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Breakin' Bread, The Local Flavor Festival
What: Food and wine from independent restaurants with creative chefs.
When: Sept. 27.
Where: Sloss Furnaces, 20 32nd St. North, Birmingham.
Website: www.birminghamoriginals.org
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Photos by Lawrence Specker | [email protected]
"Chocolate! The Exhibition"
What: Extensive touring exhibit from Field Museum of Chicago, explores history and culural impact of chocolate over 1,500 years.
When: Through Jan. 17, 2016.
Where: Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, 66 Government St., Mobile.
Website: www.exploreum.com
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Alabama Coastal BirdFest
What: Birding tours, workshops, speakers, hikes, nature cruises, expo and and more, for newcomers or experienced birders.
When: Sept. 30-Oct. 3.
Where: Various locations on Alabama Gulf Coast; headquarters at 5 Rivers -- Alabama's Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort.
Website: www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com
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Alabama Butterbean Festival
What: Vendors, food booths, crafts tables, music, cooking contests, children's activities and more.
When: Oct. 2-3.
Where: Main Street, downtown Pinson.
Website: www.albutterbeanfestival.org
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Boaz Harvest Festival
What: Arts & crafts, food, children's activiites, classic car show, music, Miss Harvest Festival pageant and more.
When: Oct. 2-3.
Where: Downtown Boaz, near Main Street and Bartlett Avenue.
Website: www.boazchamberofcommerce.com
CukoRakko Music & Arts Festival
What: Three stages of music with an emphasis on jam bands, camping, hiking, rock climbing and more. Lineup includes Col. Bruce Hampton & The Madrid Express, Festival Expressions, Downright, Freekbass and Little Raine Band.
When: Oct. 2-4.
Where: Horse Pens 40, off St. Clair County 42, Steele.
Website: www.cukorakko.com
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Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
What: Music competitions, performances, old-time arts and crafts.
When: Oct. 2-3.
Where: Athens State University, Alabama Farmers Cooperative Stage near Founders Hall and other locations, 300 N Beaty St., Athens.
Website: www.athens.edu/fiddlers
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Fiesta
What: Celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage, via music, food, art and dance.
When: Oct. 3.
Where: Linn Park, 710 20th St. North, Birmingham.
Website: www.fiestabirmingham.com
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Alabama Festival of Flavor
What: Food tastings from restautants and businesses, food trucks, wine and beer tastings, music, football games on jumbo TV screen.
When: Oct. 3.
Where: Downtown Foley.
Website: www.alabamafestivalofflavor.com
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Eat Drink Read Write Festival
What: Series of dinners mixes food and literature; includes authors, spoken word, storytelling, book signings.
When: Oct. 6-9.
Where: Birmingham Public Library, Central Branch, 2100 Park Place, and Vulcan Park & Museum, 1701 Valley View Drive, Birmingham.
Website: www.bplonline.org
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Moundville Native American Festival
What: Celebration of the South's Native American heritage, via performers, artists, craftsmen and tradition bearers.
When: Oct. 7-10.
Where: Moundville Archaeological Park, 13075 Moundville Archaeological Park, Moundville.
Website: http://moundville.ua.edu
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National Shrimp Festival
What: Food vendors (including shrimp galore), music, fine arts, crafts, chidlren's activities, sand sculpture contest, run, golf tournament and more.
When: Oct. 8-11.
Where: Public beach area, intersection of Alabama 59 and Alabama 182, Gulf Shores.
Website: http://myshrimpfest.com
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Southern Women's Show
What: Exhibits, vendor booths, demos, celebrity appearances, fashion shows, health and beauty tips, food, shopping and more.
When: Oct. 8-11.
Where: BJCC Exhibition Halls, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham.
Website: https://southernshows.com/wbi
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Barber Vintage Festival
What: Motorcycle Classics Show, swap meet, vendors, seminars, fan gatherings and more, all celebrating vintage motorcycles.
When: Oct. 9-11.
Where: Barber Motorsports Park, 6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Birmingham.
Website: www.barbermotorsports.com
Fall Boogie #4
What: Music festival with artists such as Pine Hill Haints, Larry Mitchell Band and Natural Child; food vendors; T-shirt and poster sale.
