October, 2005 - May, 2006
The Market @ Jack-O-Lantern Farms
Farmers Market with hydroponic vegetables, goat cheese, honey, sourdough breads.

Location: TVA Greenhouses
Hours: Thursdays, 4 - 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: Steve Carpenter 256-386-2335

October 1, 2005
Antique Tractor & Engine Show
Location: Brooks High School grounds – Killen on Hwy 72
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: Jerry Briley 256-757-2446 or Malcomb Wilkes 766-7698

October 3 - 27, 2005
Shoals Artists Guild Annual Exhibition
Location: Kennedy-Douglass Art Center – 217 East Tuscaloosa in Downtown Florence
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379, 256-740-4141, toll free 1-888-FLO-TOUR

October 7, 2005
First Fridays in Florence
Downtown Florence will become an art fair with artists selling their work in front of storefronts. There will be a variety of musical entertainment and activities for children. Downtown merchants will be staying open late. Come have dinner downtown and join in the fun.

Location: Downtown Florence
Hours: First Friday of every month, 5pm - 8pm
Admission: Free to Artists, Muscians & Visitors
Contact: Lori Davis Gallery (256) 766- 7410, Artits and Muscians must schedule exhibit locations
Website: http://www.downtownflorenceunlimited.org/

October 8, 2005
Tennessee River Run - 10K and 2-Mile Run
Location: Veterans Park – Florence
Hours: Registration 7:00 a.m., 10K 8:30 a.m., two-mile 8:35 a.m.
Admission: Registration Fee TBA
Contact: lisa.singleton-rickman@timesdaily.com, 256-740-4141, toll free 1-888-FLO-TOUR

October 8, 2005
Muscle Shoals Music CityFest
Outdoor festival highlighting the musical heritage of the Shoals. Music on two stages, 8:00 am bike ride, car/truck show, food vendors, activities for the children, fireworks, headliner: Diamond Rio.

Location: City Hall Grounds
Hours: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Admission: FREE
Contact: City's Website www.cityofmuscleshoals.com or City of Muscle Shoals at (256) 383-5675.

October 9 - 10, 2005
Bass World Sports
Location: Pickwick Lake – 250 boats
Hours:
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October 15, 2005
Alabama Renaissance Feast
Location: Florence/Lauderdale Coliseum
Hours: 7:00 p.m.
Admission: TBA
Contact: 768-3031

October 19, 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

October 22, 2005
Brits At The Renaissance Faire-British Sports Car Show
Location: McFarland Park in Florence
Hours: Registration 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Show - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Admission: Spectators Free, Participants pay registration fee
Contact: 256-740-4141 or toll free 1-888-FLO-TOUR.
Vendor Contact: Bob Brooks (256) 766-9889, Tim Glover (256) 766-8874

October 22, 2005
Fish Fry
Catfish and chicken Plates all you care to eat inside only. Carry outs available.

Location: Underwood Fire Dept
Hours: 2-7pm
Admission: $7.00 adults and children 10 and under $4.00

October 22 - 23, 2005
Alabama Renaissance Faire
Location: Held annually the 4th weekend of October at Wilson Park in Florence
Hours: Sat. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-740-4141 or toll free 1-888-FLO-TOUR. Vendor Contact: Billy Warren 256-768-3031

October 24, 2005
Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to remember those who have been involved in domestic violence a Candlelight Vigil will be held. Hosted by the Lauderdale and Colbert County Domestic Violence Response Coalitions.

Location: Colbert County Courthouse Lawn
Hours: 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: Safeplace, Inc. 767-3076

October 25, 2005
Shoals Celtic Concerts Present Jim Malcolm
The first event in the Shoals Celtic Concerts series for this year features the incredible talent of Jim Malcolm. Jim had a solo performance in Florence a year and a half ago and blew the town away. Jim is the lead singer for the Old Blind Dogs and a fantastic solo performer as well. The Scots Traditional Music Awards voted him the Best Songwriter for 2004.

Location: The Keynote Room, 310 North Pine Street
Hours: 7:30 pm
Admission: $10.00
Contact: http://www.shoalscelticconcerts.com/ Tickets Available Soon!! Ryan Piano Company in downtown Florence 256-764-1881 Email: shoalscelticconcerts@yahoo.com

October 26 - 30, 2005
Zodiac Players Present "Dracula"
The play is based on the factual history of the Romanian Warlord Count Vlad Dracula, better known as Vlad the Impaler. This original 1927 version of Bram Stoker's Dracula is sure to intrigue and frighten you. Adapted to a screenplay by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, this old classic weaves a suspenseful tale of love, passion, deceit, mystery, horror and the undead. It has all the ingredients for a super (natural) night of entertainment. Just in time for Halloween, this particular production boasts an amazing cast who is determined to stay true to the "old Hollywood horror melodrama" style in which the play was written. Tim Ownby will direct the show.

Location: 416 N Court Street Florence
Hours: Curtain Times: 8:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday & 2:00 pm Sunday
Admission: Tickets $10 Adult, $9 Student
Contact: Web site: www.zodiactheatre.com Phone: (256) 764-1700

October TBA, 2005
Haunted History of the Shoals Ghost Walk
Location: Historic & Haunted Downtown Florence
Hours: TBA. Each tour will last 1 to 1.5 hours.
Admission: $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for children 12 and under.
Contact: Ryan Piano Company for reservations 256-764-1881.