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Catfish Festival

Catfish Festival

May 15th 20219am - 5pm

Scottsboro

Held along the banks of Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, the annual Catfish Festival celebrates one of America's favorite outdoor activities - fishing for catfish.. Recognized by Bon Appetit Appalachia as a great hometown family food & fun festival that includes fried catfish plates, arts & crafts show, Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Tractor Show, Concerts, Concessions, and a free kids area offering inflatables. Festival goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the live entertainment, including gospel singing. Beginning at 11 a.m., the Shriner's will be selling catfish dinners. Pets are welcome to join in on the festivities. A pet parade and costume contest is set for 12 p.m. For more information, call Susan Carlile at 256-259-1503

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    • Jackson County Park, 2302 County Park Road, Scottsboro, AL 35769, USA
    • Scottsboro, AL 35769
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    Jackson County Park, 2302 Co. Park Road

    Region

    Scottsboro is located in the Lake Guntersville Area Area of the North Alabama Region

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    Where to Stay

    Comfort Inn & Suites

    Book a room at the Comfort Inn & Suites hotel in Scottsboro, AL

    Econo Lodge

    Book a room at the Econo Lodge hotel in Scottsboro, AL.

    Quality Inn

    Book a room at the Quality Inn hotel in Scottsboro, AL.

    Lakelands Limited, LLC, Vacation Rentals

    Cabin rentals for Beautiful Lake Guntersville.

    Robinson's Roost

    Fishing and Family Fun! Main Channel of Tennessee River Near Goosepond Colony Approximately 3100/sf WiFi, password protected 5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Hardwood floors, Travertine Tile Baths Boathouse Park-style Charcoal Grill

    Red Roof Inn

    61 Room hotel with 29 Boat Hook-ups for anglers

    Goose Pond Colony Campground

    Goose Pond Colony Campground offers waterfront camping. Located on The Tennessee River in Scottsboro, Alabama. Other amenities inculde; 125 campsites, two Bathhouses, playground, boat launch, sewer hookups, camp store, and many more.

    Jackson County Park Campground

    Newly built cabins on the Tennessee River in a scenic park.
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    Where to Eat

    Docks, The

    Located at Goosepond Colony, The Docks is the only fine dining restaurant in the area with lake access for any size boat.

    Payne's Soda Fountain

    This downtown soda shop with a Southern flair will convert even the most reluctant patron into a peanut coke devotee.

    McCutchen's Magnolia House Restaurant

    McCutchen's Magnolia House Restaurant serves its customers made-from-scratch Southern cuisine.

    Stevarino's Italian Eatery & Pub

    With specialty sandwiches and traditional Italian cuisine, Stevarinos in Scottsboro has been pleasing locals since 2007.

    The Docks at Goose Pond Colony

    The Docks is the only fine dining restaurant in the area that boasts lake access for boats. Cuisine from chef and owner Mark Hall is complemented by a come-as-you-are atmosphere.

    Variety Bake Shop

    If the aroma of freshly made donuts, party cookies and homemade fudge does not get you, the fresh hot biscuits filled with savory sausage, country ham and thickly sliced tenderloin surely will.

    Cups Cafe

    Cups Café is located inside the Unclaimed Baggage Center, a popular attraction in Scottsboro. Due to Covid-19 it hasn't fully reopened yet for lunch, but will happily serve you Starbucks coffee, Piper and Leaf tea, and a delicious array of sweat trea...
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    What to See & Do

    Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge

    Located next to a major thoroughfare in Scottsboro, Alabama, the federally protected Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge hosts a large colony of gray bats. During the summer months at dusk, you can watch a dark cloud of bats pouring out of the cave t...

    The Social Nook

    A unique venue for hosting public events and clases in downtown Scottsboro.

    James D. Martin Wildlife Management Area

    This preserve offers 60,732 acres of public hunting, making it the largest wildlife management property in the State of Alabama.

    Unclaimed Baggage

    As seen on "Oprah," "The Today Show," "Good Morning America," "The Late Show with David Letterman." America's best-kept shopping secret. 7,000+ new items daily.

    Maranatha Camp & Conference Center

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    Lakeshore Watercraft Renta

    Pontoon, Kayak & Paddle Board Rental. Bait & tackle, snacks, drinks and more available as well.

    Jackson County Park & Marina

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    Jackson County Park

    The Scottsboro based, waterfront park, is a swimming & boating destination with a campground for RVs & tents, play area & nature trails.

    The Plantation Course at Goose Pond Colony Resort

    PGA Tour Quality Mini-Verde greens installed in 2013. Certified Tee-It Forward Course. Links style family friendly golf course.
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