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SUMMARY:Songwriters Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Emmy Award Winning Songwriter\, Debi Smith Cochran continues her monthly first Wednesday Songwriters Workshop. Discussion\, song critiques\, collaborations\, and more aimed at songwriters of all levels. \nCall 256-979-1910 for more information. Admission is $20. Limited number of participants. \nFollow Big Wills Arts Council on Facebook for updates.
URL:https://fortpayne.org/event/songwriters-workshop/
LOCATION:Coal & Iron Bldg.\, 500 Gault Ave NW\, Fort Payne\, AL\, 35967\, United States
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SUMMARY:Songwriters Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Emmy Award Winning Songwriter\, Debi Smith Cochran continues her monthly first Wednesday Songwriters Workshop. Discussion\, song critiques\, collaborations\, and more aimed at songwriters of all levels. \nCall 256-979-1910 for more information. Admission is $20. Limited number of participants. \nFollow Big Wills Arts Council on Facebook for updates.
URL:https://fortpayne.org/event/songwriters-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Coal & Iron Bldg.\, 500 Gault Ave NW\, Fort Payne\, AL\, 35967\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170907T113000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Eat\, chat and enjoy a dynamic speaker line-up with Lunch & Learn\, sponsored training sessions taught by innovative business minds from Alabama\, Tennessee and Georgia. \nEach session will provide take-home-and-put-to-use information\, which includes topics on leadership\, destination retailing\, marketing & social media\, economic development & incentives\, entrepreneurial growth\, business processes\, and understanding community-initiated development offered to business minded professionals in and around Fort Payne\, Alabama. \nYour $15.00 Ticket includes training session\, choice of a house special lunch with drink\, parking and networking.\nFor every ticket\, $5 will be donated back to fund Fort Payne Main Street beautification projects. To purchase tickets\, visit Fort Payne Main Street website. \nWant to register a group? Give Vintage a call at (256) 845-3380 and they’de be happy to assist you. \nPlace: Vintage 1889 • 151 8th Street NE \nScheduled dates and Guest speakers: \nMarch 9 – 11:30am // Effective Marketing\, even on a tight budget with Sarah Stahl\, Owner of The Social Analyst \nApril 6 – 11:30am // CREATING A NETWORK OF CUSTOMERS with Donna Feazell\, Host for Newstalk Fort Payne \nMay 11 – 11:30am // Scott Gillaspie\, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch will be talking on the skilled labor gap of the millennial generation\, and what affects the local economy \nJune 8 – 11:30am // KEEPING IT REAL: HOW TO STAY AUTHENTIC IN LIFE\, LOVE\, AND BUSINESS with James Cowan\, CEO Docity Health \nAugust 10 – 11:30am // EVENT PLANNING IN THE SOUTH with Chasley Bellomy\, Event Coordinator at Northeast Alabama Community College \nSeptember 7 – 11:30am // HOW TOURISM AFFECTS LOCAL BUSINESS with John Dersham of the Dekalb Tourism Department.
URL:https://fortpayne.org/event/lunch-and-learn-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170907T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170817T143924Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Eat\, chat and enjoy a dynamic speaker line-up with Lunch & Learn\, sponsored training sessions taught by innovative business minds from Alabama\, Tennessee and Georgia. \nEach session will provide take-home-and-put-to-use information\, which includes topics on leadership\, destination retailing\, marketing & social media\, economic development & incentives\, entrepreneurial growth\, business processes\, and understanding community-initiated development offered to business minded professionals in and around Fort Payne\, Alabama. \nYour $15.00 Ticket includes training session\, choice of a house special lunch with drink\, parking and networking.\nFor every ticket\, $5 will be donated back to fund Fort Payne Main Street beautification projects. To purchase tickets\, visit Fort Payne Main Street website. \nWant to register a group? Give Vintage a call at (256) 845-3380 and they’de be happy to assist you. \nPlace: Vintage 1889 • 151 8th Street NE \nScheduled dates and Guest speakers: \nMarch 9 – 11:30am // Effective Marketing\, even on a tight budget with Sarah Stahl\, Owner of The Social Analyst \nApril 6 – 11:30am // CREATING A NETWORK OF CUSTOMERS with Donna Feazell\, Host for Newstalk Fort Payne \nMay 11 – 11:30am // Scott Gillaspie\, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch will be talking on the skilled labor gap of the millennial generation\, and what affects the local economy \nJune 8 – 11:30am // KEEPING IT REAL: HOW TO STAY AUTHENTIC IN LIFE\, LOVE\, AND BUSINESS with James Cowan\, CEO Docity Health \nAugust 10 – 11:30am // EVENT PLANNING IN THE SOUTH with Chasley Bellomy\, Event Coordinator at Northeast Alabama Community College \nSeptember 7 – 11:30am // HOW TOURISM AFFECTS LOCAL BUSINESS with John Dersham of the Dekalb Tourism Department.
