Rooster Day in Demopolis celebrates the historic 1919 Rooster Auction, which raised funds to build the Rooster Bridge over the Tombigbee River. Hosted by the Marengo County Historical Society, the event includes the Cock’s Crow 5K and 1K runs, the Rooster Fair with handmade arts and crafts, delicious local food, and live entertainment. Families can […]
One of the largest and most popular arts and crafts fairs in the South with 200 exhibitors and 20,000 attendees in the natural amphitheater setting, a children's area with rides and a petting zoo, and plenty of good food including old-fashioned pork barbecue and funnel cakes.
One of the largest and most popular arts and crafts fairs in the South with 200 exhibitors and 20,000 attendees in the natural amphitheater setting, a children's area with rides and a petting zoo, and plenty of good food including old-fashioned pork barbecue and funnel cakes.
The Sucarnochee Folklife Festival is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the unique life ways of Black Belt residents with demonstrations of traditional crafts including pottery, metal works, quilting, and more from artists throughout the State. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy live music and folksingers, storytelling, historical tours of local sites, tasty […]
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! Enjoy a pop-up gallery of regional artwork for sale, live artist demonstrations, and hands-on “make and take” art activities for all ages—including painting, printmaking, jewelry, […]
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.
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 […]
