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10 THINGS TO DO IN NOVEMBER IN SWEET HOME ALABAMA10 THINGS TO DO IN NOVEMBER IN SWEET HOME ALABAMA10 |
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Montgomery, Ala. —A Thanksgiving Pow Wow in Atmore, Frontier Days in Wetumpka and a Turkey Day Classic football game in Montgomery are a few of the events families can enjoy this November in Sweet Home Alabama. Families can also travel around the world in a day at Mobile’s International Festival where they can enjoy the food and culture of more than 70 countries. The tourism department suggests a list of 10 things to do in November that includes music, food, storytelling and historical re-enactments. “Come Home, It’s Suppertime” folklife play — November 3, 5-7, 10, 12-14 Brundidge, We Piddle Around Theatre—admission charged Local actors tell stories of ordinary people during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The folk life play is the recipient of the 2008 Governor’s Tourism Award. Contact: 334.735.3125, 334.670.6302. Alabama Frontier Days — November 4-8 Wetumpka, Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson State Historic Site —admission charged Experience a re-enactment of Alabama’s frontier days from French Colonial times to the early American period. Event includes Native American re-enactors, period traders, merchants and entertainers. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Contact: 334.567.3002. Frank Brown Songwriters Festival, 25th Annual — November 5-15 Orange Beach—free Musicians from all over the world bring a variety of music to Alabama's Gulf Coast at various venues, including the Flora-Bama. The festival is a great opportunity for hit writers, aspiring newcomers, and audiences that appreciate great music to come together. Contact: 251.974.1510, www.fbisf.com. Alabama Pecan Festival — November 6-8 Mobile — free Visitors can enjoy a country/western show, face painting, food, arts, crafts and a gospel show on Sunday. The festival is held at Tillman’s Corner Community Center. Contact: 251.401.5555 www.alabamapecanfestival.com. Heritage Harbor Days — November 6-8 Heritage Park, Foley—free Participants can enjoy a heritage exchange with a sister city in a different state. The festival includes entertainment, food, boat builders, wooden boat show, children’s art village, carnival, concert and fireworks. Fri., noon-10p.m., Sat., 9a.m.-10p.m.,Sun., 11 a.m.-6p.m. Contact: 251.943.1200, www.foleycvb.com. Cane Syrup Makin’ Day — November 7 Beatrice—admission charged Visitors will enjoy biscuits and syrup while watching a 19th-century mule-driven cane mill. The festival takes place at Rikard’s Mill between Monroeville and Camden on highway 265. Contact: 251.575.7433. Party With A Purpose — November 21 Birmingham—Ted’s Garage 5th Ave. S. Football fans can show their team spirit while joining Alabama and Auburn gridiron legends for the Crimson and Orange "Party with a Purpose" benefit for The Crippled Children's Foundation. 7 p.m. Contact: 205.943.2006, 205.457.4211. Mobile International Festival — November 21 Mobile Civic Center—admission charged. Families can travel around the world in a day and experience the cultures and foods of more than 70 countries. Also enjoy local and regional artists, and entertainment. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Contact: 251.470.7730, www.mobileinternationalfestival.org. Turkey Day Classic — November 26 Cramton Bowl, Montgomery—admission charged This football game is a traditional rivalry featuring the Alabama State University Hornets of Montgomery and the Tuskegee University Tigers. Both schools are members of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Contact: 334.229.4100 Thanksgiving Pow Wow — November 26-27 Poarch Creek Indian Reservation, Atmore—admission charged Watch the dance competition, crowning of the princess, intertribal dancing and enjoy food and crafts. Gates open at 9 a.m. Contact: 251.368.9136. ### |
