Visit Cullman: Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, and Southern Charm.

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today's episode, we're chatting with Harmony Heard, the Executive Director of Visit Cullman in Alabama.

Harmony shares about the area’s rapid growth, award-winning festivals, unique agritourism experiences, and endless outdoor adventure opportunities. From the famous Alabama Strawberry Festival and authentic German Christkindlmarkt, to skydiving, glamping, and world-class bass fishing on Smith Lake, Cullman has something for everyone.

DISCUSSION

1. Location and Community Overview

• Emphasis on Cullman’s Southern hospitality and welcoming atmosphere
• Formation of the tourism bureau through legislation in 2022.
• Senator Garlan Gudger’s role in advancing Cullman tourism.

2. Attractions and Popular Events

• Festivals:
  • Alabama Strawberry Festival
  • Oktoberfest: celebration of Cullman’s German heritage.
  • Rock the South
  • German Christkindl Market
• Tourism growth: A “Hallmark town” reputation.
• Religious sites: Ave Maria Grotto and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
• Smith Lake

3. Hospitality and Accommodations

• Local hotels, Boutique options, and unique Airbnbs.

4. Sports and Recreation Facilities

• The Omniplex, a multi-use, state-of-the-art sports facility
• Field of Miracles (adaptive baseball field)
• Wild Water Water Park

5. Outdoor Adventure Opportunities

• Skydiving
• Water and forest activities include ziplining, boating, camping, hiking, and glamping at the Palomino Resort.
• The historical Clarkson Covered Bridge and Duck River trails are for hiking and outdoor exposure.
• Agritourism: local farms, fresh produce, and local meats.

6. Fishing and Sporting Events

• Hosting of Bassmasters and Major League Fishing tournaments
• Future events with the Alabama Bass Trail.

7. Local Food and Coffee Scene

• Historic dining: Busy Bee Café (since 1919) and Duchess Donuts
• Coffee shops: Karmas (locally roasted coffee) and Jubilee

8. Arts and Community Initiatives

• Southern Accents & Community Art Projects

CONNECT WITH VISIT CULLMAN

Visit the Cullman, AL website at https://visitcullman.com/ and follow their social sites:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visitcullman

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Visitcullmanal

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