Downtown Dothan Festival of Murals and Street Fair A variety of cultural events, most surrounding the performance and visual arts. Something for everyone from Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and Jazz to dance and museum activities. The Street Fair features live music on several stages, free activities for children, pet costume contest, arts and crafts vendors, food and much more.
Saturday May 3rd Street Fest
| Entertainment Schedule |
| Main Stage |
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| Group Name |
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| Karen Searcy |
10:00-10:45 a.m. |
| Cheryl Morrow |
10:45-11:30 a.m. |
| Nick Darts |
11:30-12:15 p.m. |
| Johnny Lepford |
12:15-1:15 p.m. |
| Matt Vinson |
1:15-2:00 p.m. |
| Areias |
2:00-3:00 p.m. |
| Broken Theory |
3:00-4:00 p.m. |
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| Children’s Area Stage |
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| Wizard of Oz Cast |
10:30 a.m. |
| Caleb Santos |
11:00 a.m. |
| Patti Rutland Jazz |
11:30 a.m. |
| Understudy Theater |
1:30 p.m. |
| David the Magician |
2:30 p.m. |
*Not on Stage: Troy University-Dothan
Wiregrass Museum of Art All day
Steel Drum Band: 12:30 p.m.
Karate Demo 11:00 a.m. |
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| SEADAC |
10:00 a.m. |
| Marilee Dalbey |
10:30 a.m. |
DoSaDos Square
Dance Group |
11:00 a.m. |
| Cathy DeLoney |
12:00p.m. |
| Patti Rutland Jazz |
1:00 p.m. |
| Sashay |
2:00 p.m. |
| Sashay |
3:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday
April 30th |
Youth "Praise Fest" |
Contemporary Christian Music
at Poplar Head Park 6:30 PM
Free Admission
Contact Number: 673-8441
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Praisefest is an incredible night of Worship and Praise held on Wednesday, April 30th in the beautiful setting of Poplar Head Park. It is a wonderful opportunity for the student ministries of our city to come together and lift up praise as well as get to know one another. The evening is for anyone in middle school and high school. We will begin at 6:30 pm and end at 8:00 pm., and concessions will be available. Come join us as we lift up our praise in the center of the city! |
| Friday
May 2nd |
Tri-State Community
Orchestra
Concert |
Performance Includes:
"The Wiregrass Symphony" by Richard Pearson Thomas
Guest Artists:
*Commander Marvin Cardo, Director
98th Army Silver Wings Band, Ft. Rucker
*Headland High School Marching Band
John Taylor - Director
at Dothan Opera House 7:30 PM
General Admission - $12
Students & Seniors - $10
Contact Number: 615-3175 |
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The Tri-State Community Orchestra will present the music of Richard Pearson Thomas describing the Murals in downtown Dothan; the "Wiregrass Symphony". As the orchestra performs the music, the mural that the music describes will be shown in the background behind the orchestra. If you have never seen and heard this outstanding work, you are definitely missing a treat. The Wiregrass Youth Symphony Orchestra will be performing during the concert under the baton of Mr. Alex Zacahrias. The WYSO is made up of thirty outstanding young musicians from across the Wiregrass Area who rehearse on Saturday mornings in the TCO room at the Cultural Arts Center. |
| Saturday
May 3rd |
Endurance 5K Run/Walk |
Event Day Registration
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7:00 - 7:45 am
at First Baptist Church-Dothan
Family Life Center 8:00: PM
Pre Registration (before 4/25)
$10 per person
$25 per family Registration
(after 4/25)
$15 per person
$30 per family
Contact Number: 792-3217
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Run starts and ends at the First Baptist Church of Dothan. It 's a great run and great goal to improve your personal fitness health and a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Prizes are awarded to all age groups. |
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Street Fest |
from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
located at
Historic Downtown Dothan
North St. Andrews Street
Contact Number: 793-9042 |
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Currently in it's third year, this downtown street festival is a "Celebration of the Arts" and features artists from several different mediums, including fine art, crafts, music, theater, and dance. Live musical and dance entertainment will appear throughout the day on 3 stages. The children's art activities initiated by Troy University-Dothan, are expanding this year in order to expose our youngest citizens to dance, music and theater arts as well. Join the fun, visit the artists, enjoy the entertainment and food in Historic Downtown Dothan.
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First Saturday Family Day |
located at the Wiregrass Museum
of Art at
10:30 AM
Free Admission
Contact Number: 794-3871 |
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Downhome Jazz Festival |
Dothan Civic Center
Cookin' Up Jazz 6:30 PM
Chef Michael Sigler
Foster Street Café
Buffet cost not included
in concert ticket price
Cash Bar
Concert 7:30 PM
Featured Artist
Jackie Mills Quintet
Adults:$12 (Advance)
or $17 (Day of Show)
Students - $8
Seniors - $10
12 & Under - Free
Contact Number: 615-3175 |
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A long tradition between Music South and Wallace Community College, the annual jazz festival in downtown Dothan includes three unique venues: A daytime competition among regional high school, community college and university jazz bands; a renowned jazz artist, as visiting artist and educator, providing an instructional session in the afternoon and an evening concert of extraordinary jazz entertainment. The concert setting is informal, with New Orleans style décor and specialty foods available for purchase from local vendors. |
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