http://www.alabamafest.com Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:01:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ahhh, the Caribbean. Creating Caribbean party themes is a pleasure. Anyone who has ever been to any of the Islands knows what I mean. Turquoise blue water, white beaches, rum drinks, and the Island beat give this theme all the ideas needed to create an awesome party. Find out about  ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2010/01/caribbean-party-themes/ Who hasn't tasted a fruitcake? They are visible at every checkout counter at every store, and are prominently featured in every holiday gift catalog. The requisite fruitcake is tucked in the corner of every holiday dessert buffet and makes an appearance at every holiday office party. It is impossible to ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2010/01/christmas-foods-the-fruit-cake/ Exquisite Productions and WJAB 90.9 FM present - An Evening Of Style & Jazz With Lori Jenaire - performing live with The Steve Roper Band, at the Sports Vision Restaurant, 4701 Meridian St., Suite N, Huntsville, AL, (256) 715-1878. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Showtime is 7:00 PM. This 6'1" Chicago-native is receiving rave ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2010/01/an-evening-of-style-jazz-with-lori-jenaire/ Huntsville, Alabama - Attitudes Day Spa & Salon will hold a 10th anniversary grand opening celebration at its new business location, 617 Meridian Street, on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 6pm-9pm. There is no cost to attend, however donations will be accepted on behalf of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Guests will ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/10/attitudes-day-spa-salon-10th-anniversary-grand-opening-celebration/ The Caribbean Heritage Reggae Festival returns to Downtown Birmingham for its 15th year, running October 23rd and 24th, 2009 Jamaica Veteran Performer Freddie Mc Gregor Headline this years Event Internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer, Freddie McGregor, has been moving people with his conscious lyrics for over 40 years. ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/10/freddie-freddie-mcgregor-coming-to-birmingham-al-caribbean-heritage-reggae-festival-2009/ Sprite Step Off is coming to Montgomery this Saturday and since you guys keep folks updated on fun concerts and festivals in the Alabama, I thought I’d pass along some information about the event to share with your readers :) Sprite Step Off is the largest national step ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/09/sprite-step-off-comes-to-alabama/ The Eighteenth Annual Irondale Whistle Stop Festival will be held on Saturday, September 26th. This year the festival will be celebrating Irondale’s history and rich artistic community. The Festival is going to “step back in time” with- historic costumes and demonstrations. Also new this year, we are working with Studio ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/09/irondale-whistle-stop-festival/ The Caribbean Heritage Reggae Festival returns to Downtown Birmingham for its 15th year, running October 23rd and 24th, 2009 Jamaica Veteran Performer Freddie Mc Gregor Headline this years Event The Caribbean Heritgage Reggae Festival is a family celebration of Caribbean Culture and music. The event will feature diverse multi-culture talent on one ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/09/birmingham-caribbean-heritage-reggae-festival-2009/ Shelby Humane Society and the City of Alabaster will host the third annual Bark in the Park festival on Saturday, October 3, 2009. The event will take place from 9am-2pm at Veteran's Park in Alabaster. Bring your furry friends out to strutt their stuff and enjoy music, food, crafts and ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/09/2009-bark-in-the-park/ The Huntsville Obedience Training Club will hold a Dog Fair on Saturday, September 12th from 9am to 3 pm at Monte Sano State Park (nominal park admission). Attractions include: public participation agility and rally, freestyle demonstrations, parade of breeds, microchipping clinic ($25/dog), Canine Good Citizen® test, ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/08/huntsville-obedience-training-club-dog-fair-2009/ The exciting music entertainment of the Tennessee Valley returns this September to be hosted at the Big Spring Jam Music Festival in Huntsville to mark its 17th grand anniversary. The music festival is scheduled from September 25th to 27th and played in the downtown Huntsville’s Big Spring International Park. The ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/08/big-spring-jam-2009-line-up/ “Dancing with the Stars dancer and one of Country Music hottest stars – Sarah Evans will be in Huntsville for the annual music festival” Big Spring Jam 3 Day Pass Tickets Huntsville’s Big Spring Jam 2009 will feature Sara Evans, Silversun Pickups, Cage the Elephant, and The Carter Twins. News keeps trickling in ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/08/big-sping-jam-2009-huntsville-annual-festival/ Here are 10 of the Hottest Caribbean Events / Festivals Happening this Summer in the South 1. Caribbean Family Fun Day Memphis TN When: Sat August 8th Time:11am-8pm Where: The HicKoryHill Park & Community Center 3810 Ridgeway Rd,Memphis Tn 38115 Bring your Flags and Wave ,lots of games,Soccer Tournament,Domino Tournament,Cultural Presentation,Monologs Dancers,Caribbean music ,food and more!!! Contact: ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/07/10-of-the-south%e2%80%99s-hottest-caribbean-summer-events/ What happens when you bring the South’s best domino players to compete for the title of DOMINO CHAMPION 2009? The 3rd Annual 2009 North Alabama Domino Tournament, hosted by the Caribbean Association of North Alabama (CANA) will take place at CASA MONTEGO, with groovy Caribbean sounds and delicious Caribbean cuisine, attracting ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/06/3rd-annual-domino-championship/ West Blocton’s Cahaba Lily Festival got its start 20 years ago when members of the West Blocton Improvement Committee tried to come up with ways to perk up their hometown. Organizers hope the 20th annual festival, to be held Saturday downtown at The Lily Center on Main Street, will do the ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/05/20th-annual-cahaba-lily-festival/ The 8th Annual Buck Creek Festival with be on Friday/Saturday May 8th and 9th at the Helena Amphitheatre Park, Helena, AL  This 2 day event is becoming a must see in the community each year.  There are activities for all ages that include arts and craft vendors, children's activities, live ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2009/01/buck-creek-festival-2009/ The 2008 War Eagle Native American Festival will be Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 in Auburn, Ala. It is sponored by the Auburn University Multicultural Center/Access And Community Initiatives , units of the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. The festival will be on the grounds of the Jules Collins Smith Museum ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2008/10/native-american-festival-begins-oct-31/ If you love barbecue, here's a nugget of insider news about Saturday's Unity Festival at Latham United Methodist Church: The grillers for this second annual fundraiser don't like leftovers. Take that to mean "taste all the barbecue you want," says Neal Porter of Huntsville, an organizer of the event, which he ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2008/10/huntsville-unity-festival-all-you-can-eat-for-good-cause/ FAIRHOPE - Events on Thursday will give wing to the fifth annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest. The four-day festival consists of dinners, lectures, trips and an all-day bird-themed fair that's free and open to the public. Featured presentations during BirdFest will include a slide show by ornithologist and photographer Greg Harber and ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2008/10/alabama-coastal-birdfest-takes-off-thursday/ The 2008 Hoover Invitational Marching Band Festival will feature the University of North Alabama Pride of Dixie Marching Band in exhibition. The competition will feature bands from AL, MS, FL, and TN. Date: October 18, 2008 The 2008 Hoover Invitational Marching Band Festival will feature the University of North Alabama Pride of ... http://www.alabamafest.com/2008/10/hoover-invitational-marching-band-festival-2008/