ROGERSVILLE-The Alabama State Parks have been co-hosts with Bob Baumhower in bringing a taste of the coast to the state to celebrate 75 years of Alabama Stat eParks. The Baumbower Shrimpfest & BBQ will be coming to Joe Wheeler on August 9th. The event will start selling it’s 2000 tickets at 4 pm. The tickets are limited so be sure to get there early. These events have been funded by Baumhower both to bring the coast to you and bring you to the state parks. Bob has been a great supporter of our Alabama State Parks and his efforts are commendable! Tickets are $3 and will give you a sampling of shrimp, bbq and gumbo. For more details visit 
invited Baumhower to a restaurant in Florida that served Buffalo Wings. Baumhower had no idea what he was talking about and thought he was crazy. When the pair left the restaurant, Baumhower knew he had his first restaurant idea. In 1981, he opened his first restaurant on the campus of the University of Alabama. It was called Wings and Whiskers, and it was the very first restaurant in the state of Alabama to serve buffalo chicken wings. From that small starting point, Bob Baumhower’s relentless passion fueled new goals every day and he went on to grow his empire throughout the state…and it’s still growing. “We started with a very small restaurant,” Baumhower said. “Now, we have three different brands and in some cases operate in 30,000 square feet superstores. We serve everything. It’s a challenge, but making our guests happy is what makes me happy.” Bob Baumhower isn’t exaggerating when he says “we serve everything.”
Ticket sales will begin at 4 pm and there will only be 2,000 tickets sold as there will only be food for2,000 people. The price of the ticket is $3.00 and that will entitle
you a sampling of shrimp, gumbo and BBQ. Should the tickets sell
out, the lodge dining room will be serving food at the regular menu
prices. There will also a concession set up in the River Room with
food for sale at regular prices. Beer and Red
Diamond tea will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this Baumhower’s Shrimpfest &
BBQ event!
Live music will be set up on the patio. Inflatables and games for children. 
Parking at Joe Wheeler will be limited, so transportation will be provided for anyone who wants to park in downtown Rogersville and ride the bus to the park. Park downtown and catch the bus by the pavilion at Heritage Park. Come early and visit the various unique shops in downtown Rogersville. We have a great selection of merchandise, gifts, antiques, dining and more. Transportation from Heritage Park will start at 2:30 pm and will continue until 10 pm on the half hour. Eat lunch at our many eateries then visit our beautiful Joe Wheeler State Park.
For anyone interested in taking a cruise on a comfortable pontoon boat, contact Captain Steve with Wheeler Lake Scenic Cruises at (256) 335-2187. The cruise will give you a bird’s eye view of the lock and dam and you will see all the beautiful herons, egrets, osprey and other fishing birds that inhabit our river.
