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Calendar of Events
Athens State University Alumni Art Exhibit
Ends February 12
View the beautiful art at the University’s Sandridge Student Center Art Gallery. Contact 256-233-8216.
Razzy Bailey’s Barn Dance & Variety Show
February 6 at 7:00 PM
Alabama Opry located at 24861 Airport Road, Athens, AL show features Razzy Bailey, Trey Young (son of country star Faron Young), Kristy Garrison, Mike Pellem, Alaina Wiley and Little Happy Dickens. Tickets are $10.00 at the door or $15.00 reserved seating. Contact 256-216-1151 or gwh228@aol.com.
Red Hot for Heart Luncheon
February 10 at 11:30 AM
Athens-Limestone Hospital will host the 2nd annual luncheon at the Lindsey Lane Baptist Church Family Life Center. Linda Mobley, of Williams-Sonoma, will be giving a special “Heart Healthy” cooking demonstration. Tammy Burlingame Brand will share her personal experiences with a heart condition and how it touches all the lives in her young family. Tickets are $30.00 and guests will receive a catered “Heart Healthy” lunch and ALH Red Hot for Heart t-shirt. Proceeds will benefit the ALH Cardiology Clinic. Space is limited. To register, call Felicia or Lory at 256-233-9122.
Valentine Dinner Fundraiser
February 12 at 7:00 PM
The Athens-Limestone Public Library Foundation will host a Valentine Dinner Fundraiser, featuring award winning author Bill Hunt. The Library Foundation will host the catered dinner in the First United Methodist Church Beasley Center, Athens, AL. The cost for the dinner is $35 per person, and tickets may be purchased at the Athens-Limestone Public Library. Contact 256-232-1233.
Yesterdays Valentines Dinner Show
February 13 at 7:00 PM – dinner begins at 6:00 PM
Yesterdays Event Center invites you to celebrate Valentines Day with a candlelight dinner and live entertainment featuring Barry Kay, Roberta Silva and Hott Mixx. Admission $25.00 per person. Reservations required by emailing halldj99@hiwaay.net. www.yesterdaysevents.com
The Red Caboose Show
February 13th at 7:00 PM – doors open at 6:00 PM
Outstanding lineup including Aaron Barker, Lisa Shaffer and Jerry Salley. Tickets $20:00 at the door including Snacks and drink.Call 256-306-6201 or email gcompton@ardmore.net
For Reservations Go to www.theredcaboose.net for more info.
States. Being exposed to some of the top singer / songwriters, and artists in the nation.
Boys and Girls Club Benefit Dinner
February 18 at 6:30 PM
The Annual Athens Limestone Boys and Girls Club Benefit Dinner will be held in the First United Methodist Church Beasley Center. Tickets are $20.00 each and are available at the Club House Cafe on the square or the Boys and Girls Club on Washington Street. Funds raised at the dinner provide services for children. If you would like to make a contribution to the “Campaign for Kids” program that provides services, as well as after school scholarships, for these children contact Tonya Williams at 256-232-4298. $100 sponsors a child for a month - $250 for three month – $500 for 6 months and $1,000 for a year. Contact: 256-233-4045.
City of Athens Relay for Life Lock Up
February 19 at 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Pay only $5.00 to have someone locked up. They must earn $20.00 to get out of jail or they can pay $20.00 to post bail. If you have someone you want locked up, please notify any City of Athens Relay for Life team member or Police Department at 256-233-8707 and pay $5.00. They will not tell who had them locked up. This is a fundraiser for the City of Athens Relay for Life Team and lots of fun. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
Lunch and Learn
February 24 at 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Michael Leigeber of Refina Presents “Leveraging the Internet for Small Business”. Fee is $10 for Chamber Members and $15 for non Chamber Members (includes box lunch). To make a reservation call 256-232-2600 or send an email to etta@tourathens.com.
Hospice Chili Challenge,
February 27
The annual Chili Challenge will be at Athens High School. Get your team organized and entered soon. Spaces go fast. Live entertainment, silent auction and some of the best chili in the south. Contact 256-232-5017 to enter or purchase your tickets.
