June

Some dates, times and event activities are estimates so check with organization websites for actual information.

FESTIVALS ON THE SQUARE
2nd Saturday in June
Sponsored by Headland Chamber of Commerce

By joining the Daylily Festival and the Blueberry Festival Headland, residents and visitors will have the best of both festivals tied into one huge event – Festivals on the Square. Three big contests are planned for the Festivals on the Square - Daylily Contest, Blueberry Recipe Contest and the Blueberry Pie-Eating Contest. All are open to the public and to all ages. For more information regarding the Festivals on the Square, call the Headland Area Chamber of Commerce at 693-3303.

During the day, the Wiregrass Daylily Society has daylilies on sale on the town square. A tour of gardens is available and usually includes Ric-A-Tee Gardens, Bush Gardens, Joe Ed & Marjorie Kirkland Gardens, Jim & Beverly Cole Gardens, and the Headland House with some of the gardens having a drawing for a prize. There is no admission fee for the tour.

MUSIC BY MOONLIGHT
June 14, 28, July 12, 26, 7:30 p.m.
Landmark Park, Dothan, AL

Annual concert series under the stars on the Gazebo lawn. Pack a picnic supper and bring your lawn chairs. Martin Drugstore open and serving ice cream. Presented by MusicSouth.

FUTURE MASTER GOLF TOURNAMENT
Usually 4th Saturday in June and sometimes ends in early July - FutureMastersGolf.com
Dothan Country Club, Dothan, Alabama

The Press Thornton Future Masters Golf Tournament is one of the most traditionally rich junior tournaments in the world. An impressive list of golfing greats who have competed in the tournament continues to grow and includes past U.S. Open champions Hubert Green and Jerry Pate, Masters winner Larry Mize, PGA champions Bob Tway, Mark Brooks and Shawn Micheel, and British Open winner Ben Curtis.

The Future Masters has become a proving ground for golf?s brightest junior stars, but it is not, nor has it ever been, only about golf. It is about the spirit of competition, friendships made, sportsmanship on the course, and the challenge of preserving fifty-eight years of growing golf.

OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL
June 9, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Landmark Park, Dothan, AL

It’s a summertime treat for the whole family as we observe National Dairy Month. Activities include cow milking, butter churning, ice cream making and more. Plus, FREE single dip ice cream cones.

HEADLAND ANNUAL BBQ COOKOFF
Usually in June - Date & Time TBA

This event is held at Douglas Park in June. BBQ cooking teams from the area cook their finest BBQ in the spirit of competition and fun. Individuals from the Tri-States setup booths to display their crafts and area organizations provides a wide variety of refreshments. Children will enjoy the kids area where they can jump and slide to their hearts content. All of this going on while music is played by various entertainers from the sound stage.

ANIMAL TALES
Tuesdays in June & July, 10 a.m.
LandmarkPark.com, Dothan, Alabama

Storytelling program for preschool age children. Participation is encouraged through dance, song and pantomime. Reservations required.

ANIMAL ADVENTURES
Fridays in June & July, 10 a.m.
LandmarkPark.com, Dothan, Alabama

One-hour educational programs featuring native and exotic animals. Recommended for ages five and older. Reservations required.