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ANNUAL NEACA CRAFT SHOWS
www.vonbrauncenter.com
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Nearly every arts & crafts category represented
Food available onsite.
Shows take place every March, September & December
Directions: Von Braun Center South Hall
Contact: (256) 883-2199 Mike Pettiti Huntsville, AL 35801
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"CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY THRU JAZZ"
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Start Date: February
Admission: Admission charged
Sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Jazz Society-Huntsville
Contact: (256) 858-0409 Huntsville, AL 35801
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ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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Celebrations & Convocations, Alabama A&M University. The Office of Information & Public Relations plan & sponsor a month long celebration in recognition of Black History Month.
Start Date: February
Directions: Alabama A&M University
Contact: (256) 851-5846 Normal, AL 35762
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PANOPLY ARTS FESTIVAL
www.panoply.org
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Panoply has been a Huntsville Tradition for over 25 years. This three-day outdoor festival features presentations, demonstrations & fun, while promoting & enhancing the arts. It offers the perfect family environment through activities that children, teens & adults alike can enjoy, from the "Global Village" to hands-on workshops to the "Official Alabama State Fiddling Championship," "Homegrown Talent Contest," "Ten-Minute Playwright Competition," Art Marketplace, an interactive drum circle & more. Ranked in the "Top Twenty Events" by the Southeast Tourism Society, Panoply continues to delight the entire Tennessee Valley & neighboring states by bringing the arts to life.
Food available onsite. Restaurant(s) nearby. Lodging nearby.
Start Date: April
Admission: Admission charged
Friday 5-9 PM, Saturday 10 AM-9 PM & Sunday 1-9 PM. Always the last full weekend of April
Directions: Big Spring International Park, Downtown Huntsville
Contact: (256) 519-2787 Huntsville, AL 35801
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MAPLE HILL CEMETERY STROLL
http://www.huntsvillepilgrimage.org
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More than eighty Huntsville residents in period costumes will represent notables from the past, who are buried at Maple Hill Cemetery. They include five Alabama Governors, characters from the Revolutionary & Civil Wars, a gypsy queen, renowned architect George Steele, artist Howard Weeden & Tallulah Bankhead (visiting her mother's grave).
Start Date: May
Hours: 2-4:30 PM
Admission: Donations welcome
Always the first Sunday of May
Directions: Maple Hill Cemetery
Contact: (256) 533-5723 (800) 722-2348 Huntsville, AL 35801
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PILGRIMAGE HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
www.huntsvillepilgrimage.org
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See Alabama's history through the architecture & ambiance of Huntsville's downtown historic area, located in the Twickenham, Old Town & Five Points districts.
Start Date: May
Hours: 10 AM-4 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Always the first Saturday of May
Contact: (256) 533-5723 Huntsville, AL 35801
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HUNTSVILLE PILGRIMAGE- HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
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See Alabama's history through the architecture & ambiance of Huntsville's downtown historic areas, located in Twickenham, Old Town & Five Points districts.
Start Date: May
Hours: 10 AM-4 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Tickets may be purchased in Huntsville at: Lawren's, Brooks & Collier, The Greenery, Harrison Brothers Hardware, Parisian, Railroad Station Antique Mall, Shaver's Bookstore. In Madison at: Magnolia Market Place.
Contact: (256) 533-5723 Huntsville, AL
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May 28 07 MERCEDES-BENZ COTTON ROW RUN 5K & 10K
www.huntsvilletrackclub.org
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Run the Cotton Row 10K or run/jog/walk the Two Mile Memorial Run through the historic downtown area.
Start Date: May
Hours: 7 AM
Directions: Through the city
Contact: (256) 533-9465 Huntsville, AL 35801
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May 2 08 WHISTLESTOP FESTIVAL & ROCKET CITY BBQ
http://www.rocketcitybbq.com
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Held on the grounds of the Historic Huntsville Depot and sponsored by Crestwood Medical Center, this annual event with food, music, and a kid's area is perfect for the whole family.
Food available onsite. Restaurant(s) nearby. Lodging nearby.
Start Date: May
Hours: Friday, 4pm - 11pm; Saturday, 10am - 11p
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Historic Huntsville Depot,Downtown Huntsville 320 Church Street
Contact: (256) 564-8100 Huntsville, AL 35801
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WEUP BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL
http://www.weupam.com
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The 15th annual WEUP Black Arts Festival is the largest of the ethnic festivals, the Black Arts Festival is a two day celebration of music, dance, arts & crafts. Sat. 10 AM-8 PM & Sun. Noon-7 PM.
