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Upcoming Events in Selma Alabama


January

1 - 31 Selma Historic Walk, Selma, AL - Jan 1-Dec 31, Selma
Selma Historic Walk
205-477-7976. www.walkalabama.org. Free admission. Starting Point: St. James Hotel,1200 Water Ave.—10km walk on paved sidewalks- many shaded by ancient trees. The route includes world-famous civil rights sites, ante- and post-bellum homes and businesses, and Old Live Oak Cemetery's Civil War graves. Ask for the Walk Box, register and take the written directions with you.


IVV sanctioned. IVV credit is $3.00.

ALL OTHERS WALK FREE.

Address: Start Point: St. James Hotel, 1200 Water Ave., Selma, AL , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-263-1727 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Free

March

9 - 11 Bridge Crossing Jubilee - Commemoration of the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March. Highlights of the festival include a parade, a pageant, symposiums, music, Voting Rights Hall of Fame induction and much more. Call for more information.

Address: Water Avenue , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-418-0800 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Admission charged

23 - 25 Annual Historic Selma Pilgrimage & Antique Sale - Spring's beautiful flowers and Belles in hoop skirts serve as a backdrop for the Selma-Dallas County Historic Preservation Society's "Annual Pilgrimage and Antique Show." This event offers tours of historic homes, an antique show and sale, a church tour, a twilight living history tour at Old Live Oak cemetery and an antique car show. Houses and churches vary each year so repeat visits are encouraged!

Address: City of Selma, ALabama , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7906 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Admission charged

October

9 - 14 Central Alabama Fair - Fun-filled event offering a midway with rides for all ages, entertainment, beauty pageant, agricultural exhibits, livestock judging and a competition for local arts, crafts, canning, sewing and much more.

Address: Lion's Fair Park, 2401 W. Dallas Ave. , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7241 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Admission charged

20 - 21 Tale Tellin - The rattle of chains in an abandoned Southern plantation, lights flickering from a cypress swamp, hidden treasures in an old well...it's Southern magic at its best. Spin a yarn at the Swappin' Ground (5:30 p.m.); and at 7 p.m. enjoy storytelling by national known storytellers.

Address: Tale Tellin' Festival , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7241 or 800- (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Admission charged

20 - 21 Tale Tellin - Oct 13-14, Selma
Tale Tellin' Festival
334-875-7241. Admission charged. Pickard Auditorium Washington St.—The rattle of chains in an abandoned Southern plantation, lights flickering from a cypress swamp, hidden treasures in an old well...it's Southern magic at its best. Spin a yarn at the Swappin' Ground (5:30 p.m.); then at 7 p.m. enjoy storytelling by nationally-known storytellers.

Address: Pickard Auditorium, 400 Washington Street , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7241 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Admission charged

21 - 22 Tale Tellin - The rattle of chains in an abandoned Southern plantation, lights flickering from a cypress swamp, hidden treasures in an old well...it's Southern magic at its best. Spin a yarn at the Swappin' Ground (5:30 p.m.); and at 7 p.m. enjoy storytelling by national known storytellers.

Address: Pickard Auditorium, 400 Washington Street , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7241 or 800- (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Admission charged

21 Riverfront Market - Historic Water Avenue comes alive with more than 300 arts and crafts vendors, music, dancing, food and more. Vendors contact 334-874-8044.

Address: Water Avenue , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7241 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Admission charged

November

12 Kenan - 4th Annual Bluegrass festival. Wonderful bands, food, displays contests and lots of fun!

Address: Kenan's Mill off Summerfield Road , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7241 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Admission charged

8 A Night Out In The City - DEM BLUES PRODUCTION
presents

Willie Clayton and Calvin Richardson

Friday, November 26, 2010, 8pm
@ Old National Guard Armory
2401 W. Dallas Ave.
Selma, Alabama

This event is BYOB!!!!

Get VIP Tickets NOW!!!!!
(VIP area will include free champagne and hors d'oeuvre)

For more information and charges by phone, please contact (334)872-4397

Ph: (334)872-4397 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: dem.blues65@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/?ref=home
Fee: Call for admissions

December

11 - 23 Holiday Festival - Arts & Crafts show, bake sale and special Christmas activities. Great opportunity to find those special holiday items and gifts!

Address: Performing Arts Centre, 1000 Selma Ave. , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7241 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Free

12 - 24 Holiday Festival - Arts & Crafts Show, bake sale and special Christmas activities. Santa in attendance some afternoons.

Address: Performing Arts Centre, 1000 Selma Ave. , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7241 or 800- (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Free

16 Holiday Parade - Bands, floats, vintage automobiles and horses make a circle through historic downtown Selma with Santa riding in a firetruck!

Address: Broad Street , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7241 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Free

16 Christmas on the Alabama - Parade of lighted boats on the Alabama River with beautiful fireworks as a backdrop.

Address: Alabama River , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7241 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Free

17 Holiday Parade - Broad Street—Bands, floats, marchers, vintage automobiles and horses make a circle through historic downtown with Santa riding in a firetruck.

Address: Broad Street , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7241 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Free

17 Christmas on the Alabama - Parade of lighted, decorated boars in a boat parade on the Alabama river with a beautiful fireworks display as a backdrop.

Address: Alabama River , Selma, Alabama
Ph: 334-875-7241 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Free

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Old Live Oak Cemetery

Graves of Confederate soldiers and prominent Selma residents. Includes statue of Elodie B. Todd, half-sister of Mary Todd Lincoln; mausoleum of Vice President William Rufus King; and Benjamin Sterling Turner, Alabama'

Selma, AL Cemeteries

Heritage Village

Driving/walking tours only. 5 relocated historic structures from area: McKinnon-Riggs doctor's office, 1830

Selma, AL Walking Tours




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