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2010 Events in the Muscle Shoals Area
Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia & Florence
(Dates and Times are Subject to Change)
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July – December, 2010 – Tuscumbia Spring Park Attractions – Carousel, Rollercoaster & Train
Imitation steam engine train seats 80 adults or 120 children, 30-horse carousel and Python rollercoaster.
Admission varies
Check schedule on web-site or call
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 389-1357, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.tuscumbiarailway.com
July - December, 2010 – Jack-O-Lantern Farm Greenhouses – In-door farmer’s market.
Fresh fruits and vegetables (grown hydroponically) as well as homemade breads, jellies, soaps. Culinary-Center-made products available for purchase.
Free
Every Thursday, 3 pm – 7 pm & Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm
Garage Road – TVA Reservation, Muscle Shoals
For more information: (256) 764-0044 or (256) 386-2335
July – August 26, 2010 – Spring Park Market – Up-scale farmers market
Fresh fruits and vegetables as well as homemade breads, jellies, soaps. Shoals Culinary Center-made products available for purchase. Live music and cooking demonstrations.
Free
Thursdays only: 4 pm – 7 pm
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 764-0044, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.cityoftuscumbia.org or www.shoalsec.com
July 8 – August 12, 2010 – Mostly Blues
Area artists create paintings, drawings and sculptures with a musical flair, to set the mood for the W.C. Handy Music Festival
Free
Mon – Fri. 9 am – 4 pm
Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts, Florence
For more information: (256) 760-6379
www.florenceal.org
July 23 - 31, 2010 - W.C. Handy Music Festival
A weeklong tribute to the “Father of the Blues”, W.C. Handy. Great Jazz and Blues music can be heard throughout the Shoals at restaurants, theatres, malls, parks and other locations
Admission varies
Location varies
For more information: (256) 766-9719
www.wchandymusicfestival.com
July 25– August 27, 2010 - ArtWorks ‘10
This exhibition is a multi-media survey of work by Tennessee Valley Art Association artist members. Audiences may expect to see two and three dimensional works in watercolor, oil, acrylic, clay, metal, fiber, glass and more. The exhibition illustrates a vast range of art media by the multi-talented artists from the northwest Alabama region.
Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511 North Water Street, Tuscumbia, Alabama
Exhibition Hours: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Contact: 256.383.0533 www.tvaa.net
Admission: $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Students
July 27, 2010 - Donnie Fritz performing in Spring Park - W.C. Handy Festival Event
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Spring Park, South Main St., Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Free
W.C. Handy Festival is hosting
For more information contact: 256-766-9719 or 256-810-8834
www.wchandymusicfestival.com
August – September, 2010 – Water Play Area & Splash Pad
Interactive water fountain, great fun for children
$2 per person
Mon. – Fri., 10 am – 5 pm, Sun., 2 pm – 5 pm
Riverfront Park, Sheffield
For more information: (256) 386-5615
Email: shprec@hiwaay.net
August – December, 2010 – Tuscumbia Spring Park Fountain Show
51 jet water feature dances to lights & music. 30 to 40 minute show.
Free
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at dusk
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 389-1357, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.tuscumbiarailway.com
August – September 6, 2010 – Spring Park Splash Pad
Interactive water fountain, great fun for children.
$2 per person
Saturday, 11am – dark, Sun, 1 pm – dark, Mon – Fri, TBA
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 386-5670
www.cityoftuscumbia.org
August - December, 2010– Jack-O-Lantern Farm Greenhouses – In-door farmer’s market.
Fresh fruits and vegetables (grown hydroponically) as well as homemade breads, jellies, soaps. Culinary-Center-made products available for purchase.
Free
Every Thursday, 3 pm – 7 pm & Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm
Garage Road – TVA Reservation, Muscle Shoals
For more information: (256) 764-0044 or (256) 386-2335
August – December, 2010 – Tuscumbia Spring Park Attractions – Carousel, Rollercoaster & Train
Imitation steam engine train seats 80 adults or 120 children, 30-horse carousel and Python rollercoaster.
Admission varies
Check schedule on web-site or call
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 389-1357, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.tuscumbiarailway.com
August 5 - 28, 2010 – Spring Park Market – Up-scale farmers market
Fresh fruits and vegetables as well as homemade breads, jellies, soaps. Shoals Culinary Center-made products available for purchase. Live music and cooking demonstrations.
