One of the great things about Agritourism is that it includes the celebration of food! Whether it's seafood, beef, chicken or seafood -- it's grown and harvested by farmers around the world. Athens-Limestone Alabama has some great opportunities for upcoming "Food Exploration" including Fish Fries, Barbecue Cookoffs, Festivals and more. Here's a collection of upcoming events where your tastebuds will thank you and you'll have fun too--
Apr 21st -- Swamp John's Seafood Fest Tanner United Methodist 19607 Huntsville-Brownsferry Road Tanner, AL Enjoy a fresh cooked feast of Chicken, Catfish, Shrimp or a combination of all or any. The meal includes fries, slaw, hush puppies and tea. Eat in or take out for $11.00 per plate from 4:00PM-7:00PM. For information, call and leave a message: 256-232-0482
Apr 23rd -- Saturday Supper with Belle Chevre Belle Chevre Cheese Shop and Tasting Room 18849 Upper Fort Hampton Road Elkmont, AL Back by popular demand, Belle Chevre is again offering their Saturday Suppers cooked by our award-winning Chief Cheese Tasia Malakasis and Chef de Cuisine Rick Vonk. Saturday Suppers are inspired by fresh, local ingredients, including Belle Chevre’s fine artisanal goat cheeses made in Alabama. Southern-made 5 Course meals that reflect Southern heritage and our passion for spreading love around meals. Two Seatings options: 5:30PM and 7:30PM. $75/person To view menu or make reservation: http://www.bellechevre.com/creamery-tours-events/saturday-suppers-2/
Apr 24th -- Island Spice - Athens Grand Opening Kickoff Island Spice - Athens 616 U.S. Highway 31S Athens, AL Grab your lawn chairs and come enjoy the Reggae bands on the patio for a free concert as the Island Spice family kickoff a week of celebration during the grand opening Unity Fest. Enjoy food specials including vegetarian and gluten free offerings from 11:00AM-8:00PM. For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/island-spice-athens-grand-opening-tickets-24794070733
Apr 27th -- Administrative Professionals Day Celebration Luncheon Limestone County Event Center 114 West Pryor Street Athens, AL Family Resource Center is hosting the 2016 Administrative Professionals Day Celebration Luncheon at 11:30AM to help you celebrate and recognize your appreciation of your support staff. Tickets are $20.00 per guest and include entertainment, food, guest speakers, door prizes and more. For additional information: alcfamilyrc@gmail.com
Apr 30th-- Sassafras Tea Day Downtown Elkmont, AL Come join the fun at this unique festival celebrating a very Southern drink Sassafras Tea from 10:00AM-1:00PM. A newly found photo of the post-Civil War Sulfur Creek Trestle will be unveiled and the history of the battle will be presented. For more information: 256-278-1262.
May 14th -- Saturday Supper with Belle Chevre Belle Chevre Cheese Shop and Tasting Room 18849 Upper Fort Hampton Road Elkmont, AL Back by popular demand, Belle Chevre is again offering their Saturday Suppers cooked by our award-winning Chief Cheese Tasia Malakasis and Chef de Cuisine Rick Vonk. Saturday Suppers are inspired by fresh, local ingredients, including Belle Chevre’s fine artisanal goat cheeses made in Alabama. Southern-made 5 Course meals that reflect Southern heritage and our passion for spreading love around meals. Two Seatings options: 5:30PM and 7:30PM. $75/person To view menu or make reservation: http://www.bellechevre.com/creamery-tours-events/saturday-suppers-2/
May 16th -- Vietnam Veterans Spaghetti Lunch/Dinner Vietnam Veterans Chapter 511 Post 17915 West Elm Street Athens, AL Join the VVA Chapter 511 for an all-you-can-eat Spaghetti meal including salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage for $7.00. Chose lunch from 11:00AM-1:00PM or dinner from 5:00PM-7:00PM or both!
Jun 10th & 11th -- Elkmont Lions Club Smokin' Railroad Street Barbecue Cookoff Downtown Elkmont, AL Join the Elkmont Lions Club for their newly Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned Backyard Division cookoff. Categories will be Pulled Pork, Chicken and Ribs. The Public will enjoy music, sampling and concessions. Tickets to sample for People's Choice to be announced. Cook teams interested in participating should visit: www.elkmontlionsclub.com For more information: ldpylant25902@yahoo.com
Jun 11th -- Athens Grease Festival Downtown Athens, AL Enjoy a day of everything deep fried. More info to come. http://athensgreasefestival.com/
Jun 11th -- Saturday Supper with Belle Chevre Belle Chevre Cheese Shop and Tasting Room 18849 Upper Fort Hampton Road Elkmont, AL Back by popular demand, Belle Chevre is again offering their Saturday Suppers cooked by our award-winning Chief Cheese Tasia Malakasis and Chef de Cuisine Rick Vonk. Saturday Suppers are inspired by fresh, local ingredients, including Belle Chevre’s fine artisanal goat cheeses made in Alabama. Southern-made 5 Course meals that reflect Southern heritage and our passion for spreading love around meals. Two Seatings options: 5:30PM and 7:30PM. $75/person To view menu or make reservation: http://www.bellechevre.com/creamery-tours-events/saturday-suppers-2/
Jun 20th-- Vietnam Veterans Spaghetti Lunch/Dinner Vietnam Veterans Chapter 511 Post 17915 West Elm Street Athens, AL Join the VVA Chapter 511 for an all-you-can-eat Spaghetti meal including salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage for $7.00. Chose lunch from 11:00AM-1:00PM or dinner from 5:00PM-7:00PM or both!
Jun 24th-- Senior Lunch Matinee Show Yesterdays Event Center 15631 Brownsferry Road Athens, AL Join Yesterdays for a complete lunch including drink and dessert for $11.00, and entertainment featuring a special performance, Celebrate American Veterans with singer/impressionist Kevin Adams and includes a trip to the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives in Athens. Doors open 10:30AM, Event begins 11:00AM and showtime 12:00PM with a show length 60-75 minutes. Groups of all size welcome. Bus parking available. Cancellation fee may apply. Pre-reservation required, send reservation email to: Info@YesterdaysEvents.com.
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