When: Oct. 10.
Where: Standard Deluxe, 1015 Mayberry, Waverly.
Website: http://standarddeluxe.com
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Rocket City Lit Fest
What: Storytelling, readings, speakers, workshops, book signings, costume contest and more.
When: Oct. 10-11.
Where: Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe St. Southwest, Huntsville.
Website: www.rocketcitylitfest.com
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Cullman Oktoberfest
What: Celebration of German heritage and culture, with food, beer, music, dancing, bed race, run and more.
When: Oct. 7-11
Where: 211 2nd Ave Northeast, Cullman.
Website: www.cullmanoktoberfest.com
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Wine Festival at 5 Rivers
What: Wine tastings, food from area restaurants, auction and more; benefit for Catholic Social Services.
When: Oct. 15.
Where: 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort.
Website: www.wineat5rivers.com
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Greek Fest
What: Greek food, marketplace, music, dancing, children's activities, church tour.
When: Oct. 15-17.
Where: Annunciation Greek Church, 50 S. Ann St., Mobile.
Website: www.greekfestmobile.org
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Bluegrass on the Blackwater
What: Eight music acts including Lonesome River Band, Larry Sparks, Larry Cordle & Carl Jackson, Band of Ruhks and Lard Bucket Bluegrass Band. With camping and concessions.
When: Oct. 16-17.
Where: Blackwater Park, 148 Bluegrass Lane, Jasper.
Website: Bluegrass on the Blackwater Facebook page
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Cask & Drum
What: Music festival with wine and beer tasting, food trucks and more. Lineup includes Warren Haynes, Green River Ordinance, Perpetual Groove and Great Peacock.
When: Oct. 17.
Where: Avondale Brewing Co., 201 41st St. South.
Website: www.caskanddrum.com
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Kentuck Festival of the Arts
What: Visual arts festival with emphasis on folk artists; includes contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, crafts and more. Two music stages, demos, children's activities, food and beverage vendors.
When: Oct. 17-18.
Where: Kentuck Park, 3501 Fifth St., Northport.
Website: www.kentuck.org/the-festival/
Mentone Colorfest
What: Arts and crafts show, bonfires, music, foods, boutique shopping, scarecrow building, run, children's activities and more.
When: Oct. 17-18.
Where: Town of Mentone, off Alabama 117.
Website: Mentone festivals Facebook page.
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Athens Storytelling Festival
What: Professional and amateur storytellers perform, including Andy Offut Irwin, Donald Davis, Carmen Deedy and Michael Reno Harrell.
When: Oct. 20-24
Where: Courthouse square, Jefferson Street near North Washington Street, Athens.
Website: www.athensstorytellingfestival.com
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Fort Benning's Oktoberfest
What: Celebration of German history and culture with food, beer, music, dancing, children's activities and more.
When: Oct. 23-25.
Where: Uchee Creek Campground, Uchee Creek Road, Fort Mitchell.
Website: www.benningmwr.com/oktoberfest-2015/
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Rocket City NerdCon
What: Science fiction and fantasy convention, with panel discussions, vendors, celebrity appearances, masquerade ball, contests, cosplay and more.
When: Oct. 23-25.
Where: Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St., Huntsville.
Website: http://hmcpl.org/rocketcitynerdcon
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International Heritage Festival
What: Celebration of various countries and cultures, via music, food, dance, crafts and artifacts.
When: Oct. 24.
Where: Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Drive Southeast, Huntsville
Website: www.burrittonthemountain.com
Alabama Renaissance Faire
What: Celebration of culture and history of Renaissance in Europe, with vendors, music, feasting, costumes, contests and more.
When: Oct. 24-25.
Where: Wilson Park, near North Seminary and East Tuscaloosa streets, downtown Florence.
Website: www.alarenfaire.org
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Balloon Glow in the Gardens
What: Hot air balloons, Halloween and fall-themed inflatables, trick-or-treating, food trucks, music and more.
When: Oct. 24.
Where: Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore.
