Events in Foley |
| |
| Monroe Crossing Concert |
| February 5- Monroe Crossing Concert- a non profit bluegrass concert occurring at the Loxley Civic Center on Feb 5th at 7:00PM. Featured group is Monroe Crossing coming to us from the great state of Minnesota also appearing is Down Home. This show is to benefit the Loxley seniors programs. Tickets are on sale at $12.50 in advance ($15.00 at the door day of the show), $5.00 children 5 - 10, under 5 free, and children under 5 are free. Tickets can be purchased by calling 964-7733 (leave message if voice mail is reached). www.monroecrossing.com |
|
| 11th Annual Foley Mardi Gras Parade |
| February 13- 11th Annual Foley Mardi Gras Parade. Held in downtown Foley and Beginning at 12:00 noon. Contact Lieu Porter at 251-948-4310. |
|
| Friends of the Foley Public Library ANNUAL BOOK SALE |
| February 19 and 20- Friends of the Foley Public Library ANNUAL BOOK SALE- Held at the Foley Civic Center, 407 E. Laurel Ave. (next to the Library.) THOUSANDS OF GREAT BARGAINS ON GREAT BOOKS FOR ALL AGES! 100% OF THE PROCEEDS HELP FUND THE FOLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY. You can join the Friends of the Library for $10 and get first choice. Stop by the Library or call 251-943-7665. Event will continue Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM |
|
| Chili for Charity Cook-Off 2010 |
| February 20- Chili for Charity Cook-Off- Sponsored by Ecumenical Ministries Inc., the event will be held at Oak Hollow Farm from 11:30-am - 2:00pm. Contact 928-3430 for team and sponsorship information. |
|
| Arbor Day |
| February 27 - Arbor Day- 10:00am Downtown Foley. Contact Jessica Nelson at Foley City Hall for more information. (251) 943-1545. This event is free to the public. |
|
| Cottontail Express |
| March 1- April 3- 5th Annual Cottontail Express- Presented by Wales West Light Railway. Steam Train Ride. Easter Bunny Visit. Easter Egg Hunt. Treats and Refreshments. $10/person. 13 mos. & younger are free. Open Weekends 1 to 5 p.m. March 1 to April 3. Weekdays by appointment. www.waleswest.com 1-888-569-5337 |
|
| Hoops of Hopes |
| March 2- Hoops of Hopes- Join Mercy Medical's HOOPS of HOPE presented by LSU's Coach Dale Brown on Tuesday, March 2nd from 6:00-9:00 at the Daphne Civic Center and help raise funds for Mercy Medical’s charity care. Enjoy fantastic food from local favorites, beer, and wine in an indoor tailgate party. Silent auction items include Shaquille O’Neal's limited edition autographed sneaker, tickets to sporting events, and much more. Best of all you will hear Coach Brown, an internationally known speaker and a legendary coach of our time. Tickets are limited so reserve yours today. Purchase online at www.mercymedical.com\hoopsofhope or call 621-4884. |
|
| Photo Contest |
| March 5- April 1- Photo Contest- In conjunction with the 2010 Flower and Garden Extravaganza. Photos will be judged and displayed on April 9th at the Performing Arts Center. It is $5 per photo to enter. Cash prizes awarded. Contact the Foley CVB at 251-943-1200 for more information or an application. |
|
| Republican Party Family Picnic |
| March 6- Republican Party Family Picnic-Meet the Candidates. Event to be held at PZK Hall in Robertsdale. Free Food, Free Drinks, Family Fun for the whole family. Special Guest Governor Bob Riley. |
|
| A Taste of St. Peter's |
| March 6- A Taste of St. Peter's- Located at St. Peter's Episcopal Church at the intersection of County Roads 10 and 49. They'll serve you a "taste" of Southern Specialties including Shrimp Bisque, Ham Biscuits, Hot Chicken Salad, Cheese Grits, Dian's Potatoes, Conecuh Sausage with Jezebel Sauce, Baldwin County Bread Pudding' and Southern Sweet Tea. $6 per tasting plate. 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. or until the food runs out! Don't miss the Bake Sale with lots of homemade goodies! |
|
| "Magnolia Madness" Benefit |
| March 6- "Magnolia Madness" Benefit- South Baldwin Literacy Council (a United Way Agency, Presents the 2010 "Magnolia Madness" Benefit at the Orange Beach Senior Activity Center, 26251 Canal Road, Orange Beach. Silent Auction, Wine, Cheese & Hors D'oeuvres. Vintage/Classic Cars will be on display from The "Gear Jammers Car Club" Tickets $15/person and can be purchased at the South Baldwin Literacy Council, 21441 Hwy. 98 East,the Orange Beach Public Libary, or the Thomas B. Norton Library-Gulf Shores. Music provided by Kenny Graves of WHEP. For more info call the South Baldwin Literacy Council at 251-943-7323. |
|
| Thank You Snowbirds Bluegrass Festival |
| March 6 and 7- Thank You Snowbirds Bluegrass Festival- If you like live Bluegrass music you will love this festival. http://www.waleswest.com/08%20special%20events.htm. The owners have this party every year as their way of saying thank you to all the "snowbirds" that winter here and enrich our lives by doing so. |
