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Arbor Day- last Saturday in February. Free seedlings are distributed to citizens at 10:00am in the Civic Center at Foley City Hall. For more information call Suzanne Kellams at (251) 943-1545.
This year we will offer the following seedlings:
Crape Myrtle
Fringe Tree
Nuttall Oak
Black Gum
Live Oak
Bald Cypress
Swamp Chestnut Oak
Southern Magnolia
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Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt- April 8, 2011
Located at the Foley Kids Park beginning at 7:30pm with kids ages 5-7, followed by kids ages 8-9 at 8:15. We will have popcorn, pizza and juice for refreshments and there will be a visit from the Easter Bunny. Please register for this event as soon as possible as we are limited to 30 kids per age group. Please meet at the main pavilion (by the swimming pool). Call 970-5020 to sign up. |
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Chicago Street Farmers Market and Music and a Movie
Friday's May 13, 20, 27 June 3 and 10, 2011
Music and a Movie in the Park/Farmers Market-located in Heritage Park. Farmers Market Kicks off from 4 pm – 7 pm with locally grown produce, honey, shrimp, plants, baked goods, and more. Live music begins at 6:00 pm and continues till sundown when a movie will then be featured on a giant inflatable movie screen. Concessions are sold on site, or bring your own picnic. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets and plan to stay for an enchanted evening under the stars. Contact Linda Hula at 251-943-1300 for more information.
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Gulf Coast Hot Ar Balloon Festival
Friday, June 17, 2011 - Sunday, June 19, 2011
Celebrate Father’s Day at the 7th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival June 17 – 19, 2011, held at the Foley Soccer Complex 1.5 miles west of Foley, AL.
Over forty five brightly colored hot air balloons are the stars of the festival, and, weather permitting, visitors can enjoy seeing them in the air at sunrise and sunset. In addition to the balloons, the festival includes great music throughout the weekend, arts and crafts, delicious food, a children’s village, and new to this year’s festival will be “Almost McGraw, the nation’s top Tim McGraw Tribute Show on Saturday at 8pm. So make your plans to celebrate Father’s Day in Foley!
For complete details on the 7th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, visit the website at www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com.
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Uptown Halloween – October 27, 2011
Uptown Halloween is held in the streets of downtown Foley from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. It features free games and treats from local businesses, costume contests, cake walk, on site concessions and much more. Admission is free. Call Linda Hula at 251-943-1300 for more information.
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Heritage Harbor Days - Nov. 5 and 6, 2011
11th Annual Heritage Harbor Days - Located in Heritage Park, this 2 day event celebrates and showcases Foley’s unique and charming heritage. Our new “Heritage Village” will come alive with the sights and sounds from the early 1900’s.
Antique tractors will be featured again as well as demonstrations from local agricultural
venues. Main stage entertainment will feature local and regional entertainers along with
the Oklahoma Mexican Folkloric Dancers. The Children’s Village will showcase a “Meet
and Greet” with Thomas the Tank Engine on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. Our wooden boat
show, boat builder and marine exhibits including the “Miss Foley” will be educational
and entertaining! A patriot program and special bands will lead up to the finale. Come
experience art, food, music and fun ---Foley-style!! Contact Linda Hula at (251) 943-1300
for more information.
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Christmas in the Park- Dec. 2, 2011
Located in Heritage Park beginning at 6 pm. Come out to hear Christmas carols, sip cocoa, light the Christmas Tree, and visit with Santa. Free cocoa and popcorn for all! Contact Linda Hula at (251) 943-1300 for more information.
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Let It Snow – Dec. 3, 2011
 Located in Heritage Park beginning at 11am directly following the Christmas Parade. Come out to hear live musical performances, listen to Mrs. Claus tell stories, make arts and crafts in the Children's Art Village, and of course play in the SNOW! Concessions are sold on site. Contact Linda Hula at (251) 943-1300 for more information. |