TOP 10 EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST:
World's Longest Yard Sale
Fort Payne, Gadsden, Mentone; Aug. 36
450 miles of yard sale bargains. Enjoy scenic vistas, waterfalls, canyons and friendly people.
Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival
Mobile; Aug. 36
Aug. 3 poetry, Aug. 4 workshop, Aug. 5 jazz bands, Aug. 6 jam session with musicians and house band.
"Battle of Mobile Bay" Commemorative Day
Dauphin Island; Aug. 5
Cannon salute, oral account of battle, demonstrations.
100th Anniversary of Clay County Courthouse Block Party
Ashland; Aug. 12
Celebrate centennial of the picturesque courthouse with arts and crafts, music, food and more.
Riverfest
Wetumpka; Aug. 12
Pony and train rides, petting zoo, Wild West show, face painting, 5k run and more.
Franklin County Watermelon Festival
Russellville; Aug. 1819
Arts, crafts, 5k run, bike ride, golf and tennis tournament, etc.
North Harbor Hot Hundred
Tuscaloosa; Aug. 19
A recreational bicycle ride through the rural areas of west Alabama.
Sloss Furnaces "Stokin the Fire" BBQ Festival
Birmingham; Aug. 2526
Competition and festival attracting many teams and judges.
Black Belt Folk Roots Festival
Eutaw; Aug. 2627
Handmade quilts, baskets and crafts. Blues on Sat., gospel on Sun. Down-home cooking, soul food and more.
Fayette Arts Festival
Fayette; Aug. 26
Show and sale of original arts and crafts sponsored by Fayette Art Museum.
You can contact the Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel at 1-800-ALABAMA