ATHENS-Athens has a fun summer instore for all who visit. Here are a few of the events from the Athens-Limestone County Tourism Office that you can be a part from June 20th through July 19th.
June 27th — Summer Art Stroll Limestone County Courthouse Lawn, Downtown Athens, AL Stroll among the rows of art and meet the artist of the Athens Art League from 4:00PM-8:00PM. Featured music by The Charles and Grant Show.
June 28th – Athens Saturday Market at the Limestone County Farmers Market 409 West Green Street, Athens, AL from 8:00AM-12:00PM will feature local farmers, small businesses and artisans.
Jun 28th — Zombie Fun Run Athens Greenway, Athens, AL You run, they chase — will you escape or be turned into a zombie? This crowd favorite fundraiser for Relay for Life of Limestone – 8:00AM and continuing throughout the day contact: Ina4Relay@gmail.com. Register at www.iamathlete.com/events/zombiefunrunal
June 28th — Saturday Supper with Belle Chevre Belle Chevre Cheese Shop and Tasting Room 18849 Upper Fort Hampton Road, Elkmont, AL Menu: Fried Green Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Basil and Comeback Sauce; Pancetta Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Mango and Red Pepper Salsa on a bed of Brown Butter Risotto; and Banana Foster with Honey Chevre Ice Cream and House Made Carmael Sauce. Dinner is $32.99 per plate (+tax). Starts at 5:00PM. Make your reservation by calling 256-732-3577
June 28th – 29th — From the Ground Up – Jim Swanner Clinic Morgan County Celebration Arena 67 Horse Center Road, Suite 8, Decatur, AL. Join Jim Swanner for a demonstration of natural horsemanship skills. Twelve participants will be in the arena working directly with Jim and other clinicians for this workshop. Vendors and food available. 1-Day Auditor: $20.00; 2-Day Auditor $30.00; 2-Day Participant $225.00. To register or purchase tickets, visit jimswanner.com/events Jun 28th — 4th Annual Spencer Black 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run Blue Springs Elementary 16787 Hardy Road, Athens, AL contact Gary Van Wagnen 314-409-5102 – garyvanwagnen@aol.com 
July 4th — Athens Fireworks Show Athens High School Hwy 31N, Athens, AL between 8:30-9PM
July 5th Alabama Veterans Museum Coffee Call 8AM-9:30AM
July 5th — Athens Cruise- on the Square in downtown Athens, AL
July 12th — Running With The Goats Belle Chevre Creamery 18849 Upper Fort Hampton Road, Elkmont, AL 7:00AM-5:00PM Join the 1st Annual Running With The Goats 10K, 5K, and Fun Run on the Richard Martin Rails-to-Trails. Certified Course on a shaded trail, music, food, festivities for all. Music, great food and festivities for all. 7:00AM – 10K Start, 9:00AM – 5K Start, 10:00AM – Fun Run, 10:30AM-12:00PM Awards, Raffle and after race fun. For more information contact race coordinator Angie Sandritter atangiem052013@gmail.com. Register at Active.com
July 18th — Singing on the Square Downtown Athens, AL 6pm Join Athens-Limestone County Tourism Catherine DeHart from Mo. singing from Loretta Lynn to Taylor Swift at this free concert series on the Marion Street side of the Limestone County Courthouse in downtown Athens, AL. For more information256-232-5411 or visit the Singing on the Square page.
July 19th — CASA Mud Volley Tournament Athens Swan Creek Park U.S. Highway 31, Athens, AL Approximately 100 teams compete for the championship as they volleyball in the mud starting at 9:00AM. It’s mudslinging fun for teams and spectators alike. Teams from 8 players to 15 player as well as individuals are invited to play. Register at Active.com For more information, CASA Limestone County256-777-1038 or www.casalimestonecounty.org
July 19th — 3rd 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 benefitting the expansion of the museum. Class sheet can be picked up at the Veterans Museum 100 Pryor Street in Athens or at Copier Doctor 808 South Clinton Street in Athens. Admission is free and show begins at 5:00PM, gates and concessions open at 4:00PM. For more information contact the Veterans Museum at256-771-7578.
MEDIA RELEASE/TERESA A. TODD/ATHENS-LIMESTONE COUNTY TOURISM ASSOCIATION