Free
Thursday: 4 pm – 7 pm
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 764-0044, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.cityoftuscumbia.org or www.shoalsec.com
August 14, 2010 – 10th Annual Littleville Fun Fest
(Small Towns & Downtowns Homecoming)
Historic Marker Unveiling. Full day of fun and entertainment. Arts and crafts, car and truck show, musical entertainment climaxed by a spectacular fireworks show.
Free
9 am – 10 pm
Littleville Town Hall (surrounding facilities)
For more information: (256) 332-3567
Email: avandivertol@yahoo.com
September – December, 2010– Tuscumbia Spring Park Fountain Show
51 jet water feature dances to lights & music. 30 to 40 minute show.
Free
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at dusk
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 389-1357, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.tuscumbiarailway.com
September – December, 2010 – Tuscumbia Spring Park Attractions – Carousel, Rollercoaster & Train
Imitation steam engine train seats 80 adults or 120 children, 30-horse carousel and Python rollercoaster.
Admission varies
Check schedule on web-site or call
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 389-1357, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.tuscumbiarailway.com
September - December, 2010 – Jack-O-Lantern Farm Greenhouses – In-door farmer’s market.
Fresh fruits and vegetables (grown hydroponically) as well as homemade breads, jellies, soaps. Culinary-Center-made products available for purchase.
Free
Every Thursday, 3 pm – 7 pm & Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm
Garage Road – TVA Reservation, Muscle Shoals
For more information: (256) 764-0044 or (256) 386-2335
September 6, 2010 – Coondog Graveyard Labor Day Celebration
STS TOP 20 EVENT
The Coondog graves are freshly decorated. Wonderful Live music, buck dancing and a liar’s contest. BBQ, official tee shirts, caps & magnets for sale. Very family friendly.
Free
1 pm – 4 pm
Off U.S. Hwy 72 W & AL Hwy 247, on Coondog Road
For more information: (800) 344-0783 or (256) 383-0783
www.coondogcemetery.com or www.colbertcountytourism.org
September 6, 2010 – 89th Shoals Area Labor Council “Labor Day Festivities"
Parade at 9 am, activities in the park, State and local leaders speak, as will as Union Reps. Miss & Little Miss Labor Day contest. Prizes will be given all day.
Free
9 am – 5 pm
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 383-2758
September 10 – 11, 2010 – OKA KAPASSA – Return to Cold Water
Native American Festival. Approximately twelve tribes return to their ancestral land in Southeast America at Tuscumbia. Events include hoop dancing, storytelling, drum, stone carving, flute-making, flint knapping, basket making, and pottery. Authentic Native American food. Special lighting of the torches along the banks of Big Spring in the park.
Free
Fri. 9 am – 2 pm, Sat. 10 am – 7:30 pm
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 757-4438, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
Email: Colberttourism@comcast.net
www.okakapassa.org
September 17, 18 & 19, 2009 – (14th Annual) Trail of Tears Commemoration & Motorcycle Ride
Largest Motorcycle Ride in the South to commemorate the tragic history of the Indian Removal to the west.
Free
Check website for schedule, Will ride from Chattanooga, TN to Waterloo,AL - Sept. 18
Chattanooga, TN, Madison, AL, Florence, AL & Waterloo, AL
For more information: http://al-tn-trailoftears.net/
September 21 – 26, 2010 – 76th Annual North Alabama State Fair
Mid-way, rides, contests, exhibits and entertainment
Admission charged
Tuesday – Friday: 5 pm to mid-night, Saturday - Sunday: Noon-Midnight
South Woodward Ave/U.S Hwy 43 S, Muscle Shoals
For more information: (256) 383-3247
www.northalabamastatefair.org
October – December, 2010 – Tuscumbia Spring Park Fountain Show
51 jet water feature dances to lights & music. 30 to 40 minute show.
Free
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at dusk
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 389-1357, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.tuscumbiarailway.com
October – December, 2010– Tuscumbia Spring Park Attractions – Carousel, Rollercoaster & Train
Imitation steam engine train seats 80 adults or 120 children, 30-horse carousel and Python rollercoaster.
Admission varies
Check schedule on web-site or call
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 389-1357, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.tuscumbiarailway.com
October 2009 – May, 2010 – Jack-O-Lantern Farm Greenhouses – In-Door Farmer’s Market.
Fresh fruits and vegetables (grown hydroponically) as well as homemade breads, jellies, soaps. Culinary-Center-made products available for purchase.
