FOURTH ANNUAL GULF COAST HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL, FOLEY (June 13-14, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; June 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with balloon flights at approximately 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.) Come see 45 hot air balloons and enjoy great Southern cuisine, live entertainment, children’s village, motorcycle poker run, remote-controlled airplanes, helicopter rides and much more. Soccer Complex, US 98. Free. 251-943-3291. gulfcoastballoon festival.com

ALABAMA BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL, BREWTON

(June 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) A free event in Burnt Corn Creek Park. Original arts and crafts, antique car show, motorcycle show and ride, live entertainment, children’s activities, blueberries, blueberry bushes, cookbooks, and food available throughout the day. 251-867-3224. brewton chamber.com

TUSKEGEE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

(June 21, 2-6 p.m.) Entertainment by local recording artists, a special recognition program, speakers who talk on the significance of Juneteenth (commemorating the ending of slavery in America) and a showcase of talent by local rappers, poets, dancers, singer, martial artists, etc. 1103 South Main St. 334-727-1997.

SLOCOMB TOMATO FESTIVAL

(June 21) Come and enjoy this family-friendly festival. There will be entertainment, parade, music, gospel contest, watermelon-eating contest, beautiful baby contest and lots of arts and crafts. Grand Bay Festival Park. Admission charged. 251-865-4043.

RUSSELL LANDS FOURTH OF JULY BLAST, ALEXANDER CITY

(July 4, 6-10 p.m.) Benefit concert followed by one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southeast.Lake Martin Amphitheater. Admission charged for concert. 256-329-0835. russelllands.com.

RUSSELL MARINE JULY 4TH BOAT PARADE, ALEXANDER CITY

(July 4) Deck the deck! Decorate your watercraft with all the patriotic fun you can find. This annual event draws hundreds to the main channel of beautiful Lake Martin. Kowaliga Marina. Free. 256-329-0835. russelllands.com.

34TH ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOMINO TOURNAMENT, ANDALUSIA

(July 11-12, 8 a.m.) More than 300 people participate in this tournament filled with fun, fellowship and competition for all ages. More than $20,000 in cash and trophies awarded. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. both days, with games beginning at 8 a.m. Sweepstakes drawings will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday. Andalusia Kiwanis Fair Complex. 334-222-5830. world domino.com

SCENES AND STORIES OF MONROEVILLE: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD TEACHER WORKSHOP

(July 16, 9 a.m.-noon) This workshop includes two panels: “Mockingbird Summers—Visits with the Citizens of Monroeville” and “Moments of Courage—Against the Odds,” both based on the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Old Courthouse Museum. Free. 251-575-7433. tokillamockingbird.com

CAPITOL CITY SHAPE NOTE SINGING, MONTGOMERY

(July 17, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) Sponsored by Old Alabama Town Alabama Center for Traditional Culture and Alabama State Council on the Arts. Singers sing from shape-note hymn books published in Alabama including The Sacred Harp (Cooper Revision), The Christian Harmony and The Colored Sacred Harp. Old Alabama Town. Free. 334-242-4076, ext. 225.

W.C. HANDY MUSIC FESTIVAL, FLORENCE

(July 20-26) A week-long celebration honoring the musical heritage of Northwest Alabama with concerts, exhibits, theatre, athletic events, Street Strut, educational activities and more, including blues, jazz, gospel and contemporary music. Various locations throughout The Shoals. 256-766-9719. wchandymusicfestival. org

ALABAMA BALLET SUMMER RESIDENCY, PISGAH

(July 19-27) See the Alabama Ballet in breathtaking outdoor performances and fantastic gourmet dinners that include Lake Guntersville as the natural stage. Gorham’s Bluff. Admission charged. 256-451-2787. gorhamsbluff.com or alabamaballet. org

THE TASTE OF THE EASTERN SHORE, DAPHNE

(Aug. 1, hours TBA) Touted as one of the best food, beverage and entertainment events around, The Taste of the Eastern Shore features 50 restaurants, catering, and beverage companies from Baldwin and Mobile counties with music by Tip Top. Daphne Civic Center. Admission charged. 251- 626-5300. tasteoftheeasternshore.com or daphneciviccenter.org.

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