Alabama is not the run-of-the-mill state some folks put it to be. You have a lot of festivals and hangouts to go around with, and this is something that most folks in Alabama can be quite happy with. Insert a grin here of course. A major attraction is the Mardi Gras, an internationally renowned festival of highlights, beats and bacchanal revelry; this festival actually originated in Mobile. Not in New Orleans as most people assumed it would be. The festival starts right after Easter Sunday, so it has a good timing with breaking off from your abstinence. The Mardi Gras of Alabama is probably the most popular amongst its festivals, complete with balls and festive parades, reception and booths that are packed with different cuisine gathered from varying regions.
The National Shrimp Festival is also here in Alabama, around fall at the time when these sea critters be a-plenty. More than hundreds of thousands of food lovers, gastronomes, and critics make the pilgrimage to Alabama to immerse themselves in this smorgasbord of food, art and entertainment. After all, shrimp festivals also deal with anything related to shrimps. Like, shrimp art, anyone?
There are also Alabama food festivals aside from shrimp. One of particular notice is the state favorite: peanuts. The area of Dothan is well known for the peanuts it produces (supplying a goodly population of the American people). Thus, the largest peanut-themed festival is also held here, around the season of fall. At least close to more than a hundred thousand visitors also flock the area for a chance to be part of this "nutty" festival.
Garage and yard sales are also popular around here. Quite frankly, Alabama boasts the world record for "World's Longest Yard Sale". And that's quite a feat. This yard sale actually draws buyers not only from distant neighborhoods, but from even countries around the world. Talk about marketing and all that!
The whole area spans a good 654 miles, all tables and tents and if you want to finish browsing everything, you'd have to take lodging at the nearest cabins, hotels or camp it out for the night. It's a pretty good idea actually. You get to see the country side AND you get to chance on some bargains too. It's a pretty good deal if you think about it.
The National Shrimp Festival is also here in Alabama, around fall at the time when these sea critters be a-plenty. More than hundreds of thousands of food lovers, gastronomes, and critics make the pilgrimage to Alabama to immerse themselves in this smorgasbord of food, art and entertainment. After all, shrimp festivals also deal with anything related to shrimps. Like, shrimp art, anyone?
There are also Alabama food festivals aside from shrimp. One of particular notice is the state favorite: peanuts. The area of Dothan is well known for the peanuts it produces (supplying a goodly population of the American people). Thus, the largest peanut-themed festival is also held here, around the season of fall. At least close to more than a hundred thousand visitors also flock the area for a chance to be part of this "nutty" festival.
Garage and yard sales are also popular around here. Quite frankly, Alabama boasts the world record for "World's Longest Yard Sale". And that's quite a feat. This yard sale actually draws buyers not only from distant neighborhoods, but from even countries around the world. Talk about marketing and all that!
The whole area spans a good 654 miles, all tables and tents and if you want to finish browsing everything, you'd have to take lodging at the nearest cabins, hotels or camp it out for the night. It's a pretty good idea actually. You get to see the country side AND you get to chance on some bargains too. It's a pretty good deal if you think about it.
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