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National Peanut Festival

This nine-day celebration of the peanut harvest includes a variety of competitions, including recipe contests and beauty pageants. A large parade is held on the last Saturday of the festival. The fall event attracts more than 120,000 visitors. Noted as the nation's largest peanut festival, the event has been held in Dothan for over 50 years.

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January 21 - 23 - Alabama Horse Fair, Montgomery - 800-945-8033 (8726)

January 29 - 2011 Senior Bowl, Mobile - The 2011 Senior Bowl,is the nation's unique football game and football's premier pre-draft event, annually featuring the country's best senior collegiate football stars and top NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South which are coached by the entire coaching staffs from two National Football League teams. Kickoff is TBA. Contest will be nationally televised by NFL networks. (251) 438-2276 (8088)

January 29 - 29th Annual HOG WILD-"ER" RUN, Dothan - (8089)

March 4 - 5 - MARDI GRAS FEST, Bay Minette - 251-463-1909 Halliday Park, Hwy 59 (8727)

March 5 - Krewe of Toulouse Parade, Wetumpka - Make plans now to join us for a fun family Mardi Gras parade! (334) 514-4457 (8728)

March 5 - 6 - Jerry Brown Arts Festival, Hamilton - (8729)

March 10 - 13 - Birmingham Home & Garden Show, Birmingham - Mark Your Calendars for the Birmingham Home & Garden Show (205)420-9414 (8730)

March 11 - 12 - BBQ Championship & Hog Wild Festival, Mobile - Join us for United Cerebral Palsy's 10th Annual BBQ Championship & Hog Wild Festival. Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds Over 120 professional and amateur teams will be on hand to display their skill at the grill. There will also be a fun kid's zone, nationally sanctioned NBHA Barrel Horse Racing, live music, arts & crafts, and much more. You don't want to miss it! (251) 479-4900 (8731)

March 11 -12 - The 10th Annual BBQ Championship & Hog Wild Festival., Mobile - Join us for United Cerebral Palsy's 10th Annual BBQ Championship & Hog Wild Festival. Over 120 professional and amateur teams will be on hand to display their skill at the grill. There will also be a fun kid's zone, nationally sanctioned NBHA Barrel Horse Racing, live music, arts & crafts, and much more. You don't want to miss it! 251-479-4900 Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds (8090)

March 12 - Annual Luck of the Irish Celebration, Mobile - A Family Friendly event to help prevent Child Abuse (251) 479-5700 (8732)

March 18 - 20 - Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, Fairhope - CELEBRATE SPRING! COME TO BEAUTIFUL FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA 59th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival. (8733)

April 1 -2 - Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo, Opp - (334) 493-4572 Opp Channell-Lee Stadium (8734)

April 8 - 9 - TriState BBQ Festival, Dothan - Houston County Farm Center has plenty to do at the Tri-State BBQ festival this year. (334) 699-1475 (8840)

April 9 - 10 - Annual Strawberry Festival, Loxley - (8735)

April 9 - 10 - 27th Annual Bloomin' Festival Arts and Crafts Fair, Cullman - Bloomin' Festival is a two day juried arts festival attracting thousands of visitors to the beautiful campus of St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School. Located adjacent to the school is the world famous Ave Maria Grotto. The picturesque landscape of stone cut buildings on the grounds of Alabama's only Abbey provides a backdrop for the out-of-doors show. More than 140 booths are filled with artists demonstrating and exhibiting their work. The festival is the largest fundraiser annually for the operation and maintenance of the school. (800)722-0999 St. Bernard Prep School (8092)

April 15-16 - The 10th Annual Magnolia Festival, Gardendale - Celebrate Spring with live entertainment, classic car show, pooch parade, kids carnival including Eurobungy, children's village of activities, cookie eating contest for great prizes. BBQ, ribs, kettle corn, funnel cakes, shaved ice, Italian ice, chicken, hamburgers, fresh lemonade, etc. Live entertainment includes pop, Christian, country, bluegrass, oldies, etc. Bring your lawn chairs and the whole family for the whole day of fun. 205-608-1800 Gardendale Civic Center (8091)

April 16- 17 - Annual Art On The Lake, Guntersville - Art on the Lake is held each year on the third weekend in April. Alongside beautiful Lake Guntersville, this event features over 120 fine artists and craftsmen from throughout the southeast and beyond. In addition, we have food vendors, outdoor games and rides, and a bake sale - fun for the entire family! 256-582-4378 Guntherville Recreational Center (8093)

