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Athens Recreation Center

Every first and third Thursday night the Athens Dulcimers perform. You can enjoy the music and also learn to play the dulcimer.

270 Highway 31 N Athens, AL 35613

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256 233-8740

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Athens, AL

270 Highway 31 N
Athens, AL 35613

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Upcoming Events

Chocolate Walk

This self-guided event begins at the Athens Main Street office, located at 107 North Jefferson Street, where walkers will pick up their pre-paid ticket(s), a map to participating businesses, and their bag to collect their chocolate goodies. Only 300...

Merchants Alley Happy Hour

Kick off the weekend with great music! Every Friday, April through November (we take August off), local musicians will play a free concert in Merchant's Alley from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Fridays After Five

On the last Friday of the month in April, May, June, and July downtown Athens will be full of music, food, and fun! Fridays After Five features regionally known bands, a great lineup of food trucks, shopping late, great restaurants, and fun for the ...

Athens Farmers Market

Every Tuesday from May through September 7 am-Noon and Saturday 8 am-Noon through August, Athens Main Street hosts the Athens Farmers Market. This Alabama Certified Farmers Market is a popular gathering place to purchase local, fresh produce, specia...

Sippin' Cider

Enjoy an evening in historic downtown Athens beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. This free event is a self-guided tour of participating businesses around the square. Sample different ciders at each business and then vote for your favori...

Where to Eat

LawLers Barbecue

In 1978, in a little town called Pulaski, Tennessee, two brothers from Athens, Alabama decided to go into the barbecue business.

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Athens State University

Athens Recreation Center

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