2017 Lake Season Events in and around Logan Martin and Neely Henry
Compiled by Jackie Romine Walburn Photos by Michael Callahan and Wallace Bromberg Jr. Neely Henry and Logan Martin Lakes — the first and second lakes developed on the Coosa River by Alabama Power Company — combine for more than 600 acres of shoreline, 28,000 acres of recreational waterway and scores of opportunities to enjoy activities from fishing tournaments to lakeside runs, campouts, festivals and live music. The lakes span multiple counties, so events on and around them are in communities throughout the region. Events at and near to Logan Martin Lake and Neely Henry Lake from April to October 2017 are listed below and include the 18th annual Renew Our Rivers Lake Cleanup on Logan Martin Lake, one of 31 cleanups planned through November on Alabama rivers and lakes. Since the program started, about 100,000 volunteers have been involved in keeping waterways clean across the Southeast. Other activities at or near LOGAN MARTIN LAKE are, by month:
APRIL: • Renew Our Rivers Annual Lake Clean-up, March 25-April 1, sponsored by the Logan Martin Lake Protection Association and Alabama Power Co. More information at: http://www.lmlpa.org/ lake-cleanup/. • Zack Mason “Chicken Head” 5K and Fun Run, April 8, Lakeside Park in Pell City. • Corn Hole Tournament, April 15, Lakeside Park. • Lady Bass Anglers Fishing Tournament, April 28 and 29, Caribe Club and Marina in Lincoln. • Alabama Open Fishing League Worldwide High School Fishing Tournament, April 22, 6 a.m. Lakeside Park. • Golden Construction Fishing Tournament, April 28, Large Pavilion at Lakeside Park. MAY: • Blue Eye Creek Festival in Randolph Park in Old Town Lincoln, May 13, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., youth fishing derby, music, kid zone, corn hole tournament and Showdown in Old Town Car Show. • Logan Martin Lakefest Boat Show, May 19 and 20, Lakeside Park. Begins at noon on May 19 and 9 a.m. on May 20, with fireworks set for 8 p.m. May 20, honoring veterans at the Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home. • Movies in the Park, second Saturdays May through August at 8 p.m., Randolph Park/Blue Eye Creek Pavilion in Lincoln. JUNE: • Benjamin Moore Fishing Tournament and company picnic, June 3, Lakeside Park. • Logan Martin Lake Protection Association’s Police Boat Regatta, June 10, Lakeside Park. • Summer Lights on Logan Martin, June 17 at dusk, lighted boats parade and compete, Lakeside Park. • American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series, June 23 and 24, Lakeside Park.
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Pell City Fireworks
JULY • July 4, Lakeside Park, Fireworks Display after sunset by City of Pell City. Other fireworks shows are at various marinas. Check loganmartinlakelife.com closer to July for dates, locations. AUGUST: • Logan Martin Blues & BBQ Bash, August 19,
Lakeside Park.
SEPTEMBER: • Majestic Outdoors Fishing Tournament, Sept. 16, Lakeside Park. Benefitting Majestic Outdoors’ youth ministry. OCTOBER: • Fall Frenzy 5K and Fun Run/Walk, Oct. 14, races start at 8 a.m., Lakeside Park. Annual event benefits classrooms and student organizations of the Pell City School System. After the race, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be live music, craft and food vendors. NEELY HENRY LAKE events by month are:
APRIL: • Coosa Landing Super Tournament Fishing Tournament, April 1, 6 a.m., Coosa Landing in Gadsden. • Fishers of Men Fishing Tournament, April 1, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coosa Landing. • Alabama Chocolate Festival, April 1, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Rainbow Plaza Shopping Center, Rainbow City. Features chocolate taste-off, egg drop, a chocolate fountain and music. • Smoke on the Falls, April 7 and 8, Noccalula Falls Campground. • Smoke Your Buns 5K Trail Run, April 8, 7 a.m. to noon, Noccalula Fall Campground in conjunction the barbecue competition. • American Bass Anglers, American Fishing Tour, April 29, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coosa Landing. • Casting for Cancer Super Bass Tournament, April 29, 6 a.m., Coosa Landing. All proceeds go toward assistance to cancer patients through the Etowah County Cancer Foundation. • Music/Shrimp Fest, April 29, noon to 10 p.m., Convention Hall. First annual music/shrimp festival for cancer and spinal muscular atrophy. Food available from noon to 8 p.m. Entertainment 3 to 10 p.m. • Downtown Music Festival, April 29, 6:30 p.m., Coosa Landing. The free concert features Ana Popovic with special guests Lefty Collins, Albert Simpson and Four in the Fire.
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