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May 17, 2008 -- Time: 10:30 AM
- Trillium Tour of Homes
Friends of Children's Harbor will host the 2nd Annual Lake Martin Tour of Homes in Trillium. Five private homes will be open to the public. Proceeds benefit Children's Harbor. Tickets are $25 in advance at Cloud Nine, MacDavid & Co, High Cotton, Russell Lands Office or by calling Children's Harbor at 334-857-2133. Tickets also available at Barton-Clay Jewelers in Mountain Brook, Lambs Ear in Cahaba Heights and Gallery One in Montgomery.
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Prospect Baptist Church in Trillium
Contact:
Children's Harbor
Phone: 334 857-2133
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May 24 - 25, 2008
Fishing Tournament - Mike's Lake Martin Challenge
Location:
Wind Creek State Park
Contact:
Wind Creek State Park
Phone: 256-329-0845
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May 25, 2008 -- Time: 10:00 AM
- Art on the Lake
Event founded by Beverly McNeil. Children's Harbor is hosting one of the southeast's premier art events. Art On The Lake is a lakefront event showcasing the talent of more than 30 of the South's finest artists. Artists will be displaying and selling paintings, pottery, mixed media and jewelry. The event will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The Children's Harbor campus is 16 miles south of Alexander City on Highway 63.
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Children's Harbor Chapel Area
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May 25, 2008 -- Time: 4:30 PM
- Memorial Day Weekend Concert
Robin Hill Band starts the holiday celebration followed by rock legends Kansas at 8:30. Tickets are $25, children 12 and under are free. To purchase tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com or visit any Ticketmaster outlets including Publix Supermarkets, Fry and Coconuts Music and Movie stores. To purchase by phone, call (205) 715-6000 or (800) 277-1700. Tickets will also be available at the Lake Martin Amphitheater gate. The Lake Martin Amphitheater is located on Highway 63 approximately one mile south of the Kowaliga Bridge.
Location:
Lake Martin Amphitheater
Phone: (256) 212-1479
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May 31, 2008 -- Time: 10:00 AM
- Antique Car Show
The Dadeville Chamber of Commerce presents an Antique Car Show on Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Keebler Park in Dadeville. This fun, family event includes music, arts and crafts and concessions. Register an antique car at $15 per car, or register vendor space at $20 per booth.
Location:
Keebler Park in Dadeville
Contact:
Carla Berry
Phone: (256) 825-4019
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June 7, 2008 -- Time: 8:00 AM
- Renew Our Rivers Lake Clean-Up
Alabama Power and local sponsors keep Lake Martin beautiful during this half-day campaign to clean-up the lake. Participants receive free T-shirts. On clean-up day, participants will meet at specific start and drop-off locations to monitor the trash picked up. Event times are 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information on how you can participate or sponsor.
Contact:
Tammy Jones
Phone: 256-234-5271 ext. 3
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June 7, 2008 -- Time: 10:00 AM
- Lil' Calypso Art Fest
Chuck's Marina hosts its annual Lil' Calypso Art Fest where admission is a monetary donation of your choice to benefit Camp Smile-A-Mile. The art show, which takes place on the grounds of the marina and and along the shore of Lake Martin will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The show will feature a variety of artwork, from pottery and paintings to glass and other mediums. Several artists will be working on-site. Musical entertainment will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the back deck as boaters and guests alike browse through the art, soak up the sun or partake in ChuckWalla's famous pizza and the newly opened WineStoppers wine bar. Chuck's Marina is located off Highway 50 on Centerport Road.
Location:
Chucks Marina
Phone: (256) 825-6871
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June 13, 2008 -- Time: 6:00 PM
- Jazz Festival (Alexander City)
Lake Martin’s musical event. The 18th annual Alexander City Jazz Festival will feature performances by Coolbone Brass Band, Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys, and Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk in downtown Alexander City on June 13 from 6 p.m. To 11 p.m.
