the great alabama Homecoming 215 towns welcome y all in 2010.
The Great Alabama Homecoming Some 215 towns across Alabama welcome you home this year during the Great Alabama Homecoming. It s all part of the Year of Alabama Small Towns & Downtowns - a celebration of everything that is Sweet Home Alabama. Northport Remember to enjoy some good old-fashioned Southern cuisine along the way. Sample local favorites like the barbeque chicken with white sauce at Big Bob Gibson BBQ in Decatur, the orange rolls at the All Steak in Cullman, banana pudding at Sisters in Troy, and the royal red shrimp at King Neptune s in Gulf Shores. If you ve never visited Alabama then this is the perfect year to make your first trip and experience Sweet Home Alabama. Huggin Molly s - Abbeville There are homecoming events and festivals going on practically every weekend from mid-march through mid-december. Special homecoming events like the Ashland Homecoming Weekend, Clayton Homecoming, Celebrate Guntersville, the Monroeville Reunion, and Talladega s 175th Birthday Bash. Check the calendar to see when your favorite towns are holding homecoming events and start planning your trip today. Trowbridge s Ice Cream - Florence Check the Great Alabama Homecoming calendar at www.alabamahomecoming.com and start packing! 1 2
Red s Little Schoolhouse - Pine Level Cullman Dothan Abbeville May 8 Yatta Abba Day 334-585-2273 abbevillechamber@centurytel.net Alabaster Jun 4-5 Alabaster CityFest 205-368-7386 moseley@cityofalabaster.com Albertville Jun 28-Jul 4 Happy Birthday Albertville 256-891-8202 mwhitten@cityofalbertville.com Alexander City Jun 11-12 Alex City Jazz Fest 256-234-3461 mwagoner@charterinternet.com Aliceville Apr 7-10 Aliceville Dogwood Festival 205-373-6611 mbpaluzzi@nctv.com Andalusia Nov 11-14 Absolutely Andalusia 334-222-2030 ashley@andalusiachamber.com Anniston May 14-16 Military Heritage Weekend 256-235-3995 joanmck@earthlink.net Arab Sept 11 Welcome Home Reunion 256-586-3138 Knorton@arab-chamber.org Ashford Sept 11 Harvest Day 334-899-3366 gwenseale@yahoo.com Ashland Oct 8-10 Homecoming Weekend 256-354-2121 boddiesr@hotmail.com Athens Aug 20-21 Homecoming Celebration 256-232-5411 jeanette@pclnet.net Atmore Oct 23 Williams Station Day 251-368-3305 atmoreal@frontiernet.net Auburn Nov 6 A.U. Homecoming 334-501-3043 cmorgan@auburnalabama.org Bay Minette Jul 3 Homecoming Celebration 251-490-1941 cityhall@ci.bay-minette.al.us Bayou La Batre May 1-2 Blessing of the Fleet 251-824-2415 fasttracpermits@ureach.com Birmingham Aug 18 Rickwood Centennial 205-458-8161 david@rickwood.com Belk Apr 23-24 Belk Bluegrass Festival 205-932-8252 waldrop543@centurytel.net Berry Apr 24 Berry Heritage Festival 205-689-4562 townofberry@centurytel.net Blountsville Oct 9 Harvest Festival 205-429-4232 abailey@otelco.net Boaz Oct 1-2 Boaz Harvest Festival 256-593-8154 boazchamberpresident@charterinternet.com Brent Jul 3 Heroes and Patriots Weekend 205-361-0506 mayorofbrent@bellsouth.net Brewton Jun 19 Alabama Blueberry Festival 