Flashbacks in Concert
February 27 at 7:00 PM – dinner at 6:00 PM
The Flashbacks return to Yesterdays Event Center. The group was just named “Area’s Best Showband” by a recent Huntsville Times poll by an overwhelming majority. Tickets are $15 each, dinner is $8.95. Reservations required by emailing halljd99@hiwaay.net. www.yesterdaysevents.com
Band of Brothers of Friendship Pancake Breakfast
March 6 at 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Friendship United Methodist Church Band of Brothers invites you to their annual breakfast. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children (12 and under). This year the proceeds will benefit Noah Crowe (and family). Donations will be accepted and may be mailed to Jim Swanner, 13124 Carter Road, Athens, AL 35611. Contact jswa1111@aol.com.
Athens Home and Garden Show
March 13 & 14
The Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Home and Garden Show will be at the Athens Armory just off Hwy 31 on Armory Drive. This year vendors displaying all types of lawn and garden products will be available for purchase. Contact 256-232-2600 to reserve a booth or for more information.
Polk Sallet Follies
March 11, 12 & 13
The Athens Senior Center on Pryor Street will be full of life at the annual Polk Sallet Follies. This event offers a delicious dinner and outstanding live entertainment. Reserved seating required. Tickets go on sale Feb 15th. Purchase your tickets early – they go fast! Contact 256-233-6412.
Taste of Ardmore
March 19 at 11 AM – 2 PM
Ardmore restaurants will showcase their delicious food during the annual Taste of Ardmore at the Ardmore, TN Annex building. Purchase a $5.00 ticket and enjoy lunch sampling all the varieties offered. Contact 256-423-7588 for tickets or information.
Blast From the Past in Concert
March 20 at 7:00 PM – dinner at 6:00 PM
Yesterdays Event Center invites you to enjoy the oldies a’cappella group “Blast From the Past and national singer/impressionist Kevin Adams. Both groups just returned from the national O’Reilly’s World of Wheels auto expo and Kevin just opened for Billy Joe Royal and Percy Sledge. Admission is $10 each and dinner is $8.95 each. Reservations required by email halljd99@hiwaay.net. www.yesterdaysevents.com
5th Annual Best Buckin’ BBQ Cookoff
April 23-25
Think your barbecue is the best? Then you should enter this Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned cook-off which is held at the Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena at 17836 AL Hwy 99. Some $12,000 will be awarded in prize money and proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Limestone County. The event is free to the public, but amateur teams will be charged a $125 entry fee and professional teams will be charged $250. To sign up visit www.bestbuckinbbq.org. For more information call Jonathan 256-497-4887 or send an email to jhinton@limestonesheriff.com.
Athens Cruise In on the square
April 3 at 3:00 – 8:00 PM
256-603-1227
Inaugural Chick-fil-a 5K
April 10
256-777-3999
Singing on the Square
April 16
256-232-5411, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions
Kids Day in the Park
April 17
256-232-7207
“A Decade of Difference” – Athens Limestone Hospital Gala
April 17 at 7:00 PM until midnight
The annual gala, to benefit the Julia Ann Stacey Sweet Charity Fund, will be at the Westin at Bridge Street Town Centre, Huntsville. Make your reservations today. Contact 256-233-9236.
Administrative Professionals Luncheon
April 21
Hosted by Big Brother/Big Sisters, this luncheon honors our Administrative Professionals.
256-232-4650, www.bbbsna.com
Athens on the Square Car Show
April 24 at 8:00 AM
256-603-1227, www.carsonthesquare.com
Best Buckin’ BBQ Cookoff
April 23-25
Doggie Fun Fest
April 24
256-216-0945, www.hoplc.com
Taste of Home Cooking School
April 27 at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 4:30 PM
The Athens News Courier will host its annual “Taste of Home Cooking School” at Athens Middle School. Tickets are $8.00. Contact 256-232-2720.
