ANNUAL
Calendar of Events Coosapalooza
AWF Wild Game Cook-off
Eclectic Easter Egg Hunt
JANUARY
Taste of Elmore County: This annual event hosted at the Wetumpka Civic Center showcases local restaurants and caterers. Proceeds benefit the Elmore County Food Pantry.
FEBRUARY
Mardi Gras celebrations: The Millbrook Krewe of Revelers host an annual Mardi Gras Parade and Festival the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. With a mile-long parade along Main Street and dozens of vendors selling Mardi Gras-themed food and items, thousands turn out to this event. The Order of Cimarron in Wetumpka also hosts a Mardi Gras Parade and includes entertainment, vendors and children’s activities, as well as the parade in downtown Wetumpka. Murder on the Menu: Friends of the Wetumpka Library host an annual fundraiser featuring top-notch Millbrook Mardi Gras Parade
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mystery authors in a roundtable format. Paint the Park for Jody 5K Color Fun Run: In memory of Wetumpka high school student and crosscountry athlete Jody Marie Sanford, this fun run raises money for a memorial scholarship in her honor. ECAG Winter Show: Elmore County Art Guild hosts its annual winter art show with awards and a reception.
MARCH
Easter Egg Hunts: The Alabama Wildlife Federation presents an annual Nature Eggstravangza at the Alabama Nature Center with activities for children. Included in the event are egg hunts, games, crafts and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Various Easter egg hunts are also held throughout the area in Eclectic, Wetumpka, Millbrook and Tallassee. They are sponsored by the towns’ local organizations and churches. Art Walk Wetumpka: The Third Friday of the month (March to June), artists set up throughout downtown Wetumpka to sell their handmade goods.
APRIL
Big Fish Bass Tournament: The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual fishing tournament at Bonner’s Landing on Lake Jordan the Saturday before Easter, with hourly weigh-ins for biggest fish. AWF Wild Game Cook-off: Hosted by the Alabama Wildlife Federation, this event invites participants around the county to compete with their best dishes. Attendees have the chance to taste the food and enjoy the entertainment, which draws hundreds to Lanark in Millbrook. Coosapalooza Brewfest: Nearly 40 breweries gather in Merchants Alley offering samples of their unique brews. The event, taking place along the Coosa River, is for ages 21 and older. Proceeds benefit Main Street Wetumpka’s downtown revitalization. Tallassee Annual Golf Tournament: The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce host its annual golf tournament at Wynlakes Country Club. 2022-23 FYI
