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34th Annual Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days

34th Annual Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days

August 7th, 2026 - August 8th, 2026Gates open 7 a.m. each day

Athens

The Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days event celebrates the contributions of farmers and their equipment and it offers something for everyone.  There are antique tractors, antique engines, arts and crafts, fish fry, exhibits, live entertainment and much more. Enjoy the Parade of Power, a tractor ride to Elkmont, AL from Piney Chapel, Fast Crank Competition, Tractor Slow Races, and many more fun events.  The festival is held each year on the first Friday and Saturday of August.



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    • 18032 Buck Island Road
    • Athens, AL 35614
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    Limestone County Sheriff's Arena

    Region

    Athens is located in the Huntsville & Decatur Area of the North Alabama Region

    Fees

    $5 admission. 12 and under free.

    Where to Stay

    Cowford Campground

    Located on the Tennessee River, offering swimming, fishing and boating. Public water, 40 electrical and water RV hookups for campers, picnic facilities, hiking, and restroom facilities available.

    Green Acres Mobile Home & RV Park

    Green Acres Mobile Home & RV Park in Athens, AL offers spacious mobile home lots and long-term RV sites just minutes from Huntsville. As a family-owned and pet-friendly community, we provide 50-amp hookups, a community storm shelter, and a peaceful, ...

    Hampton Inn & Suites - Athens-I-65 (Huntsville Area)

    Nestled at the base of the Smokey Mountains, Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/I-65 (Huntsville Area) is located in the middle of shopping and dining, and convenient to two major cities. Located off I-65, between Birmingham, AL and Nashville, TN, our hotel...

    Sleep Inn

    Book a room at the Sleep Inn hotel in Athens, AL.

    Riverview RV Resort

    Riverview RV Resort is a beautiful RV park located just 20 minutes west of Athens, AL on the Tennessee river. Seventy (70) RV sites with full hook-ups plus an onsite facility with a laundry room, restrooms and showers. The combination of creature co...

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens I-65

    Nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Athens, AL is the Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens/ I-65. Our Hotel in Athens is conveniently located off of I-65 between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL, as well as only 16 miles east of Huntsvi...

    The Drop Farm

    The Drop Farm is furnished in period antiques. Two rooms are available, each with a double bed and private bath. There are facilities available for private events, parties, etc.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites

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    Super 8 Athens

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    Where to Eat

    Johnny's Place

    Live classic country music and dance floor, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights.

    Kreme Delite

    Kreme Delite opened in 1951 and has been serving their signature upside-down banana split ever since!

    Dub's Burgers

    Burgers since 1961.

    Limestone Legends Billiards

    Opened in 2022, enjoy a game of pool and a quick bite to eat and your favorite adult beverage

    LawLers Barbecue

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

    Old Black Bear Brewing Co. Athens

    Brewing is our life, beer is our water so don’t waste time drinking other things.
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    What to See & Do

    Limestone County Historic Bell Monument

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    Yesterday's Event Center

    A dinner theater with a wide variety of live entertainment including the region’s best specialty shows, tribute artists, dance bands, full show bands and teen bands with shows throughout the year.

    Limestone County Canoe & Kayak Trail

    The beautiful Elk River is perfect for a day of paddling the Limestone County, AL Canoe and Kayak Trail. This waterway is Class 1 stream- slow current, no white water - and its water levels are managed by the TVA Dam make it perfect for a day out wit...

    "YESTERDAYS" Event Center

    Complete event hosting facility and services as well as dinner shows and senior lunch matinee shows open to the public

    Delmore Brothers Museum--Athens State University

    Displays contain artifacts and memorabilia from Alton and Rabon Delmore.

    Wild Hearts Cowboy Carriage Rides

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    The Hummus People

    Just some Hummus Folk, mixing up one-of-a-kind hummus flavors that will exhilarate your senses! "It's Music to Your Mouth"

    Donnell House

    Historic home built in 1851 by Rev. Robert Donnell, founder of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Later housed a school and school principals. Tours available.

    Fallen Officers Monument

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