Andalusia, Alabama and Covington County, Alabama
Andalusia is the county seat of Covington County, Alabama. It is located in south Alabama's rural farm and timber country, near the Conecuh National Forest’s mystic and spiritually renewing longleaf pine
ecosystem.
Andalusia, is a city actively welcoming cultural and social renaissance. Relying on its inherent human diversity to embrace political and economic change, Andalusia is following the ancient well worn paths into a vibrant, revitalizing future. Some say Andalusia will become the Sedona of the Southeast. Come, contribute your special, unique abilities and talents to our recreating. We welcome you to make our renaissance yours.
Holidays are important in Andalusia. National Holidays and religious holidays are well celebrated. Many of us celebrate Equinoxes, Solstices, Mid-Seasons, Full Moons, and New Moons. We celebrate a gentle steady rain after a drought, and breezy sunshine after a flood. We celebrate the flowering of orchards, the sprouting of crops, and the storing of the harvest. We celebrate Life, and Life’s Passages.
Below this introduction are some links that will describe much about Andalusia, Covington County, and Alabama, our community, economy, and environment. You will also find a brief list of some of the recent cultural events enjoyed by the community.
To learn about our local real estate agencies, realtors, real estate brokers, real estate agents, and real estate appraisers, please visit this website’s “Andalusia Real Estate” page.
To learn about the vegetable growing seasons, the weather, and the climate here in Andalusia and Covington County, please visit this website’s “Andalusia Planting Dates” page.
Alabama Government
Alabama Government Directory of State Agencies
Alabama Grassroots Clearinghouse
Alabama Hiking Trail Society - Conecuh National Forest
Alabama League of Environmental Action Voters Alabama Museum of Natural History
Alabama Ornithological Society Alabama Public Radio Alabama Public Television
Alabama Rivers Alliance
Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network
Alabama Tobacco Addiction Cessation
Alabama Trails Association
Andalusia Recycling Center, Gary Pichea at ph 334-222-0862
Bed and Breakfast - Hickory Ridge Lodge and Inn
Bed and Breakfast - Quaint On Brooklyn Inn
Bed and Breakfast - Sweet Gum Bottom
Chrissie Schubert’s Homemade Treats - great cookies
Covington County Arena
Covington County Association of Realtors
Covington County Agricultural Extension
Covington County Economic Development Commission
Covington County Information and Links
Covington County Schools
Covington County Sheriff's Office
Opp City Government
Opp City Schools
Opp and Covington County Chamber of Commerce
Opp Online
Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo
Outdoor Alabama
Smoke-Free Environments Law Project
Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center
Southeast Alabama Economic Development Partnership
Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging
Southern Environmental Law Center
Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group
Sugar Rush Bakery and Coffee House, with a WiFi Hotspot
The Herbal Tarot
Tobacco Survivors United
Visual Arts League of Andalusia - no website yet
Wild South First Friday is a monthly Art presentation and workshop conducted by the Visual Arts of Lower Alabama. It is held at LBW Community College, in the same building on the same floor as the Library, just across the hall.
Click here to see a: Calendar of Performing Arts Events, Cultural Events, and Educational Events held at the Laurleen B Wallace Community College's Dixon Theater and Dixon Conference Center
Here is a short list of the kinds events that have been presented in the Andalusia and Covington County area though the past years. It is only a sampling of some of the things that went on in the greater community. Many of the events are annual, some were one time events, so check the online calenders linked above.
JAN - Covington Bluegrass Festival
JAN - Farmer Appreciation Banquet
FEB - A Storyteller in the House
FEB - Alabama Arena Cross Series - Dirt Bike & 4-Wheeler Racing and Jumping
FEB - Andalusia Expo
FEB - Operation Save Teens/Drug Awareness Program
FEB - Urban Cowboy: The Musical
MAR - A Civil Rights Journey
MAR - Corey Smith Concert
MAR - Ducks Unlimited Banquet
MAR - Miss Conecuh River Pageant
MAR - Red Garter Review
MAR - South Alabama Charity Horse Show
MAR - Story Book Festival, 36th annual
MAR - Three Redneck Tenors
APR - Andalusia Civatan Rodeo
APR - Don't Drop It On Alabama Cleanup
APR - Homespun Country Hoedown Seniors Appreciation Day
APR - Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo - 8:30PM - 8:00PM last concert start
APR - Valdimir Zaitsev, concert pianist
MAY - Art Off The Wall - Lower Alabama Arts Coalition
JUN - Patriotic Night, Fort Rucker Band Concert
JUL - Andalusia Presents: Local Youth Concert
JUL - Junior Miss Program
JUL - World Championship Domino Tournament
AUG - Andalusia Gun and Knife Show
AUG - Babe Ruth World Series
SEP - Andalusia Classics and Street Rods
SEP - Southern States Mule & Donkey Classic
OCT - Andalusia Chamber Golf Tournament
OCT - Andalusia County Fair
OCT - Cirque Le Masque
OCT - Opp Fest
OCT - Trick-or-Treat on the Square
DEC - Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
DEC - Nutcracker Performance - Andalusia Ballet Association
Below is a map of the downtown Andalusia area. It has clickable options:
Below is a map of parts of Covington county around Andalusia. It has clickable options:
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