April 29 - May 1 - Panoply Arts Festival, Huntsville - (256) 519-2787 (8736)

April 30 - Auburn City Fest, Auburn - Auburn CityFest is Auburn's largest, FREE, outdoor festival. It is hosted by the City of Auburn Parks & Recreation Department. The festival featured everything from homemade crafts to fine, folk and hip artwork from some of the most intriguing artists in the nation. (334)501-2930 (8094)

April 30 - Thunder on Tholocco, Fort Rucker - Fast-paced drag boat racing with speeds of 100+mph. Admission under $8. Race, vendors, and more. 334-255-1749 (8921)

May 14 -15 - Arts Alive Festival, Florence - A juried fine arts and crafts festival with more than 100 vendors with a special art contest and activities for children, food, music and more. Proceeds benefit area schools' "Artist in Residence" program. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 256-766-1445 (8095)

May 21 - Poke Salat Bluegrass Festival, Arab - Arts & Crafts, BBQ Cook-off, Multiple stages music & entertainment, Food & Business Vendors, games. 256-586-3138 (9022)

May 28 - 29 - Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic, DECATUR - Hot Air Balloons • Fun & Games Live Stage Acts • Arts & Crafts Classic Cars • Foods of All Kinds (8737)

June 17 -19 - 7th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, Foley - Approximately 50 hot air balloons (balloons only visible approximately 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., weather depending), Children's Village, live music, juried arts and crafts show, great southern cuisine, motorcycle poker run, frisbee dog show, fireworks. 251-943-3291 Foley Soccer Complex Hwy. 98 West (8097)

June 24 - 26 - Alabama Sports Festival 29th Anniversary State Sports Games, Birmingham - The Alabama Sports Festival is Alabama's Olympics. The Games are open to all residents of Alabama, from novice to elite abilities and youth to senior citizens. This is Alabama's largest multisport event with 20 sports being offered. The event includes an official opening ceremony with a Parade of Athletes, Oath to Athletes, Lighting the Cauldron and musical entertainment. (8096)

July 3 - 4 - Spirit Of America Festival, Decatur - For 45 years, the City of Decatur, Alabama has been proud to host the Spirit of America Festival and provide free, family entertainment to thousands of area residents in celebration of the 4th of July. (800) 232-.5449 Point Mallard Park (9411)

July 8 - Jeff Dunham, Tuscaloosa - JEFF DUNHAM Headlines the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater 800-745-3000 (9806)

July 16 - 23 - Grant County Free Fair, Ulysses - Events include 4-H exhibits, BBQ, concert, talent show, vendor, games and parade. 4-H and open class, ranch and stock rodeo, antique tractor pull, parade July 23rd 10am (9566)

August 1 - 7 - Grand County - Middle Park Fair & Rodeo, - (970) 531- 2625 (9272)

August 6 - Fairfield Music Festival, Fairfield - Celebrate the Year of Alabama Music with a variety of jazz, blues, R&B and gospel music in Fairfield's historic downtown. 205-369-1757 Downtown (8098)

August 26 - September 5 - The Alabama State Fair, Pelhem - Hey folks! The Alabama State Fair is back at the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Pelhem. Come ride the rides, eat your favorite fair food, and see some fantastic shows. Vegas style thrill shows; Kids, bottle feed baby farm animals; Be part of the action with our interactive roaming circus; Exotic petting zoo; And monkeys riding dogs. All the shows are included in the price of admission, and everyday is ride wristband day for big savings. 901-756-2800 Verizon Wireless Music Center (8725)

August 27 - Lake Party Luau, Fort Rucker - A Polynesian-inspired evening. Hula dancers, boat rides, dinner & more. Tickets required. 334-255-1749 (8920)

September 16 - 18 - 11th Annual Ole Timey Craft & Bluegrass, Estillfork - Bluegrass music, crafts, food, Gunfights recreations in Lodge City, antique cars, quiliting, etc. 256-776-9411 (8099)

September 23 - Oktoberfest, Fort Rucker - Featuring traditional German music, food & craft vendors, games for all ages, and much more! 334-255-1749 (8918)

October 13 -16 - Annual National Shrimp Festival, Gulf Shores - The Annual National Shrimp Festival is held each year during the second full weekend in October on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. The Festival is one of the nation's premier outdoor festivals. (9814)

