Selected Community Events
PorktoberQue
Sep 27, 2013 - Sep 28, 2013 All Day
Houston County Farm Center, DothanOktoberfest meets Barbecue Competition in Dothan, Alabama September 27-28, 2013. This KCBS sanctioned BBQ competition draws teams from across Alabama and features $5,000 in prize money and an entry to the American Royal for the cookoff/ BBQ winner. It is also a stop on the Alabama BBQ Trail and has a points award for national barbecue team rankings.
Spectators enjoy polka music, country and rock bands, an indoor Biergarten, outdoor "man cave" and loads of shopping opportunities. Barbecue and Bratwurst dominate the food menus from regional vendors, and beer is available in several areas. Sponsored by MIke Schmitz Auto group- come take a test drive for free tickets, or take a drive at PorktoberQue for great deals! FREE ADMISSION IF YOU DRESS UP IN LEDERHOSEN OR A GERMAN OUTFIT! Kids welcome, many kid's activities available. See www.porktoberque.com for details and info.
Kerry (334) 699-1475
Memorial Day Weekend at Sandestin
May 25, 2013 - May 27, 2013 All Weekend
Sandestin Golf and Beach ResortCome kick off your summer at Sandestin for Memorial Day Weekend. Live music begins on Saturday and lasts all weekend long. Enjoy bands on the Events Plaza stage from 7-9 p.m. each night. Children’s activities will be featured in the Events Plaza from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday night, and then we will light up the sky above the lagoon with a patriotic fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. On Monday, the Village will host a Memorial Day program right before sunset, presented by Sandestin veterans, including a special brass band performance. Visit www.sandestin.com/events for details.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
(866) 912-3224
media@sandestin.com
Red, White and Baytowne
Jul 4, 2013 All Day
Sandestin Golf and Beach ResortJoin Sandestin for its spectacular 4th of July Celebration. Enjoy a day of fun in the sun, an evening that lights up the sky and family activities. The Village of Baytowne Wharf will have a host of kids activities from 6-10 p.m., including kids' crafts, face painting, and balloon sculpting. Live music will be performed from 6-9 p.m. Grab your boogie shoes and join in the fun. We will light up the sky over the lagoon with our 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at 9:15 p.m. For more information visit www.sandestin.com/events.
Sandestin
(866)912-3224
media@sandestin.com
Slocomb Tomato Festival
Jun 8, 2013 All Day
Centennial Park Downtown Slocomb, AlabamaSlocomb will host its 25th Annual Tomato Festival on Jun 8, 2013. There will be vendors, food, and crafts along with live entertainment for your enjoyment. The cost to enter is $43.
There will live karaoke on Jun 7 at the Centennial Park beginning at 6 p.m. City-wide prayer service on June 5 beginning at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Dalton Street.
Speaker will be Dr. Betty Faulk, former Superintendent of Education for Geneva County Schools.
Lisa Sconiers, (334) 255-3766 or email lisa.sconiers@yahoo.com
Columbia River City Festival
May 18, 2013 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Columbia Alabama14th Annual River City Festival
Sandra Lancaster 791-9832 director of festival
25th Annual Slocomb Tomato Festival
Jun 5, 2013 - Jun 8, 2013 .
Gazebo downtown SlocombActivities will start with a city-wide prayer service at First Baptist Church on June 5th, an all you can eat buffet at Zack's on June 7 , a Karaoke night from 6-8 at the gazebo on June 7 , and culminate on Saturday, Jun 8, 9-5 at the gazebo downtown with fun, food, vendors, and entertainment.
Older Americans Day Celebration
May 1, 2013 9am-2pm
Eastgate Park in Dothan.SARCOA’s annual Older Americans Day celebration will be held May 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eastgate Park in Dothan. Tickets for the event are free, but must be ordered by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5. Attendees must be 60 years or older to qualify for the free lunch and prizes.
Older Americans Day features entertainment, food, prizes and sponsor booths. This year’s theme is “Around the World.” Attendees are encouraged to dress up in international-themed attire for the costume contest.
Event t-shirts are available for purchase.
Attendees should bring a hat, sunglasses, a lawn chair, and fishing gear and bait if they plan to fish.
In case of rain, the Older Americans Day celebration will be relocated to the Dothan Civic Center.
For more information or to reserve tickets, call SARCOA at 334-793-6843 or 800-239-3507 or visit www.sarcoa.org.
TOW TOE TOM FESTIVAL
Apr 13, 2013 All Day
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