Free
Every Thursday, 4 pm – 7 pm & & Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm
Garage Road – TVA Reservation, Muscle Shoals
For more information: (256) 764-0044 or (256) 248-5325
October 1 – 28, 2010 – Shoals Artists Guild Exhibition
Members work in a variety of styles and media including watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, pencil, and mixed media
Free
Mon – Fri. 9 am – 4 pm
Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts, Florence
For more information: (256) 760-6379
www.florenceal.org
October 8, 2010 – Annual Jake Hess Memorial Concert
This memorial concert is to pay tribute to Gospel great Jake Hess. The Hess Family will perform as will Jimmy Blackwood and the Blackwood Brothers and other great gospel artists and groups. Comedian and songwriter Aaron Wilburn will be the master of ceremonies.
7 pm
Admission
Muscle Shoals High School Auditorium, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
For more information: (256) 383-0783
October 9, 2010 – Muscle Shoals Music Celebration
(Small Towns & Downtowns Homecoming)
Historic Marker Unveiling. entertainers perform outdoors on Saturday. Morning “Cruise-in of classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Games and activities will be available for children, food vendors will be on hand.
Sat., 11 am – 10:00 pm
Muscle Shoals City Hall, East Avalon Avenue
For more information: (256) 386-9200, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
Email: info@cityofmuscleshoals.com
www.cityofmuscleshoals.com
October 14 – 31, 2010 – Belle Mont Quilt Show
Quilts assembled from private collections across the Tennessee Valley, representing needlework from the past two centuries.
Thursday – Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm; Sunday: 1 – 5 pm
Admission charged
County Road 52, off U.S. Hwy 43 South, Tuscumbia
For more information: Melissa Beasley (256) 637-8513
October 23 – 24, 2010 – Renaissance Faire
Florence recreates authentic medieval Renaissance Faire. Faire includes authentic costumes, magicians, Knights on horseback, sword fighting, and unique arts and crafts
Free
Sat., 10 am – 6 pm Sun., Noon – 6 pm
Wilson Park, Florence
For more information: (256) 740-4141
Vendor information: (256) 768-3031
http://www.alarenfaire.org
October 27 – 30, 2010 – Cabela’s Crappie Classic Tournament
The best of the best “Crappie Anglers” hope to catch the biggest Crappie in Pickwick & Wilson lakes.
Free to the public
Riverfront Park, Sheffield
Weigh-In: 3pm
For more information: Cabela’s Crappie USA (270) 395-6774
October 30, 2010 – Kids Fishing Rodeo during the Crappie USA Classic Tournament
Youth 12 yrs and younger fish from the bank on Pickwick Lake. Prizes, free hotdogs, chips, drinks and ice cream.
FREE! FREE! FREE!
Riverfront Park, Sheffield
For more information: (256) 383-0783, (800) 344- 0783 or ColbertTourism@comcast.net
www.colbertcountytourism.org
November – December, 2010– Tuscumbia Spring Park Fountain Show
51 jet water feature dances to lights & music. 30 to 40 minute show.
Free
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at dusk
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 389-1357, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.tuscumbiarailway.com
November – December, 2010 – Tuscumbia Spring Park Attractions – Carousel, Rollercoaster & Train
Imitation steam engine train seats 80 adults or 120 children, 30-horse carousel and Python rollercoaster.
Admission varies
Check schedule on web-site or call
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 389-1357, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.tuscumbiarailway.com
November 2010 – December, 2010 – Jack-O-Lantern Farm Greenhouses – In-door Farmer’s Market.
Fresh fruits and vegetables (grown hydroponically) as well as homemade breads, jellies, soaps. Culinary-Center-made products available for purchase.
Free
Every Thursday, 4 pm – 7 pm & Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm
Garage Road – TVA Reservation, Muscle Shoals
For more information: (256) 764-0044 or (256) 248-5325
November – December, 2010– Shell’s Christmas Tree Farm
Select and tag your Christmas tree early, return to the farm Thanksgiving afternoon until Christmas to cut your fresh tree. Fresh wreaths and garland available. Enjoy hot cider while shopping in their gift shop. Prices varies
Southwest Colbert County
For more information: (256) 383-4207
November 5, 6, 7, 13 & 202010 - Ritz Benefit Sale
Foodland Shopping Center, Sheffield
Presale, November 5, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Admission November 6 only - $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children
November 6, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
November 7, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
November 13, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
November 20, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Ritz Benefit Sale supports the Tennessee Valley Art Association’s historic Ritz Theater, programs at the Ritz and Tennessee Valley Art Center and outreach programs to schools.
