Top 10 Events of Alabama for June 2009 from the Alabama Tourism Department
Fort Morgan Candlelight Tour - Jun 2-28
Living history interpreters in Civil War period dress tell the story of Fort Morgan's Civil War service through historic vignettes based on actual events during special evening tours held each Tuesday during June and July.
"The Miracle Worker" Play - Jun 5-11
Now in its 48th year, this Broadway-style show recalls the childhood of deaf-blind Helen Keller, "American's First Lady of Courage," and her gifted teacher Anne Sullivan.
Festival of Quilts 2009 - Jun 5-7
Cransford Burns Middle School--Showcase of more than 300 quilts made by Azalea City Quilters Guild members and the award-winning quilt, "Ground Zero," by artist Lois Jarvis, who captured more than 700 images of victims from the Twin Towers on fabric, a merchant mall, silent auction and boutique.
7th Annual Art in the Garden: Juried Art Show - Jun 6-7
Open-air juried fine arts and crafts show featuring the works of more than 70 Alabama artists. Stroll through this beautiful 30-acre woodland garden as you view and purchase pottery, watercolors, oils, metal art, folk art, photography and much more.
June Walking Tours - Jun 6-27
Experience the culture and history of Alabama this summer with June Walking Tours. Thirty towns across the state are offering free guided walking tours each Saturday morning in June. Each tour begins at 10:00 a.m. and is approximately one hour long. Community leaders will escort you through the historic districts or courthouse square areas of their hometowns, sharing their personal remembrances and some tall tales from the old days.
Vulcan's 105th Birthday Bash - Jun 7
During this festive outdoor community event, the park will be filled with balloons, clowns, music, entertainment, food, fun and more in honor of Vulcan's special day.
9-1-1 Festival - Jun 12-13
The first 9-1-1 phone call was made from Haleyville on February 16, 1968. Festival honors all police, fire, and emergency personel and inlcudes a Street Dance on Friday, and parade, arts and crafts, a car show, children's activities, food on Saturday.
Hank Williams Festival, 30th - Jun 12-13
Tribute to native son, Hank Williams, with country music, arts, crafts, food.
Alabama Sports Festival 27th Anniversary State Games - Jun 19-21
This is Alabama's largest multi-sport Olympic-style 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. Open to all residents of Alabama.
Wilcox Riverbank Festival - Jun 27
A folklife festival at Black Belt Treasures with music, arts and crafts, children's activities with a fireworks show. Also ferry rides, games & more.
Living history interpreters in Civil War period dress tell the story of Fort Morgan's Civil War service through historic vignettes based on actual events during special evening tours held each Tuesday during June and July.
"The Miracle Worker" Play - Jun 5-11
Now in its 48th year, this Broadway-style show recalls the childhood of deaf-blind Helen Keller, "American's First Lady of Courage," and her gifted teacher Anne Sullivan.
Festival of Quilts 2009 - Jun 5-7
Cransford Burns Middle School--Showcase of more than 300 quilts made by Azalea City Quilters Guild members and the award-winning quilt, "Ground Zero," by artist Lois Jarvis, who captured more than 700 images of victims from the Twin Towers on fabric, a merchant mall, silent auction and boutique.
7th Annual Art in the Garden: Juried Art Show - Jun 6-7
Open-air juried fine arts and crafts show featuring the works of more than 70 Alabama artists. Stroll through this beautiful 30-acre woodland garden as you view and purchase pottery, watercolors, oils, metal art, folk art, photography and much more.
June Walking Tours - Jun 6-27
Experience the culture and history of Alabama this summer with June Walking Tours. Thirty towns across the state are offering free guided walking tours each Saturday morning in June. Each tour begins at 10:00 a.m. and is approximately one hour long. Community leaders will escort you through the historic districts or courthouse square areas of their hometowns, sharing their personal remembrances and some tall tales from the old days.
Vulcan's 105th Birthday Bash - Jun 7
During this festive outdoor community event, the park will be filled with balloons, clowns, music, entertainment, food, fun and more in honor of Vulcan's special day.
9-1-1 Festival - Jun 12-13
The first 9-1-1 phone call was made from Haleyville on February 16, 1968. Festival honors all police, fire, and emergency personel and inlcudes a Street Dance on Friday, and parade, arts and crafts, a car show, children's activities, food on Saturday.
Hank Williams Festival, 30th - Jun 12-13
Tribute to native son, Hank Williams, with country music, arts, crafts, food.
Alabama Sports Festival 27th Anniversary State Games - Jun 19-21
This is Alabama's largest multi-sport Olympic-style 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. Open to all residents of Alabama.
Wilcox Riverbank Festival - Jun 27
A folklife festival at Black Belt Treasures with music, arts and crafts, children's activities with a fireworks show. Also ferry rides, games & more.
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