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UPCOMING EVENTS
Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival March 14-16, 2008; 10am-5pm; Downtown Fairhope. This is probably the best arts and crafts show in the country. Hundreds of artists fill white tents that line the streets of picturesque downtown Fairhope. This is an event for the entire family. Please remember too the annual BARC pet adoption on Saturday at Compass Bank. For more information call 251-928-6387 or visit www.eschamber.com for more information.
Spring Fever Chase Saturday, March 15, 2008. This is a 10K run and 2 mile fun run/walk through the neighborhoods of Fairhope, overlooking Mobile Bay. Bring the entire family, the jogger stroller, even the dog, and have a great time. Register for the event through either Wachovia or Thomas Hospital.
Azalea Trail Run 10K and 2K Fun Run 2008 Saturday, March 29, 2008; 7:50am. This is a mega race on a flat, fast course through the historic streets of downtown Mobile. Typically, the weather is perfect, and the azaleas are in full bloom. The race starts on Government street near Barton Academy and ends at the Mobile Civic Center. The shirt is usually beautiful, and the after party always a great time for the entire family. For more informatin, visit http://www.pcpacers.org
Blue Man Group April 10, 2008 7:30pm; April 11, 2008 7:00pm and 10:00pm; Beau Rivage Theatre, Biloxi Mississippi; ticket prices from $64.95; for more info, visit www.beaurivage.com or call 888-566-7469 for tickets.
2008 CMT Music Awards April 14, 2008, 8pm, Nashville's Curb Event Center at Belmont University. Hosted by Billy Ray Cyrus and his daughter Miley Cyrus, performers include Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Toby Keith.
Flora-Bama Mullet Man Triathlon Saturday, April 19, 2008; 7:30am; swim 1/4 mile, bike 16.2 miles, and run 4 miles; This event is sponsored by the Flora-Bama bar and restaurant, which is located at the Alabama Florida state line. The set up for the participants' bikes and gear is just across the street on the Ole River side. The swim is a short one in Ole River, and the bike ride is a single loop on Perdido Beach Blvd, west towards the Gulf State Park and back. Finally, the run is a single loop from the Flora-Bama to underneath the Alabama Point bridge and back. Typically, the weather for this event is outstanding.
2008 Kentucky Derby May 3, 2008, Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky. It is more than just a race, it is an experience. From the unique experience in the Infield, to the hat parade, to the thousands of mint juleps served over the weekend, this is a can't miss event. For more information, go to www.kentuckyderby.com
35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards This event will air live on ABC on Friday, June 20, 2008 from the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, California.
Russell Lands Fourth of July Blast July 4, 2008 Alexander City, Lake Martin Alabama. This is one of the largest fireworks shows in the Southeast. Thousands of people watch the show from their boats on Lake Martin.
Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa July 20-26, 2008 This is an annual seven day bicycle ride across the State of Iowa. It is the longest, largest, and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world. Due to its popularity, participants are chosen by lottery, permitting only 10,000 riders in the event. For more information, visit www.ragbrai.org
Thunder on the Gulf August 14-17, 2008, Orange Beach Alabama. Round up some friends and head out on the boat for some spectacular high speed motor boat racing, complete with circling helicopters and live television crews. The race course is just offshore from Orange Beach, Alabama, just west of the Alabama Point Bridge. The best way to watch this race (since it is held in August) is half submerged in the water, either off of a boat, or on the beach. For more information, visit www.thunderonthegulf.com
Tomatina August 27, 2008 Join 40,000 international revelers for a town-wide tomato fight, which includes over 100 tons of tomatoes, at Buñol, a village of the Mediterranen
province of Valencia east of Spain.
Octoberfest 2008 Munich Germany, September 20, 2008 through October 5, 2008. With nearly six million visitors, it is the largest festival in the world. With 14 tents to choose from, each of which can accommodate nearly 10,000 people, it is a cannot miss event. See you at the
Hofbräu house ! For more information, visit www.Oktoberfest.de
2009 Presidential Inaugural Ball On January 20, 2009, a new President and Vice President will undertake the oath of office. The week of inaugural balls and parties begin on approximately January 15 and end the evening of January 20, 2008
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