Archive for the ‘Event’ Category

W.C. Handy Festival – The Shoals

February 27th, 2014 by una-roots

Florence Last full week of July Free admission to most concerts and events Admission is charged to some events – see website to purchase tickets Thousands of music fans flock to Florence each summer to enjoy this 10-day celebration of the region’s musical heritage and to honor the musical legacy of Florence native W.C. Handy, […]

Rogersville Bluegrass Festival

February 26th, 2014 by una-roots

Rogersville Recreation Park – downtown Rogersville Third weekend in July Admission is charged Local and out-of-state musicians compete for the Alabama Bluegrass Music Championship in banjo, mandolin, dobro and guitar. The event features performances as well as jam sessions and includes arts and crafts and food. For more information 256-247-9449 www.rogersvillebluegrassfestival.com

SoulStock

February 25th, 2014 by una-roots

Point Mallard Park – Spirit of America Field 2901-d Point Mallard Circle Decatur Check website for dates Admission is free More than 20,000 people gather for this annual two-day event featuring Christian music and worship in an outdoor setting. Performers are local bands and singers, up-and-coming bands and well-known music acts. The event is sponsored […]

Singing on the Square

February 24th, 2014 by una-roots

Marion Street Athens April – September 3rd Friday night of each month Begins at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free This family-friendly event is staged in front of the Limestone County Courthouse and features a variety of artists performing gospel, bluegrass and country music. For more information 256-232-5411 www.visitathensal.com

Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention

February 23rd, 2014 by una-roots

Athens State University 300 Beaty Street Athens First Friday and Saturday of October Check website for schedule Admission is charged This event, begun in 1967, builds on a tradition of local fiddlers’ contests that began in Limestone County in 1924 and is credited with helping revive the tradition of competition in old-time music. More than […]

Riverfest

February 22nd, 2014 by una-roots

Ingall’s Harbor 802-B Wilson Street Decatur Mid-September – check website for dates Admission is charged Children under 10 enter at no charge Riverfest is recognized by the state of Alabama as an official State Barbecue Championship competition. The cook-off is sanctioned by, and conducted under, the rules of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, a national […]

3rd Fridays Downtown

February 21st, 2014 by una-roots

2nd Avenue to Bank Street Downtown Decatur March through October Admission is free This event offers an opportunity to gather downtown, learn the history of the city, support local merchants and enjoy diverse forms of entertainment including music, arts and crafts and food. For more information www.decaturdowntown.org

Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic

February 19th, 2014 by una-roots

Point Mallard Park 2901 Point Mallard Drive SE Decatur Memorial Day Weekend Admission is free The Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic is the oldest hot-air balloon race in the mid-South. Started in Decatur, Alabama in 1978, the event features about 60 pilots from 20 states for two days of competition as well as live acts […]

Paul Stroud Concerts by the River

February 18th, 2014 by una-roots

Rhodes Ferry Park 100 Market Street Decatur Mondays during the summer Admission is free. Concerts feature a wide variety of musical styles. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. For more information 256-341-4818

Athens Dulcimers

February 17th, 2014 by una-roots

Athens Recreation Center Highway 251 Athens 1st and 3rd Thursday 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the music or learn to play the dulcimer. For more information 256-233-1262, Jerry Todd www.athensdulcimerclub.wordpress.com

Athens Dulcimers

February 17th, 2014 by una-roots

Consign World 661 Highway 72W Athens Third Saturday of each month 11:00 a.m. For more information 256-444-2055

Elkmont Pickin’ & Grinnin

February 16th, 2014 by una-roots

Ardmore Annex Building Main Street Ardmore Every Thursday 5:30 p.m. Enjoy live music and dancing. For more information 931-427-2141 or 256-423-7588

Elkmont Pickin’ & Grinnin’

February 15th, 2014 by una-roots

Elkmont Depot Downtown Elkmont Every Monday 6:30 p.m. Enjoy live music and dancing. For more information 931-427-6296

Music and Dancing

February 13th, 2014 by una-roots

Johnny’s Place 14441 Lucas Ferry Road Athens Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Enjoy live music and dancing. Smoke and alcohol-free facility serves beverages and finger foods.

Athens Dulcimers

February 10th, 2014 by una-roots

Athens Recreation Center Highway 251 Athens 1st and 3rd Thursday 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the music or learn to play the dulcimer. For more information 256-233-1262, Jerry Todd www.athensdulcimerclub.wordpress.com