Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association

11/08/2024

Introducing... Holiday Happenings: a weekly update to keep up with holiday-related weekend events in Athens-Limestone County! 🎄

While not an exhaustive list (we're bound to miss something!), we hope these weekly posts will help you navigate the many amazing opportunities in our community this holiday season. If we missed your event, please put it in the comments or PM us for future features!

This Weekend | NOV. 8-10
- Frank 's Good Stuff + The Willow Cottage: Christmas Shopping Preview | Nov. 8 (3-8pm) - Nov. 10
- Crawford's Gifts : Holiday Dazzle | Thursday, Nov. 8 - Saturday, Nov. 9 (9am-5:30pm)
- The Rustic Willow: Christmas Open House | Saturday Nov. 9 (10am-5pm)
- Hospice of Limestone County: Family Fun Festival | Sunday, Nov. 10 (2-4pm)

11/07/2024

Yes, you saw RIGHT- the first ever Food & Wine Festival in Downtown Athens is coming on November 16, 2024, hosted by the ChurchStreet Family Hospitality Group (Li'l Mazzaras)! 🍷

Get your tickets TODAY on Lil Mazzara’s page or at https://tickets.bestofhuntsville.com/events/athens-food-and-wine-festival-presented-by-churchstreet-family-11-16-2024

The Details:
- Free Admission: includes local vendor shopping and live music by Brad Mallette and Nashville's Eric Rhodes Band
- Special Wine Dinner (Fri. 11-15): 4-course wine dinner with Chef Kev D and Winemaker Adam LaZarre- tickets available
- Ticketed Pavilion Experience (21+): wine tasting of over 50 curated wines, live culinary demos and tastings, and local brews from Irons & Ales

11/07/2024

Today is the LAST DAY to register for the Amvets Alabama Post 21 Athens-Limestone County Veterans Parade on Monday, November 11! Visit their Facebook or use the contact below for info on how to participate! ⬇️

11/07/2024

Crawford's Holiday Dazzle starts TODAY in Downtown Athens- check out this adorable holiday shirt!!

Check out our perfect new addition here at Crawfords Gifts. Show your love for your hometown and your favorite store.
Sizes small -2x. Limited Edition. $34.99.
Featured on cotton colors long sleeve. -Limestone County Chamber of Commerce Athens Main Street@followers

11/06/2024

We are BEYOND excited for the first Athens-Limestone Tinsel Trail Tree Lighting! Reserve your tree before we sell out! https://business.alcchamber.org/events/details/2024-athens-limestone-tinsel-trail-2917

11/06/2024

We've got a secret for Santa & YOU if you'll hear.
Tune in at 12PM TODAY for our twinkling message to appear🎄

There are only a few days left to reserve Tinsel Trail Trees! Don't miss out: https://business.alcchamber.org/events/details/2024-athens-limestone-tinsel-trail-2917

11/05/2024

Don't forget to VOTE today! 🇺🇸

Along the lines of patriotism, here are 3 veterans events in honor of Veterans Day on November 11 ⬇️

11/04/2024

One of the most sought-out attractions, our Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives right here in Athens has added a beautiful park to its grounds to honor those who served. Check it out ⬇️

10/31/2024

Happy Haunt Walk-oween 💀

Thank you to everyone who SOLD OUT our 2024 Haunt Walks all October long and to our amazing guides who made this feat possible:
- Garth Lovvorn
- Will Ogles
- Leah Oakley
- Jamie Mikell
- Will Weir
- Jessie Ziegler

We hope you enjoy your spooky historical journey and we'll se you back next year to continue exploring our haunted hometown!

10/29/2024

We definitely learned the meaning of at the 2024 Al-Tn-Ms Rural Tourism Conference in Union City, TN!

What an honor to be surrounded by such incredible tourism experts throughout the southeast. Save the date for next year’s conference right here in Athens, AL on October 20-22, 2025!

10/29/2024

With both Athens and Mooresville, Alabama on this list- it's pretty clear Limestone County is THE place to be this fall and holiday season!

Plan your small town weekend getaway TODAY 🚘✈️

Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce Athens Main Street City of Athens, Alabama (Public Relations) Visit North Alabama

https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/8-old-world-towns-to-visit-in-alabama.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawGN_CVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVkUlMtfedgScRmPrvmnlTEWVn1kBkSv9b0nLVaU4ScWb9WQtFvy7Z-2Xw_aem_raVx34UErQteJf7uKpENPQ

Alabama's history includes the Civil War, Civil Rights Movement, Native American heritage, and historic towns with museums and archaeological sites.

10/28/2024

Check out the newly renovated Athens Farmers Market at Doug Gates Park 🍃

The $800,000 project led by Athens Main Street with the help of community supporters reflects Doug Gates’ lifelong commitment to encouraging local business, historic preservation, and parks/trails. The Farmers Market has served thousands in our community since 1986 and will continue foster local growth with its stunning renovations.

10/28/2024

Check out the revitalization of the former Triangle Park to become the Rachel and Andrew Looney Overlook next to the farmer's market in downtown Athens!

10/25/2024

How to spend your sunny Saturday? Explore Big Spring Memorial Park in Athens, AL 🌞

Take a seat on this bench (right outside our office!), stroll around the pond, play some pickleball at one of our 6 courts, take a 5 minute walk to grab some grub downtown and have a picnic at the pavilion. There’s PLENTY of free parking!

This is also where our Athens-Limestone Tinsel Trail will be in just a few short weeks! Register for your tree in our bio 🔗

10/24/2024

SO. MANY. THINGS. TO. DO.

👻FALL IN ATHENS: Plan a trip to Athens for all sorts of Halloween + fall festivities, like the Storytelling Festival happening this weekend 🍂

10/17/2024

Have you SEEN the gorgeous new Ardmore Welcome Center??? 📍

✅ State-of-the-art facilities
✅ Travel brochures
✅ Real-time travel info via ALGO kiosks
✅ Friendly, experienced staff members

With all this and so much more, we guarantee the Ardmore Welcome Center will help you to find your next great Alabama adventure- especially in Limestone County!

📸 For more photos, visit our Flickr albums in our bio!