May TBA, 2005
Shoals Water Gardens & More…
Location: Maps will be provided to the gardens included in the tour.
Hours: Tours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Admission: $15.00, $13.00 For Groups of 10 or more, Under 12 Free
Contact: 256-740-4141 or Dee Hubbert 256-760-4603 http://geocities.com/shoalsgardentour/

May TBA, 2005
Kids Fest
Location: McFarland Park
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: Florence Police Department 256-760-6590 or 256-740-4141

May TBA, 2005
Shoals Dulcimer & Folk Music Festival
Location: Florence/Lauderdale Coliseum 702 East Veteran’s Drive
Hours: Friday 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: Vendors/Classes 256-247-0907, 256-767-2557, General Information 256-760-6389

May TBA, 2005
Bluegrass Festival at Indian Camp Creek
Location: Indian Camp Creek –Hours: Fri. – 7:00 p.m., & Sat. 3:00 p.m.
Admission: Friday $5.00 & Saturday $6.00
Contact: Vendors/Entertainment 256-766-9994 or 256-764-4403, General information 256-740-4141

May - October, 2005
Farmers Market
Location: Park & Recreation Headquarters Corner of Chisholm Rd. & Fairground Rd.
Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-7647125 (Mr. Harper) or 256-760-6416

May 1, 2004
UNA Honor Band Concert
Location: Norton Auditorium
Hours: TBA
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-765-4225

May 1 - 2, 2005
Creek Indian Removal Remembrance Celebration
Location: Spring Park, Tuscumbia on Saturday
Hours: Indian Festival - Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: Colbert County Tourism (256) 383-0783; toll free (800) 344-0783.

May 1 - 7, 2005
National Tourism Week
Location: TBA
Hours: TBA
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-740-4141 or www.flo-tour.org

May 7, 2005
Plant and Bake Sale
This fundraising event is a great opportunity to buy gifts for mom for Mother's Day including unique plants and fresh baked goods. All proceeds go to benefit Safeplace Foundation, Inc. For more information call Safeplace at (256) 767-3076.

Location: Grace Episcopal Church, 103 Darby Ave. Sheffield, Alabama
Hours: Saturday, May 7, 2005 8:00 a.m. - until

May 7, 2005
Muscle Shoals Police Dept. Community Appreciation Day
This annual event is the MSPD's way of thanking the community and citizens of Muscle Shoals for all the work they do to help the department. This event is for kids of all ages, and will include games, entertainment, and an awards presentation for Outstanding Citizen.

Location: Gattman Park, Muscle Shoals, AL
Hours: Saturday, May 7, 11 AM- 2 PM

May 13, 2005
Shoals Relay for Life
Location: North Alabama Fairgrounds, Muscle Shoals
Hours: Celebration: 5:00 p.m.; 1st lap of race at 7 p.m.; 9:00 p.m. Candlelight Ceremony
Admission: Call for details
Contact: Theresa Wood 256-767-0825, 800-227-2345, Fax: 256-767-0894 or twood@cancer.org

May 13 - 14, 2005
Waterloo Heritage Days
Location: Downtown Waterloo
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – Until
Admission: Free for the event, $2.00 for the museum
Contact: Vendors call 256-767-6081 or General Information: 256-740-4141 or 1-888-356-8687

May 14, 2005
UNA Graduation
Location: Flowers Hall
Hours:
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-4225

May 16, 2005
Delta Queen Riverboat
Location: McFarland Park
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Delta Queen Steamboat Company 800-543-7637

May 19 - Early July, 2005
Day Lily Season at The Rabbit Patch
Location: Hwy. 17 off Cox Creek, North on Chisholm for 3 _ miles, from Cox Creek take a right onto Co. Rd. 28, located next to Taylor’s Treasures, there are signs on Chisholm Road leading to the farm.
Hours: When the lilies are in season the farm is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Admission: The plants are $3 to $70 and are sold in clumps ready for planting.
Contact: 25-764-1489 or General Information: 256-740-4141 or 1-888-356-8687

May 20 - 21, 2005
Florence Wagon Festival
Location: McFarland Park in Florence
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – Until… each day
Admission: Free
Contact: Vendors 256-764-8370, Parade 256-766-4390, Cars & Tractors 256-446-5555

May 21 - 22, 2005
Arts Alive Festival
Location: Wilson Park in historic downtown Florence
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Vendor contact: 256-766-1445, www.artsalivealabama.com

May 28, 2005
Walking Tours of Historic Florence
Location: Various historic sites
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – The tours will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Admission: Free
Contact: Florence/Lauderdale Tourism 256-740-4141 or www.flo-tour.org

May 28 - July 2, 2005
Historic Sheffield Walking Tours
Location: Downtown Sheffield (specific locations to be determined)
Hours: 10:00 a.m. Tour time approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours. SATURDAYS ONLY
Admission: Free
Contact: (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783

May 28 - July 2, 2005
Historic Tuscumbia Walking Tours
Location: Coldwater Books at Sixth St. & Main St. and end at The Palace
Hours: 10:00 a.m. Tour time approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours. SATURDAYS ONLY
Admission: Free
Contact: (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783; Ninon Parker, Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation (256) 383-4401

May 28-30, 2005
Summer Blast
Location: McFarland Park
Hours: TBA
Admission: Free
Contact: (256) 740-4141 or 1-888-FLO-TOUR

May 28, 2005
Water Safety Day
Location: McFarland Park in Florence, 35630
Hours: 10am - 4 pm.
Admission: Free
Contact: Florence-Lauderdale County Port Authority 256-767-5388

May 30, 2005
Memorial Day Ceremony
Location: Colbert County Courthouse - Tuscumbia, Alabama
Hours: 11:00 a.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: (256) 383-0783 or (800) 344-0783; Commander Paul
Thompson (256) 383-5328 or Adjutant Richard Sheridian (256) 381-2298