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For over 50 years, the annual Arley Day Festival Parade and Car Show has been held at Hamner Park in Arley, Alabama. The festival is hosted by the Arley Women’s Club (AWC) as a celebration of the town of Arley, the heart of beautiful Smith Lake, and its residents.
This year’s festival, which is free to all, will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The festival begins with a parade through the town ending in Meek Baptist Church. Activities include a car show (with prizes), arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, children’s games, water slides, horseback rides, free hotdogs for kids and more.
A 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held beginning at 9 a.m. on the courts at Hamner Park, organized by the Meek Basketball Coach. A pickleball tournament will also be held this year at the recently added pickleball courts. To sign up for the pickleball tournament visit the AWC (www.ArleyWomensClub.org) The latest information on all the festivities is posted on the AWC site - as well as registration forms for vendors and car show entries.
A hearty pancake breakfast will be provided for the community, festival vendors and festival attendees by Arley First Baptist Church. The breakfast will be held at the Arley Fire Station, located directly across from Hamner Park from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Donations are welcomed and will benefit the Arley Volunteer Fire Department.
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