URL:https://fortpayne.org/event/lunch-and-learn/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T220000
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SUMMARY:Boom Days Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Some things you just don’t want to miss. Yes\, it’s true\, most towns have a festival or two each year and they are fun for the locals to attend. \nFort Payne Boom Days Heritage Festival is a much bigger event than most. It has a much deeper breath of events and activities and a much further reach bringing in tourists from all over the region. It’s a significant cultural event for our city celebrating Fort Payne’s unique beginnings nearly 130 years ago. Boom Days was the North Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association’s Event of the Year in 2012 and in 2015 Boom Days was deemed the highest honor of becom- ing the state of Alabama’s Event of the year\, so why? \nWe have to start at the beginning. Fort Payne in the late 1880’s became an industrial Boom Town. A common expres- sion of the era when a company or group of companies would find a location that had the natural resources to meet the need of their company. In the case of Fort Payne\, it was coal and Iron. The railroad was complete by then to get people and goods from the northeast to the south and from Boston they came to “Boom” Fort Payne. They brought industry and wealth to a very young community just beginning to find its way on the maps. In 1889 the boom was evident\, Victorian homes being built\, an Opera House\, attractive downtown buildings and a grand hotel\, and soon a beautiful sandstone railroad depot\, along with a host of industrial complexes scattered around the area. \nBoom Days Heritage Celebration honors Fort Payne’s rich cultural past with events that tie the history to the present\, great historical artifacts and clothing at the Fort Payne Depot Museum\, a miniatures railroad system in the original office of the Coal and Iron Company\, music covering all musical genres with more than 30 acts on 8 different stages. City Park\, once the front yard of the DeKalb Hotel with its 1889 Ginkgo trees\, is filled with some of the finest arts and craftsmen in the region. There is a quilt display\, artist demonstrations\, a wine and beer tasting and you might find the Mayor and First Lady of Fort Payne dressed up in period clothing of the Boom Days era. Boom Days begins on the third Thursday of September each year and runs through Saturday ending with name musical acts at the Alabama Park and Rotary Pavilion and our traditional Third Saturday Sunset Cruise In with a couple hundred classic cars. \nBoom Days provides a wonderful fun experience to the attendees and those who are featured artists or entertainers participating in the event but it is also financially rewarding to the sponsors and vendors. Boom Days’ large draw of 7-10 thousand people brings revenue to our city. Since many are tourists that spend the night in one of our lodging facilities\, the event brings new revenue dollars to the committee and to the sponsors and vendors who are receiving a larger audience for their product and services. \nWe’re excited to announce the Boom Days 2017 headliner: The Guess Who. Up-and-coming country singer Glen Templeton will open the show for The Guess Who. We will also feature The Voice Alumni Amelia Eisenhauer and Nakia Reynoso. Friday night will kick-off with The Devonshires performing their “Legends of Rock” tribute to 70s clas- sic rock with Departure: The Journey Tribute Band closing out the night. 2017 while continue to feature many of the Boom Days favorites including the Boom Days 5K\, Arts & Crafts show and of course the always popular Third Saturday Cruise-in. \nWe hope to have you a part of Boom Days 2017! \nJohn Dersham\nExecutive Director | DeKalb Tourism \n\nVisit www.boomdays.com for more lineups and other information. #boomdays2k17
URL:https://fortpayne.org/event/boom-days-heritage-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Fort Payne\, 306 Gault Ave N\, Fort Payne\, AL\, 35967\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170915T180000