Website: http://bellingrath.org/experiences/events/balloon-glow-in-the-gardens/
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Cotton Pickin' Celebration
What: Living history festival with arts and crafts, Civil War re-enactment, corn maze, bluegrass and gospel music, hayrides and more.
When: Oct. 24-25
Where: Old Baker Farm, Harpersville.
Website: www.oldbakerfarm.com
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Photo by Joe Songer | [email protected]
CampingWorld.com 500
What: Fall race in NASCAR Sprint Cup series, centerpiece of weekend at track that includes camping, tailgating, infield concerts, driver appearances and more.
When: Oct. 24.
Where: Talladega Superspeedway, 3366 Superspeedway Drive, Lincoln.
Website: www.talladegasuperspeedway.com
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Woofstock
What: Pet festival celebrating dogs and the people who love them, via weiner races, costume contest, music, food, vendors, children's activities and more.
When: Oct. 25.
Where: Bienville Square, 150 Dauphin St., Mobile.
Website: http://woofstockmobile.com
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Photos by Julie Bennett | [email protected]
Alabama National Fair
What: Concerts, midway rides, food vendors, livestock exhibits, choral festival, photography, flower show, scarecrow competition and more.
When: Oct. 30-Nov. 8.
Where: Alabama Agricultural Center, Garrett Coliseum, 1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery
Website: www.alnationalfair.org
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Photo by Tamika Moore | [email protected]
Magic City Classic
What: Historic football match-up between Alabama A&M and Alabama State universities, surrounded by several days of events that include a parade, tailgates, concerts, comedy shows, marching band performances, nightclub parties, a scholarship breakfast and more.
When: Oct. 31.
Where: Legion Field, 400 Graymont Ave. West, Birmingham.
Website: http://www.themagiccityclassic.com
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GATALOP 32
What: Renaissance fair from The Barony of the Osprey, with combat, feasting, costume revel and more.
When: Oct. 30-Nov. 1.
Where: Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin island<
Website: www.baronyosprey.org/Gatalop32/
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Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival,
What: Veterans and newcomers perform original songs at several venues on the Gulf Coast. Festival is dedicated to longtime night watchman at the Flora-Bama.
When: Nov. 5-15.
Where: Nightclubs and restaurants in Orange Beach Pensacola, Gulf Shores, Perdido Key and more.
Website: http://frankbrownsongwriters.com
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Hangout Oyster Cook-Off & Craft Beer Weekend
What: Oyster tastings, cooking demos, shucking contest, craft beer festival, football viewing, music and more.
When: Nov. 6-7.
Where: 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores.
Website: http://hangoutcookoff.com
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Alabama Soccer Festival
What: Soccer matches, skills challenges and workshops for athletes of all ages. With block party, guest speakers and more.
When: Nov. 6-8.
Where: Orange Beach Sportsplex, Gulf Shores Sportsplex and Foley Sportsplex, Orange Beach.
Website: http://alabamasoccerfestival.com
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National Peanut Festival
What: "Peanut Capitol of the World" celebrates with food, carnival rides, animal attractions, agricultural displays, concerts, livestock shows, pageants, a parade and more.
When: Nov. 6-15.
Where: Fairgrounds at 5622 U.S. 31, Dothan.
Website: http://nationalpeanutfestival.com
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Stockton Sawmill Days
What: Celebration of lumberjacks, logging and sawmill history, with demos, food, folk art, music, wagon rides and more.
When: Nov 7.
Where: Bicentennial Park, 51233 Alabama 225, Stockton.
Website: http://www.stocktonsawmilldays.org
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Alabama Pecan Festival
What: Food (including the event's famed pecan pies), carnival rides, music, crafts, contests, children's activities and more.
When: Nov. 6-8.
Where: Tillman's Corner Community Center, 5055 Carol Plantation Road, Mobile.
Website: www.alabamapecanfestival.com
Thanksgiving Pow Wow
What: Celebration of Native American culture, history and traditions, with dancing, ceremonies, contests, food, vendors and more.
When: Nov. 26-27.
Where: Poarch Creek Indian Reservation, 6477 Jack Springs Road, Atmore.
Website: Poarch Creek Annual Indian Pow Wow Facebook page