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| Children’s Day Party |
| December 15, 2007 - Optimists of Perdido Bay and Optimist Club of Lillian sponsor the Children’s Day Party at the Lillian Community Club on Hwy 98 with a special visit from Santa Claus. The day begins with breakfast at 7:00 and a party and concludes with a parade at 1:00 PM. Contact Robert Schaefer (251) 961-3402.
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| KLBG Mardi Gras Ball |
| January 26- KLBG Mardi Gras Ball at the American Legion in Foley. Music by the Outriders. Tickets are $50.00 ea. 7:00pm. Contact Pat Danvir 955-2334 |
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| Snowbird Newcomers Reception |
| February 1 Snowbird Newcomers Reception at Performing Arts Assocation 119 W. Laurel, Foley Call 251-943-4381 |
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| 9th Annual Foley Mardi Gras Parade |
| February 2, 2008 12:00 noon Foley Mardi Gras Parade. Contact Alan Briggs 981-6058 or Lieu Porter 943-4310 |
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| BRAT Festival |
| Feb. 2, 2008 - BRAT Festival in conjuction with Foley Fire Dept. - across the street from Fire Dept on Alston St. in Max Griffin Park Following the Mardi Gras Parade to benefit the Performing Arts Assoc Scholarship fund. Contact 943-4381 |
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| Chili for Charity Cook Off |
| Fabulous Family Festival - Chili for Charity Cook off on Feb. 16, 2008 at Oak Hollow Farms from 11 - ?? Contact Ecumenical Ministries - 943-3445 |
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| Coastal Chorale Snowbird Serenade |
| February 21-24 - Coastal Chorale Snowbird Serenade- performance at First Baptist Church in Gulf Shores. Evening and afternoon performances. www.CoastalChorale.com Call Lee Timberlake at (251) 928-3952- $10 per ticket. |
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| Arbor Day |
| February 23 - Arbor Day- 10:00am Foley Park. Call (251) 943-1545. |
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| Foley Flower and Garden Extravaganza |
| March 15 and 16 - Foley FLower and Garden Extravaganza - Heritage Park in downtown Foley. 3/15 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and 3/16 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Free admission. Contact Nancy Dean at 251-987-5468 |
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| Foley Mad Hatters Luncheon and Fashion Show |
| March 26 - Foley Mad Hatters Luncheon and Fashion Show at the Foley Civic Center at 11:00am. Prizes for decorated hats. Fashion Show will follow the luncheon. Cost $25.00. For more information call Nancy Dean 987-5468. |
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| The Original German Sausage Festival |
| March 29- The Original German Sausage Festival sponsored by Elberta Volunteer Fire Department. Held at the Elberta Town Park from 8:00am- 6:00pm. German sausage and other food booths, music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts booths, and children's rides and games. Contact Steve Kirkpatrick (251) 986-5805. |
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| 21st Annual Strawberry Festival |
| April 12 and 13 - The 20th Annual Strawberry Festival- Loxley Municipal Park, Hwy 59, Loxley, AL. Saturday the 14th from 9:00am- 5:00pm and Sunday the 15th from 9:00am- 5:00pm. Contact Ms. McDaniel (251) 964-5091 or visit www.baldwincountystrawberryfestival.com |
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| Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park |
| April 24- Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park- Music begins at 5:30 pm and the movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and pack a basket, or enjoy our concessions on site. Plan to spend an evening under the stars!! For more information contact the Foley CVB at 943-1200. |
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| Red Hat Societies of Baldwin County are sponsoring a parade in Foley |
| April 26- Red Hats Societies of Baldwin County are sponsoring a parade in Foley at 10:00am of Red Hat Societies to commemorate Red Hat Society Day. Any Red Hat Society wanting to participate should call Lillie Patterson 955-1855. |
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| St. Benedict's German Fest |
| April 26- St. Benedict's German Fest is sponsored by St. Benedict Catholic School in Elberta and is held at the school from 8:00am until dark. German food, arts and crafts, games and fun for children and adults. Call the school (251) 986-8143. |
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| Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park |
| May 1- Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park- Music begins at 5:30 pm and the movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and pack a basket, or enjoy our concessions on site. Plan to spend an evening under the stars!! For more information contact the Foley CVB at 943-1200. |
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| South Baldwin Relay for Life |
| May 2- South Baldwin Relay for Life- Behind the Foley High School from 6:00pm- 1:00am. Contact Fran Barr (251) 968-4248. |
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| Walk and Walk-a-thon |
| May 3, 2008 Walk and Walkathon for Dumas Wesley County Centr in Mobile Contact Foley United Methodist Church 251-943-4393 |
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| Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park |
| May 8- Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park- Music begins at 5:30 pm and the movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and pack a basket, or enjoy our concessions on site. Plan to spend an evening under the stars!! For more information contact the Foley CVB at 943-1200. |
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| The 36th Annual Art in the Park |
| May 10th and 11th. The 36th 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. all (251) 943-1433 or (251) 943-4381. |
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| Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park |
| May 15- Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park- Music begins at 5:30 pm and the movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and pack a basket, or enjoy our concessions on site. Plan to spend an evening under the stars!! For more information contact the Foley CVB at 943-1200. |
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| Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park |
| May 22- Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park- Music begins at 5:30 pm and the movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and pack a basket, or enjoy our concessions on site. Plan to spend an evening under the stars!! For more information contact the Foley CVB at 943-1200. |
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| St. John's Annual Lawn Festival |
| May 24 - St. John's Annual Lawn Festival sponsored by and held at St. John's Catholic Church in Magnolia Springs from 10:00am- 6:00pm. Features include and auction, bingo, white elephant sale, arts and crafts, raffles, antique engine and tractor show, live music, and children's games as well as all types of food. Contact |
