Three Limestone AL Restaurants in Alabama Barbecue Battle

Three Limestone AL Restaurants in Alabama Barbecue Battle

Written By
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Assn.


Limestone County loves its barbecue!  The nomination of three locations for from our community and the amassed voting helps to prove that point during the Alabama Barbecue Battle.  

Lawler's Barbecue, winner of the Best Barbecue Sauce in Alabama, is in the running for Best Multi-location.

306 BBQ & Catering, winner of the Best Wings in North Alabama, is in the running for Best Rookie.

Hickory Barn BBQ, that was destroyed by a tornado and has risen from the rubble and ashes like the phoenix, is actually in two categories -- Best Rookie and Best Dive.

Want to try these places out:

Lawler's Barbecue Express 3
1506 U.S. Highway 72 (AL Exit 351, Interstate 65)
Athens, AL

Hickory Barn BBQ
12250 U.S. Highway 72 (West of Athens)
Athens, AL

306 BBQ & Catering
23101 U.S. Highway 72E (East of Athens)
Athens, AL

Want to vote for them?

https://www.alabamabbqbattle.com

June 6th Packed with Local Markets

Written by Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism

The "Season of Fresh" is upon us and it's just in time for summer cookouts, picnics and those just waiting for their favorite crops to come in.  Limestone County has no shortage of local producers and many of them can be found at your favorite outdoor markets.   

Here are this weekend's best bets for finding local...


Jun 6th -- Elkmont Saturday Market  Downtown Elkmont, AL The focus will be antique, vintage, up-cycled, re-purposed, artisan made goods. Also, locally grown produce, tools, and quality home goods.  Cost is $15 per booth (150 sq ft). Opens at 8:00AM-12:00PM. For more information or to reserve a booth, email: paysinger1861@yahoo.com or call or text:256-627-3139.



Jun 6th -- Athens Saturday Market   Athens-Limestone Farmers Market  409 West Green Street  Athens, AL   Come peruse the wares of local artisans, farmers and small businesses from 8:00AM-12:00PM. www.athenssaturdaymarket.com



Jun 6th -- Ardmore Farmers Market  Ardmore Farmers Market Main Street (Behind Pizza Hut) Ardmore, TN  Come peruse the local items from gardens, artisans and small producers from 8:00AM - ?


Jun 6th -- Opening Season at Isom's Orchard   Isom's Orchard 24012 U.S. Highway 72  Athens, AL   If you've been waiting for fresh peaches, wait no longer.  The peach and plum crops is coming in and it's waiting for you at Isom's Orchard. www.isomsorchard.com

1818 Farms' Fall "Farm to Table Dinner" Tickets Now on Sale

Fall 2014 Farm to Table Dinner

Chef Jakob Reed of Albany Bistro and Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms present "Dinner on the Farm" Friday, September 12, 2014 starting @ 6:30pm.

Guests will enjoy a four-course, gourmet experience in historic Mooresville, AL. Upon arrival at 1818 Farms, guests will grab a beverage and take a short tour of the farm and learn a bit about the heirloom vegetables the owners grow and harvest. After the tour, guests will be seated for dinner at gorgeous tables set within the farm's lavender field. The four-course farm-to-table dinner is prepared by Jakob Reed and his chefs from Albany Bistro using vegetables grown just feet from guests' tables as well as from other local growers. At the presentation of each course, Jakob will discuss the details of what he has prepared — where it came from, how it was prepared and why it was chosen for the dinner.

Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased by clicking here. We hope to see you there!

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