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Tourism Calendar of Events       

Recurring events:        

Every Monday at 6:30 PM- Live music and dancing at the Elkmont Pickin’ & Grinnin’ at the Elkmont Depot located downtown Elkmont, AL. Contact: 931-427-6296.        

Every Thursday at 5:30 PM – Live music and dancing at the Ardmore Pickin’ & Grinnin’ at the Ardmore, TN Annex Building located on Main Street. Contact: 931-427-2141 or 256-423-7588.        

Every Tuesday, Friday at Saturday at 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Live music and dancing at Johnny’s Place, 14441 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens.  Smoke and alcohol free facility with beverages and finger foods.

1st & 3rd Thursday at 6:30 PM, the Athens Dulcimers play at the Athens Recreation Center, Athens, AL, located on Hwy 251. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the music or learn to play the dulcimer. Contact: 256-233-1262, Terry Todd.        

Every Thursday night at 7:00 PM, the Barbershop Harmony Society Chapter Chorus, Southern Splendor rehearsal at Athens Bible School, Athens, AL. The public is welcome to come and enjoy the music. Contact: Robert.Duling@hanson.biz.        

1st Saturday night of each month (March – October) at 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Athens Cruise In Downtown Athens, AL. Contact: Bland Allen 256-603-1227 or 256-232-5411.     

The Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library holds used book sales at the library, 405 E. South St.  The sales are the first Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the second and fourth Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Some of the books may be valuable.  Choose from cookbooks, mysteries, westerns, classics, and religious books.  Most are in extremely good condition.  For more information, call 256-232-1233.

Special Events

 

American Cancer Society Night

August 30 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join the American Cancer Society at the Athens Chick-fil-A restaurant for a night of delicious food and fun.  Contact 256-535-1088.

Trinity High School Grand Reunion

September 3-4 at 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Picnic on Friday at 12:00 – 5 PM at Lincoln Bridgeforth Park (corner of Washington Street and Hine Street)

Street Dance on Friday at 6:00 – 11:00 PM at Lincoln Bridgeforth Park

Parade on Saturday at 4:00 PM leaving from Lincoln Bridgeforth Park on Washington Street, going to the square, and returning to the park.

Dinner and program on Saturday at 6:00 – 11:00 PM at the Limestone Event Center on Pryor Street.

For the first time, this year the reunion will all be in Athens, AL.  Join your fellow classmates and enjoy all the festivities.  For more information contact Jimmy Gill at 256-232-0591.

Art on the Square        

September 11        

Stroll along the Limestone County Courthouse grounds from 10 am until 7 pm and experience a world of fine art and small town ambience.  Look for music, dance and visual arts in downtown Athens, AL.  Contact 256-444-8156, www.aots-athens.com.

 Crystal Cup Golf Tournament

September 16 at 11:00 AM – Tee time 1:00 PM

Join the fun at Canebrake Championship Golf Course  for the Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation annual golf tournament.  $150 per player or $600 per team.  Sponsorships are available.  Contact Lory Walmsley 256-233-9122 or loryw@alhnet.org or Ray Neese at 256-232-1776 or rneese@bibank.com.  Rain date will be Thursday September 23rd.

Singing on the Square        

September 17 at 6-8:00 PM        

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the free concert featuring Just Down the Road and Piney Creek. Contact 256-232-5411, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions.        

Piece Makers Build Harvest of Quilts        

September 17-19 at 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM        

Come and enjoy the beautiful quilts and the “bed turning” at the Athens State University Ballroom. There will be quilt exhibition, vendors, silent auction and door prizes. Admission is $5.00. For more information call 256-777-3218.   

 Limestone County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (LCVOAD)

Sept 17 at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

This free event will be at the Athens Sportsplex.  If you would like to participate, call Dean Morgan, LCVOAD Secretary, 256-232-7207.

Trail of Tears annual ride        

September 18        

www.trailoftears-remembrance.org        

KALB Duck and Run 5K        

September 18 at 8:00 AM        

Registration Closing Date Saturday, September 11, 2010 @ 11:59 PM.  Race begins and ends at Big Spring Memorial Park in Athens, AL. One water station mid-way. The course is certified, AL10016JD. It is a beautiful, fast course through downtown Athens and the Houston and Beaty Historical Districts. Race Day registration begins at 6:45 AM. Race begins at 8:00 AM. T-Shirts guaranteed to the first 100 entrants. Must pre-register to guarantee size. Pre-registration is $15. Race Day registration is $20. Contact 256-233-8728.  Online registration at www.keepathenslimestonebeautiful.com and www.active.com. 

203 Homecoming Celebrations      

 September 18

The Alabama Veterans Museum invites you join the celebration of the return of 203rd Military Police Unit from Iraq at the museum.  For more information call 256-771-7578.

Fiddlin’ on the Square & BBQ        

September 25        

Spirit of Athens organization invites musicians to bring your instruments to the Limestone County Courthouse lawn and participate in the “Shade Tree Picking”. Spectators will enjoy this “preview” of the TN Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention. Free to everyone. Contact 256-278-6436, www.spiritofathens.com.   

DAV Veterans Needs Benefit Concert  

September 25 at 7:00 PM

Alabama Opry presents an all star lineup featuring Bobby Brooks, Brenda Best, Adam Gosdin, Alaina Wiley, Taylor McLain, Hal Stinson, Cousin Sadie and Ragen Ivey.  Tickets are $10.00 at the door.  Contact 256-206-0211.