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SUMMARY:Boom Days Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Some things you just don’t want to miss. Yes\, it’s true\, most towns have a festival or two each year and they are fun for the locals to attend. \nFort Payne Boom Days Heritage Festival is a much bigger event than most. It has a much deeper breath of events and activities and a much further reach bringing in tourists from all over the region. It’s a significant cultural event for our city celebrating Fort Payne’s unique beginnings nearly 130 years ago. Boom Days was the North Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association’s Event of the Year in 2012 and in 2015 Boom Days was deemed the highest honor of becom- ing the state of Alabama’s Event of the year\, so why? \nWe have to start at the beginning. Fort Payne in the late 1880’s became an industrial Boom Town. A common expres- sion of the era when a company or group of companies would find a location that had the natural resources to meet the need of their company. In the case of Fort Payne\, it was coal and Iron. The railroad was complete by then to get people and goods from the northeast to the south and from Boston they came to “Boom” Fort Payne. They brought industry and wealth to a very young community just beginning to find its way on the maps. In 1889 the boom was evident\, Victorian homes being built\, an Opera House\, attractive downtown buildings and a grand hotel\, and soon a beautiful sandstone railroad depot\, along with a host of industrial complexes scattered around the area. \nBoom Days Heritage Celebration honors Fort Payne’s rich cultural past with events that tie the history to the present\, great historical artifacts and clothing at the Fort Payne Depot Museum\, a miniatures railroad system in the original office of the Coal and Iron Company\, music covering all musical genres with more than 30 acts on 8 different stages. City Park\, once the front yard of the DeKalb Hotel with its 1889 Ginkgo trees\, is filled with some of the finest arts and craftsmen in the region. There is a quilt display\, artist demonstrations\, a wine and beer tasting and you might find the Mayor and First Lady of Fort Payne dressed up in period clothing of the Boom Days era. Boom Days begins on the third Thursday of September each year and runs through Saturday ending with name musical acts at the Alabama Park and Rotary Pavilion and our traditional Third Saturday Sunset Cruise In with a couple hundred classic cars. \nBoom Days provides a wonderful fun experience to the attendees and those who are featured artists or entertainers participating in the event but it is also financially rewarding to the sponsors and vendors. Boom Days’ large draw of 7-10 thousand people brings revenue to our city. Since many are tourists that spend the night in one of our lodging facilities\, the event brings new revenue dollars to the committee and to the sponsors and vendors who are receiving a larger audience for their product and services. \nWe’re excited to announce the Boom Days 2017 headliner: The Guess Who. Up-and-coming country singer Glen Templeton will open the show for The Guess Who. We will also feature The Voice Alumni Amelia Eisenhauer and Nakia Reynoso. Friday night will kick-off with The Devonshires performing their “Legends of Rock” tribute to 70s clas- sic rock with Departure: The Journey Tribute Band closing out the night. 2017 while continue to feature many of the Boom Days favorites including the Boom Days 5K\, Arts & Crafts show and of course the always popular Third Saturday Cruise-in. \nWe hope to have you a part of Boom Days 2017! \nJohn Dersham\nExecutive Director | DeKalb Tourism \n\nVisit www.boomdays.com for more lineups and other information. #boomdays2k17
URL:https://fortpayne.org/event/boom-days-heritage-celebration/
LOCATION:Downtown Fort Payne\, 306 Gault Ave N\, Fort Payne\, AL\, 35967\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T100000
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SUMMARY:Boom Days 5k – FP Three Arts Club
DESCRIPTION:Our fundraisers provide scholarship money to Fort Payne Seniors! This year our race will be a Dye Dash! Get ready to be showered with color! Come out and support the community with this fun event! We will have a 5k followed by a fun run for the kids. Sign up at racesonline.com or contact us for a form. We are accepting sponsors at this time as well. Sign up before September 1 to guarantee a race day t-shirt!
URL:https://fortpayne.org/event/boom-days-5k-fp-three-arts-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T100000
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SUMMARY:Boom Days 5k – FP Three Arts Club
DESCRIPTION:Our fundraisers provide scholarship money to Fort Payne Seniors! This year our race will be a Dye Dash! Get ready to be showered with color! Come out and support the community with this fun event! We will have a 5k followed by a fun run for the kids. Sign up at racesonline.com or contact us for a form. We are accepting sponsors at this time as well. Sign up before September 1 to guarantee a race day t-shirt!
