September, 2005
Spring Park Market
Upscale farmers market with music from 4 - 6:00 p.m and a cooking demo at 6:00 p.m. Free Trolly Rides

Location: Spring Park, Tuscumbia, AL
Hours: 4 - 7:00 p.m. Thursdays June - Sept
Admission: Free
Contact: Sherry Campbell 256-764-0044

September 2, 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/

September 5, 2005
Coon Dog Graveyard Labor Day Celebration
Location: Coon Dog Cemetery, 7 miles west of Tuscumbia off Hwy 72, follow signs.
Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free To Attend, $5.00 for barbecue dinner.
Contact: 256-383-0783 or 1-800-344-0783

September 5, 2005
84th Annual Shoals Area Labor Council "Labor Day Festivities"
Location: Parade – downtown Tuscumbia to Spring Park
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – until
Admission: Free
Contact: Vendor call 256-381-2758 or General Information 256-740-4141, toll free 1-888-FLO-TOUR

September 14 - 18, 2005
Zodiac Players Season Butterflies Are Free
Zodiac Players Season Butterflies Are Free, September 14-18, 2005 An encore production from Zodiac's 2nd Season in 1973 is being revived as it first production in 2005-06. The Leonard Gershe comedy classic ranks at the top among Broadway's best. "... it is funny when it means to be, sentimental when it is so inclined, and heartwarming" - NY. Daily News.

Location: 416 N Court St Florence, AL 35630
Hours: Curtain Times: 8:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday & 2:00 pm Sunday
Admission: $10.00 per adult ticket, $ 9.00 per student ticket
Contact: Web site: http://zodiactheatre.com/ Phone: (256) 764-1700

September 15 - October 31, 2005
Mum & Pumpkin Season At McGee Farm
Location: Parade – downtown Tuscumbia to Spring Park
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – until
Admission: Free
Contact: Vendor call 256-381-2758 or General Information 256-740-4141, toll free 1-888-FLO-TOUR

September 15 - Halloween, 2005
Thompson Farm Pumpkin Harvest
Location: Hwy 72 From Elgin take Hwy. 101, N. on 101 to Lexington, stay on 101 at the intersection of 101 and 64, located approx 1 1/5 of a mile on left of road, farm is surrounded by a large white fence.
Hours: Call 256-229-6929
Admission: Free to visit, watermelon prices vary
Contact: Charlie Thompson (256) 229-6929, 256-740-4141, toll free 1-888-FLO-TOUR

September 16 - Halloween, 2005
Tibia in Concert
Letitia Berlin and Frances Blaker, a recorder duo from California, will perform music from the 15th century to the present. Seating is limited.

Location: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts Florence AL
Hours: 7:30pm September 16 2005
Admission: Free
Contact: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts 217 E. Tuscaloosa St. Florence AL 35630 760-6379

September 16 - 17, 2005
Free To Be Me Women's Conference 2005
Women's Conference hosted by Pastor Robert & Prophetess Janice Turner Guest Speakers: Dr. Yvonne Capehart Believers Life Center, Pensacola, FL Pastor Charlyn Singleton Loveland Church Ontario, CA

Location: Marriott Shoals Hotel & Conference Center
Hours: September 16-17, 2005 Friday-7pm Saturday-10am and 2pm
Admission: $20.00
Contact: New Birth Ministries (256)766-8113 www.newbirthm.org email:newbirth1m@aol.com

September 16 - 18, 2005
Trail of Tears Commemoration & Motorcycle Ride
Location: McFarland Park in Florence and Downtown Waterloo
Hours: Friday 10:00 a.m. – Until, Saturday 10:00 a.m. – until and Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
General Information: 256-740-4141, toll free 1-888-FLO-TOUR, www.al-tn-trailoftears.org
Waterloo Vendor contact - 256-764-3237

September 17, 2005
Sheffield Block Party
Location: Downtown Sheffield on Montgomery Avenue
Hours: 5 p.m. – Music begins at 7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact: Vendors-Linda Richardson (256) 383-0250; 256-383-0783 or 800-344-0783

September 20 - 26, 2005
North Alabama State Fair
Location: North Alabama State Fairgrounds in Muscle Shoals
Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 5:00 p.m.; Sat-Sun: Noon
Admission: $5.00 adults; $3.00 Children 6 –12; 5years & under Free
Contact: Fair Office 383-1817

September 24, 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