251-809-1760 syuhasz@cityofbrewton Brighton Jun 25-27 Brighton Homecoming 205-428-9547 cityofbrighton@bham.rr.com Brookside Nov 6-7 St. Nicholas Food Festival 205-674-9275 ssglover@bellsouth.net Brundidge Oct 30 Peanut Butter Festival 334-735-2321 lindafaust@troycable.net Camden May 1 Camden Homecoming Weekend 334-410-0620 shblackmon@frontiernet.net Cardiff May 2 Cardiff Cemetery Decoration Day 205-631-1017 ssglover@bellsouth.ne Center Point Apr 10 Center Point Springs Festival 205-853-6811 timgann@hotmail.com Centre Oct 2 Centre Fall Festival 256-927-5222 centreal@tds.net Chelsea Mar 6 Celebrate Chelsea 205-441-1948 jchampion@cityofchelsea.com Cherokee Jul 3 Independence Day Celebration 256-383-0783 NinonParker@Comcast.net Chickasaw Oct 30 Founder s Day 251-767-3043 jen0120@zebra.net Childersburg Sept 25 CoosaFest 256-378-5482 pbstorey@childersburg.com Clanton Jun 25 Peach Jam Jubilee 205-755-2400 chiltonchamber@bellsouth.net Clay May 8 Clay May Days 205 681-0591 pfeemster7388@charter.net Clayton May 1 Clayton Homecoming 334-775-3254 beccabeasley@bellsouth.net Coffeeville Dec 4 Coffeeville Christmas Parade 251-275-8684 clarkemuseum@galaxycable.net Collinsville Nov 13 Turkey Trot 256-524-2135 marthab@tds.net Columbia May 1 190th Birthday Celebration 334-696-4417 ctx38087@centurytel.net Columbiana Jun 25-26 Liberty Day 205-620-6404 tom@pelhamonline.com 3 4
Athens Cordova Oct 9 Discover Cordova Day 205-483-9266 ldawkins@charterinternet.com Cottonwood May 1 Down Home Country Fest 334-797-2954 dscott@centurytel.com Cowarts May 1 Cowarts Homecoming Weekend 334-792-8920 townofcowarts@graceba.net Crossville Sept 17-19 Crossville Harvest Festival 256-528-7121 cvilletownclerk@charter.net Cullman May 14-15 Strawberry Days at the Market 256-739-1258 efuller@cullmancity.org Daleville Nov 13 National Heritage Week 334-598-2345 tetheredge@centurytel.net Daphne Sept 25-26 Jubilee Festival 251-621-9000 mayorassist@bellsouth.net Dauphin Island May 1-2 An Historic Journey 251-861-5525 wsandagger@townofdauphinisland.org Daviston Nov 13 Daviston School Reunion 256-395-6516 lyndah1956@hotmail.com Decatur Sept 17-18 Riverfest Homecoming 256-350-2028 treist@decaturcvb.org Demopolis Nov 28-Dec 4 Christmas on the River 334-289-0270 dacc@westal.net Dothan May 1 Mural City Art Fest 334-793-3097 cathy@thedowntowngroup.com Dutton Dec 11 Dutton Christmas Parade 256-228-6392 duttonto@farmerstel.com Elba Nov 12-13 Foggy Bottom BBQ Bash 334-897-3125 echamber329@troycable.net Emelle Oct 2 Business Appreciation Day 205-652-4385 roywillingham@bellsouth.net Ensley Jul 23-24 Function at Tuxedo Junction 205-595-0562 maryallison@mainstreetbham.org Eufaula Oct 9 Eufaula Homecoming 334-616-6170 asparks@mainstreeteufaula.com Eutaw Jun 12 Family & Friends Day 205-372-4212 ruthythomas@yahoo.com Eva Sept 18-25 Eva Frontier Days 256-796-0322 irpguy@bellsouth.net Evergreen Oct 9 Evergreen Sausage Festival 251-578-1707 emma0916@bellsouth.net Fairfield Aug 7 Fairfield Music Festival 205-369-1757 nroberts@fairfieldal.us