|
| Orange Beach Festival of Art |
| March 13 and 14- Orange Beach Festival of Art- held in Waterfront Park (26389 Canal Road). Juried artists from the region and around the nation come to display their work at the first fine art and fine craft show of the season. A Literary Arts Tent will house regional and celebrity authors, book readings and book signings. The new Drama and Dance Stage will see performances of theater troops and dance performances. For our youngest artists the Children's Art Alley plans more than half a dozen hands-on exciting art experiences. At the Songwriters and Musicians Stage guest will enjoy the amazing regional talent as songwriters share their songs, play and sing for everyone. Free Admission. For more information contact 251-981-ARTS (2787) or visit www.obfoa.com |
|
| Voices of Men |
| March 18- Voices of Men- The Foley High School Youth Task Force Against Violence invites you to this one-man play featuring international acclaimed advocate against violence: Ben Atherton-Zeman. This is an engaging, humorous and educational play about some of the root causes of violence in our society and how we can do our part to stop the violence. Located in Foley High School Gymnasium 8-9:30 a.m. and 1:35-3:05 p.m. RSVP Mary Kendall-Smith 251-947-2588 |
|
| 58th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival |
| March 19, 20, 21- 58th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival- located in downtown Fairhope. http://www.eschamber.com/artscrafts/ |
|
| 2nd Annual BBQ and Blues |
| March 20- 2nd Annual BBQ and Blues- BBQ Cook-off event to benefit the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation. Round up your friends and register your team! Open to professionals and amateurs, businesses, friends and restaurants. Teams are limited to six members, which need to pre-register. Held at Heritage Park in Foley from 10am - 6pm. Catagories include: Peoples Choice (Baldwins Best Q), Best Sauce, Best Ribs, Best Shoulder and Anything Butt. Tickets are $10/person and are available for sale now at the Chamber office. For more information call 943-3291. |
|
| 3rd Annual Denim and Diamonds |
| March 26- 3rd Annual Denim and Diamonds- An exciting event is coming this spring! Join Dan and Shelby of 95 KSJ as they host Denim & Diamonds on Friday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope. The evening will include dinner and live music by “gritsNpieces.” Party goers will also have the chance to bid in a silent auction on fabulous items such as golf packages, vacation getaways and artwork. The highlight of the evening will be an optional “Diamond Dig.” Tickets are only $35 per person in advance or $40 per person at the door. Blue jeans and glitzy western attire are recommended for the event. All proceeds from this event will benefit Covenant Hospice patient and family services in Baldwin County. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact 251-626-5255. |
|
| The Original German Sausage Festival |
| March 27- The Original German Sausage Festival sponsored by Elberta Volunteer Fire Department. Held at the Elberta Town Park from 8:00am- 5:00pm. German sausage and other food booths, music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts booths, and children's rides and games. Contact Seth at(251)986-5805 or email to festival@elbertafire.com. |
|
| Mad Hatters Luncheon and Fashion Show |
| March 31- Foley Mad Hatters Luncheon and Fashion Show- Located in the Foley Civic Center. Doors open at 10am. This is a catered luncheon featuring a silent auction and raffle with the program beginning at 11:30am. There will be entertainment as well as the infamous "Hat Contest." This year the theme is "A Touch of Purple" in honor of Domestic Abuse Awareness. Tickets are $25 per person. Please contact Sheila Morgan at 955-1204 for tickets. Contact Barbara McCamish for more information at 987-1628. |
|
| Lighthouse Art Competition |
| April 3- Lighthouse Art Competition- sponsored by the Performing Arts Association. All proceeds to benefit the Lighthouse Domestic Abuse Center in Robertsdale. Please call 251-943-4381 for more information. |
|
| SBCC Impact 2010 Luncheon |
| April 7- SBCC Impact 2010 Luncheon- Located in the Foley Civic Center. Informative luncheon featuring guest speaker Toby Roth. Mr. Roth will be discussing the slate of potential candidates for the 2010 Alabama Governor's race. Lunch is provided. You can call the South Baldwin Chamber at 943-3291 or visit us online at www.southbaldwinchamber.com. The cost is $15 per person. |
|
| Mayor's Prayer Breakfast |
