By: Shirley Jackson
Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show
Buckle up, rev your engines and bring the whole family out to enjoy a festival where gleaming classic and hot rod vehicles meet coastal charm. Savor the seafood, live music, entertainment stages and arts and crafts vendors. There will be multiple entertainment options in the kids’ zone. Proceeds from the event, hosted by the city of Orange Beach, will support the Makos Academics Arts & Athletics Club and Orange Beach schools. The event takes place Saturday, Feb. 22, on the Wharf Parkway, AMC Lots and Main Street. Admission is free. Local schools will be collecting donations for parking.
Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Make plans early for a break at the beach Feb. 22-23 for all-you-can-eat oysters. More than 40 Alabama-based arts and crafts vendors will be onsite for browsing. The event offers a host of games, contests, kids’ crafts and activities. Tickets include admission, all-you-can-eat oysters, non-seafood options and non-alcoholic beverages. A portion of ticket sales and tip-jar money is being donated to Alabama Coastal Foundation. Admission is limited, and tickets will only be available online. For complete details, visit fortmorganoysterfest.com.
Montgomery Jewish Food Festival and Treasure Market
Temple Beth Or in Montgomery will have its annual food festival Sunday, Feb. 23, beginning at 10 a.m. Hot foods and bakery items are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Traditional, homemade Jewish foods include beef brisket, green beans, kugel, challah, quajado, cabbage rolls, curabies, mandel bread and assortment bakery box. Follow this link for the complete menu. Pre-purchased food tickets will be packaged and available at the ticket desk. Admission is free. The temple is at 2246 Narrow Lane Road.
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