June | Around Alabama
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Maplesville Outdoor 3D Archery Tournament, hosted by Chilton County Bowhunters. No admission charge for spectators; $15 fee to compete. All ages welcome. 317 Co. Road 214, Maplesville. 334407-1630.
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Cullman 20th annual Cullman Touring Farms for Kids, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., ages 7-13. Two days of farm tours in Cullman County. Food and T-shirts will be provided. Parents are welcome to attend The Hank Williams Festival in Georgiana is an but may need to annual family-friendly event that celebrates the drive separately. $25 spirit of the late country legend. per person. Contact the North Alabama Agriplex at 256-297-1044 or visit agriplex.org Mobile Wonderful Wednesdays
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at Bellingrath Gardens and Home. This weekly series will begin June 2 and continue through July 28. The series will help gardeners make the most of our extended growing season. Bellingrath.org or call 251-459-8864.
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Georgiana 42nd annual Hank Williams Festival, 127 Rose St. Gates open at 2 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Among the musicians set to perform are T.G. Sheppard on Friday and Mark Wills on Saturday. Food and arts and crafts vendors will be on site. The museum will also be open for tours. Weekend pass is $40; Friday only is $20, and Saturday only is $30. HankWilliamsFestival.com
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Haleyville 9-1-1 Festival, 911 21st St. The first 9-1-1- phone call was made from Haleyville on Feb. 16, 1968. This festival honors all police, fire and emergency personnel and includes a street dance on Friday, and a parade, arts and crafts, car show, food and children’s activities on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. Free. HaleyvilleChamber.org
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Statewide Free Fishing Day. Each year, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources designates a free fishing day for the public to fish recreationally in public waters without a fishing license. Fishing in a private pond requires pond owner’s permission; some piers may also require fees and permits. OutdoorAlabama.com/fishing/ free-fishing-day
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Marion 26th annual Marion Rodeo, Perry County Cattlemen’s Ralph Eagle Memorial Arena. Gates open at 6 p.m.; children’s events begin at 6:30, with the rodeo at 7:30. Event is sanctioned by the Professional Cowboys Association and produced by the 3R Rodeo Company of Jemison. 334-410-0748.
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Brewton 40th annual Alabama Blueberry Festival, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jennings Park. Free. Arts and crafts, antique car show, children’s area, live entertainment and plenty of blueberry ice cream, cobbler and crunch. Search for the event’s page on Facebook.
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Gulf Shores 6th annual Alabama Seafood CookOff at the Lodge at Gulf State Park. Four chosen chefs will cook up seafood dishes with local product; the winning chef will compete in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans. EatAlabamaSeafood.com Tuscumbia Hellen Keller Festival. Historical tours, entertainment, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, athletic events, car shows and more. Some events are free; others require $5 admission, but children 10 and under are free. HelenKellerFestival.com
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Columbiana Liberty Day Festival. Music, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, car show, hot dog eating contest, parade down Main Street and a fireworks show. Free. Event began in 1986 as a celebration of the Statue of Liberty and has evolved into a two-day, family-friendly event. CityofColumbiana.com
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Chatom 33rd annual Indian Artifact Show, Chatom Community Center, 222 Dixie Youth Drive. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. This event is typically in February but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact Bimbo Kohen for info: BimboKohen@outlook.com
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Guntersville Guntersville Lake Hydrofest, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. In addition to competitive boat racing, there will be activities for children and events in surrounding towns. For tickets and more info, visit GuntersvilleLakeHydrofest.com
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Anniston Noble Street Festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pro bike racing, children’s races, KidZone, live music, local cuisine and more to benefit Calhoun County Relay for Life. Search for the event’s page on Facebook.
To place an event, e-mail events@alabamaliving.coop. or visit www.alabamaliving.coop. You can also mail to Events Calendar, P.O. Box 244014, Montgomery, AL 36124; Each submission must include a contact name and phone number. Deadline is two months prior to issue date. We regret that we cannot publish every event due to space limitations. Alabama Living
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Decatur Spirit of America Festival and Fireworks Show, Point Mallard Park. Annual Fourth of July celebration, featuring live music, family games, sports tournaments, food and craft vendors and fireworks. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 3 and 12 to 9 p.m. July 4. Fireworks begin around 9 p.m. SpiritofAmericaFestival.org
Florence W.C. Handy Music Festival. Details are still being planned; follow the event’s Facebook page for updates.
SUMMER Statewide “Water/Ways,” a traveling exhibit that explores the role that water plays in human society and culture and the importance of protecting this critical resource. The exhibit is made possible by a partnership between the Alabama Humanities Foundation and the Smithsonian Institution Museum’s Museum on Main Street program, which gives access to the Smithsonian for small-town America. The first stop is June 26 at Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center in Danville; the second is Aug. 20 at Guntersville Museum. Alabamahumanities.org and MuseumOnMainStreet.org
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Russellville 40th annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival. Music, contests and entertainment, as well as arts and crafts, 5K run, antique car and truck show, festival foods, tractor show and of course watermelon. Follow the event’s pages on Instagram and Facebook.
Call or verify events before you make plans to attend. Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, some events may change or be canceled after press time.
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