| May- 7- Mayor's Prayer Breakfast- Beginning at 7am at Foley United Methodist Church, Pine St., Foley. Special Guest Speaker - John Broady. $10/person For more information call Ecumenical Ministries 251-943-3445. |
|
| 7th Annual Magnolia Run |
| April 10- 7th Annual Magnolia Run- Located in Magnolia Springs. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. USATF Certified 5-K – AL0501JD. For more info call the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce 251-943-3291. |
|
| 4th Annual Foley Flower and Garden Extravaganza |
| April 10 and 11 - Foley Flower and Garden Extravaganza - Heritage Park in downtown Foley. 9am- 5pm on Saturday, and 11am- 5pm on Sunday. Flower and garden show, landscape exhibits, tablescapes, flower and garden vendors, a garden cafe, Children's village, and much more! Free admission! Contact Foley CVB at 251-943-1200 for more information. |
|
| 23rd Annual Strawberry Festival |
| April 10 and 11 - The 23rd Annual Strawberry Festival- Loxley Municipal Park, Hwy 59, Loxley, AL. Visit www.baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org for more information. |
|
| Red Hatters Dinner and Concert |
| April 16- Red Hatters Dinner and Concert- **For Red Hatters only** Dinner and Elvis concert. Contact Lillie Patterson at 251-955-1855 for more information. |
|
| Miss Colony Pageant |
| April 17- Miss Colony Pageant- Located at the Foley UMC. *Baby Miss Colony* Newborn – 12 months *Tiny Miss Colony* 12 months – 3 years *Little Miss Colony* 3 years – 5 years *Petite Miss Colony* 5 years – 8 years *Junior Miss Colony* 8 years – 12 years *Teen Miss Colony* 12 years – 16 years Each division will have one runner up and a title winner. Miss Colony will be crowned as the overall winner of all divisions. This is a fundraiser for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society and every girl will receive a gift for participating. The entry fee is $20 per girl, or $35 for siblings. To enter contact Jenna Ward, Colony Homes, 251-215-9845(cell) 251-990-8324(office) 251-990-8326(fax) |
|
| Community Safety Expo |
| April 17- Community Safety Expo- Located at the Family Courtyard in Tanger Outlet Center from 10:00am- 2:00pm. The City of Foley and the Fire Department will be present providing safety demonstrations. This will be a day of fun and festivitoes for all. Contact 943-9303 for more information. |
|
| 13th Annual "Mullet Swing" Golf Classic |
| April 21- 13th Annual "Mullet Swing" Golf Classic- will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2010 with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. We can accommodate 144 golfers and are planning special prizes and snacks on every hole. Applications are available at the Flora-Bama® Lounge and online at www.florabama.com. We are thanking you in advance for your support in this and future events. The Flora-Bamaâ and Lost Key Golf Club welcome your help and ideas to make this one of the area’s best golf tournaments. Help us make this a special event to remember. To become a sponsor or to get more information on our sponsorship packages, please contact Cheryl Lange at (850) 492-0611 or (251) 980-5118. |
|
| 26th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss & Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party |
| April 23,24,25- 26th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss & Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party- Located at the Flora-Bama. Gates open 9:00 a.m. Children's toss at 10:00 a.m. Adults at noon. Fun, food and frivolity on the beach with other activities for the weekend including a bikini contest, a keg toss and tug of war. Notice....All bars will be CASH ONLY Mullet Toss Weekend. Price: 21 and Older: $5.00 All Day & Night (Don't lose your wrist band) No leaving and re-entering. $10.00 parking. Shuttle $3.00. Call 850-492-0611 or visit www.florabama.com for more information. |
|
| 15th Annual South Baldwin Relay for Life |
| April 23- 15th South Baldwin Relay for Life- Heritage Park HWY59/98 From 5:00pm- 1:00am. Theme: “Party for a Cure,’ contact allison.faircloth@cancer.org Time Frame Registration at 5:00 PM - Awards are at 1:00 AM - Teams can stay overnight to continue to walk and enjoy activities. Survivors Reception at “The PAA Art Center” Registration 5 PM, Reception 5:30- 6:30, Bus Transportation to Park 6:30 PM. Send Survivor Info to Zana Price 943-1124 or zqueenoffoley@gmail.com WHEP will air the opening ceremonies on WHEP 1310 AM & 92.5 FM. Also heard on the world wide web. Event Website: www.relayforlife.org/southbaldwin |
|
| "High School Musical" by the South Baldwin Community Theatre |