URL:https://fortpayne.org/event/boom-days-5k-fp-three-arts-club-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130839
CREATED:20170522T180809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T180809Z
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SUMMARY:Boom Days 2k17 Art Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Free Art Friday’s (Fort Payne) will be hosting an additional day of dropping/hunting artwork on Saturday\, September 16 in celebration of Boom Days. FAFFP would like to see everyone creating and hunting for this event. Come on artists\, let’s make this huge! \nPlease be sure you are a member of the Facebook group “Free Art Friday – Ft. Payne\, AL” if you are interested in participating. \nBoom Days will give a 2k17 tshirt to each participant who creates three or more pieces. (*while supplies last)
URL:https://fortpayne.org/event/boom-days-2k17-art-hunt-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130839
CREATED:20170522T180809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T180809Z
UID:3094-1505556000-1505599200@fortpayne.org
SUMMARY:Boom Days 2k17 Art Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Free Art Friday’s (Fort Payne) will be hosting an additional day of dropping/hunting artwork on Saturday\, September 16 in celebration of Boom Days. FAFFP would like to see everyone creating and hunting for this event. Come on artists\, let’s make this huge! \nPlease be sure you are a member of the Facebook group “Free Art Friday – Ft. Payne\, AL” if you are interested in participating. \nBoom Days will give a 2k17 tshirt to each participant who creates three or more pieces. (*while supplies last)
URL:https://fortpayne.org/event/boom-days-2k17-art-hunt/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130839
CREATED:20170824T202954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170824T202954Z
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SUMMARY:DeKalb County VFW Ag. Fair
DESCRIPTION:DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair 62nd Annual \n\nYou truly feel like fall has arrived when the county fair comes to town. The lights of the midway\, the smell of funnel cakes\, the sound of the live music\, and the many exhibits draw in thousands of visitors each year. The DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair is known for its tradition of excellence. It has been voted the state’s top agricultural fair for many years. \n\nThis event has vast community participation and features exhibits of handmade crafts\, canned foods\, photography\, drawings\, flower arrangements\, quilts\, as well as live animals such as cattle and chickens. The midway is always popular and there are rides for all ages. Various nights of the week feature specials such as one price for unlimited rides. The vendors feature your fair favorites including funnel cakes\, caramel apples\, corn dogs\, and cotton candy. And try your hand at the many games of chance that line the path. And don’t forget to sit a spell and enjoy the live music performances that are on stage nightly. Whether it is bluegrass or gospel\, these artists put on a great show. \n\nDates: September 25-30 2017\nTimes: Gates open at 5:00 p.m. each night\nFor more info\, see: www.dekalbcountyvfwfair.com
URL:https://fortpayne.org/event/dekalb-county-vfw-ag-fair-2/
LOCATION:VFW Fairgrounds\, 151 18th St.\, Fort Payne\, AL\, 35967\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130839
CREATED:20170824T202954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170824T202954Z
UID:3388-1506358800-1506801600@fortpayne.org
SUMMARY:DeKalb County VFW Ag. Fair
DESCRIPTION:DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair 62nd Annual \n\nYou truly feel like fall has arrived when the county fair comes to town. The lights of the midway\, the smell of funnel cakes\, the sound of the live music\, and the many exhibits draw in thousands of visitors each year. The DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair is known for its tradition of excellence. It has been voted the state’s top agricultural fair for many years. \n\nThis event has vast community participation and features exhibits of handmade crafts\, canned foods\, photography\, drawings\, flower arrangements\, quilts\, as well as live animals such as cattle and chickens. The midway is always popular and there are rides for all ages. Various nights of the week feature specials such as one price for unlimited rides. The vendors feature your fair favorites including funnel cakes\, caramel apples\, corn dogs\, and cotton candy. And try your hand at the many games of chance that line the path. And don’t forget to sit a spell and enjoy the live music performances that are on stage nightly. Whether it is bluegrass or gospel\, these artists put on a great show. \n\nDates: September 25-30 2017\nTimes: Gates open at 5:00 p.m. each night\nFor more info\, see: www.dekalbcountyvfwfair.com
URL:https://fortpayne.org/event/dekalb-county-vfw-ag-fair/
LOCATION:VFW Fairgrounds\, 151 18th St.\, Fort Payne\, AL\, 35967\, United States
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