Around Alabama MAY Somerville, 11th Annual Somerville Celebration Festival at the Courthouse Square, 3-9 p.m. Fireworks, 5k and 1-mile fun run, vendors, live music, and bouncy houses for the children. All proceeds to go toward the restoration of the Somerville Courthouse, the oldest courthouse in the state of Alabama. Information: 256-778-8282 or email townofsomerville@aol.com.
handmade or natural items. There will also be entertainment on stage, delicious food, Rocky Brook Rocket, petting zoo and more. There is no admission fee but canned food will be collected for the Food Bank.
CukoRakko Music and Arts Festival at Horse Pens 40. This 1-3 Steele, friends and family event features
Mother’s Day Evening Garden Concert at Bellingrath 10 Theodore, Gardens. Bellingrath Gardens and Home is happy to welcome the Mobile
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3 days of music and mixed media arts. Enjoy yoga, rock climbing, glass blowing, blacksmithing, disc golf (with a PDGA tourney), camping, hiking, kid’s activities, food and drinks, crafts and more. For information on tickets, lineup and schedule, visit www.cukorakko.com.
2nd Annual Production of “Ted Dunagan’s: A Yellow 2-3 Thomasville, Watermelon: The Play.” Thomasville Civic Center Theater, Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Both plays are open to the public. The largely autobiographical book and play tells the story of two boys, one white and one black, the adventures they share and the way they deal with poverty and racial issues in the late 1940s in rural South Alabama. Tickets are $10. Play and ticket information: Civic Center of Thomasville, 334-636-5427.
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Union Springs, 36th Annual Chunnenuggee Fair in downtown Union Springs. Fine arts and crafts, fresh food, live entertainment, games and rides. A family-friendly event. For vendor information, call Elizabeth Smithart at 334-738-8683 or email esmithart@yahoo.com.
Garden in the Park at Opelika Municipal Park, 8 a.m.9 Opelika, 3 p.m. Garden in the Park is an arts festival featuring only
Symphony Youth Orchestra and its conductor, Rob Seebacher, for the Annual Mother’s Day Concert. Enjoy the gardens and home throughout the afternoon and then gather at 5:30 PM for the late afternoon concert. Beginning at 4 p.m. Mother’s Day admission will be reduced to $6 adults and $3 children ages 5-12. Call 251-973-2217 ext. 110 for more information. www.bellingrath.org.
31st Annual Poke Salat Festival in Historic Downtown 15-16 Arab, Arab. Large children’s event area, demonstrations, interactive booths consisting of artisans, crafters, businesses, civic groups, fundraising, bake sales, authors and more. This year will feature emerging artists booths for students in kindergarten-12th grade to showcase the student’s original artwork. www.facebook.com/pokesalat.
Bluegrass on the Plains at the University Station 25-31 Auburn, RV Resort. Musical guests including Ricky Skaggs, Kentucky Thunder, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage and more. Arts and crafts, food vendors, and workshops to round out the event. For more information and to order tickets, call 334-821-8968. www.bluegrassontheplains.com.
“Autism: Unlocking the Mystery” Conference. Goodwill Easter 8 Mobile, Seals of Gulf Coast, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This conference is unique, in
that it is designed to include parents, educators and anyone with a desire to learn more about autism and its comorbid components. Registration information: http://specialconferences.com or call 205-612-4458.
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Orange Beach, Orange Beach Wine Festival. More than 120 wines, three live music acts, food from distinguished local restaurants, boat tours of the bay, custom wine glass, custom wine bag, and even craft beer. Tickets are $35 pre-order or $45 at the event. www.wavesofwine.com. In The Pines Music Festival at the Chatom Community 9 Chatom, Center. Festival line up features Dylan Scott with more to be
announced. Food vendors will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cakes, chicken on a stick and more. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the gate. www.inthepinesal.com
3rd Annual Paddle at the Rock at Smith Lake Park. 30 Cullman, Paddle at the Rock is a stand up paddle board race benefitting The Bell Center in Homewood. The Bell Center works with children from birth to 3 years of age who have developmental challenges. Contact Tommy or Susan Cost, 256-736-3002 or email info@smithlakepaddleboards.com. JUNE
36th Annual Hank Williams Festival. Featuring arts 5-6 Georgiana, and crafts, music and food. Admission charged. For information, call 334-376-2396 or go to www.hankwilliamsfestival.com.
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