| April 23-25- South Baldwin Community Theatre presents "High School Musical"- Thurs, Fri., Sat. – 7:30pm Sunday matinee – 2:00pm With a plot described by the author and numerous critics as a modern adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, High School Musical is a story about two high school juniors from rival cliques – Troy Bolton , captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella Montez , a beautiful and shy transfer student who excels in math and science. Together, they try out for the lead parts in their high school musical, and as a result, divide the school. Despite other students' attempts to thwart their dreams, Troy and Gabriella resist peer pressure and rivalry, inspiring others along the way not to "stick to the status quo". 2022 West 2nd Ave. Gulf Shores, AL Price: Tickets: Adults $18; Students $12 Phone: (251) 968-6721 Website: www.sbct.biz |
|
| Homestead Village Health and Wellness Fair |
| April 23- Homestead Village Health and Wellness Fair- From 9am- 12pm come out health Screenings, wellness check-ups, healthy aging evaluations, door prizes, wii-hab demos,blood drive, awesome products and samples, and much more. More than 30 vendors will be on site! Contact 929-0250 for more information. |
|
| Thomas the Train at Wales West |
| April 24-25- Thomas the Train at Wales West- Tickets are $18 (plus tax) $14 for groups of 20+. Order tickets online at http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/Search.action?query=wales+west or call 866-468-7630. For more information or directions to Wales West visit www.waleswest.com or call 251-988-8163. |
|
| St Paul's 1st Pig Out |
| April 24- St. Paul's 1st Pig Out- Located at 506 N. Pine St., Five blocks North of US 98 in Foley. BBQ Dinners from 11-2. Activities include Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, Kid's activities, music, silent auction and family fun. Bluegrass Gospel sound provided by The Sand Spur Band. $10 Donaton per ticket or Sponsor a table for $100. Proceeds go to Outreach (Ecumenical Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, Family Promise.) For more info call 251-943-2173 |
|
| Under the Stars with the Tip Tops |
| April 24- Under the Stars with the Tip Tops- Benefit for CARE House, Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center at Oak Hollow Farm, Hwy 98 in Fairhope. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Antique Car Exhibit / Silent Auction. 6:30 p.m. Great Food and Fabulous Entertainment. Tickets: $50 in advance, $55 at the door. Ticket Locations: State Farm Francis Holk Jonesm, 315 E. Laurel Ave. Foley; Harrell, Whetstone & Monaghan, LLC 1703 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores. For more locations call Ann at 251-459-1604. |
|
| Thomas the Train at Wales West |
| May 1-2- Thomas the Train at Wales West- Tickets are $18 (plus tax) $14 for groups of 20+. Order tickets online at http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/Search.action?query=wales+west or call 866-468-7630. For more information or directions to Wales West visit www.waleswest.com or call 251-988-8163. |
|
| 13th Annual Wooden Boat Festival |
| May 1 and 2- 13th Annual Wooden Boat Show- Located at Pirate's Cove Marina & Restaurant in Elberta. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.-sunset. Local artists, Boat builders, Marine sales, music all weekend, Chet's famous fried mullet plates, Sharpie Sailboat Race Saturday 1:00 p.m. Race for the Skull Sunday 1:00 p.m. Price: $5.00 Adults; Free to children 12 & under. Contact 251-987-1547 or www.piratescoveriffraff.com for more information. |
|
| Taste of the Riviera |
| May 6- Taste of the Riviera- An opportunity for the community to enjoy samples from local restaurants, caterers and other businesses. This event is at the Foley Civic Center, 407 E. Laurel Ave., Foley and is held from 6pm- 8pm. It is to help raise money for the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. Tickets are $20 per person or $35 for couple. If you need tickets or have questions: please call Jacqueline McClinton, David Horton or Chris Bonner at 251-943-5001. |
|
| Kicking Our Heels Up for a Cause |
| May 8- Kicking Our Heels Up for a Cause- Household Termite & Pest Control invites you to their fun fundraising event for St. Jude's Research Hospital. Come enjoy the day and half the night at 2125 N. McKenzie St., Foley AL. Crawfish ready at 2 p.m. Serving Boston Butts & Ribs too. Music by Nashville Recording Artists and Writers Mickey and Jack Jones starting at 4:30 p.m. RSVP by calling 251-943-7874 or email household@gulftel.com |
|
| Thomas the Train at Wales West |
| May 8-9- Thomas the Train at Wales West- Tickets are $18 (plus tax) $14 for groups of 20+. Order tickets online at http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/Search.action?query=wales+west or call 866-468-7630. For more information or directions to Wales West visit www.waleswest.com or call 251-988-8163. |