Start Date: June
Admission: No Admission Charged.
Contact: (256) 837-9387 Huntsville, AL 35816
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BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL
www.weupam.com
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This is the largest two-day ethnic festival in the Huntsville area. From the performing to the visual arts, it provides a glimpse of the wealth of talent among local, regional & national entertainers & artists within the black community.
Food available onsite. Restaurant(s) nearby. Lodging nearby.
Start Date: June 28, 2008
End Date: June 29, 2008
Hours: Sat. 10 AM-8 PM & Sun. Noon-7 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Alabama A&M University grounds near Louis Crews Stadium
Contact: (256) 837-9387 Huntsville, AL 35816
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Sept. 13-16 07 OKTOBERFEST
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Vendors will serve up traditional German fare, as well as all-American hamburgers & hot dogs. Plenty of German spirits also will be available.
Start Date: September
Admission: Admission charged
Thurs. 5-11 PM, Fri. 5 PM-1 AM, Sat. Noon-1 AM & Sun. 1-8 PM
Directions: Redstone Arsenal Activity Field, enter Redstone Arsenal through gate 10, go south on Patton Road
Contact: (256) 876-5232 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
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BIG SPRING JAM
www.bigspringjam.org
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Huntsville's biggest music festival of the year. Tens of thousands of music lovers from Alabama & surrounding states gather to enjoy professional acts representing the best of country rhythm & blues & rock, jazz.
Food available onsite. Restaurant(s) nearby. Lodging nearby.
Start Date: September 26, 2008
End Date: September 28, 2008
Admission: Admission charged
Fri. 5:30-Midnight, Sat. 4 PM-Midnight & Sun. 4 PM-10:30 PM
Directions: Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville
Contact: (256) 551-2359 Huntsville, AL 35801
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Nov. 1 07 TASTE OF HUNTSVILLE
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Wear your team colors and sample some of the best dining Huntsville has to offer, including, 801 Franklin, Atlanta Bread Company, Bonefish Grill, Bruegger's and more than 29 local restaurants & caterers. Jack Daniels will give a cooking demonstration & take part in a silent auction. UCP of Huntsville & Tennessee Valley, Inc. and the Kids to Love Foundation have been chosen as the charities to benefit from this year's Taste of Huntsville event.
Start Date: November
Hours: 5:30-8:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Tickets are $25 in adavance, $30 at the door, and include free parking beneath the South Hall while available.
Tickets can be purchased at The Huntsville Times, Star Markets, Marriott Huntsville, US Space & Rocket Center, United Cerebral Palsy, Kids to Love, Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau or at the door
Directions: Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe Street
Contact: (256) 551-2230 Huntsville, AL 35805
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ANNUAL SANTA'S VILLAGE
www.earlyworks.com
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Young & old alike will delight in visiting Santa & Mrs. Claus' home, the reindeer in their stable & elves in their toy shop working busily to create special memories for you & your family in the Village Santa calls home.
Start Date: November
Hours: 5-9 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Alabama Constitution Village, 109 Gates Avenue
Contact: (256) 564-8100 Huntsville, AL 35801
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GALAXY OF LIGHTS WALK THRU NIGHTS
www.hsvbg.org
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Walk at your own pace through the winter wonderland of holiday lights, enjoy the sounds of the season & see real-life nursery rhyme characters & of course, Santa. Walkers admitted until 8 PM, No cars allowed.
Start Date: November 21, 2008
End Date: November 23, 2008
Hours: 5-8:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
Contact: (256) 830-4447 Huntsville, AL 35805
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GALAXY OF LIGHTS DRIVE-THROUGH
www.hsvbg.org
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The largest holiday light show in the Tennessee Valley. A family oriented drive-through display featuring holiday themes, cartoon characters & fantasy creations
Start Date: November 27, 2008
End Date: November 30, 2008
Hours: 5:30-9 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
Contact: (256) 830-4447 Huntsville, AL 35805
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CHRISTMAS PAST HOMES TOUR & LUMINARIES
www.weedenhousemuseum.com
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The Twickenham District will be aglow with luminaries, trees & front doors glistening with holiday decorations & carolers strolling along the way.
Start Date: December 13, 2008
Hours: 5-9 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Advance tickets are available at Summer Classics, 813 Meridian Street, Marie's Hallmark, 716 Pratt, The Greenery, 431 South Railroad Station Antiques, 315 Jefferson & Weeden House Museum, 300 Gates Avenue
Directions: Twickenham District
Contact: (256) 534-0429 Huntsville, AL 35801
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