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Good Fun
• Now-June – Fall foliage cruise reservations
Register now with the Wallace State Alumni (you don’t have to be a member) for the fall foliage cruise to Canada and New England Oct. 13-21. Cost for doubles range from $2,899 each for an interior stateroom, to $3,999 for staterooms with a balcony. The seven-night Freedom Trail Tour aboard the Norwegian Pearl includes airfare, overnight Marriott room in Boston with ports of call at Prince Edward Island; Sydney and Halifax, Nova Scotia; Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine; meals and onboard entertainment, a $100 onboard credit per stateroom and more. For details, visit: www.wsccalumni.org/cruise22; or call LaDonna Allen at the alumni association: 256-352-8071. Editor’s note: the photo depicts the Pearl’s sister ship, the Norwegian Gem, on the Freedom Trail cruise.
Good Fun Spring is springing – get to it
• Now-April – ‘Exquisite Miniatures’
See this exquisite exhibit of 50 miniature paintings at the Evelyn Burrow Museum on the Wallace State campus. For details, see pages 74-75.
• March 18-19 – WSCC stage performance
Wallace State Theatre will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday on stage at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the Wallace State campus.
General admission is $10; $5 for students and children 12 and under. For more info: 256-352-8277; or Jessica. chairez@wallacestate.edu.
• March 19, 26, April 9 – Countywide yard sales
Countywide yard sales will be held March 19 at Sportsman Lake Park and March 27 at Smith Lake Park. Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center on U.S. 31 North will hold its annual yard sale April 9. Tentative times for all sales are 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free. Vendors can rent spots or pavilions. For registration and more info, call: Smith Lake Park 256-739-2916; Sportsman Lake Park, 256-734-3052; Ag Center, 256-739-4959; or visit Cullman County Parks & Rec on Facebook.
• April – Historic walks
Local historians will pick their routes and themes for this month-long event of Saturday walks conducted by the Cullman County Museum. The free, hour-long strolls begin at 10 a.m. (rain or shine) in front of the museum. Dress comfortably for a pleasant walk back in time. As part of the walks, admission to the museum is free.
The walks are part of a statewide program among participating cities and town across the state that also offer history walking tours.
Museum personnel are available for discounted group walks year-round as well as local speaking engagements. The museum is open 9 a.-4 pm MondayFriday and 10 am-2 pm Saturdays. Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 for students. For more info: Drew Green, museum director, 256-739-1258.
The Bloomin’ Festival is set to return April 23-24 to St. Bernard’s. See below for more details. File photos.
April-October – Farmer’s Market
Festhalle Farmer’s Market will be open 7 am-2 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. You can buy fresh, locally grown produce in season, plus craft vendors are at the market, too. Please wear a mask. Produce sellers and craft people interested in booth space can contact: info@cullmanrecreation.org and 256-734-9157.
Festhalle, located adjacent to the warehouse district and across the street from Depot Park and the Cullman County Museum, is also available to rent for special events.
• April 7-9 – “Dazzle Me, Disney!”
The performances by the Wallace State Singers will be at 7 pm at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the Wallace State campus. General admission is $10; $5 for students and children 12 and under. For more info: 256-352-8277; or Jessica.chairez@ wallacestate.edu.
• April 8 – Sportsman Lake Rock & Glow 5K
Rock & Glow 5K event is on, rain or moon-shine. The 3.1-mile “race” usually starts at 8 pm, but it’s only a race if you want it to be. It’s more about having a “glowing” experience and fun. Wear creative running gear – if it’s bright, blinks, shines, glows, or looks like something from another planet, it’s perfect. A DJ will pump out hits to keep you motivated. Afterwards, runners and walkers can dance the night away with local entertainment.
Details were not available at press time, but updated forms should available soon at the park or register online: www.cullmancountyparks.com. For more info: 256-734-3052; Cullman County Parks & Rec on Facebook.
• April 15 – Big Band Dance
The annual performance by the Wallace State Jazz Band starts at 7 pm in Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Admission is $15. For more info: 256-352-8277; or Jessica. chairez@wallacestate.edu.
• April 16 – Sportsman Lake Park Easter Egg Hunt
Bring the youngsters for a fun time at the park the day before Easter. Thousands of plastic eggs with candy will be hidden, but you better come early. The Easter Bunny is fast. Admission: free. For more info: Sportsman Lake Park, 256-734-3052; or visit Cullman County Parks & Rec on Facebook.
• April 22 – Dance Spring Showcase
The Allegro Dance Theatre performance is at 7 pm at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the Wallace State campus. Admission is a recommended $10 donation. For more info: 256-352-8277; or Jessica.chairez@ wallacestate.edu.
• April 26 – Spring Under the Stars
The Wallace State Concert Choir and Concert Band will perform on campus at 7 pm outside the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, etc. Admission is free. For more info: 256-352-8277; or jessica. chairez@wallacestate.edu.
• April 23-24 – 38th Annual Bloomin’ Festival
Start your spring off right at the Bloomin’ Festival, 9 am-4 pm both days on the campus of St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School. The event traditionally draws some 25,000 visitors, and its juried show attracts more than 150 booths of artists and artisans demonstrating and exhibiting their work. The festival is
There are nearly as many dogs at Cullman’s annual Strawberry Festival as there are strawberries. Photo by Cullman Park, Recreation and Sports Tourism.
the largest fundraiser annually for the operation and maintenance of the school. Special discounted rates are offered for the weekend to visit Ave Maria Grotto. Completing the weekend is the giveaway for some great prizes, including a fine vehicle. Admission donation is $7; children 5 and younger get in free. For more info: www. bloominfestival.com.
• May 7 – Strawberry Festival
Celebrate Cullman’s agricultural history with the 83rd anniversary of the state’s oldest Strawberry Festival, featuring arts and crafts, food trucks, live music, strawberries and more. It all happens at the Festhalle and Depot Park in the Cullman Warehouse District and is presented by Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism Department. The fun runs 8 am-10 pm.
The Miss Strawberry Festival pageant is set for April 23.
For more information on the festival and pageant: visit Cullman Strawberry Festival on Facebook; or Cullman Parks and Recreation, www.cullmanrecreation.org. For info on booth space contact Cullman Parks and Rec: 256-734-9157; or: info@ cullmanrecreation.org.
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