Athens, Alabama …You Should Be There This Weekend

by Staff July 16, 2015

written by Staff July 16, 2015 0 comment

ATHENS-There will be a caravan of A & T Model Fords coming down Saturday July 18^th, from Franklin TN. They will be stopping in Elkmont at Belle Chevre around 11:50, Athens at the Gulf Station and College Inn at 12:30 on their way to Mooresville for a Tour at 2PM. They will have lunch at Green briar at and a 1PM. They have a stop planned at Woody Peebles at 3:30.
Jul 16th — 10th Annual Cruz-In Ardmore Sonic Drive-In 26909 Main Street Ardmore, AL Join the Ardmore Boys and Girls Club from 6:00PM-8:00PM and share the nostalgia of yesterday. Bring your unique collectible car or truck. No Fee. No Judging. Donations appreciated.

Jul 18th — 4th Annual Sam Gibbons Walking Horse Show Limestone Sheriff’s Arena Alabama Highway 99, Athens, AL Join the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives for their annual fundraiser at 5PM benefitting the expansion of the museum. This is a FREE event – donations will be accepted. For more information contact the Veterans Museum at 256-771-7578.
Jul 18th — CASA Mud Volleyball 2015 Athens Swan Creek Park 100 U.S. 31, Athens, AL Up to 100 teams come to sling a little mud and have a little fun as they raise funds for CASA starting at 9:00AM.
Jul 17th — Blue Handel Band Hickory Barn BBQ 12250 U.S. Highway 72, Athens, AL Come early and get a good seat and good bbq and good music mix of Blues, Rock and Soul with Blue Handel Band. Information: 256-729-9600

Jul 18th — BBQ Cookoff at Hickory Barn BBQ Hickory Barn BBQ 12250 U.S. Highway 72 Athens, AL Twelve teams go head-to-head for the title. The Hustlers take the stage at 6:00PM. For more information: 256-262-4460

Every Saturday – Elkmont Saturday Market Downtown Elkmont, AL The focus will be antique, vintage, up-cycled, repurposed, artisan made goods. Also, locally grown produce, tools, and quality home goods. Cost is $15 per booth (150 sq ft). Opens at 8:00AM-12:00PM. For more information or to reserve a booth, email: paysinger1861@yahoo.com or call or text:256-627-3139.
Every Saturday – Athens Saturday Market Athens-Limestone Farmers Market 409 West Green Street Athens, AL Come peruse the wares of local artisans, farmers and small businesses from 8:00AM-12:00PM. www.athenssaturdaymarket.com