Calendar of Events

**These events are subject to change.

JANUARY

Dadeville Chamber Banquet: The Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber hosts its annual awards banquet and dinner to recognize outstanding businesses and individuals in the town and install new chamber officers.

FEBRUARY

Pancake Breakfast: The Dadeville Kiwanis Club hosts its annual pancake breakfast at the Dadeville Elementary School to raise money for local children’s organizations. For more information, contact Peggy Bullard at 256-825-9415.

MARCH

Anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park hosts the anniversary of this historical battle each year with live reenactments and demonstrations of Creek Indian and frontier life in the year 1814. For more information, visit nps.gov/hobe.

APRIL

Old 280 Boogie: Originally started as a celebration of a highway creation around the little town of Waverly, this annual all-day music festival is held at Standard Deluxe. Multiple bands perform each year, and concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and coolers to enjoy the show. Vendors and food options are available as well. For more information, visit standarddeluxe.com.

Master Gardener’s Plant Sale: The Tallapoosa County Master Gardeners hold their annual plant sale each spring.

Keebler Park Celebration: Complimentary hands-on activities throughout the day in Keebler Park provide a day of familyfun. For information, contact Dianna Porter at 256-750-0075.

Fish for Ferst: Ferst Readers of Tallapoosa County hosts an annual fishing tournament at Chuck’s Marina to raise funds that helps send free books to children ages five and under in Tallapoosa County.

MAY

Barbecue Cook-off and Festival: The Lake Martin Rodeo Club hosts this annual cook-off that brings in culinary talent from around Alabama. Contestants could win prizes, gift bags and the most coveted, unique barbecue trophy. Visit The Rodeo Club Facebook page for information.

Union VFD Spring Festival: Each year, the volunteer fire department hosts this long-running community event for fellowship and a chance to meet the local firefighters. The event features home-cooked barbecue sells, arts and crafts booths, music, a flea market, a bake sale, demonstrations and lots of kids’ activities. For more information, call the fire department at 256-825-0016.

New Water Century Cycling Event: New Water Farms hosts an annual cycling ride with three routes available: 30, 60 and 100 miles. For information, visit newwater.com.

Art in the Park: Everything’s Art hosts an annual art festival at Pennington Park featuring local artisans, music, food and more.

JUNE

Lil’ Calypso: Each year, Chuck’s Marina plays host to an art show with some of the best vendors in the Southeast. Held along Lake Martin’s shorelines, visitors are welcomed to a great view and an even better opportunity to snag unique, handmade finds.

The Miss Lake Martin Pageant is held at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. Girls vie for the wearer of the crown in different age categories from infant through 21 years of age. The winner of Miss Lake Martin takes home a scholarship. For more information, email misslakemartinpageant@gmail.com.

Lake Martin United Way Day of Action: Community volunteers help clean-up and improve the local schools with projects including painting, landscaping, power washing, cleaning and more. To learn more or to volunteer, contact United Way at 256329-3600.

From Facing Page Left to Right: Fall Festival; Miss Lake Martin; Union VFDR Festival; Denim and Diamonds; Spirit of Hometown Christmas Parade

JULY

Cornhole Tournament: Hosted by the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce, this annual competition is held at The Rodeo Club for the chance to win some prizes. Registration includes a T-shirt. Contact the chamber for more information at 256-825-4019.

Blue Creek July Fourth Parade: Festive golf carts and ATVs drive down Olana Drive at the north end of Ponder Camp Road and end at Niffer’s on the Lake. Spectators stand along the streets to collect candy and trinkets being thrown by parade entries. For more information, contact Mickey Forbus at 334-3290905.

Heart of Waverly BBQ: This daylong concert at Standard Deluxe in Waverly features multiple bands performing throughout the day on its outdoor stage and plenty of barbecue items available for purchase.

AUGUST

Horseshoe Bend Re-enactment: The Horseshoe Bend National Military Park hosts a live reenactment of the battle, along with a look into Creek life during this time in history. For information, visit nps.gove/hobe.

SEPTEMBER

Lake Martin Living’s Art and Photography Contest: Lake Martin Living magazine hosts an annual art and photography contest. Local artists should submit their works in the month of September. Winners are announced in October’s issue of Lake Martin Living magazine.

OCTOBER

Fall Festival: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual celebration with vendors, food and fun for the kids in downtown Dadeville courthouse square. For more information, contact the chamber at 256-825-4019.

Fall Boogie: Standard Deluxe in Waverly features a multicultural lineup of artists at its outdoor pavilion. This spin-off to the spring Old 280 Boogie includes arts vendors and food, and event-goers should bring blankets, chairs and coolers to stake out a good spot on the grassy lawn.

Dirt Road Century Ride: Standard Deluxe in Waverly hosts a dirt road cycling event, followed by an after-party with music and food. The competitive routes are 30, 60 or 100 miles long, and there are opportunities to win additional prizes in non-competitive events.

NOVEMBER

Denim and Diamonds: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual charity ball is held at The Rodeo Club in Dadeville and supports the chamber and the Lake Martin Dadeville Area United Way. A ticket includes a steak dinner, silent auction and live music.

Dadeville Christmas Open House: Dadeville’s businesses stay open on a Sunday to encourage Christmas shopping and exploration of the town’s charming downtown area.

DECEMBER

Spirit of a Hometown Christmas: The annual Christmas parade comes through downtown Dadeville and includes festive floats, music and organization participation. Vendors are on-site as well to sell food, arts and crafts and other goods.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Zazu’s Verandah from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and bring your dancing shoes because there will be live music.

ONGOING EVENTS

Clean Community Partnership Cleanup: Volunteers in Dadeville meet at 8 a.m. at City Hall on the second Saturday of each month to pickup litter around town. Sanitized pickers and bags will be available for participants. For more information, contact .

Charity Bingo at Niffer’s: Niffer’s at the Lake hosts bingo every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and proceeds benefit area charities.

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