Retirement & Relocation
Retirement is the day when you stop working and start enjoying seven day weekends, and here in North Alabama, there is plenty to see and experience as you live your life after retirement. Looking to retire or relocate? North Alabama’s natural beauty, mild winters, affordable cost of living, opportunities for an active lifestyle, access to healthcare, and rich, authentic cultural experiences are just a few of the reasons the region is a great place to retire. The cost of living in Alabama is very low and the state consistently ranks in the top 10 most affordable places in the United States to retire. From soaring mountains to sparkling lakes, North Alabama was once a hidden secret. Today, visitors travel from all over to trek along the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains for some of the country’s most scenic beauty and natural wonders. And, thanks to the flowing waters of the Tennessee River, North Alabama boasts some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the United States. Every weekend offers a different festival to experience and pack your appetite because the region is home to an array of unique and quirky restaurants. And so the adventure begins!
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Upcoming Events
Art on the Lake
Held alongside beautiful Lake Guntersville, this event features over 100 fine artists and craftsmen…
Bloomin Festival
Arts and crafts will be on display for two days in April when the St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School…
Panoply Arts Festival
Music, art, and fireworks are in store the last weekend in April when the annual Panoply Arts…
Cruise & Croon
Presented by the All American Cruisers, Cruise and Croon welcomes locals and visitors to the…
Cullman Strawberry Festival
- Cullman Strawberry Festival
- Recurring on the 1st Saturday of May
Alabama’s longest-running strawberry festival, the Cullman Strawberry Festival promises plenty of…
Strawberry Festival Moulton
May 5-6, 2023 Moulton’s berry delicious event returns the first weekend in May for two days of…
Koe Wetzel
Date May 12, 2023 Event Starts 7:30 PM Apollo South Open 5:00 PM Doors Open 6:00 PM Ticket Prices…
For King + Country: What Are We Waiting For? The Tour Part II
Buy Tickets Date May 14, 2023 Event Starts 7:00 PM Apollo South Open 5:00 PM Doors Open 6:00 PM…
Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo
MAY 19-20, 2023 Considered the largest outdoor rodeo east of the Mississippi, the Limestone…
Annual Arley Day Festival, Car Show and Parade
ARLEY DAY FESTIVAL, CAR SHOW & PARADE May 20, 2023 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Hamner Park, Helicon…