Fairhope Nov 18 Tree Lighting Celebration 251-929-1466 alex.robinson@cofairhope.com Falkville Oct 30 Falkville Fall Festival 256-655-1347 mattmsw@msn.com Fayette Oct 1-2 Alabama Frog Level Festival 205-932-4587 fcoc@cyberjoes.com Five Points Aug 13-14 Back-to-School Homecoming 334-864-7733 mike.woody1@gmail.com Flomaton Oct 22-24 Homecoming Weekend 251-296-2431 dkillam@panhandle.rr.com Florala Jun 26 Masonic Day 334-858-2799 gatoraka@aol.com Florence Jun 5-6 Frontier Days 256-740-4141 alison@visitflorenceal Foley Nov 5-7 Heritage Harbor Days 251-943-1200 foleycvb@gulftel.com Franklin May 15 Possum Day 334-727-2111 mfloyd@charterinternet.com Fulton Oct 2 Gospel Singing 251-275-3155 clarkemuseum@galaxycable.net Fultondale Aug 21 Founder s Day Festival 205-337-1629 visemedical@bellsouth.net Furman Apr 17 Furman History Celebration 334-682-9825 grsouth@frontiernet.net Gadsden Sept 3 First Friday Homecoming 256-547-8696 kay@downtowngadsden.com Gainesville Jun 19 Gainesville Day 205-652-3393 cmgff@aol.com Garden City Oct 9-10 Homecoming Weekend 256-352-5408 townofgardencity@bellsouth.net Gardendale Apr 16-17 Magnolia Festival 205-608-1800 maryalicet@aol.com 5 6 Mobile
Selma Mooresville Dothan Pell City Arab Gee's Bend May 1 Gee s Bend May Day 205-525-0399 tbgbinc@aol.com Geneva Sept 24-25 Geneva Homecoming 334-684-2144 powellmaryellen@yahoo.com Geraldine Jul 10 Picnic in the Park 256-659-2122 townofgeraldine@farmerstel.com Glen Allen Oct 2 Dedication of Town Park/Trail 205-412-0060 townglenallen@yahoo.com Gordo Jun 4-5 Mule Day/Chickenfest 205-361-4435 Gordomayor@aol.com Grant Oct 8 Dedication Day, DAR School 256-728-4282 terripowell454@yahoo.com Graysville Jul 10 Mayberry Day 205-674-5643 carolburt2915@bellsouth.net Greenville Oct 28-30 Greenville Reunion 334-382-2647 sue@cityofgville.com Grove Hill Apr 24 Old-Timer s Weekend 251-275-8684 clarkemuseum@galaxycable.net Guin May 8 Mayfest 205-468-2277 cityhall@guinal.org Gulf Shores Dec 2 No Place Like Home 251-968-1171 phollingsworth@gulfshoresal.org for the Holidays Guntersville Jul 2-4 Celebrate Guntersville 256-571-7560 cityclerk@guntersvilleal.org Gurley May 7-9 Celebrating Our Past 256-797-8878 stanvolman@aol.com Haleyville Jun 5 Haleyville Alumni Day 205-486-3121 debrah@ala.nu Hamilton Oct 30 Hamilton Fall Fest 205-921-7786 chamber@cityofhamilton.org Hanceville Oct 16 Mud Creek Marching 256-352-9799 walls747234@bellsouth.net Band Festival Harpersville Jul 31-Aug 1 Harpersville Homecoming 205-672-9961 hvillemayor@aol.com Hartselle Sept 18 Depot Days Festival 256-773-4370 susan@hartsellechamber.com Hayneville Jul 17-18 Founders Day 334-548-2128 annier@htcnet.net Headland Oct 9 Harvest Festival 334-693-3365 terryg@headlandalabama.org Heflin May 29 A 1950s Heflin Homecoming 256 463-2290 aberry@cityofheflin.org Helena May 7-8 Buck Creek Festival 205-663-2161 pam@cityofhelena.org Hobson City Aug 14-15 Founders Day Celebration 256-831-4940 hobsoncityhall@bellsouth.net Hodges Oct 2 Spirit of Hodges 205-935-3445 townofhodges@centurytel.net