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ANNUAL OKRA FESTIVAL

The Annual Okra Festival is rated as one of the top 10 things to do during the month of August in the State of Alabama.

 

The event is held in Burkville which is located in beautiful Lowndes County, Alabama on the last Saturday in August.

 

Fun for all ages.  Cultural arts, music, crafts & food.

 

It is sponsored by Annie Mae's Place and other local, state and community organizations.

 

Check out the video here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAgGrQBhEC4

 

Photo & Video By: Steve Grauberger

Music By: Blues Artist Sonny Boy King

 

For more information about the event contact Barbara Evans at 334-324-7222 or by email at editor@estherstrumpet.com.

News Releases

Okra Festival and the Beloved Community September 1, 2009
 

Artwork by:

Amos Paul Kennedy