Athens Cruise In on the Square
May 1 at 3:00 – 8:00 PM
256-603-1227, www.carsonthesquare.com
Athens Bible School Homespun Arts & Crafts Show/Plant Sale
May 7-8
256-232-3525
Limestone County Relay for Life
May 7-8
Singing on the Square
May 21 at 6:00 – 8:00 PM
256-232-5411, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions
Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo
May 14-15
256-232-0111, www.limestonesheriff.com
Doggie Fun Fest (Athens)
May 15
Man’s best friend will enjoy this festival, as well as their masters, with all the many games for them to play. Vendors will sell pet wares and offer information to pet owners. Bring your pet and support this wonderful cause. Location to be announced. Contact 256-216-0945 or www.hoplc.com for information.
Garden Tour hosted by Friends of the Library
May 16
256-232-1233
Athens Cruise In on the square
June 5
256-603-1227
Saturday Walking Tours
June 5, 12, 19 & 26
256-232-5411, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions
Dog Gone Festival
June 5 at 8 AM – 4 PM
Ardmore AL/TN Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first “Dog Gone Festival” at the Ardmore, AL town park. The new festival welcomes everyone and their dogs to this fun event. Some activates of the day include live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, delicious festival food and games for adults, children and your dog. Dog events include a dog parade with awards for best dressed dog, best dog trick, dog and master that favor the most, training demonstrations. Human events include hot dog eating contest, women’s dog gone skillet throw, men’s dog gone wrench throw, and more. Kid’s events include dog collar throw, moon bounce, face painting, dog art and more. Dress up your dog and bring the entire family to the park. Contact 256-423-7588.
Delmore Days Music Festival
June 12
256-232-5411, www.delmoredays.com
Indian Artifact Show
June 13
Athens State University, 256-232-0698, www.athens.edu
Singing on the Square
June 18
256-232-5411, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions
Athens Lions Club Kiddi Carnival
June 24 – July 31
256-262-1983
Athens Cruise In on the square
July 3
256-603-1227
Reliance Bank Fire Cracker Festival
July 4
256-233-8585, ext 4, www.reliancebanking.com
Ardmore Lions Club Tractor and Truck Pull
July 9-10
256-777-7904
Singing on the Square
July 16
256-232-5411, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions
CASA Mud Volleyball Tournament
July 17
256-232-5751, www.casalimestonecounty.org
AL Championship Tractor & Truck Pull (Tanner)
July 30-31
256-497-4309, 431-1292 or 256-233-7077
Athens Cruise In on the square
August 7
256-603-1227
Athens State University Community Band Concert
August 6
256-232-5411
Ardmore Police Reserve Rodeo
August 6-7
256-423-2146
Piney Chapel Antique Engine and Farm Equipment Show
August 13-14
256-233-2300, www.pineychapelfire.org
Art on the Square Silent Auction
August 7
Athens Fun Fest
August 14
256-233-8740
Singing on the Square
August 20
256-232-5411, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions
Athens Homecoming Celebration
August 20 & 21
256-232-5411, 256-278-6436, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions
Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival
August 28
256-423-7588, www.ardmorealtnchamber.com
Athens Cruise In on the square
September 4
256-603-1227
Art on the Square
September 11
Singing on the Square
September 17
256-232-5411, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions
Trail of Tears annual ride
September 18
www.trailoftears-remembrance.org
Fiddlin’ on the Square
September 25
256-232-5411 or 256-278-6436, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions
Founders Hall Jubilee
September 25
256-783-4876, www.foundershalljubilee.com
Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
October 1-2
256-233-8261, www.athens.edu/fiddlers
Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby
October 2 at 4:00 PM
256-233-8728, www.keepathenslimestonebeautiful.com
Athens Cruise In on the square
October 2 at 3:00 – 8:00 PM
256-603-1227
Haunts Walks Historic Athens, AL
October 5, 7, 12, 15, 19 & 21 (Tentative dates)
256-232-5411, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions
Rails to Trails Fall Color Ride or Walk
October 23 & 24
256-732-4211, www.tourathens.com/events-attractions
Athens Storytelling Festival
29-30 October at 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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
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