Donations will be accepted at the Foodland Shopping Center location beginning September 13th and continuing through October 16th on Mondays between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Thursdays between 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
November 11, 2010 – Veteran’s Day Parade
Parade pays tribute to all that has served our Country in the Armed Forces. Program in Spring Park. Open House at the Legion Hall 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free
11 am
Parade will begin on North Main Street and proceed to Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 381-2298 or 436-5874
November – December, 2010 – Quilt Challenge ‘10
Members of the Shoals Piecemakers Quilt Guild follow new ‘challenging’ rules each year to create innovative quilts.
Free
Mon – Fri. 9 am – 4 pm
Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts, Florence
For more information: (256) 760-6379
www.florenceal.org
November 6, 2010 - Elvis Day
Today, Tomorrow, & Forever Elvis Fan Club of Alabama Presents this annual event. Lots of entertainment including Elvis impersonators
Admission charged
10am to 9pm
Holiday Inn, Sheffield
For more information: Jerry Russell (256) 335-0464
November 16, 2010 – W.C. Handy Birthday Celebration
Celebrate the birthday of W.C. Handy; enjoy a musical performance and refreshments, including a birthday cake.
Free
11:30 am – 1 pm
W.C. Handy Museum, Florence
For more information: (256) 760-6434
www.florenceal.org
November 20 – 21, 2010 – Christmas in the Country
Purchase homemade baked goods, small gifts and Christmas ornaments for the holidays. Wagon rides with Santa. See the natural, lie decorations reminiscent of early pioneer Christmases.
Free
Sat., 10 am – 4 pm Sun., 1 – 4 pm
LaGrange College Site, Leighton
For more information: (256) 446-9324 Email: louiselinville@earthlink.net
November 26 – December 31, 2010 - The Christmas Water Show in Spring Park, Tuscumbia.
Special show will begin on Friday evening, November 26, and continue through December. Enjoy this light and water show each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at 6:30pm through December 31. Free.
Beginning on Friday night, November 27 and continuing through December31, come out and ride The Santa Express Train. Rides begin at 5 pm and run until 8 pm on Friday, Saturday& Sunday nights. You’ll love seeing the hundreds of thousands of Christmas Lights on displays in Spring Park. Enjoy the beauty of the “Lights of Christmas” displays from the train. Many new displays added this year.
Admission for the Christmas Train is $4 adults and $3 children.
Note: The Christmas Water Show and Santa Express Train will run every night beginning December 17 through Christmas Eve. (256) 389-1357.
November 30, 2010 – Tuscumbia Christmas Parade
The Tuscumbia Parade kicks off the Holiday Season with a bang. Just about everyone joins in to make this a very popular event.
Free
6 pm
Begins at Deshler High School, down Main Street, right on Sixth Street and left on Water Street
For more information: James McCorkle (256) 386-7200
December, 2010– Tuscumbia Spring Park Attractions – Carousel, Rollercoaster & Train
Imitation steam engine train seats 80 adults or 120 children, 30-horse carousel and Python rollercoaster.
Admission varies
Check schedule on web-site or call
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 389-1357, (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.tuscumbiarailway.com
December 2010 – December, 2011 – Jack-O-Lantern Farm Greenhouses – In-Door Farmer’s Market.
Fresh fruits and vegetables (grown hydroponically) as well as homemade breads, jellies, soaps. Culinary-Center-made products available for purchase.
Free
Every Thursday, 4 pm – 7 pm & Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm
Garage Road – TVA Reservation, Muscle Shoals
For more information: (256) 764-0044 or (256) 248-5325
December ?? – December ??, 2010 - The Trees of Christmas
The holiday season is captured through a unique and meaningful exhibition that provides insight about the people of the Shoals area: who they are, what they do and the things they think are important. Community groups and individuals create an alluring exhibition using nine 12 foot tall live spruce and fir trees to tell their stories. Decorators use a variety of uncharacteristic techniques and materials to carry out both traditional and unexpected trees. A wonderland of visual pleasure is in store for audiences who attend this one of a kind exhibit.
Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511 North Water Street, Tuscumbia, Alabama
Exhibition Hours: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
December 24, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Mary Settle Cooney, 256.383.0533 www.tvaa.net
Admission: $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Students
December 4, 2010 - Sheffield Christmas Parade
Trophies given for best decorated cars, trucks, floats, and walking entries. Entertainment at stage following parade at Fifth St. & North Montgomery Avenue. No admission
6:30 pm
North Montgomery Avenue beginning at 10th St. & proceeding to 2nd Street
For more information: (256) 383-0250
Email: cpdriskell@cs.com
December 5, 2010 – Plantation Christmas
Holiday event reminiscent of the “Old South” with traditional live decorations, period Christmas music, vintage ballroom dancers, and refreshments. Belle Mont, built in 1828, is one of Alabama’s most distinguished homes.
$6 adults, $3 children
1 – 5 pm
Belle Mont Mansion, Cook Lane, off Highway 43 S, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783
www.colbertcountytourism.org
December ??, 2010 - An Evening with Dr. Foster
A time of recollection, reminisces and music by Dr. Bill Foster
Ritz Theater, 111 West 3rd Street, Sheffield, Alabama
Contact: Keith McMurtrey, 256.383.0533 www.tvaa.net
Tickets: $10.00 for Adults, 5.00 for Students
7:30 p.m.
December ???, 2010 – Muscle Shoals Christmas Parade
Parade begins at Gusmus Avenue and proceeds down to Sheffield Avenue and turns right by the Muscle Shoals Post Office
7 pm
Sponsored by the City of Muscle Shoals and Muscle Shoals Businesses
For more information: Linda Williams (256) 386-9250
December ???, 2009 – Wheeler Lake Boat Parade of Lights
Decorated boats sporting Christmas lights and decorations light up the night, passing within view from the shores along Wheeler Lake.
Free
Begins at dusk
For more information: (256) 247-5466
www.joewheelerstatepark.com
December ???, 2010 – Sheffield Holiday Tour of Homes
Historic and contemporary homes beautifully decorated for the Christmas season.
Admission: $10.00
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Residential areas of Sheffield
For more information: (256) 383-0250
Email: cpdriskell@cs.com
December ???, 2010 – Holiday Trolley Tours in Historic Tuscumbia
Driving tour of historic Tuscumbia, including visits into private homes and churches decorated for Christmas.
Admission: $10.00
Three Tours: 2 p.m., 4 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Board Trolley at ColdWater Books, corner of Main Street and Sixth Street
For more information: (256) 383-0783
ColbertTourism@comcast.net
December ???, 2010 - NCAA Division II National Championship Football Game
The Best of the best in division II college football go head to head in Florence each year compete for the championship title.
Tickets $20
Kick-off at 11 am
Braly Municipal Stadium, Florence
For more information: (256) 764-4661 or (877) 764-4661
www.shoals@shoalchamber.com
December ??, 2010 - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Public Performance, directed by Laura-Ashley Foster
December 14, 15, 16 and 17, 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., School Performances
The church is scandalized when the wildest, toughest kids in town take over the main parts in the Christmas pageant. “Mary” smokes cigars. “The Wise Men” steal. And the “Angel of the Lord” is more likely to smack the shepherds in the teeth than to bring good tidings. Fitting the unsuitable Herdman children into their Biblical roles provides one laugh after another as they collide with the Christmas story head-on and help everyone rediscover its true meaning.
Ritz Theater, 111 West 3rd Street, Sheffield, Alabama
Contact: Keith McMurtrey, 256.383.0533 www.tvaa.net
Tickets: $5.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Students, Public Performance
$5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Students, School Performances
December 19, 2010 – Christmas Open House at Ivy Green
Beautiful live holiday decorations adorn the historic birthplace and home of America’s First Lady of Courage, Helen Keller
Free
1 – 4 pm
Helen Keller Birthplace, Tuscumbia
For more information: (256) 383-4066 or (888) 329-2124
www.helenkellerbirthplace.org
Please Note: Dates, Events and Hours are Subject to Change
Information contained within this calendar was furnished by various organizations and event planners in the Shoals area. No guarantee is made that all information is accurate. This CALENDAR OF EVENTS IS PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE UPON REQUEST by the Colbert County Tourism and Convention Bureau, 719 U.S. Hwy 72 West, P. O. Box 740425, Tuscumbia, AL 35674. You may contact us by calling us at (256) 383-0783; toll free at (800) 344-0783; via E-mail at ColbertTourism@comcast.net.
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