BBQ teams from all over Alabama will gather in downtown Camden to battle it out for the title of best BBQ Ribs, Butts, and Chicken. While the grills are hot, […]
For a fun-filled day come to the Hog Wild for Art Festival, held in partnership with the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce’s 14th Annual Mark Curl Memorial BBQ Cook Off! […]
Mayfest 2025 will offer a full day of fun, entertainment, and community celebration. The event will feature a variety of local vendors, a competitive softball tournament, the popular “Beautiful Babies” showcase, and a wide selection of food. It’s a chance for the community to come together and enjoy a memorable day of activities and fellowship.
Get exploring today for a hands-on investigation into the fascinating aquatic macroinvertebrates living in Old Cahawba’s historic Perine Well. These tiny creatures are key indicators of water quality and play a big role in freshwater ecosystems. Roll up your sleeves, get your hands wet, and discover why Cahawba—once Alabama’s first state capital—was known as the […]
Cruise through Cahawba during this one-hour tour of Alabama's most famous ghost town. On this 4 mile, easy-paced, guided bicycle tour, we will explore the abandoned streets, overflowing wells, and decaying ruins of this antebellum Pompeii. Join us as we visit points of interest along the Alabama and Cahaba Rivers and learn about the historic […]
The 5th Annual Black Belt Birding Festival celebrates Alabama’s Black Belt region, one of the Southeast's premier birding destinations. Known for its diverse habitats—from prairie grasslands to bottomland swamps—this area offers a rare opportunity to observe a wide variety of bird species, including Wood Storks, Swallow-tailed Kites, Dickcissels, and Painted Buntings. The festival features field […]
Join the one-hour guided walking tour of the Clear Creek nature trail where you will learn how the townspeople of Cahawba adapted to their ports being blockaded during the Civil War. You will learn how to identify the various trees and plants that they used as substitutes for the common goods that we take for […]
Join the Gee’s Bend community for the annual Airing of the Quilts Festival, a vibrant celebration of the region’s iconic quilt making tradition. This year’s event features: Quilt displays & sales Live demonstrations & hands-on workshops Artist meet-and-greets Guided cultural tours Don’t miss the new exhibition, “Dinah Miller: Gee’s Bend Between History and Memory,” at […]
At Old Cahawba, you don’t have to believe in ghosts to hear the past speaking to you. On this rare, nighttime tour you will be shuttled to this ghost town’s most haunted locations. Historical accounts of sightings and personal experiences will be shared by your hosts, setting the stage for Webb Paranormal Group to demonstrate […]
At Old Cahawba, you don’t have to believe in ghosts to hear the past speaking to you. On this rare, nighttime tour you will be shuttled to this ghost town’s most haunted locations. Historical accounts of sightings and personal experiences will be shared by your hosts, setting the stage for Alabama Paranormal Research to demonstrate […]
Don’t miss the Historic Orrville Antique Tractor Show, held annually and proudly sponsored by the Orrville Volunteer Fire Department! Enjoy a full day of family fun with:• Antique tractors & farm equipment on display and in action• Live demonstrations from blacksmiths, basket weavers & more• Classic car show with awards• Arts & craft vendors, petting […]
The Poarch Creek Indians Annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow is a 2-day homecoming celebration of our rich cultural heritage with families, friends and neighbors. Visitors enjoy unique crafts and goods for sale by local artisans and vendors, and we have festival favorite foods such as barbeque, oak wood fire-roasted corn, buffalo burgers, ham, and fried chicken. […]
