Park Events
Landmark Park Bluegrass Festival
Join the Landmark Park Bluegrass family! Live bluegrass music all day by The Byrd Family, Cedar Creek, Southern Gentlemen, Benton Brothers and Company and East Wind Bluegrass Band. Plus, bring your instrument for jam sessions, instrument demos, a patriotic presentation, food trucks, kids activities, historical interpretations, antique tractors, wagon rides, and arts and crafts vendors. A special exhibit of memorabilia from the Henderson Bluegrass Festival will also be on display. Bring your lawn chairs!
Admission includes a wristband for re-entry. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military; $4 for kids; free for park members and children 2 and under. Gates open at 9 a.m., music starts at 10 a.m.
The Landmark Park Bluegrass Festival is sponsored by Perry’s Music—Chord Buddy, Wiregrass Electric Cooperative, Panhandle 2.0 LLC, Rex Lumber, The Alabama Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support, El Dorado Steakhouse, Snowhill Engineering, Northstar Engineering Services Inc., HNB First Bank, Headland Ace Hardware, WOOF Radio, Neal’s Sign Service, JJ&J Electrical, WTVY, Alabama Bluegrass Association, Meyer Electric, Townsend Building Supply, HEDA and Durden Outdoor.
Camping? Check out Todd Farms RV Park (www.toddfarms.com/rvpark;334-693-2004); Rosemont RV Park (www.rosemontrvpark.com; 334-661-5632); Cherry Blossom RV Park (www.cherryblossomrv.com; 334-792-3313).
Peanut Boil
Bring your picnic and lawn chairs for an after-hours peanut boil. Watch as peanuts are stacked the old fashioned way and listen to bluegrass music. Admission includes one free cup of boiled peanuts.
Halloween Fun Fest and Zombie Run
5K Zombie Run plus kids activities, corn maze, tractor treat, music, food and more. Preregistration required for the Zombie Run, call 334-794-3452 to register Run registration includes entry to the Halloween Kick Off.
Landmark Park Quilt Show
Held in conjunction with the park’s annual Fall Farm Day, this quilt show features over 100 antique and contemporary quilts displayed inside the Stokes Activity Barn. This juried show includes exhibits, door prizes, speakers and more. Open for viewing on Friday (1-4); Saturday (10-4); Sunday (1-4). Click here for entry form. Click here for vendor form. Click here for sponsor form.
Fall Farm Day
Come and watch how peanuts were harvested in the Wiregrass nearly 100 years ago. Enjoy the sights, sounds and sweet smells of cane grinding, syrup making, butter churning, soap making and other traditional farm activities. Other activities include music, antique tractors, wagon rides and the largest quilt display in the Wiregrass region.
Low Country Boil
Shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes and a blend of spices will simmer in a 60-gallon kettle for a mouthwatering dish. Advance tickets are required . For more info or to purchase tickets, call 334-794-3452. Sponsored by William and Carroll Flowers, Alden Services, Steve and Angelia Stokes, WDFX Fox 34, Adams Beverages, Dothan Printing, Nantze Springs, Hardwick and Son Printing, Martin Environmental, Pans and Petals, Buffalo Rock, US Business Products and United Rentals.
Decorating Workshop
Spread some holiday cheer at Landmark Park at the Holiday Decorating WorkshopCreate wreaths, garlands and swags out of natural materials and decorate Landmark Park for Victorian Christmas and make some decorations to take home! Refreshments will be provided. Registration required. This event is supported by the Wiregrass Master Gardeners. Admission is free.
Victorian Christmas
Listen to Christmas carols and visit with Santa. Enjoy snacks, arts and crafts, music, wagon rides and handmade decorations. A circuit riding preacher will deliver a holiday message. Admission is free and visitors are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for donation to the Food Bank.
