Turkey Tournament
2016-03-19 | Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce, 1001 Earl Hilliard Rd, Camden, AL
Click HERE for Registration Form

Salem AME Church Women’s Weekend
2016-03-28 03:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Salem AME church, 482 Allenton Road, Pine Apple, AK, United States
You are invited to fellowehip with us for our annual Woman’s Day. This event is for Women to come together on Saturday, april 23, 2016 at 3:00pm. Sunday our program will begin at 1:30 pm. Dr. Jacqueline Denson will be our speaker .
Theme: She is like a tree planted by streams of water…
Salem AME church 482 Allenton Road, Pine Apple, AL

Youth Mental Health First Aid for Wilcox County
2016-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce, 1001 Earl Hilliard Rd, Camden, AL
The West Central Alabama Area Health Education Center (AHEC) will be hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid training in Camden, AL on Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 at the Wilcox Chamber of Commerce (1001 Earl Hilliard Road, Camden, AL 36726) from 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. AHEC will train members of the public to improve mental health literacy – helping them identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness in youth. This training is open to all who are interested.

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training certification course which teaches participants a five-step action plan to assess a situation, select and implement interventions and secure appropriate care for a young person. This certification program introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact and overviews common treatments.

Upon completion of the Youth Mental Health First Aid training, participants will receive Youth Mental Health First Aid certifications through the National Council for Behavioral Health. The Deep South Center for OH&S is an approved provider of continuing education units for nurses by the AL Board of Nursing (Provider ABNP0420 Expiration Date 01/03/2019) and has awarded this program 8.0 contact hours. The Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners has approved this program for 8.50 CEUs.

To register for the April 6th Youth Mental Health First Aid training or for more information on upcoming training dates, contact Karen Finklea at Karen.finklea@wcaahec.org or call (205) 614-6219.

Hog Wild for Art Festival
2016-04-30 11:30 - 15:30 | Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center, 209 Claiborne Street, Camden, AL, 36726, United States
Black Belt Treasures will host its annual Hog Wild for Art Festival on Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., featuring kids art activities and demonstrations by artists and craftsmen from across the Black Belt region of Alabama.
In addition, the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 6th Annual Mark Curl Memorial BBQ Cook-Off in historic downtown Camden (www.wilcoxareachamber.com).

BBQ Cook Off & Concert
2016-04-30 12:00 - 23:00 | Wilcox County Chamber of Commerce, 1001 Earl Hilliard Rd, , Camden, AL, 36726, United States
BBQ + Vendors + Music + Family Fun

Alabama Bass Trail
2016-05-14 | Alabama Bass Trail, AL, United States

Game Check Seminar
2016-08-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Auburn University Natural Resources Center, 1192 Earl Hilliard Road , Camden, AL, 36726, United States
Chuck Sykes, Director of Department of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries will host Game Check Seminar at Auburn University Natural Resources Center, 1192 Earl Hilliard Rd (Ellis Island Road) in Camden. Mandatory Game Check will start during the 2016-2017 hunting season.
Topics to be covered:

how to check your game
why the data is important
what it means to you, the hunter

For More information call 334-242-3465 or visit Alabama Outdoors website: http://www.outdooralabama.com/game-check-seminar-series

West Central Alabama Gator Hunt
2016-08-11 - 2016-08-14 | Roland Cooper Park, 285 Deer Run Dr., Camden, AL, 36726, United States
Weigh-in station will be at Roland Cooper State Park pavilion. 50 tags were issued and the tag holders can hunt from Jones Bluff Lock & Dam in Dallas county south through all of Wilcox County to Hwy 84 bridge in Monroe County.
Hunting Hours: From 8:00 p.m. August 11, 2016 until 6:00 a.m. August 14, 2016 and from 8:00 p.m. August 18, 2016 until 6:00 a.m. August 21, 2016.
The public is invited to come out for the weigh-ins. James “Big Daddy” Lawler will be keeping everyone updated via his Facebook page Gettin’ Outdoors with Big Daddy Lawler.
For more information go to the Outdoor Alabama website.