Homewood May 1 We Love Homewood 205-871-5631 director@homewoodchamber.org Hoover May 2 Celebrate Hoover Day 205-444-7732 colbauge@ci.hoover.al.us Hueytown Sept 24-26 Hueytown Homecoming 205-491-6033 jara2991@bellsouth.net Huntsville Sept 8 50th Anniv. of Marshall 256-551-2368 jennifer@huntsville.org Space Flight Center Jackson Nov 6 Fall Festival 251-246-2461 cityhalljackson@bellsouth.net Jacksonville Sept 24-26 Homecoming Weekend 256-435-7611 jaxmayor@cableone.net Jasper Jun 19 Memorial Park Homecoming 205-302-0001 pkennedy@wacf.org Kansas May 1 Kansas Day 205-924-0072 townhallann@bellsouth.net Killen Aug 27-28 Killen Founder s Day 256-757-0469 interriors1@hotmail.com Lanett Mar Small Town Celebration 334-644-5208 deb@cityoflanett.com Langston Apr 25 Homecoming Weekend 256-228-7365 dustybarrels93@yahoo.com Leeds Sept 17-19 Gateway to a Region 205-699-3760 phall@windstream.net Leighton May 15 Rabbit Festival 256-383-0783 NinonParker@Comcast.net Level Plains Apr 30 45th Anniversary 334-347-1242 jbullinger@sw.rr.com Lincoln Jul 3 100th Anniversary 205-966-6607 mayorwatson@lincolnalabama.com 7 8
Decatur Demopolis Enterprise Montgomery Florence Linden Dec 10-11 ChiLLy Fest 334-295-5051 b_ward@lindenalabama.net Lineville Nov 6 Heritage Day 256-396-2581 carolyn@acs-isp.com Liscomb Aug 13-15 Centennial Celebration 205-428-6374 mbouyer@lipscombal.net Littleville Aug 14 Littleville Fun Fest 256-383-4401 NinonParker@Comcast.net Livingston Apr 17 Sucarnochee Folk Festival 205-652-7718 nvhauser@bellsouth.net Locust Fork Sept 18 Locust Fork Founders Day 205-681-5318 holtsa@bellsouth.net Lottie May 31 Lottie Memorial Day Services 251-867-2445 annbw@bellsouth.net Lowndesboro Apr 30-May 2 Heritage Celebration 334-278-3434 townoflowndesboro@yahoo.com Madison Oct 2 Come Home to Madison 256-772-5630 robert.atallo@madisonal.gov Magnolia Springs Jul 4 Fourth of July Homecoming 251-965-9888 talponia@gulftel.com Margaret Oct 16 Friendship Festival 205-281-8055 mayorjeffwilson@gmail.com Marion Apr 23-24 Muckle s Ridge Festival 205-394-9979 tiffanyvaughan@bellsouth.net Mathews Oct 16 Jonesville Community Day 334-322-0030 stampofapproval1@aol.com McIntosh Sept 6 Labor Day Celebration 251-944-2428 sdawson01@aol.com Mentone May 14-16 Rhododendron Festival 256-634-4066 rmhammond@mindspring.com Midway Jul 3 Midway Homecoming 334-529-3261 seffiebabygirl56@gmail.com Millbrook Dec 4 Spirit of Christmas Parade 334-285-6428 debgilliam@bellsouth.net Monroeville Apr 23-25 The Monroeville Reunion 251-743-2879 sandy@monroecountyal.com Montevallo Oct 14-16 Homecoming Weekend 205-665-2555 hlehman@cityofmontevallo.com Montgomery May 28-29 Jubilee Cityfest 334-261-1114 mberney@montgomerychamber.com Mooresville Dec 4 Homecoming Celebration 256-355-2683 sdm43@bellsouth.net Mt. Vernon Sept 12 Founder s Day 251-533-4901 vdeest1510@gmail.com Muscle Shoals Oct Muscle Shoals Music Fest 256-383-0783 SGHamlin@Comcast.net Natural Bridge Apr 3 Highway 13 Yard Sale 205-486-8449 agparrish@centurytel.net New Hope Oct 8-9 New