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10 THINGS TO DO IN NOVEMBER IN SWEET HOME ALABAMA

Montgomery, Ala. —A Thanksgiving Pow Wow in Atmore, Frontier Days in Wetumpka and a Turkey Day Classic football game in Montgomery are a few of the events families can enjoy this November in Sweet Home Alabama. Families can also travel around the world in a day at Mobile’s International Festival where they can enjoy the food and culture of more than 70 countries.

The tourism department suggests a list of 10 things to do in November that includes music, food, storytelling and historical re-enactments.

“Come Home, It’s Suppertime” folklife play — November 3, 5-7, 10, 12-14

Brundidge, We Piddle Around Theatre—admission charged

Local actors tell stories of ordinary people during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The folk life play is the recipient of the 2008 Governor’s Tourism Award. Contact: 334.735.3125, 334.670.6302.

Alabama Frontier Days — November 4-8

Wetumpka, Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson State Historic Site —admission charged

Experience a re-enactment of Alabama’s frontier days from French Colonial times to the early American period. Event includes Native American re-enactors, period traders, merchants and entertainers. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Contact: 334.567.3002.

Frank Brown Songwriters Festival, 25th Annual — November 5-15

Orange Beach—free

Musicians from all over the world bring a variety of music to Alabama's Gulf Coast at various venues, including the Flora-Bama. The festival is a great opportunity for hit writers, aspiring newcomers, and audiences that appreciate great music to come together. Contact: 251.974.1510, www.fbisf.com.

Heritage Harbor Days — November 6-8

Heritage Park, Foley—free

Participants can enjoy a heritage exchange with a sister city in a different state. The festival includes entertainment, food, boat builders, wooden boat show, children’s art village, carnival, concert and fireworks. Fri., noon-10p.m., Sat., 9a.m.-10p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-6p.m. Contact: 251.943.1200, www.foleycvb.com.

Cane Syrup Makin’ Day — November 7

Beatrice—admission charged

Visitors will enjoy biscuits and syrup while watching a 19th-century mule-driven cane mill. The festival takes place at Rikard’s Mill between Monroeville and Camden on highway 265. Contact: 251.575.7433.

Galaxy of Lights Walk Through — November 20-24

Huntsville Botanical Garden

For five nights visitors can walk at their own pace through a winter wonderland of holiday lights. Also, sounds of the season will fill the air and nursery rhyme characters will be walking the garden with Santa. Children can make gifts and refreshments will be available. 5 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Contact: 256.830.4447, www.hsvbg.org.

Party With A Purpose — November 21

Birmingham—Ted’s Garage 5th Ave. S.

Football fans can show their team spirit while joining Alabama and Auburn gridiron legends for the Crimson and Orange “Party with a Purpose” benefit for The Crippled Children's Foundation.

7 p.m. Contact: 205.943.2006, 205.457.4211.

Mobile International Festival — November 21

Mobile Civic Center—admission charged.

Families can travel around the world in a day and experience the cultures and foods of more than 70 countries. Also enjoy local and regional artists, and entertainment. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Contact: 251.470.7730, www.mobileinternationalfestival.org.

Turkey Day Classic — November 26

Cramton Bowl, Montgomery—admission charged

This football game is a traditional rivalry featuring the Alabama State University Hornets of Montgomery and the Tuskegee University Tigers. Both schools are members of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Contact: 334.229.4100

Thanksgiving Pow Wow — November 26-27

Poarch Creek Indian Reservation, Atmore—admission charged

Watch the dance competition, crowning of the princess, intertribal dancing and enjoy food and crafts. Gates open at 9 a.m. Contact: 251.368.9136

Contact:

Edith Parten

edith.parten@tourism.alabama.gov

334.242.4537

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