NOVEMBER
Greek Fest...at the Greek Orthodox Church Mobile 438-9888
Christmas Jubilee...A holiday shopping market featuring more than 120 local and regional merchants. Greater Gulf State Fairgounds, 471-3348, juniorleaguemobile.org
Annual Peter Anderson Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
Downtown Ocean Springs, MS
mail@oceanspringschamber.com
Mobile International Festival...See the arts and crafts, enjoy the entertainment and taste the flavors from countries all over the world. Mobile Civic Center, 470-7730, mobileinternationalfestival.org  DECEMBER
Through New Year's Eve...Bellingrath Magic Christmas in Lights...Stroll throughout the 65-acre estate to enjoy over 3 million sparkling lights! 973-2217, bellingrath.orgFirst Weekend in December...Historic Homes Celebrations...Step back in time for the holidays at the annual events at Oakleigh Historic Complex, Richards DAR House and the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion.
The Nutcracker...Attend this classic performance by the Mobile Ballet. Mobile Civic Center Theater, 342-2241, mobileballet.org JANUARY
Polar Bear Dip
Take a refreshing dip in the Gulf of Mexico with other warm-blooded individuals! Flora-Bama, 980-5118, florbama.com
GMAC Bowl...annual college bowl game
Ladd-Peebles Stadium, 635-0011, gmacbowl.com
First Light Marathon
Annual benefit for L'Arche Mobile featuring marathon, half marathon and relay. Starts Downtown Mobile. 438-2094, firstlightmarathon.com
Under Armour Senior Bowl
Football's premier pre-draft event! This game features the best college seniors coached by the staff of two NFL teams. Ladd-Peebles Stadium, 432-4109, seniorbowl.com FEBRUARY
Mardi Gras
Multiple parades and events!
Mobile...432-3324, mobilemardigras.com
Daphne...daphneal.com
Fairhope...cofairhope.com
Chili Cook-Off
This event occurs in February or March where nearly 90 teams battle for bragging rights. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Beinville Square, Downtown Mobile
334-9856 cancer.org
Chili Cook-Off at Oak Hollow Farm
It's the 10th Anniversary of this popular chili cook-off to benefit Meals on Wheels, Food Pantries and a host of other programs administered by the Ecumenical Ministries' social service agency. Festivities take place 11:30 am - 2:00 pm.
Call 928-3430 for details
regarding sponsorship and team participation.
MARCH
BBQ Championship & Hog Wild Festival
Teams from across the Gulf Coast compete! Proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy and the festival also features live music, activities for kids, cooking demonstrations and more. Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, 479-4900, bbqmobile.net
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Watch for events in your area and/or consult these area agencies for details: mobile.org, eschamber.com or gulfshores.com
Arts & Crafts Festival of Fairhope
More than 200 exhibitors from across the nation display their works in Downtown Fairhope, 928-6387, eschamber.com
Festival of Flowers
The premier flower event of the greater Gulf Coast includes a floral design showcase, horticulture exhibits and more. Providence Hospital campus, (877) 777-0529, festivalofflowers.com
Plantasia Plant Sale!
Watch for this event in March or April and October. Thousands of plants selected for the Gulf Coast region. Mobile Botanical Gardens, 342-0555, mobilebotanicalgardens.org
Historic Mobile Homes Tour!
Visit some of Mobile's finest architectural gems in select historic districts.
432-6161, historicmobile.org
Azalia Trail Run!
Join 10,000 other participants in one of the nation's premier 10k road races. Starting line - Downtown Mobile. 473-7223, pcpacers.org
APRIL
Shrimp Cook-Off
Mark your calendars to attend the Eighth Annual Shrimp Cook-Off
located in Bienville Square 251-433-4456
volunteermobile.org
Arts Alive!
A celebration of the written, visual and performing arts
in downtown Mobile 251-694-0457
artsalivemobile.com
Annual Interstate Mullet Toss
Throw a mullet across the Alabama/Florida line
or simply check out the events at
Flora Bama
(Something's always happening!)
251-950-5118
florabama.com
MAY
Blessing of the Fleet
1st weekend in May Annual blessing of the fleet for a bountiful harvest and safety at sea. Festival includes local seafood, arts & crafts (and more) The event is sponsored by and located on
the grounds of
Saint Margaret Catholic Church., Bayou La Batre
251-824-2415 fleetblessing.org
Fairhope - Annual Historic Homes Tour
May 1, 2011 - 1 - 4pm
This tour features older homes in Fairhope that have been lovingly updated. For tickets, contact: Mikeal Donald @ 929-3944 or mcdonald@me.com.
Tickets can also be purchased at Page & Palette or Green Gates Market.
Smart Ride to LuLu’s
Sunday, May 1, 2011
WHERE: Full Ride: from Page & Palette in Fairhope to Lulu’s in Gulf Shores
Half Ride: from Jesse’s in Magnolia Springs to LuLu’s
WHY: To generate awareness and raise funds for the Smart Coast effort to Complete the Streets!
