Events Along the Lookout Mountain Parkway
January
February
March
March 5 Sculpt Your Own Flower Have you ever wanted to actually sit at the gaffer bench and feel what it is like to shape hot glass? It’s all about hands on experience in a safe and fun atmosphere with a final product we know you will love. There is a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 5 in each class. 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. $75 per person Reservations are required. 256-523-3188
March 6 Paperweight Class This class is designed for those who really just want see what molten glass is all about. Feel the heat, gather from the furnace, sculpt the glass into you own design. Please join us for some in-depth discovery at Orbix Hot Glass. Reservations Required $160 per person. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 256-523-3188
March 12 Tumbler Glassblowing Class This introductory glassblowing class teaches many fundamentals through the process of making a small tumbler (cup). Some safety material is provided before the class for you to review. Please join us for some in-depth discovery. Call us at 256.523.3188 or email us at info@orbixhotglass.com for more information or to make a reservation. Reservations and full payment required. Cost – $160 12 pm – 4 pm Minimum age is 13 years old with parent.
March 13 Blow An Ornament Come design and blow your own ornament with the help of one of our glass artists. No reservations are needed, it is on a first come, first serve basis. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orbix Hot Glass. Cost is $39 per ornament blown and Reservations Required 256-523-3188
March 13 Sculpt Your Own Flower Have you ever wanted to actually sit at the gaffer bench and feel what it is like to shape hot glass? It’s all about hands on experience in a safe and fun atmosphere with a final product we know you will love. There is a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 5 in each class. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $75 per person Reservations are required. 256-523-3188
March 13-20 Finders Keepers SPRING/SUMMER Consignment Sale You will find gently used, good quality name brand children and adult clothing and shoes, home furnishings, electronics, books, toys, furniture and more, all at great prices. Sign up NOW to become a consignor! Will be held at the VFW Fairgrounds. Sale Hours: Sat, Mar 13 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. , Closed Sunday, Mar 15th, Mon.– Fri. Mar 19th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sat. Mar 20th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 256-632-2420 or 256-638-5998 Go to www.finderskeeperssale.com to Register to Consign.
March 20 Tumbler Glassblowing Class This introductory glassblowing class teaches many fundamentals through the process of making a small tumbler (cup). Some safety material is provided before the class for you to review. Please join us for some in-depth discovery. Call us at 256.523.3188 or email us at info@orbixhotglass.com for more information or to make a reservation. Reservations and full payment required. Cost – $160 9 am to 1 pm students Minimum age is 13 years old with parent.
March 20 – 21 Alabama Little Britches Rodeo Northeast Alabama Agri Business Center 8 am 256.638.1650
March 26 Paperweight Class This class is designed for those who really just want see what molten glass is all about. Feel the heat, gather from the furnace, sculpt the glass into you own design. Please join us for some in-depth discovery at Orbix Hot Glass. Reservations Required $160 per person. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 256-523-3188
March 27 Blow An Ornament Come design and blow your own ornament with the help of one of our glass artists. No reservations are needed, it is on a first come, first serve basis. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orbix Hot Glass. Cost is $39 per ornament blown and Reservations Required 256-523-3188
April
April 2 Tumbler Glassblowing Class This introductory glassblowing class teaches many fundamentals through the process of making a small tumbler (cup). Some safety material is provided before the class for you to review. Please join us for some in-depth discovery. Call us at 256.523.3188 or email us at info@orbixhotglass.com for more information or to make a reservation. Reservations and full payment required. Cost – $160. 12 pm – 4 pm Minimum age is 13 years old with parent.
April 3 Blow An Ornament Come design and blow your own ornament with the help of one of our glass artists. No reservations are needed, it is on a first come, first serve basis. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orbix Hot Glass. Cost is $39 per ornament blown and Reservations Required 256-523-3188
April 30 – May 1 28th Annual Wildflower Saturday 2021Wildflower Saturday is an annual event held in DeSoto State Park atop Lookout Mountain in Fort Payne, Alabama, always the first Saturday of May Springtime at DeSoto State Park is truly beautiful, with wildflowers & trees blooming around every corner. Join DeSoto State Park staff & guest speakers for a wonderful weekend of learning about the many species of blooming plants found on Lookout Mountain. Choose to stay the whole weekend, or just come for the day to enjoy the hikes and programs. Weekend starts off with a welcome social and guest speaker program on Friday night, a day full of hikes to choose from and a guest speaker on Saturday night. *Speakers to be announced* Schedule at a glance:
Friday, April 30th~ 6:00-7:15-Welcome Social & presentation
Saturday, May 1st~7:00 am-DeSoto’s Mountain Inn Restaurant begins serving breakfast buffet
9:00 am-Hikes start at DeSoto’s Country Store (3 hikes heading out)
11:30 am-DeSoto’s Mountain Inn Restaurant begins serving lunch
1:00 pm-Hikes start at DeSoto’s Country Store (3 hikes heading out)
3:00 pm-Hikes start at DeSoto’s Country Store (3 hikes heading out)
5:00 pm-DeSoto’s Mountain Inn Restaurant begins serving dinner 7:15 pm-Presentation
Free & Open to everyone. No pre-registration required. We do ask that groups over 10 please RSVP to help us make everyone’s wildflower experience better! Saturday Hikes: DeSoto’s trails can vary from fairly flat terrain to slightly steep inclines & rocky ground. Each hike is marked for its difficulty level. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear & bring along water & snacks along on the hikes. Throughout the course of the day you will be able to choose from 3 separate hikes during the day, each hike with different leaders.
May
May 13 – 16 US 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale – Thursday thru Sunday following Mother’s Day – Follow the scenic U.S. Highway 11 from Meridian, MS to Bristol, VA for more than 500-miles of yard sales! Explore charming historic communities and downtown districts like the 1889 boom town district of Fort Payne, Alabama. 888-805-4740 & 877-871-1386 www.visitlookoutmountain.com
June
July
August
August 5 – 8 World’s Longest Yard Sale – 1st Thursday thru Sunday – Travel the scenic byways of America for more than 450-miles of yard sales and unique treasure finds. Follow the Lookout Mountain Parkway from Gadsden, Alabama to Chattanooga, TN for the southern portion of the sale. Connect with the U.S. Highway 127 in Chattanooga for the remainder of the route to Hudson, MI. 888-805-4740
September
September 18 Boom Days Heritage Celebration – 3rd Saturday – This annual art and musical event displays citizens of Fort Payne taking a second look at their past and the heritage passed down to them through the arts and crafts of our area. Many events will take place the week prior to the celebration. The Boom Days Heritage Celebration will feature many of these facets in the presentation of musical performances as well as art displays in City Park. 256-845-1524
October
October 16 – 17 Mentone Colorfest – 3rd Weekend – Come and enjoy the Fall season at the annual Mentone Colorfest. This event is filled with arts, crafts, great food, live entertainment and much more. It is held at the scenic Mentone Brow Park and downtown Mentone on Saturday and Sunday.
October 29 – 30 Spookapalooza at DeSoto State Park Trick or treating, games, live animals, storytelling, and more are in store during this popular annual event. Grab your favorite costume, bring the family, and come stay with us! All events are free to the public & great for all ages! More details to come. DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne, Alabama Call 256-997-5025 or see www.alapark.com/DSP-Spookapalooza for complete details.
November
November 13 – 14 Creative Spirit Market
December