2012 Events

January 28 - Senior Bowl, Mobile - The Senior Bowl is the nation's most unique football game and football's premier pre-draft event, annually featuring the country's best senior collegiate football stars and top NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South which are coached by the entire coaching staffs from two National Football League teams. Senior Bowl practices are also attended by over 800 general managers, head coaches, assistant coaches, scouts and other front office personnel from the 32 National Football League teams, making Mobile and the Senior Bowl the week-long host to a one-of-a-kind NFL Coaches Convention. (251)438.2276 (9982)

January 28 - 30th Annual HOG WILD-"ER" RUN, Dothan - The Depot Off Main (9983)

February 16-19 - Birmingham Home & Garden Show, Birmingham - Mark Your Calendars for the Birmingham Home & Garden Show (205)420-9414 Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (9987)

February 18 - MARDI GRAS FEST, Bay Minette - 251-463-1909 Halliday Park, Hwy 59 (9984)

February 28 - Krewe of Toulouse Parade, Wetumpka - Make plans now to join us for a fun family Mardi Gras parade! (334) 514-4457 (9985)

March 3 - 4 - Jerry Brown Arts Festival, Hamilton - (205) 921-9483 Marion County Airport (9986)

March 30 - 31 - Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo, Opp - (334) 493-4572 (9988)

April 13 -14 - TriState BBQ Festival, Dothan - Houston County Farm Center has plenty to do at the Tri-State BBQ festival this year. (334) 699-1475 (9989)

April 21 -22 - 28th Annual Bloomin' Festival Arts and Crafts Fair, Cullman - Bloomin' Festival is a two day juried arts festival attracting thousands of visitors to the beautiful campus of St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School. Located adjacent to the school is the world famous Ave Maria Grotto. The picturesque landscape of stone cut buildings on the grounds of Alabama's only Abbey provides a backdrop for the out-of-doors show. More than 140 booths are filled with artists demonstrating and exhibiting their work. The festival is the largest fundraiser annually for the operation and maintenance of the school. (800)722-0999 St. Bernard Prep School 1600 St. Bernard Drive (9990)

April 27 - 29 - Panoply Arts Festival, Huntsville - (256) 519-2787 (9992)

April 28 - Auburn City Fest, Auburn - Auburn CityFest is Auburn's largest, FREE, outdoor festival. It is hosted by the City of Auburn Parks & Recreation Department. The festival featured everything from homemade crafts to fine, folk and hip artwork from some of the most intriguing artists in the nation. (334)501-2930 Kiesel Park (9993)

May 4 - 5 - The 11th Annual Magnolia Festival, Gardendale - Celebrate Spring with live entertainment, classic car show, pooch parade, kids carnival including Eurobungy, children's village of activities, cookie eating contest for great prizes. BBQ, ribs, kettle corn, funnel cakes, shaved ice, Italian ice, chicken, hamburgers, fresh lemonade, etc. Live entertainment includes pop, Christian, country, bluegrass, oldies, etc. Bring your lawn chairs and the whole family for the whole day of fun. 205-608-1800 Gardendale Civic Center (9991)

May 19 - Poke Salat Bluegrass Festival, Arab - 256-586-3138 (9994)

June 15-17 - 8th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, Foley - Approximately 50 hot air balloons (balloons only visible approximately 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., weather depending), Children's Village, live music, juried arts and crafts show, great southern cuisine, motorcycle poker run, frisbee dog show, fireworks. 251-943-3291 Foley Sportspark (9995)

June 22 - 24 - Alabama Sports Festival 30th Anniversary State Sports Games, Birmingham - The Alabama Sports Festival is Alabama's Olympics. The Games are open to all residents of Alabama, from novice to elite abilities and youth to senior citizens. This is Alabama's largest multisport event with 20 sports being offered. The event includes an official opening ceremony with a Parade of Athletes, Oath to Athletes, Lighting the Cauldron and musical entertainment. (800)467-0422 Jefferson Civic Center (9996)

July 14-20 - Grant County Free Fair, Ulysses - Events include 4-H exhibits, BBQ, concert, talent show, vendor, games and parade. 4-H and open class, ranch and stock rodeo, antique tractor pull, parade July 23rd 10am (620)356-1808 (9997)

October 13 - 2nd Annual Fall Festival, Pelham - Come out and enjoy the festivities at the 2nd Annual Fall Festival from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion. We will have a dunking booth, face painting, cake walk, hayrides, and more. (205) 620-2520 Oak Mountain State Park (10782)