Hope Founder s Day 256-723-4118 nhha@nehp.net Newville May 9 Small Town Celebration 334-693-0790 bertchilds@aol.com Northport May 21-22 Heritage Homecoming 205-333-3002 kennis@cityofnorthport.org Notasulga Apr 24 Shiloh-Rosenwald Reunion 334-257-1454 winegjm@auburn.edu Oak Grove May 22 Bloise Zeigler Day 256-404-3637 cmerkel3111@charter.com Oak Hill Apr 3-4 Oak Hill Homecoming 251-746-2642 fdfuller@frontiernet.net Oneonta Oct 22-24 Covered Bridge Festival 205-625-6905 bcmuseum71@yahoo.com Opelika July 17 Summer Celebration 334-745-0466 opelikamainst@aol.com Opp Oct 30 Opp Fest 334-493-3070 chamber@oppcatv.com Orange Beach Mar 13-14 Festival of Art at Waterfront Park 251-981-2787 cottonbayugirl@gulftel.com Oxford May 31-Jun 5 Oxford Homecoming Week 256-835-0714 kmd0429@bellsouth.net Ozark Oct 1-3 Claybank Jamboree 334-774-9321 ozarkcc@snowhill.com Pelham May 1 Springtime at Ballantrae 205-620-6402 dtreslar@pelhamonline.com Pell City Jun 4-6 Pell City Homecoming 205-338-2244 wehjdg@yahoo.com Peterman Nov 20 Arts & Crafts Festival 251-564-2260 arptraffic1@frontiernet.net 9 10
Landmark Park - Dothan Monroeville Troy Pickensville Jul 3-4 Heritage Celebration 205-373-2068 mayorfuseyamore@aol.com Piedmont Oct 9 Foot of the Mountain Festival 256-447-3594 tommy.allison@piedmontcity.org Pine Apple Nov 27 Hunter Appreciation Festival 251-746-2293 joycewall@yahoo.com Pine Hill Oct 23 Pine Hill Depot Day 334-963-4690 rodanza@aol.com Pinson Apr 10 Pinson CityFest 205-503-8631 pinsoncouncilor5@bellsouth.net Prattville Apr 30-May 1 Come Home to Prattville 334-365-7392 jarthur@prattvillechamber.com Priceville Aug 21 Priceville Annual Cruise-In 256-355-5476 kellydean@townofpriceville.com Red Bay Sept 18 FoundersFest 256-356-4473 fabways2001@yahoo.com Red Level Jul 3 Red Level July Homecoming 334-427-5911 baak2wun@aol.com Repton Apr 24 Heritage Homecoming Festival 888-266-9217 terribcarter@frontiernet.net Rogersville Jun 5 Homecoming 256-247-5601 villageinteriors@earthlink.net Romulus Apr 3 Community Easter Egg Hunt 205 333-3112 rvfd1963@yahoo.com Russellville Aug 21 Watermelon Festival 256-332-1760 franklincounty@charter.net Rutledge Apr 24-25 Rutledge Homecoming 334-335-5462 bethmrogers@gmail.com Sanford May 15 Sanford Homecoming 334-493-3888 vbowers@oppcatv.com Sardis City May 29 Sardis City Celebration 256-593-6492 dgamblin@hotmail.com Scottsboro July 3-4 Celebration on the 256-259-5500 tourjackson@scottsboro.org Tennessee River Section Sept 6 Section Labor Day 256-228-4337 Sectional@centurytel.net Selma Oct 9 Riverfront Market Day 334-875-7241 candace@selmaalabama.com Sheffield Jun 12 Sheffield Founders Day 256-383-0783 NinonParker@Comcast.net Shorter Jun 26 Town of Shorter Liberty Day 334-727-9190 WillieMaePowellmayor@shorteralabama.com Sipsey Oct 16 Homecoming Day 205-648-8754 townofsipsey64@peoplepc.com Skyline Jun 5 Skyline Day 256-587-3335 town023@centurytel.net Slocomb Jun 19 Slocomb Tomato Festival 334-886-2955 slocombcity@alaweb.com Somerville May 1 Somerville Celebration Festival 