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| Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park |
| May 29- Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park- Music begins at 5:30 pm and the movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and pack a basket, or enjoy our concessions on site. Plan to spend an evening under the stars!! For more information contact the Foley CVB at 943-1200. |
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| Music and a Movie in the Park |
| June 5 - Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park- Music begins at 5:30 pm and the movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and pack a basket, or enjoy our concessions on site. Plan to spend an evening under the stars!! For more information contact the Foley CVB at 943-1200. |
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| Dr. John E. Foster Mem. Golf Tournament |
| Benefiting the United Medical Partnership Fund for Children, created by the United Way of Baldwin County 251-943-2110 |
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| Music and a Movie in the Park |
| June 12 - Music and a Movie Concert Series in Heritage Park- Music begins at 5:30 pm and the movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and pack a basket, or enjoy our concessions on site. Plan to spend an evening under the stars!! For more information contact the Foley CVB at 943-1200. |
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| 2008 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival |
| June 13, 14, and 15th. ** 4th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held on Friday, Sat. and Sun. June 13, 14, and 15th at the Foley Soccer Complex on Highway 98 West. 45 balloons, pilots and crew, festival food and fun. |
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| Coastal Chorale Summer Show |
| August 1, 2, 3, and 4th – Coastal Chorale Summer Show. Foley United Methodist Church - Tickets required. Evening and afternoon shows. www.CoastalChoral.com Contact Lee Timberlake at 251-928-3952. |
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| Rodeo for Youth |
| Aug. TBA - Rodeo for Youth, benefiting the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation. Held at the City of Foley Horse Arena on Hwy 59 North of Foley at 8:00 p.m. each evening. Action packed family event with contestants competing from the southeastern United States. Refreshments available. Contact (251) 943-5031 or (251) 943-4111. |
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| The 19th Annual Mullet Festival |
| September 1, 2008 – The 22st Annual Mullet Festival hosted by Optimist Club of Perdido Bay, Lillian. Held at the Lillian Community Club on Hwy 98. Activities for this big indoor and outdoor one-day event on Labor Day begin with a breakfast at 6:30 a.m., traditional “Run for the Mullet 5-K Race” at 7:00 a.m. followed by A Mullet Toss and other activities concluding with a four-hour dance party until 11:00 p.m. Arts and craft booths available. Contact Bob Schaefer (251) 961-3502 and all proceeds from the festival fund the Optimist programs for area youth |
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| Wine, Women & Chocolate |
| Bay Minette Civic Center, Bay Minette, AL benefiting the United Way of Baldwin County 251-943-2110 |
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| Annual Honeybee Festival |
| October 4 - Annual Honeybee Festival held in Robertsdale, AL begins at 10:00 am with a parade. Call 251-947-8950 for more info. |
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| 37th Annual National Shrimp Festival |
| October 9th - 12th -- The 36th Annual National Shrimp Festival, Gulf Shores Public Beach. Call (251) 968-6904. |
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| Fairhope Festival of Wine and Art |
| Oak Hollow Farm, Fairhope, AL Benefiting the United Way of Baldwin County 251-943-2110 |
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| Original German Sausage Festival |
| October 25 - The Original German Sausage Festival sponsored by Elberta Volunteer Fire Department. Held at the Elberta Town Park from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. German sausage and other food booths, music, dancing as well as arts and crafts booths, children’s rides and games. Contact Steve Kirkpatrick (251) 986-5805 |
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| Uptown Foley Halloween Party |
| October 31- The Uptown Foley Halloween Party held in the streets of Uptown Foley from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Kathy Danielson (251) 943-1200. |
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| Reileigh & Raylee Angel Ride |
| Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 – Reileigh & Raylee Angel Ride Motorcycle ride for charity – Contact 251-367-1981 |
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| Heritage Harbor Days |
| Nov. 7, 8, and 9th - 8th Annual Heritage Harbor Days. The City of Foley proudly presents a cultural heritage exchange between our sister city 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! Produced by the Foley Convention and Visitors Bureau. For more information contact Kathy Danielson (251) 943-1200. |
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| Trim-a-Tree |
| Nov. 14 and 15 -- Trim-a-Tree sponsored by and held at the Performing Arts Center, 119 West Laurel Avenue, Foley. Grand opening from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 10th. Hours each day (except Sunday) will be 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through December 24th. The Art Center is filled with Christmas decorations and gift ideas all hand-made and for sale. Many unique ideas and one of a kind items. Call 943-4381 |
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| Coastal Chorale Christmas Concert |
| November 21 - 23, 2008 - Coastal Chorale Christmas Concert. Foley United Methodist Church -Performances are scheduled afternoon and evening. www.CoastalChorale.com Tickets required. Contact Lee Timberlake at 251-928-3952. |
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| Christmas-in-the-Park |
| December 5 - Christmas-in-the-Park sponsored by the City of Foley Beautification Board and held in the John B. Foley Park on Hwy 59 at 6:00 p.m. A family event with Christmas music, Santa Claus and the lighting of the Christmas Tree. Call (251) 943-1545 |
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| Foley Christmas Parade |
| December 6 - 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. |
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| “LET IT SNOW” |
| December 6 - “LET IT SNOW” a Holiday Celebration from 11:00 – 4:00 PM 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 |
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| Annual Christmas Bazaar |
| December 6 - 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 |
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| Symphony by the Sea |
| Featuring the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, AL Benefiting the United Way of Baldwin County 251-943-2110 |
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