December is a busy month in Colbert County

COLBERT COUNTY-With a new holiday concert along with numerous festivals, celebrations, parades and other events, December is chock-full of activities in Colbert County.

A Christmas Concert at Wishbone Studios in Muscle Shoals, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, will feature Clayton Ivey, Billy Lawson, Travis Wammack, Mike Curtis, Coby Greer, C Tyler Jones, Kassidy McCorkle and special guests. The concert, presented by Wishbone Studios and Colbert County Tourism, will be broadcast live online via stageIt.com for fans of Muscle Shoals music around the world. Admission is $20. Tickets are available at Colbert County Tourism and Convention Bureau, 719 U.S. Highway 72, Tuscumbia, or by calling 256-383-0783.

Susann Hamlin, president and CEO of Colbert Tourism, said the concert is a great addition to the December lineup of activities in the county.

“It is going to be an amazing concert. It includes some of the biggest names in Muscle Shoals music along with some highly talented up-and-coming new stars,” Hamlin said. “Seating is limited. The concert will sell out fast, so don’t wait to purchase tickets.”

She said Wishbone Studios, 1920 Webster St., Muscle Shoals – across from the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport – is a perfect venue for a Christmas showcase concert. Some of the greatest hits ever recorded in the Shoals were made there. Admission to the concert includes a tour of the historic studio.

With events taking place every day through Christmas, Hamlin said December is a busy time for Colbert residents and visitors. “We have been getting calls for the past few weeks from people throughout Alabama and surrounding states who say they are coming to Dicken’s Christmas, Plantation Christmas and other holiday events. It’s a great time to explore Colbert County and see our many attractions.”

For more information about events and activities in Colbert County, call the Tourism Bureau at 256-383-0783.

Other December events in Colbert County include:

• The Roberts Christmas Lights, 450 Berryman Dr., Tuscumbia – in the Spring Valley community –

drive-through outdoor holiday decoration display beginning at dusk nightly through Christmas.  256-383-0783.

• The Trees of Christmas at Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, Tuscumbia, Dec. 1-24, features trees decorated by local individuals and groups. Admission $5. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F and 1-3 p.m. on Sundays. 256-383-0533.
• Christmas Village at Spring Park in Tuscumbia, Dec. 1-24. Christmas decorations will light up the park. Fountain light and water show at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily.  256-389-1357.
• Plantation Christmas, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Belle Mont Mansion, 1569 Cook Lane, Tuscumbia, reminiscent of Christmas the “Old South” with traditional live decorations, period Christmas music, vintage ballroom dancing, and refreshments Admission $8 adults, $4 ages 6-12; and 5 and younger, free. 256-381-5052.
• We’ll be Home for Christmas concert, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Tuscumbia, featuring the music and comedy of Aaron Wilburn, Mark Narmore and Bobby Tomberlin come home for Christmas. Admission $15. 256-381-4417.
• Annual Dickens Christmas Feast, 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8, Tuscumbia Depot Roundhouse, Holiday dinner with the characters of Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol”.  Admission $25. Advance tickets required, 256-383-9797.
• Christmas on the Mountain, dinner show featuring The Kirkman Trio, 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9, Mountain Theater, 4150 Underwood Mountain Road, Tuscumbia. Admission $35 adults, $28 12 and younger, includes dinner, show and gratuity. 256-710-8963.
• Christmas Train at Spring Park in Tuscumbia, Dec. 9-24, the Santa Express Train along the with carousel, run 4-8 p.m. daily. Admission $4. 256-389-1357.
• Christmas at Ivy Green, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec., 9, the birthplace of Helen Keller in Tuscumbia, will be adorned with beautiful live holiday decorations. 256-383-4066.
• It’s a Dickens Christmas, Y’all,  10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Downtown Tuscumbia,

carriage rides, snowfall, music, arts & crafts, and food vendors. 256-383-9797.

• Come Home to Christmas, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, downtown Cherokee, includes entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, and a bake sale. 256-335-1153 or 256-810-0777.
• The Annual Ball of Christmas Past, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec., 9, Tennessee Valley Country Club, Tuscumbia, includes exhibitions by dancers and information on foods of the Regency time period. Proper dress of the era is requested and encouraged, but not required.  256-415-0700.
• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever play, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, Ritz Theater, 111 W. 3^rd, Sheffield. Admission $8 adults, $7 students. 256-383-0533.

Christmas parades around the county:

• Sheffield, 7 p. Tuesday, Dec. 5, The parades begins on North Montgomery Avenue and travels through downtown. 256-394-1556.
• Muscle Shoals, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. The parade begins at Gusmus Avenue and travels east on Avalon Avenue to Sheffield Avenue. 256-386-9250.
• Cherokee, 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. The parade begins at Cherokee Elementary School and proceeds through the heart of town. 256-335-1153.
• Leighton, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. The parade begins at Colbert County High School and proceeds down New High School Street and Main Street. 256-446-8477.