|
| The 38th Annual Art in the Park |
| May 8th and 9th. The 38th Annual Art in the Park sponsored by the Performing Arts Association and held in the John B. Foley Park (corner of AL Hwy 59 and US Hwy 98) from 9:00am- 5:00pm each day. Artisans and crafters from the tri-state area present their art for show and sale. Entertainment and food booths are also available. Call (251) 943-1433 or (251) 943-4381. |
|
| The Hangout Beach, Music, and Arts Festival |
| May 14,15,16- The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival- located at the Hangout in Gulf Shores. Daily from Noon to 11:00 p.m. More than 60 bands to be announced performing on four stages. Partial Line up with more to come: Zac Brown Band John Legend The Black Crowes Gov’t Mule Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas Michael Franti and Spearhead Rodrigo Y Gabriella Blind Boys of Alabama Matisyahu Girl Talk Guster Brett Dennen Keller Williams Jerry Jeff Walker A.L.O. The Whigs Ozomatli OK GO Orianthi Pnuma Trio Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears Toubab Krewe Mat Hires A.A. Bondy Rachel Goodrich Moon Taxi. Price: Tickets for all ages: $159.00 for a three-day pass. Limited quantity of tickets will be available beginning Feb. 8 at The Hangout & Surf Style locations for $115.00 for a three day pass. Visit www.hangoutmusicfest.com for more information. |
|
| Healthy Woman |
| May 15- "Healthy Woman" presented by South Baldwin Regional Medical Center- located at the Wharf Conference Center in Orange Beach. 8:00am The Healthy Woman 5K Fun Run/1 mile walk to benefit the March of Dimes. 9:00am–5:30pm FREE Women’s Health and Lifestyle Expo Screenings, health information, lifestyle booths and fashion show. 6:00pm Main Event/ Dinner. $20/ticket for Healthy Woman members; $25/ticket for non-members Dinner, motivational speaker, giveaways Keynote Speaker Ali Vincent shares her physical, mental, and emotional journey of becoming the Biggest Loser. She will teach us what choices we can make to fully live our own lives and succeed at it. Call Rachel Kaiser at (251) 949-3562 for more informtation. |
|
| Blue Angels Practice & Autograph Session |
| June 8, 9- Blue Angels Practice and Autograph Session- Beginning at 8:30am See the Blue Angel practices, June 1, 2*, 8, 9*, 15, 16*, 22,23* *Pilot Autograph Sessions at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Drop by the Foley CVB to get a coupon card for a FREE Naval Aviation Poster. Practice viewing area is on the Museum Flight Line. |
|
| Farmers Market, Music, and Movie |
| May 21- Farmers Market- Music- Movie- Beginning at 4:00pm, come out to Chicago Street at Heritage Park in downtown Foley to shop for fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods and so much more! plan to stay for live music beginning at 6:00pm followed by a movie on the big screen at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and plan to stay for an evening of fresh food and family fun! Call 251-943-1200 for more information. |
|
| Meet Roland McDonald |
| May 22- Meet Ronald McDonald- McDonald's newest Foley location at the corner of Foley Beach Express and CR 20. Free Collector Plate for Ronald to autograph to the first 60 children in line starting at 11 a.m. |
|
| Lulu's Family Art Party |
| May 22- Lulu's Family Art Party- Located at Lulu's in Gulf Shores. Free event featuring the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Experience the Touch Lab, Fun & Educational Ar Projects, Free & Fun Activities for the kids from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
|
| Blue Angels Practice and Autograph Session |
| June 8, 9- Blue Angels Practice and Autograph Session- Beginning at 8:30am See the Blue Angel practices, June 1, 2*, 8, 9*, 15, 16*, 22,23* *Pilot Autograph Sessions at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Drop by the Foley CVB to get a coupon card for a FREE Naval Aviation Poster. Practice viewing area is on the Museum Flight Line. |
|
| Orange Blossom Courtyard Block Party |
| May 22- Orange Blossom Courtyard Block Party- Located behind Hollis Antiques on W. Orange Ave (one block South of Hwy. 98 and Hwy. 59). Food, Shops, Artists, Music, and Much More! Live Music 12pm-dark. |
|
| Magnolia Springs Garden Club’s Annual Jazz Festival |
| May 23- Magnolia Springs Garden Club’s Annual Jazz Festival- Jesse’s Restaurant is hosting the Magnolia Springs Garden Club’s Annual Jazz Festival. There will be an art show and continuous live jazz all afternoon. Entry tickets are $10.00 available at the gate. Free entry for students and military with ID. There will be grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and beverages.