Re-Opening Celebration for Roland Cooper!
2016-08-11 15:00 - 19:00 | Roland Cooper Park, 285 Deer Run Dr., Camden, AL, 36726, United States

Media Bass Team Championship
2016-09-08 08:00 - 2016-09-11 17:00 | Miller’s Ferry Training Dike Park, Highway 28, Miller's Ferry, Alabama
Team Championship for 2016 Media Bass Championship Qualifiers. 1st Place is $10,000. Qualifying Teams from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas are eligible.

Depot Day
2016-10-15 08:00 - 17:00 | City of Pine Hill, Oak Grove Street, Pine Hill, AL, United States
The Town of Pine Hill will be holding this event at the Pine Hill Municipal Complex. This event centers around the restored Depot building. It is a family-friendly event with plenty of food, entertainment by local talent, arts and crafts, as well as a time to vist with friends and family. The children will be well-entertained so that the adults can browse and visit. The Town of Pine Hill extends an invitation to all to come and participate in a real down-home, old fashioned Small Town event! The event starts at 9:00 a.m.

7th Annual Big Buck Contest
2016-10-15 08:00 - 2017-02-10 17:00 | Gees Bend Ferry Terminal, 1001 Earl Hilliard Rd., Camden, AL, 36726, United States
The 2016-2017 Big Buck Contest kicks off October 15th and will run through the season- February 110, 2017.
The contest is sponsored by various businesses in the community.
Divisions are as follows:
Adult Big Buck
Youth (15 and Under)
Bow
Monthly Big Buck Winner
Big Doe (November 26th-27th and December 30-31)
Biggest Wilcox County Buck
Deer can be harvested in Wilcox, Clarke, Monroe, Butler, Lowndes, Dallas, and Marengo Counties.
Adult Tickets are $20 Youth $10
For more information, complete list of rules and prizes please contact the Wilcox Area Chamber 334-682-4929.

BBTCAC Patchwork Festival
2016-10-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center, 209 Claiborne Street, Camden, AL, 36726, United States
Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center (BBTCAC) will host its annual Patchwork Festival on Saturday, October 29, from 10am to 2pm.

Throughout the day on Saturday, artists’ demonstrations in pottery, quilting, stained glass, painting, and basket making will be offered, while volunteers will be hosting one of the most popular features of the day – art activities for youth of all ages. BBTCAC activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until 2:00 p.m. at 209 Claiborne Street in historic downtown Camden.

Annual Membership Reception
2016-11-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Gees Bend Ferry Terminal, 1001 Earl Hilliard Rd., Camden, AL, 36726, United States
Annual reception for our Chamber Members to show appreciation as well as proved the chance for members to network, mingle and enjoy the evening!
More details to come! Check back soon!

21st Annual Hunter Appreciation Day
2016-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Historic Downtown Pine Apple, 15709 Alabama 10, Pine Apple, AL, 36768, United States
Arts and Crafts festival in Pine Apple including live music and an Antique Car Parade. The Big Buck Contest registration is Friday night along with supper. The Big Buck Contest starts at Dawn and ends at dusk. Food and fun for the whole family in Historic Downtown Pine Apple!

Christmas in Camden
2016-12-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Courthouse Square-Camden, Broad Street, Camden, AL, United States
Join us for a fun filled evening in downtown Camden for a Christmas Celebration! Santa and his Elves will be on the square for photos, Christmas carols will be sung and vendors selling crafts, products, and food!

Alabama Hawking Association/North American Falconry Association(AHA/NAFA) Annual Meet & Hunt
2017-02-23 08:00 - 2017-02-25 17:00 | Courthouse Square-Camden, Broad Street, Camden, AL, United States
Coming up in Camden on February 23rd, 24th, & 25th. AHA had their meet in Camden last year and it was such a success they are coming back and have invited the NAFA to join them at this years meet. Local AHA members and active falconers, Michael Moore and John Brunson are the go to guys for this event. Michael told me this morning that he is expecting over 100 falconers with 40 plus birds to attend.
The headquarters this year will be “The Shed” in Camden. Located at the intersection of Hwy 10/28, 5 miles east of Camden. They will hunt Thursday then have a Meet & Greet at The Shed. The falconers will have their birds on display and answer any question the public might have about the sport.
After the Friday hunt, Lauren McGough will speak on Eagle Falconry and The Falconry fund Project. Jeff Fincher will also speak on Red-tail Hawking and his recent trip to Africa. Chili will also be served on Friday.
After morning hunt Saturday, pizza lunch at The Shed, afternoon hunt, there will be the Annual Banquet/Raffle. Renowned squirrel hawking author, Gary Brewer will be the keynote speaker. The banquet will be a members only event.
Visit Gettin’ Outdoors Radio for additional information