256-778-9801 tammiejo17@aol.com Spanish Fort May 1 Delta Woods & Water Expo 251-621-8222 jhasting@eschamber.com Stockton May 22 Stockton Homecoming 251-937-1574 gprescott@bellsouth.net Sulligent Oct 2 Old-Fashion Day 205-698-9111 sullclerk@fayette.net Susan Moore Jun 19 Small Town Celebration 205 466-7400 smthall@hopper.net Sylvan Springs Jun 26 Sylvan Springs Homecoming 205-491-3210 sylvansprings@charterinternet.com Talladega Mar 27 175th Birthday Celebration 256-362-8186 talladegafinance@yahoo.com Tallassee TBA Homecoming Weekend 334-283-6571 tallasseecityhal@elmore.rr.com Tarrant Apr 24 Homecoming 2010 205-849-2803 ltuck@cityoftarrant.com Taylor Jul 3 Homecoming Weekend 334-677-5079 townoftayloral@sw.rr.com Thomaston Apr 24-25 Pepper Jelly Day Festival 334-627-3434 townofthomaston@yahoo.com Thomasville Oct 23 Ghost Walk & Fall Festival 334-636-5827 dgaston@thomasvilleal.com Thorsby Oct 16 Thorsby Swedish Fest 205-217-0978 wtraciabussey@gmail.com 11 12
Troy Apr 24-25 Troyfest 334-566-0177 sheliaj@troycable.net Trussville Feb 20 I Love Trussville Week 205-655-8566 donnetteplant@hotmail.com Tuscaloosa Mar 26-28 Dedication of Government Plaza 205-248-5098 hhill@tuscaloosa.com Tuscumbia Jun 24-27 Helen Keller Festival 256-383-0783 NinonParker@Comcast.net Tuskegee May 28-30 Memorial Day Weekend Fly-In 334-720-0514 dgray@tuskegeecenter.org Union Springs Apr 24 Chunnenuggee Fair 334-850-1792 macl@ustconline.net Valley Aug 7 Cotton Mill Reunion 334-756-5256 rmoon@cityofvalley.com Valley Grande May 8 Founders Day 334-872-0104 janetfrasier@att.net Verbena Oct 2 Reunion in the Park 334-430-6647 bobweir@netscape.com Vestavia Hills Apr 17 Dogwood Festival Fun Day 205-978-3675 mayor.asst@ci.vestaviahills.al.us Vina Jul 31 July Fest 256-356-4996 townvina@hiwaay.net Vincent Nov 29 Small Town Celebration 205-672-2261 townofvincent@bellsouth.net Wadley Aug 28 A Homecoming Celebration 256-395-4752 mstephens@communicomm.com Wedowee Jun 6-13 Wedowee Arts Festival 256-357-4488 gene@wedoweelakehomes.com West Blocton Jun 25-26 Wild West Blocton Days 205-938-7304 mjoneswb@bellsouth.net Westover Dec 11 Westover Christmas Parade 205-678-9079 soshelby@bellsouth.net Wetumpka Apr 16-17 River Fest 334-567-1306 cityclerk@bellsouth.net Whatley Sept 4 Fort Sinquefield Reenactment 251-275-8684 clarkemuseum@galaxycable.net Wilsonville Jun 27 God and Country Celebration 205-669-6180 soshelby@bellsouth.net Wilton Dec 7 Christmas Parade 205-665-2021 wiltontownutilityclerk@charter.net Winfield Sept 24-26 Mule Day Festival 205-487-2484 wpl@dlis.net Woodstock Oct 2 Woodstock Homecoming 205-938-9790 fgambletclerk@aol.com York Apr 10 York Homecoming 2010 205-499-4575 genarobbins@yahoo.com All dates subject to change. Visit www.alabamahomecoming.com for updates. Sponsors: Alabama League of Municipalities Community Bankers Association of Alabama Chamber of Commerce CCAA Association of Alabama Alabama Tourism Dept Alabama Alabama Public Library Service 13 14
the great alabama Homecoming 215 towns welcome y all in 2010.