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup sponsored by the Center for Marine Conservation. Following the cleanup, participants are invited to relax and enjoy special activities at the Gulf State Park and Cadillac Square on Dauphin Island, as well as other locations. The alabama Coastal Cleanup is a project of the alabama Department of Economic and Community affairs, Coastal Programs Office, and the alabama Coastal Foundation. To get involved in this year's Coastal Cleanup. For information call: (334)626-0042 [Return to top] September 21-26, North alabama State Fair Farm home exhibits, commercial and community exhibits, art, photography, culinary, horticultural, livestock, carnival, stage entertainment, various contests, including beauty and talent. For information call: (256)383-3247 [Return to top] September 24-26, Big Spring Jam North alabama's biggest weekend of the year features 100 musical acts on six outdoor stages. Headliners include the Village People, Sawyer Brown, D.C. Talk, Herman's Hermits and others. Music variety range from rock and country to jazz, Big Band and children's acts. For information call: (800)772-2348 [Return to top] October 1-2, Tennessee Valley Old-Time Fiddlers Convention Known as the "Granddaddy of Mid-South Fiddlers Conventions," this annual event includes com-petition in 14 categories with more than $8,000 in prize money awarded. For information call: (256)233-8205 [Return to top] October 4-9, 44th annual Dekalb County VFW agricultural Fair awarded "Best in the State" for 11 consecutive years. Rides on the midway by Cumberland Valley Shows, judging of livestock, handmade items, food, etc For information call: (256)845-4752 [Return to top] October 7-10, 28th annual National Shrimp Festival Four days of family fun, music, arts and crafts, fine arts, commercial retail, seafood, children's art village, sandcastle contest on beach. For information call: (334)968-6904 [Return to top] October 14-17, alabama State Fair Midway with rides, games, cotton candy, displays, animals, racing, music, special activities. For information call: (205)595-4346 [Return to top] October 21-23, 16th annual Covered Bridge Festival Four-day festival highlighting the covered bridges with fall color tours and arts and crafts in the park on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Festival begins with a golf tournament on Thursday ; street dance and queen's ball on Friday and a country music concert on Saturday night. Entertainment will be provided by Neal McCoy with Billy Joe Royal as the opening act. Golf tournament, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., street dance, 6-11 p.m., Queen's Ball, 7-11 p.m.; arts and crafts and antique car, truck and tractor show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., concert 7-11 p.m., color tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information call: (205)274-2153 [Return to top] October 29-30, Halloween Ghost and Goblin Train Visitors discover a haunting atmosphere in an old-fashioned depot decorated for Halloween. Train takes passengers on a half-hour ride through dark forests for a few spooky encounters. Train departs at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. For information call: (800)943-4490 [Return to top] October 30, Eighth annual Halloween Fairyland Storybook characters perform sketches from popular children's books, magic show, games, pony walk, train, buggy and hay rides. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. For information call: (205)477-5711 [Return to top] November 2, Taste of Tallassee area restaurants and beverage companies spread a large buffet of delicious food and drinks for sampling pleasure during this annual fundraiser sponsored by the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce. For information call: (334)283-3113 [Return to top] November 5-6, 36th Semi-annual Bluegrass Superjam Grand Ole Opry-style country and gospel music spectacular. One of the Southeast's largest indoor bluegrass festivals with national, regional, and local talent. For information call: (256)747-1650 [Return to top] November 11-14, Fall arts and Crafts Show arts and crafts show featuring quality handmade items from local and regional artisans. For information call: (256)831-4180 [Return to top] November 13, Cane Syrup Makin' Day an old folk tradition comes alive as syrup is made with a restored 19th-century cane mill. Watch as sugar cane is fed into a mule-driven mill and juice is boiled down and bottled. For information call: (334)575-7433 [Return to top] November 19-21, Montevallo Christmas Festival auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, decorations, garlands and gifts. Music and other entertainment the entire weekend. For information call: (205)665-1519 [Return to top] November 25-26, Thanksgiving Day Pow Wow Tribal members and friends gather on original Creek land for two great days of celebration. Everyone is invited to enjoy food, arts, crafts and the brilliant display of authentic dress and intertribal dancing by tribes from around the country. For information call: (334)368-9136 [Return to top] December 2, Christmas in the Canebrake 1999 Held annually as part of Christmas on the River in Demopolis, this event allows visitors to see historic Bluff Hall and Gaineswood decorated in period schemes. For information call: (334)289-9644 [Return to top] December 4-5, Gingerbread Wonderland Bread fantasies fascinate young and old during this holiday event. See creations of castles and cabins crafted from gumdrops, icing and gingerbread. For information call: (256)237-6766 [Return to top] December 6-18, Holiday Festival This two-weeklong festival features an arts and crafts show, bake sale sponsored by different groups, and special Christmas activities. Santa in attendance on weekdays. For information call: (334)874-2111 [Return to top] December 12, Christmas at Magnolia Grove ante-bellum museum is deco-rated for Christmas by local women's clubs. Refreshments provided by club members and volunteers. For information call: (334)624-7623 [Return to top] December 25, Kelly Tire Blue-Gray all Star Football Classic This annual Christmas Day all-Star football game features college seniors from approximately 55 universities. Game is televised nationally by aBC Sports with net proceeds going to Montgomery Lions Club charities. For information call: (334)265-1266 [Return to top] December 31, Toomers 2000 Toomers 2000 will be a grand celebration greeting the year 2000! In the early evening of Dec. 31, 1999, College Street, the main street leading into down-town auburn, will be closed to motorized traffic. There will be stages set up in three locations with music and entertainment from 7-11 p.m. at Toomers Corner, the very heart of town, there will be music and entertainment from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. For information call: (334)887-7011 [Return to top] December 31, Magic City 2000 The City of Birmingham will usher in the year 2000 for its citizens by demonstrating unity and the community's celebration of the past and its commitment to a bold, progressive future. The entire community will come together in a series of events culminating in one unforgettable night. For information call: (205)786-8100 [Return to top] December 31, First Night Mobile 2000 Kickoff for Mobile's Millennium Celebration. a multi-media, multi-cultural event that combines the magic of the arts with the thrills of a non-alcoholic, family-oriented New Year's Eve celebration. From the opening procession to the dazzling mid-night fireworks over the river, more than 80 acts in streets and venues fill downtown and thrill thou-sands of merry makers. 4:30 p.m.-midnight [Return to top] [Return to top] |
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