Front Porch Fair

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Front Porch Fair

Wednesday, 07 April 2010 17:35

Old Alabama Town has partnered with Jubilee CityFest to present a day of old fashioned family fun. Join us for bluegrass music, storytelling, and craft demonstrations by blacksmiths, woodcarvers, potters, chair caners, spinners and weavers, and much more. Children’s activities will include a presentation by the Montgomery Zoo of Alabama native animals, a puppet show by Paw-Paw Cotton Tales, sack races, butter making, arts and crafts, and other games and activities. Admission is $5.

Upcoming Events

Jam Sessions,
2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m. to Noon

Half-Price Saturdays,
Throughout August

Stevie Ray Vaughn Tribute,
September 12, 7 p.m.

Rivers, Rails & Rights Tour,
September 25, 2 p.m.

Tavern Fest,
October 22, 6 p.m.

Visit our complete calendar of events

Did You Know?

On the evening of April 2, 1825, the famous French hero Marquis de Lafayette stopped for food, drink and a night's rest at Lucas Tavern. The historically preserved structure is available for viewing daily at Old Alabama Town.

Famous Alabamians

Birmingham native Emmylou Harris is a legendary singer-songwriter. The multi-Grammy Award winner has been named to VH1's list of 100 Most Influential Women in Rock and Roll and CMT's 40 Greatest Women of Country Music. In 2010, she is reorganizing the iconic music festival of the 1990s, Lilith Fair.

This Month in Alabama History

On July 27, 1863, William Lowndes Yancey died at the age of 48. The main author of Alabama's ordinance of secession, which removed Alabama from the Union, he was one of the leading "fire-eaters" who influenced southern states to secede. His former home is on site at Old Alabama Town.