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Tallapoosa Street Park - Alexander City
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June 13 - 15, 2008
- 46th Annual Rock, Gem & Mineral Show
Wind Creek State Park will host the 46th annual Rock, Gem and Mineral Show where dozens of dealers show their goods to thousands of visitors over the course of the weekend. Featured are rocks, gems and minerals native to Alabama as well as all types of jewelry. Entertainment for the whole family is also available at the beautiful lakeside state park. Wind Creek State Park is located off Alabama Highway 63 and Coven Abbott Road in Alexander City.
Location:
Wind Creek State Park
Contact:
Wind Creek State Park
Phone: 256-329-0845
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June 14, 2008 -- Time: 8:00 AM
- NoWorries Wakeboarding Tour Stop 1
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Wetumpka
Contact:
Rick Graydon
Phone: (334) 271-7677
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June 14, 2008 -- Time: 8:00 AM
- No Worries Wakeboarding Tour Stop 1
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Wetumpka
Contact:
Rick Graydon
Phone: (334) 271-7677
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June 14, 2008 -- Time: 6:30 PM
- Jazz Festival (Lake Martin Amphitheater)
Randall Bramblett, Zac Brown Band and Joe Bonamassa will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Gates Open 4:30 PM
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Lake Martin Amphitheater
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July 4, 2008 -- Time: 10:00 AM
- Russell Marine's Fourth of July Boat Parade
See a boat parade with boats decorated with U.S. flags and other Independence Day decorations. Boat parade goes under Kowaliga Bridge and by Children's Harbor. 18th annual Fourth of July Boat Parade, which will be held at Kowaliga Marina beginning at 10 a.m. Register at any Russell Marine location to participate in a fun, colorful, patriotic parade with your personal watercraft or boat. Join in on the fun and get family and friends to help decorate your water vessel with an Independence Day theme. Prizes will be awarded in several categories.
Location:
Kowaliga Marina / Childrens Harbor
Phone: (256) 212-1479
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July 4, 2008 -- Time: 6:00 PM
- Russell Lands Fourth of July Blast Concert & Fireworks
Fireworks are viewable in the Kowaliga Bay area of the lake. Concert features Bluegrass Biscuits and Sweet Young'uns.
Location:
Lake Martin Amphitheater
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July 19, 2008 -- Time: 8:00 AM
- NoWorries Wakeboarding Tour Stop 2
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Wetumpka
Contact:
Rick Graydon
Phone: (334) 271-7677
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July 19, 2008 -- Time: 8:00 AM
- No Worries Wakeboarding Tour Stop 2
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Wetumpka
Contact:
Rick Graydon
Phone: (334) 271-7677
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July 25, 2008 -- Time: 6:30 PM
- Wags & Whiskers
Join us for our 3rd annual fundraiser auction! We will have lots of wonderful items to bid on! Items can be veiwed on our website as added to list. We will have great refreshments,beverages,entertainment,and lots of nice door prizes. Come join the fun and all money goes to help the humane shelter take care of the homeless animals. Admission charge is only $10.00 person / $15.00 couple
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Millbrook Civic Center
Contact:
Rea Cord
Phone: 334-567-3377
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July 26, 2008 -- Time: 2:30 PM
- Russell Marine Aquapalooza
Bands featured are Sweet Young'uns and Landsharks.
Location:
Kowaliga Beach
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July 26, 2008 -- Time: 2:30 PM
- Aquapalooza 2008 & Lions Poker Run
Aquapalooza, a world-wide Sea Ray event, will be held on Lake Martin from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Boat owners are invited to enjoy Lake Martin in this all-day event full of fun, food and musical entertainment in front of Sinclair's Kowaliga and Kowaliga Marina. This year's Aquapalooza will feature performances by Sweet Young'uns and The Landsharks. The event is paired for the third year with the Lions Club Lake Martin Poker Run that starts at 8 a.m. Saturday morning, a charity event that includes boating from place to place in search of the best poker hand. Aquapalooza is a fun way to enjoy the day with other Lake Martin boaters. Automobile parking also available on-site at Kowaliga Marina parking lot.
