| Annual Events |
From
sports competitions, fishing tournaments rodeos, arts
and crafts fairs, and musical entertainment to
historical tours, veterans salutes, and parades, there's
always a celebration in Cullman. For a list of upcoming events, search our online Calendar of Events.
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Bloomin' Festival
Held the third weekend in April
Over 150 exhibitors from around the southeast are
on hand to display and sell their works. Held n
the grounds of Saint Bernard Prep School, adjacent to
the world famous Ave Maria Grotto, the festival also
offers live entertainment by local talent, outstanding
concessions , informative displays and live exhibitions.
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 Indian
Festival
Second weekend in June
This festival, held at Smith Lake Park and sponsored
by the Echota Cherokee Tribe, features drums, Indian
dancers, arts & crafts, basket weaving,
pottery-making, flint-knapping, hide-tanning, and
jewelry-making. Enjoy fry bread, Indian tacos, roasted
corn and many other foods and drinks.
Admission -
For more information call (256) 734-7337
or via website:
http://www.echotacherokeetribe.com
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Oktoberfest
First full week of October
Special meals, choir performances and music events are
held during the week at locations throughout the
community. Streets in downtown Cullman are roped off for
weekend activities which include more German food, arts
& crafts shows and sales, live bands and
entertainers, historic district tours, retail store
specials, and the Burgermeister Ball. Cullman's
Oktoberfest is truly a family event with no alcohol
allowed.
Call for latest schedule
(800) 533-1258 or (256) 739-1258
or via website:
http://www.cullmanoktoberfest.com |
 Cullman
County Agricultural Center
The Ag Center is the focal point of
many music events , sports competitions, far exhibitions
and family activities for a four-county area. A
sampling of events include rodeos; dog agility shows;
bluegrass and gospel festivals; Racking, Walking and
Quarter Horse shows; 4-H events; outdoor exhibitions and
Boer goat shows.
For more
information, call (256) 739-4959
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Fourth
of July Fireworks
Smith Lake Park hosts a number of special events and
festivals throughout the year including a spectacular
Forth of July fireworks show. The park also
features tent and RV camping, a swimming pool, boat
launch, miniature golf and more.
Contact: Cullman County Parks and Recreation
for upcoming event information:
(256) 734-3369
http://www.cullmancountyparks.com |
Alabama Gourd Festival
Mid-October
Shop the beautiful vendor booths featuring amazing arts & crafts made from gourds, tour the ribbon competition exhibit hall, take a gourd art crafting class to make your very own handcrafted gourd. Watch artists do free demonstrations of their crafts, and enjoy food and live entertainment.
Admission, groups welcome.
For more information, contact (256) 747-1447 or visit
http://www.alabamagourdsociety.org
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