$30 Advance entry tickets and $35 at the door wihich includes dinner and beverages provided by Jesse’s from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
Bands: Rebecca Barry Sextet Jimmy Roebuck Quintet Jim Marshall Quartet Joe Occhipinti Continental Swing Orchestra featuring vocalist Erma Granat
For more information call 251.965.3827 |
|
| Gulf Bowl- All You Can Bowl |
| May 23- Gulf Bowl "All You Can Bowl"- Sundays through August 8. 9 PM to Close $9.99 per person+tax/Shoe Rental Not included www.gulfbowl.com 251-943-4575. |
|
| Farmers Market, Music, and Movie |
| May 28- Farmers Market- Music- Movie- Beginning at 4:00pm, come out to Chicago Street at Heritage Park in downtown Foley to shop for fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods and so much more! plan to stay for live music beginning at 6:00pm followed by a movie on the big screen at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and plan to stay for an evening of fresh food and family fun! Call 251-943-1200 for more information. |
|
| Blue Hawaii Luau and Pig Roast |
| May 29- Blue Hawaii Luau and Pig Roast- Join Bella Terra RV Resort for the ultimate Memorial Weekend Celebration! A Blue Hawaii Luau and Pig Roast with Elvis impersonator, Shane Tucker! $15 per person (kids 12 and under free) includes entertainment, food and spirits. Fore more info, call Courtney at 251-970-2370. Bella Terra is located on Brinks Willis Road, which is a 1/2 mile south of CR12, between Hwy. 59 and the Foley Beach Expressway. www.bellaterrarvresort.com www.elvisatthegulf.com |
|
| Max Griffin Pool Opens |
| May 29- Max Griffin Pool will open on or before May 29. Admission fee is $2
For more information contact Sue Sutton at 251.970.5020 |
|
| Blue Angels Practices & Autograph Session |
| June 1, 2- Blue Angels Practice and Autograph Session- See the Blue Angel practices, June 1, 2*, 8, 9*, 15, 16*, 22,23* *Pilot Autograph Sessions at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Drop by the Foley CVB to get a coupon card for a FREE Naval Aviation Poster. Practice viewing area is on the Museum Flight Line. |
|
| 5th Annual Illuminating Autism FUNraiser |
| June 4,5,6- 5th Annual Illuminating Autism FUNraiser- held at Pirates Cove June 4th - 6th. The event will include local and national music, silent auctions, draw down on a 2010 Jeep, a regatta and poker run. It is a packed, fun weekend. For more info visit www.highhopes4pdd.org |
|
| Farmers Market, Music, and Movie |
| June 4- Farmers Market- Music- Movie- Beginning at 4:00pm, come out to Chicago Street at Heritage Park in downtown Foley to shop for fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods and so much more! plan to stay for live music beginning at 6:00pm followed by a movie on the big screen at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and plan to stay for an evening of fresh food and family fun! Call 251-943-1200 for more information. |
|
| Bald Eagle Bash- Party for Preservation |
| June 5- Bald Eagle Bash Party for Preservation- Shrimp Cook-off with all your favorite, local restaurants Come join us for a shrinp cook-off and live music. Your attendance will raise funds to help support the Week's Bay Foundation's mission to protect the natural resources of coastal Alabama while supporting the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Saturday, June 5, 2010 3:00pm to 7:00pm Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center At the Fish River Bridge on US 98 in Fairhope, AL Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center
Tickets may be purchased at select BBVA Compass and BankTrust locations, the Foundation office, and the event website. www.BaldEagleBash.com
Tickets $25 in advance $30 at the gate $15 of the ticket is tax deductible contribution
Local Restaurants: The Grand Hotel Tamera's Jesse's Restaurant Felix's Fish Camp Grill Big Daddy's Bimini Bob's Wintzell's Oyster House Tin Top Wash House Blue Marlin |
|
| Blue Angels Practice & Autograph Session |
| June 8, 9- Blue Angels Practice and Autograph Session- Beginning at 8:30am See the Blue Angel practices, June 1, 2*, 8, 9*, 15, 16*, 22,23* *Pilot Autograph Sessions at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Drop by the Foley CVB to get a coupon card for a FREE Naval Aviation Poster. Practice viewing area is on the Museum Flight Line. |
|
| Farmers Market, Music, and Movie |
| June 11- Farmers Market- Music- Movie- Beginning at 4:00pm, come out to Chicago Street at Heritage Park in downtown Foley to shop for fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods and so much more! plan to stay for live music beginning at 6:00pm followed by a movie on the big screen at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and plan to stay for an evening of fresh food and family fun! Call 251-943-1200 for more information. |
|
| American Cancer Society "Luminaria Ceremony" |
| June 11- American Cancer Society "Luminaria Ceremony"- Located in Heritage Park after the music and before the movie. The lighting of the Luminiarias which is the lighting of a candle in memory or in honor of a loved one / friend will be held on Friday evening June 11 in conjunction with the Foley Convention & Visitors Bureau seven week series of "Farmers Market, Music and a Movie." Luminarias will line the south end of the Heritage Park to memorialize and to honor those who have been touched by cancer. The community is invited to dedicate a luminaria to a loved one or friend and help fight the disease that claims so many lives. With a donation, the individual’s name you designate will be written on a Luminaria and lit on the designated Friday evening. For more information, please contact the American Cancer Society at (251) 928-8650. Luminiarias may be purchased for a minimum donation to ACS for $5.00 at a table at the Foley CVB "Farmers Market, Music and a Movie" events prior to June 11, Luminaria Lighting Ceremomy . They may also be ordered online at www.relayforlife.org/southbaldwin. |