For more Information: contact Smart Coast at (251) 928-2309, or email: info@smartcoast.org www.smartcoast.org
Art in the Park
Artisans and crafters from the tri-state area present their art for show and sale.
John B. Foley Park
251-967-7177
foleyartcenter.com
Gulf Coast Zydeco Music and Crawfish Festival
This festival includes the Flounder Parade and Daphne Community Day. Daphne Civic Center, 626-5300, gulfcoastzydecomusicfestival.com
JUNE
America's Junior Miss
Fifty of the country's brightest and most talented young women compete for more than $150,000 in cash scholarships. Mobile Civic Center Theater, 438-3621, ajm.org
Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
This 3-day event features hot air balloons, food, fun, live music, arts and crafts, a farmer's market, a children's village and more. Foley Soccer Field, 943-3291, gulfcoastballoonfestival.com
Kids Days in Bienville
Bring the kids for some summertime fun each Thursday and enjoy live entertainment, arts, crafts and visits from The Dauphin Sea Lab, Mobile Police, Fire Departments and much more ... FREE !
Thursdays June through July 7 from 10am until 1pm
mainstreetmobile.org
JULY
Fourth of July Celebration
Watch for events in your area!
Mobile mobile.org
Eastern Shore eschamber.com
Gulf Shores gulfshores.com
Daylong festival with all the free watermelon you can eat, music, games, seed-spitting and watermelon-eating contests and more!
Grand Bay
grandbaywatermelonfestival.com
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Join more than 3,000 angler as they cast their bait
in hopes of making it into the record books.
Dauphin Island 471-0025
adsfr.com AUGUST
Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival
1st weekend in August
Performances by local, regional and internationally renowned jazz musicians/artists. Beinville Square,
Downtown Mobile, 473-5020
gcehjazzfest.com
The 13th Annual Professional Rodeo
August 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2010 at the City of Foley Horse Arena!
(251) 971-3633 or (251) 583-6352.
jennifermoorefoundation.com
Battle of Mobile Bay Commemorations
Fort Morgan, 251-540-7127
Fort Gaines, 251-861-8992
battleofmobilebay.com
International Beer Festival
Sample microbrews and imports from all over the world in a variety of taverns and restaurants. Free transportation available
throughout entertainment district.
Downtown Mobile
215-208-7443
Thunder on the Gulf
Powerboat races and a race village where fans
can view the boats and meet the drivers.
Orange Beach, 251-980-7223
thunderonthegulf.com
SEPTEMBER
ANNUAL COASTAL CLEANUP
Volunteer to help beautify your community.
251-621-1216 alabamacoastalcleanup.com
ANNUAL JUBILEE FESTIVAL
This event features a juried art show as well as regional artists and craftsmen. Olde Towne Daphne,
251-621-8222 OCTOBER
Bayfest...Three fun-filled days of music performed by national, regional & local artists. Downtown Mobile, bayfest.comNational Shrimp Festival...Festival includes fine art, arts & crafts, music and, of course, shrimp. Gulf Shores Public Beach, 968-6904, nationalshrimpfestival.com
Bell Micro LPGA ClassicEvent will feature a full field of players. RTG Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove, Mobile, Al http://www.bellmicrolpgaclassic.comParade of Homes...Featuring a variety of styles, locations & amenities in a range of prices. 661-6523, hbamm.com
Greater Gulf State Fair...Fair food, fun rides & livestock exhibits. Greater Gulf State Fair Grounds, 344-4573, mobilefair.comFounders' Day Concert on the Bluff by the Baldwin Pops...Henry George Park in Fairhope, 5:30pm (rain date 10/20 - same time/place) British Car Festival - Annual...Fairhope Pier, 10:00 am - 3:00pm German Sausage Festival...German sausage & other food booths, music, dancing as well as arts & crafts booths, children's rides & games. Elberta Town Park, 986-5805, elbertafire.com
Alabama Pecan Festival...Music, arts & crafts, talent contest, food vendors & carnival rides. Tillman's Coprner Community Center, alabamapecanfestival.comTheatre 98
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Working With An Agent >Earning Your Loyalty
When you begin to search for a new home, you will probably encounter several real estate agents at open houses, through friends or from signs or advertisements. Each agent would like a commitment from you to work exclusively with him or her. Is this arrangement in your best interest or is it better to play the field?
There is a universal law that also pertains to real estate agents--you get back from a relationship what you put into it. If you are not convinced that one agent could possibly fill all your needs, you may be overlooking the positive aspects of a one-on-one relationship.
The first step is to find an agent whom you like and trust. Don't be afraid to discuss your reluctance to work with one agent exclusively, but be open to other viewpoints. You may be pleasantly surprised by the open communication that such an admission will establish right from the beginning! Making a commitment to work exclusively with an agent is part of the formula for success in real estate.
The strongest accountability is in the marketplace. A good reputation and referrals from happy clients are essential to a real estate agent's success!
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