House  Concert featuring David Grier and Charlie Cushman

September 28 at 7:00 – 9:00 PM

This special concert features banjoist Charlie Cushman and guitarist David Grier at the Athens Visitors Center.  Only 75 tickets will be sold to the concert.  Tickets are $20.00 each and will be available at the Athens Visitors Center starting July 26th.   This concert offers attendees the opportunity to talk with the musicians, request songs, etc.  For more information call 256-232-5411

House Concert featuring Iron Horse

September 30, 2010 at 7:00 PM

The Athens Visitors Center is hosting this free concert at Big Spring Memorial Park as a lead in to the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the concert.  For more information call 256-232-5411 or visit the Athens Visitors Center.

Founders Hall Jubilee        

September 25        

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the gospel music at Founders Hall, Athens State University. Contact 256-783-4876, www.foundershalljubilee.com.        

Swamp John Fish Fry        

October 1 at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM        

Join us at the First United Methodist Church Beasley Center for delicious fish, shrimp and chicken and all the trimmings. Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door. Tickets are available at the KALB Office, 125 East Street, Athens or by calling 256-233-8728.        

Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention        

October 1-2        

Athens State University will host the 44th annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention at the school’s campus in Athens, Alabama. The musical competitions will be held on the steps of historic Founders Hall. A total of $11,870 in prize money will be awarded. The convention is sponsored annually by the Athens State University Foundation and the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds from the convention fund student scholarships and other university projects. The convention has historically attracted more than 15,000 people for the two-day event, with more than 200 musicians participating in the musical competition. The coup de gras for the convention is the naming of the “Fiddle Champion.” Competition for the crown is always fierce and this year will be no different. Contact 256-233-8261, www.athens.edu/fiddlers.        

Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby        

October 2 at 4:00 PM        

Get your duck early for this fun and exciting race. The Derby is held at Big Spring Park, Athens, AL. Contact 256-233-8728, www.keepathenslimestonebeautiful.com.        

Haunts Walks Historic Athens, AL        

October 5, 7, 12, 15, 19 & 21 (Tentative dates)        

256-232-5411, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions        

Ardmore AL/TN Civitan Club Annual Bean Day        

October 9 at 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM        

If you enjoy home cooked pinto or white beans, cole slaw, corn bread, drink, vidalia onions, relish and delicious desserts, this is the meal for you. Proceeds from the event go to help fund the annual Christmas Toy Chest project which provides Christmas gifts for the less fortunate. Contact 931-427-5523 or 256-233-4848.       

9th Annual Apple Annie Charity Golf Tournament

October 15 at 1:00 PM, registration begins at 12 PM

Entry fee includes beverages, door prizes, and one ticket per player to the Apple Annie Charity Party (dinner included).  Fee is $125 per player or $500 pre team.  Contact 256-216-9071 or 256-520-3114 or email athenaleague@gmail.com.

Rails to Trails Fall Color Ride or Walk        

October 23 & 24        

256-732-4211, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions       

Athens Volksmarch Kickoff

October 23

Join us at the Athens Visitors Center for the kick off the American Volkssport Association sanctioned Athens Volksmarch.  A trail will be open for volksmarch walkers all year starting in January 2011.  The walkers box will be located at the Hampton Inn at I-65 Exit 351.  For more information call 256-232-5411 or visit the Athens Visitors Center, 100 Beaty Street North.

Athens Storytelling Festival        

29-30 October at 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM        

The event features nationally acclaimed storytellers giving performances throughout the weekend. Up to 10,000 people plus are expected to attend the event(s). The performances will be held in a festival tent located on the historic, Limestone County Courthouse Square, in downtown Athens, AL. Businesses are open for shoppers and delicious food will be available at the downtown restaurants and food vendors. School children from all over the county and some adjoining counties attend this event. Contact 256-232-0400, www.athensstorytellingfestival.com.        

Athens Veterans Day Parade        

November 6 at 11:00 AM        

256-374-2073 or 256-874-1033        

Ardmore Veterans Day Ceremony and Stew        

November 11 at 1:00 PM        

256-423-7588, www.ardmorealtnchamber.com     

Athens Veterans Day Ceremony

November 11 at 11:00 AM

Contact 256-771-7578 for more information.

Ardmore AL/TN Civitan Annual Turkey Shoot        

November 13 at 8:00 AM – noon        

The annual shoot offers hunters the opportunity show off their skills by winning one of the turkeys. Certificates are presented to each winner and may be redeemed at either Piggly Wiggly or L&S Food Market in Ardmore. For more information contact 931-427-5523.        

Reliance Bank Christmas Parade (Athens)        

December 2 at 6:00 PM        

256-232-1944, www.reliancebanking.com        

Ardmore Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade        

December 4 at 1:00 PM        

256-423-7588, www.ardmorealtnchamber.com        

Elkmont Band Boosters Christmas Tour of Homes        

December 4        

Ardmore Christmas Tour of Homes        

December 11 at 1-5 PM        

256-423-7588, www.ardmorealtnchamber.com        

Elkmont Lions Club Christmas Parade        

December 11 at 2 PM        

256-732-4211