Ah, Cinqo de Mayo .... not quite the same here in the "Yellowhammer State" (who comes up with these names???). Dad's visiting, so I've been perusing the events this weekend.
This is funny in a "wow. huh" and "you're kidding" kind of way. For those of you who don't know, Cullman was founded in 1873 as the "Germany Colony of North Alabama"; Col. Cullmann (who was about as much of a Col. as the fried chicken guy....), wanted to create a "thriving colony for German immigrants". Don't we all. It's also the locale of the Ave Maria Grotto. Which is featured on RoadsideAmerica.com: Your Online Guide to Offbeat Tourist Attractions.
This sounds like fun as well ... and really, who can resist a pot luck supper and Dulcimer jam session?
Moulton is having an Antique and Strawberry Festival and Virginia Samford Theater is showing "Louise: the Story of a Magdalen" -- decisions, decisions.
Too much fun ...
And then there's the East Lake Farmer's Market Strawberry Festival featuring:
· Fresh strawberries and other produce
· Strawberry recipe contest
· Live music (bluegrass!)
· Free strawberry ice cream and shortcake
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And a “dog wedding” (real dogs!)
And no, I have no idea what a "dog wedding" has to do with strawberries, but it probably doesn't matter.
Viva el Cinqo de Mayo!!
And ladies? Hats and gloves for the Derby this weekend? I guess I'll be sipping my Mint Julep alone ... but there in spirit.
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Go with the Strawberry fest. There is most likely a "Strawberry beer" or six to be found and how many people can actually say that the have been present for a dog wedding?? Just make sure, that whatever you do, do NOT make a sound when they ask if there is anyone with a reason for them not to be wed!!
Did go to the Strawberry fest, and there was no beer or wine, but lots of free ice cream and pie. Missed out on strawberries in the feeding frenzy to get them, and didn't see the dog wedding itself, but did see the dogs. It was a nice, small, neighborhood affair, with a pretty good Bluegrass band.
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