Southeast Alabama Events
Eufaula Pilgrimage, Eufaula.
Beautiful historic homes, built in the days when
"cotton was king", will be open to visitors during this nostalgic return to the
Old South. Grand antebellum and Victorian mansions built by 19th century planters and
merchants still house family heirlooms, the precious symbols of a bygone era. Most of the
homes are private residences, open only during the annual Pilgrimage. There's also art and
antiques shows.
Phone: 1-888-EUFAULA.
The Holleman-Foy Home, 1907.
*For more information about this event contact the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce
Christmas
City, Ariton.
This seasonal attraction is open Thanksgiving
Day through New Year's Eve. A three-and-one-half mile drive through a winter wonderland of
more than three million lights depicting displays and animated scenes of the winter
holiday season. Restaurants, unique craft and gift shops, a white chapel and nightly
entertainment.
Rattlesnake Rodeo, Opp.
Since 1959, the Opp Jaycees have attracted the
attention of local and international visitors, as well as the media, with its annual
Rattlesnake Rodeo. Last year, over 30,000 attended the event, which is held to raise funds
for local charities.
Phone: (334) 493-9559.
A trainer shows the crowd how to work with a
rattlesnake at the Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo.
Claybank Jamboree, Ozark.
The Claybank Jamboree, named after the
log-hewned Claybank Church built in 1852, is held on Ozark's Main Street. Visitors may
browse for bargains among exquisite antiques, vintage furniture, handmade quilts, and
other special keepsakes.
Claybank Church, Ozark. Built in 1852.
*For more information about this event contact the Ozark Chamber of Commerce
Festival on The River, Geneva.
Features a parade, entertainment, arts and
crafts, commericial displays, and a canoe race.
The Festival on the River at Geneva
attracts thousands each year.
*For more information about this event contact the Greater Geneva Area Chamber of
Commerce
Natonal
Peanut Festival, Dothan.
Celebrate the harvest of the peanut crop in the
"Peanut Capitol of the World"! The two-week celebration features arts and crafts
exhibits, contests, beauty pageants, entertainment, and agricultural displays.
Phone: (334) 793-4323.
The midway at night during the annual Peanut Festival Fair.
*For more information about this event contact the Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Piney Woods Arts Festival, Enterprise.
Exhibitors from all parts of the United States
participate in this annual April festival, which is held on the campus of Enterprise State
Junior College. Exhibits include original paintings, photography, woodworking and stained
glass.
Phone: (334) 347-0581.
*For more information about this event contact the Enterprise Chamber
of Commerce
Future
Masters Golf Tournament, Dothan.
Each summer, more than 600 of the top junior
golfers in the world compete for the trophy and green jacket that are awarded to the
winner of this tournament. This part of the Junior Grand Slam of Golf is hosted by the
Dothan Country Club. Admission is free to the public.
Phone: (334) 793-7144.
*For more information about this event contact the Dothan Chamber of Commerce
World
Championship Domino Tournament, Andalusia.
Sponsored by the Andalusia Rotary Club, the
tournament boasts over $20,000 in prize money. Both singles and doubles tournaments are
held each year. There are also children and teen divisions.
Phone: (334) 222-5830.
*For more information about this event contact the Andalusia Chamber of Commerce
Harvest
Day Festival, Headland.
Hosted by the Headland Chamber of Commerce, it is a fun day of celebrating the harvest
season including rides and games for all ages, live entertainment, arts and crafts, food
cook on the spot, and judged fine arts with awards.
*For more information about this event contact the
Headland Chamber of Commerce
Indian Summer Arts & Crafts Festival
Held on the second weekend of October. Two days of local entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities, antique car show, and more. Located on N. Randolph Ave., Eufaula in the Seth Lore Historic District, Alabama’s second largest. Call 334-687-6664 for more information
Homes for the Holiday Tour
The holiday season comes alive as ante-bellum mansions and contemporary showplaces open their doors for visitors. Homes will be decorated in their holiday finest. Shoppers will find everything they need for the season during Mistletoe Market in historic downtown Eufaula. For a break from the season, enjoy a festive afternoon tea at Fendall Hall (c. 1860). Call 334-687-6664 or 800-524-7529 for more information.
