Events

Annual Events

Arbor Day- last Saturday in February.

Flower and Garden Extravaganza - April 10 and 11, 2010

Two days of “Everything is coming up Roses” during the 4th Annual Flower and Garden Extravaganza April 10 and 11, 2010 in downtown Foley, AL Heritage Park will be blooming with garden displays, floral arrangements, tablescapes, landscape and nursery vendors and more during this celebration that showcases the only Antique Rose Trail in the State of Alabama. There will also be speakers and educational demonstrations, activities for children and a “Garden Café” for all to enjoy.   Admission is FREE.

For more information call the Foley CVB at (251) 943-1200 or checkout their website www.foleycvb.com.

Chicago Street Farmers Market – Friday's May 21-July 2, 2010

Fresh vegetables, grain fed beef, shrimp when available, local honey, wine, and other produce.

Chicago Street Farmers Market and Music and a Movie

Friday's May 21-July 2, 2010 The City of Foley Convention and Visitors Bureau and Foley Parks and Recreation Dept. are teaming up to produce “Music and a Movie” in the Park and the “new” Chicago Street Farmers Market.   Local farmers and producers bring everything fresh including a huge assortment of vegetables, fruits, fresh bread and pastries, grain fed beef, shrimp, plants, honey and wine.   So dust off your lawn chairs, pull out your picnic baskets and plan to join us in Heritage Park every Friday night in May, June, and July for a “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” family night under the stars!! The farmers market begins at 4:00 pm and ends at 7:00 pm. At 6:00pm music will fill the air as your favorite local entertainers take the stage for a free concert! When the sun goes down the movie will begin.   Each Friday night a classic movie will be shown on a 20’ x 16’ inflatable movie screen. There will be food vendors on site in case you don’t have time to pack a picnic.

Call the City of Foley Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information 251-943-1200

6th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Father’s Day Weekend June 18 – 20

Located at the Foley Soccer Complex, located on Hwy 59 just west of Foley. This year forty-plus balloons will compete in the 3 day event hosted by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce.

“Many families are making the balloon festival a Father’s Day tradition,” says Tommy Lee, Festival Chairman. “Admission to the event is free and onsite parking is $2 per vehicle. In addition to seeing balloons, the festival provides something each family member will enjoy!”

To see the balloons fly, come early in the morning – around 6 a.m., or late in the evening, around 7 p.m. A highlight of the festival is the balloon glow, scheduled for 7 - 9 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday evening.

The balloons are not visible during day due to wind conditions, but there are many activities for festival goers. Toe-tapping music is scheduled throughout the weekend. Arts and crafts booths, with items from fine art to jewelry, will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The children’s village, which includes inflatable jumpers and other special entertainment for kids, will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a variety of food, including seafood, BBQ, wings, and homemade ice cream.

Back by popular demand is the Disc-Connected K-9 Frisbee Dogs, performing three shows on Friday and Saturday of the festival. These rescued dogs make amazing jumps to catch their beloved Frisbees.

Festival goers can also view gigantic Whatakite displays that will fill the sky from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Displays will include 60 foot kites and world renowned stunt kites flying high above the festival crowd.

For the second year, the Thursday night kick-off and glow will be held at the Tanger Outlet Center scheduled for 6 p.m. June 17 near the Hwy. 59 entrance. Festival grounds open on Friday, June 18 at 8 a.m., and will close Sunday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Onsite parking at this year’s event will be limited. Avoid festival traffic by riding the free BRATS bus, which will makes pickups at Foley Elementary School, Foley’s downtown Heritage Park, and the Foley Armory, 315 E. Jessamine Avenue in Foley.

For a complete schedule of events, shuttle routes and to see photos and videos of the event, visit www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com 943-5590. or call the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce at 251-

Uptown Halloween – October 28, 2010

The last Thursday or Friday before Halloween – downtown Foley comes alive with ghost and goblins, scarecrows, and pumpkins. It gets bigger and more fun every year!! A great big Halloween party is always planned with a Costume Contest for all ages, special treats and games galore will line the streets. Local businesses contribute to the fun with games and special treats. Jumpy houses, a clown and face painter, along with a cake walk will all add up to a great night for little (and big) Trick or Treaters.

Call the Foley Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information 251-943-1200.

Heritage Harbor Days - Nov. 5, 6, and 7.

In 2010 the City of Foley proudly presents a cultural heritage exchange with all of our previous sister cities and the City of Foley in the form of a fun-filled 3 day festival full of fun, food, music and arts and crafts in Foley Heritage Park (behind the Depot Museum) and John B. Foley Park.

Entertaining and informative, downtown Foley comes alive with the sounds of local and regional musicians, the wonderful aromas of great food and a celebration of life along the beautiful coast of Alabama. Oyster shuckers, net makers, boat builders, a working shrimp boat, antique tractors, a living history area and local storytellers are just a few of the local characters that are showcased throughout the festival site.

There is a Children’s Art Village for the kids complete with entertainment, hands on art and interactive games. This year the Main Stage will feature the Alabama Blues Brothers, the U.S. Navy Band, Oklahoma Mexican Folkloric Dancers, and many local entertainers including The Heltons, Little Rock Baptist Choir and Cool Change. The Blue Grass Stage will feature Gary Waldrep and other local musicians including the Mobile Country Music Association. A Midway Carnival will surround the festival site.

A replica of a working Potato Shed and Grader will take center stage complete with antique tractors, storytellers, and equipment. New this year, on Sunday a Veterans Day Parade will honor all veterans and military personnel.   The U. S. Navy band will showcase the Celebrate America Concert and Fireworks Finale.

Christmas in the Park- Dec. 3, 2010

Let It Snow – Dec. 4, 2010

“Let It Snow” is an Annual Winter Celebration for the entire family and was selected by the A & E Network as a “Top 10” Holiday Celebration from across the nation. The City of Foley becomes a winter wonderland of snow, music and activities in Heritage Park. Lots of SNOW, Lots of FUN and Lots of CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. Hours are from approximately 11:00 p.m. following the Christmas Parade until 3:00 p.m. The Children’s Art Village comes complete with face painting, a balloon clown and many hands on activities. Inflatable slides and jump houses, a storyteller, concessions, and an afternoon of Christmas music and entertainment make this a day of Christmas cheer.

For more information call the Foley CVB at (251) 943-1200 or checkout their website www.foleycvb.com.

City of Foley
407 East Laurel Avenue • P.O. Box 1750 • Foley, Alabama 36536
Phone (251) 943-1545 • Fax (251) 952-4014