|
| Balloon Glow Event |
| June 17- Balloon Glow Event- Located at Tanger Outlet Center. Contact 943-9303 for more information. |
|
| Farmers Market, Music, and Movie |
| June 18- Farmers Market- Music- Movie- Beginning at 4:00pm, come out to Chicago Street at Heritage Park in downtown Foley to shop for fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods and so much more! plan to stay for live music beginning at 6:00pm followed by a movie on the big screen at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and plan to stay for an evening of fresh food and family fun! Call 251-943-1200 for more information. |
|
| Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival |
| June 18- Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, Father’s Day Weekend, June 18-20, 2010 at the Foley Sportsplex, 18507 Hwy. 98, Foley. The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival welcomes 80000 visitors each year. There are approximately 45 balloonists from across the country who participate. During the 2-1/2 day event there are food and art vendors and free entertainment for families including a children’s village, the very popular Frisbee dog show and NEW for 2010, a 60’ Kite Show Friday and Saturday. Hot Air Balloons will fly (weather depending) on Friday and Saturday night at dusk (around 7 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday morning (around 6 a.m.) The pilots are competing for prizes during the morning flights. A balloon glow (balloons are inflated while anchored to the ground) is planned for both Friday and Saturday night after dark. For more information, visit www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com or call 251-943-3291. |
|
| Farmers Market, Music, and Movie |
| June 25- Farmers Market- Music- Movie- Beginning at 4:00pm, come out to Chicago Street at Heritage Park in downtown Foley to shop for fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods and so much more! plan to stay for live music beginning at 6:00pm followed by a movie on the big screen at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and plan to stay for an evening of fresh food and family fun! Call 251-943-1200 for more information. |
|
| Sausage Cook-Off Fundraiser |
| June 27- Family Promise of Baldwin County Sausage Cook-Off Fundraiser- Family Promise of Baldwin County will host their second annual Sausage Cook-off fundraiser on Sunday, June 27th from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Beckwith Camp and Conference Center on Weeks Bay in Fairhope. Teams are encouraged to enter and cook their favorite sausage recipes. The community is invited to attend. There will be live entertainment, children activities, and great food. Tickets are $10 each (children 6 and under are free). All proceeds raised will directly benefit Family Promise - a faith based community response for homeless families in Baldwin County. For more information please contact Carrie at 978-5431 or visit www.FamilyPromiseBC.org to buy tickets online. Sponsorships are still available. |
|
| Free Gulf Coast Concert |
| July 1- FREE Gulf Coast Concert featuring Jimmy Buffet, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band and more- To demonstrate support for the people, businesses and culture of the Gulf Coast, CMT will telecast a free musical celebration live from the beach at Gulf Shores, Ala. CMT Presents Jimmy Buffett & Friends Live from the Gulf Coast will air on CMT on Thursday, July 1, from 8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band will be joined in the concert by his friends Zac Brown, Kenny Chesney and Sonny Landreth. Other performers will be announced as additional plans develop. Stay linked to CMT.com for further details and for ticketing information. For information on how to help the Gulf Coast, visit cmtonecountry.com or margaritaville.com. |
|
| Farmers Market, Music, and Movie |
| July 2- Farmers Market- Music- Movie- Beginning at 4:00pm, come out to Chicago Street at Heritage Park in downtown Foley to shop for fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods and so much more! plan to stay for live music beginning at 6:00pm followed by a movie on the big screen at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and plan to stay for an evening of fresh food and family fun! Call 251-943-1200 for more information. |
|
| Blue Angels Air Show |
| July 10- Blue Angels Air Show- located in Pensacola Beach, FL. Blues scheduled to fly at 2:00 p.m. A Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. It includes the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two Solo Pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation. Free to the public. Visit www.blueangels.navy.mil/index.htm for more information. |
|
| Music and a Movie/ JCMF Rodeo Kick-Off |
| July 30- Music and a Movie/JCMF Annual Rodeo Kick-Off- Located in Heritage Park. Farmers Market from 4:00- 7:00, Brooks Stanfield Band beginning at 5:30, announcement of the 2010 Rodeo Queens at 6:30, and the movie Seabiscuit will play at dusk. Also on site will be the Foley PD Mounted Horse Unit, and tractors on display courtesy of the Tractor Club. Also the 2nd Annual Touch-a-Truck will be held on site. Vehicles of all types including emergency, utility, construction, landscape, delivery, and just plain cool will be availablefor kids of all ages to ask questions about and explore hands-on. There will be a horn-free hour from 3-4pm for those with special needs. As always, this event is free to the public and concessions are sold on site. |
|
| Coastal Chorale Summer Show |
| July 30, 31, and August 1- Coastal Chorale Summer Show- After a one year sabbatical, the Coastal Chorale returns with its 2010 Summer Show, July 30, 31 and August 1. For show times and ticket info visit www.coastalchorale.com |
|
| 13th Annual Professional Rodeo |
