Sweet Home Alabama

Atmore

Located between the metropolitan areas of Mobile and Pensacola, Florida, historic Atmore offers all the charm of small-city living, limitless recreational opportunities at Claude D. Kelley State Park, and close proximity to the beautiful Alabama and Florida gulf beaches. The nearby Poarch Creek Reservation is home to a segment of the original Creek Nation and the only tribe in Alabama to currently hold federal recognition.

Attractions

  • Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve

    Wildlife reserve with camping and recreational facilities. Fishing, swimming, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding trails, horse stalls, pavilions, etc.

  • Wind Creek Casino & Hotel

    Over 1,600 bingo games, buffet, cooking studio, spa, pool. 2,500-seat amphitheater, 236 rooms, free parking, full security, full handicap access, age 21.

Events

  • Unity in the Community Festival

    Jun 9, 2012

    Jun 9, Atmore Unity in the Community Festival 251-368-6023. Free. Houston Avery Park--Gospel singing, food vendors, arts and crafts, storytelling, pony rides, photos, sports, face painting, cake walk, talent show, beautiful baby contest, car show, etc. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Atmore Rotary Club's Old Time Fiddler's Convention, 33rd Annual

    Jul 21, 2012

    Jul 21, Atmore Atmore Rotary Club's Old Time Fiddler's Convention 251-368-2106. Escambia County High School--Contest includes fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, dobro players and bands. Top fiddle prize is $1,000. 2 p.m. until.

  • "Taste of the South"

    Sep 20, 2012

    Sept 20, Atmore Taste of the South 251-368-3305. Heritage Park--A fabulous food festival showcasing local restaurants and organizations sponsored by Leadership Atmore. Taste tickets available for purchase. 5:30-10 p.m.

  • Williams Station Day, 21st Annual

    Oct 27, 2012

    Oct 27, Atmore Williams Station Day 251-368-3305. www.atmorechamber.com. Free. South Pensacola Ave.--Celebrate Atmore's founding in 1866 as a supply stop along the railroad. Enjoy food, fine arts, original crafts, children's activities, storytelling, live music under the fiddlers' tent, a static train display, model train show, heritage demonstrations including an old-time cane mill, antique car show, and live entertainment featuring blues, gospel and country music. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Thanksgiving Pow Wow

    Nov 22-23, 2012

    Nov 22-23, Atmore Poarch Creek Thanksgiving Pow Wow 251-368-9136 ext 2648. www.poarchcreekindian.org. Admission charged. Poarch Creek Pow Wow Grounds--Come see hundreds of Native American dancers in authentic regalia compete for top prizes. Take a bite out of the traditional thanksgiving dinner and roasted corn, and come shop at many booths featuring hand-made, one-of-a-kind, Native American crafts, and so much more. Thurs., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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