Location:
Kowaliga Beach
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July 28, 2008
- Dixie Sailing Club Open House
Join Dixie Sailing Club as it welcomes members and non-members onto its grounds for an open house and an introduction to sailing. Dixie Sailing Club is a private sailing club on Lake Martin that promotes all aspects of sailing.
Location:
Dixie Sailing Club
Contact:
Commodore
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August 9, 2008 -- Time: 7:00 PM
- Rolling Stones and Beatles Tribute Concert
Featured bands are "Sticky Fingers" and "The Return". Gates open at 4:30 PM.
Location:
Lake Martin Amphitheater
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August 16, 2008 -- Time: 8:00 AM
- No Worries Wakeboarding Tour Stop 3
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Wetumpka
Contact:
Rick Graydon
Phone: (334) 271-7677
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August 19, 2008 -- Time: 8:00 AM
- NoWorries Wakeboarding Tour Stop 3
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Wetumpka
Contact:
Rick Graydon
Phone: (334) 271-7677
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August 31, 2008 -- Time: 7:00 PM
- Labor Day Weekend Concert
Russell Lands Concert Series ends its season with local band The Hogg Mountain Lugg Nuts opening the event and a headliner to be announced after June 7. Tickets are $20 and children 12 and under will be admitted free. Non-alcoholic concessions are available. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets including Publix Supermarkets, Fry and Coconuts Music and Movie stores. To purchase tickets by phone, call (205) 715-6000 or (800) 277-1700. Tickets will also be available at the Lake Martin Amphitheater gate if not sold out prior to the event. The Lake Martin Amphitheater is located on Highway 63 approximately one mile south of the Kowaliga Bridge. Gates open at 4:30 PM.
Location:
Lake Martin Amphitheater
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September 28 - 27, 2008 -- Time: 1:00 PM
- BARK in the PARK 2008
Come join the Humane Society of Elmore County at the annual "BARK in the PARK"! We will be at Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka, AL. with lots of fun for the family and our four legged friends! We will have food, games, contest for the dogs (or cats), vendors, and more! All pets must be on a lease and have rabies tags on. Hope you will come out and play! For more details, visit our website at www.elmorehumane.com or call us at #334-567-3377. RAIN DATE: SUN. Oct.5,2008
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Fort Toulouse - Wetumpka
Contact:
Rea Cord or Charline Pope
Phone: 334-567-3377
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October 4, 2008
Fishing Tournament - Smith Station Ruitan
Location:
Wind Creek State Park
Contact:
Wind Creek State Park
Phone: (256) 329-0845
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October 11, 2008
Fishing Tournament - Weekend Angler Tourney Trail
For more information, call Wind Creek State Park.
Location:
Wind Creek State Park
Contact:
Wind Creek State Park
Phone: (256) 329-0845
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October 25 - 26, 2008 -- Time: 1:00 PM
- Scotalina TuTu Regatta
Dixie Sailing Club hosts its annual Scotalina TuTu Regatta on Lake Martin the last weekend of October. This event is open to members and non-members of the Dixie Sailing Club. The fall regatta attracts sailors from all over the Southeast and raises money to benefit Children's Harbor.
Location:
Dixie Sailing Club
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October 30 - 31, 2008
- Annual Rotary Golf Challenge
Sunday, October 30 and Monday October 31 are the dates for The 12th Annual Children's Harbor/Camp ASCCA Golf Event that is being sponsored by the Alexander City Rotary club. This is one of the most successful golf events in the State. Over the 11 year history of the event, Children's Harbor, who serves families with seriously ill children and Camp ASCCA who serves children and adults with mental and physical challenges, have together received over $1,000,000.
Event's Official Web Page
Location:
Willow Point Golf Course
Contact:
Jim Ray
Phone: 334-857-2133
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