| August 5,6,7- Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation's 13th Annual Professional Rodeo- Beginning at 8:00pm each night and located at the Foley Horse Arena. Featuring some of the country's top cowboys and cowgirls in exciting events including bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and break away roping. There will be excitement for the entire family including local entertainment, clowns, and children activities. Tickets are $10 for adults/ $6 children ages 4 - 12 / free for children 3 and under. For more information email: nursecall1@hotmail.com, call 251-975-8877, or visit http://jennifermoorefoundation.com/rodeo.asp |
|
| Tanger Tax Free Weekend |
| August 6th-8th- Tanger Tax Free Weekend- The Tanger Outlet Center in Foley is celebrating the tax free holiday by doing what it does best, giving families the opportunity to save even more all weekend long. Tanger has all of the latest fashion brands and trends that students want before heading back to class. In addition to their everyday low outlet prices, many of the brand name stores in our Tanger Outlet Center will be offering additional Tax Free specials all weekend long. So that there is more time to shop and save this Tax Free Weekend, Tanger is extending its shopping hours – Friday and Saturday evening until 10 p.m. and Sunday evening until 7 p.m. For a complete list of tax exempt merchandise visit www.revenue.alabama.gov or stop at the Tanger Shopper Services Center. For more information you can visit www.tangeroutlet.com or call 943-9303. |
|
| 23rd Annual Coastal Clean Up |
| September 18- 23rd Annual Coastal Clean Up- a chance to take pride in our unique and treasured waterway system. Over the past 20 years the Alabama Coastal Cleanup has had 48,446 volunteers remove 902,242 pounds of marine debris from a total of 2,847 miles of coastline! Call 251-621-1216 or visit www.alcoastalcleanup.org for more information. |
|
| 39th Annual National Shrimp Festival |
| October 7th - 10th- The 39th Annual National Shrimp Festival- Held at Gulf Shores Public Beaches. Delicious food, fine arts, children's art village, live entertainment (local and national acts), sand sculpture contest and more. Thurs.-Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun. 10am- 5pm. Please visit www.nationalshrimpfestival.com for more information, or call 968-6904. |
|
| Art, Wine, and Cheese Gala |
| October 7- Art, Wine, and Cheese Gala-Community Hospice Fund Raising Event at the Club House at Craft Farms. For information please contact Community Hospice, 2770 South McKenzie St, Foley 251.943.5015 |
|
| Uptown Foley Halloween Party |
| October 28- The Uptown Foley Halloween Party- held in the streets of downtown Foley from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Features free games and treats from local businesses, costume contests, cake walk, on site concessions and much more. Admission is free. Contact the Foley Convention and Visitors Bureau at 943-1200. |
|
| Original German Sausage Festival |
| October 30 - The Original German Sausage Festival- sponsored by Elberta Volunteer Fire Department. Held at the Elberta Town Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. German sausage and other food booths, music, dancing as well as arts and crafts booths, children’s rides and games. Contact Seth at (251)986-5805 or email to festival@elbertafire.com. |
|
| 10th Annual Heritage Harbor Days |
| Nov. 5, 6, and 7- 10th Annual Heritage Harbor Days- The City of Foley proudly presents a cultural heritage exchange among ALL of our past sister cities and the City of Foley in the form of a fun-filled festival in Foley Heritage Park (behind the Depot Museum) including a Free Friday night concert and Celebrate America Concert and fireworks for the Grand Finale on Sunday! There will be arts and crafts, food booths, main stage entertainment, children's art village, and much more! Produced by the Foley Convention and Visitors Bureau. For more information contact Kathy Danielson (251) 943-1200. Admission is free. |
|
| 26th Annual Frank Brown Songwriters Festival |
| November 11-21- 26th Annual Frank Brown Songwriters Festival- Various venues, check website for complete details. The festival provides an atmosphere to promote all writers, whether they had written hit songs which made people open their eyes and view the world in a different way or they are aspiring writers and musicians who knew they could do the same but needed a forum in order to get their music out to the world. Call 850-492-7664 or visit www.fbisf.com for more information. |
|
| Christmas-in-the-Park |
| December 3 - Christmas-in-the-Park- sponsored by the City of Foley Beautification Board and held in the John B. Foley Park on Hwy 59 at 7:00 p.m. A family event with Christmas music, Santa Claus and the lighting of the Christmas Tree. Call (251) 943-1545 for more information. |
|
| Foley Christmas Parade |
| December 4 - Foley Christmas Parade sponsored by the Foley Kiwanis Club and held in the streets of Uptown Foley at 10:00 a.m. Floats, bands, clowns, Scouts, Santa Claus and many others celebrate the beginning of the Christmas Season. Contact Richard Peterson (251) 943-5001 for more information. |
|
| LET IT SNOW |
| December 4 - LET IT SNOW- a Holiday Celebration from 11:00 – 3:00PM at the Foley Heritage Park (behind the Depot Museum). Free admission. This is an alcohol free event with lots of SNOW, games, prizes, music, storytelling, food and other entertainment. Contact Kathy Danielson (251) 943-1200 for more information. |
|
| Annual Christmas Bazaar |
| December 4 - Annual Christmas Bazaar- presented by the Ladies of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church. Silent auction, tree trimmers, jewelry, and more, spaghetti dinner starting at 11:00 – 2:00. Bazaar begins at 9:00 Location: Rt. 98 West at Schumacher St. in the Church Hall. 251-955-1370 for more information. |
|