4th Annual Turkey Tournament
2017-03-18 | Gees Bend Ferry Terminal, 1001 Earl Hilliard Rd., Camden, AL, 36726, United States
Join us March 18th for the 4th Annual Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce Turkey Tournament!
One day tournament to shoot the biggest turkey in the area
Guaranteed 50% payout of all registration fees
$100 per team (2 people per team)
Must pre-register before March 13, 2017
Scoring Times: 9:00AM-11:00AM/ 6:00PM-8:00PM
(no off-site scoring)
Weigh-in Site: Gee’s Bend Ferry Terminal (Camden, AL)
Official Rules and Regulations available at Gee’s Bend Ferry Terminal

Wilcox Historical Society Spring Tour of Homes
2017-03-25 | Gees Bend Ferry Terminal, 1001 Earl Hilliard Rd., Camden, AL, 36726, United States
Join us March 25th, 2017 for a tour of the areas most loved antebellum homes. This year’s theme is “A Tour of the River’s Bend” as we open up homes in Canton Bend, Possum Bend, Sedan, and Camden. Tour begins at 10:00 but tickets will be sold beginning at 8:00am at Gee’s Bend Ferry Terminal and 9:00am at Black Belt Treasures.
The tour includes the following: DryFork, Liberty Hall, White Columns, Yaupon, and The Beck-Bryant-Talbot Home. We will also have Canton Bend Church, Wilcox Female Institute, and The Dale Masonic Lodge open for the tour. Quilts created by local artists will be available to view at The Wilcox Female Institute as well.
Live portrayal of Alabama’s 39th Governor, Benjamin Meek Miller will be performed at The Miller-Bonner-Law Office.
Lunches will be available for purchase at The Wilcox Female Institute by Blue Spoon Catering, and The Masonic Lodge will also be serving BBQ plates. (lunch sold separate from ticket)
Tickets are available at Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center and the Gee’s Bend Ferry Terminal.
Adults $20 Youth $10
Advanced tickets are available as well as group discounts.
Stay the night and enjoy dinner at Gaines Ridge Dinner Club (reservations preferred) as it has been named “One of the 100 places in Alabama to eat before you die” and is also one of our most cherished antebellum homes in the county.
Map of the tour available here: Tour of Homes Map

Bass Fishing Tournament
2017-04-01 05:30 - 15:00 | Roland Cooper Park, 285 Deer Run Dr., Camden, AL, 36726, United States
First annual Bass Fishing Tournament Fundraiser for the Selma area Food Bank.
This event will be a great way for caring individuals to help the food bank raise much needed funds and expand its mission in Wilcox, Dallas, Perry and Marengo Counties while allowing fisherman to enjoy a fun day of fishing and fellowship for a good cause. Additional information and registration forms can be obtained on the food bank web site and facebook page.

Millers Ferry Research Findings Seminar
2017-04-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Courthouse Square-Camden, Broad Street, Camden, AL, United States
Join us at The Gee’s Bend Ferry Terminal April 4th at 5:30 to hear from Auburn Fisheries Graduate Student, Stephen Gratz as he discusses the diversity of the ecosystem and economic impact of the Millers Ferry Reservoir.

Mark Curl Memorial 7th Annual BBQ Cook Off
2017-05-05 08:00 - 2017-05-06 22:00 | Courthouse Square-Camden, Broad Street, Camden, AL, United States
The date has been set!! Get ready to enjoy a weekend of BBQ, Music, and Fun! BBQ teams from across the state will be competing to see who can cook the best BBQ Ribs, Butts, and Chicken in beautiful downtown Camden! Black Belt Treasures will also be hosting Hog Wild for Art within the Cook Off Event!
Dixie Country will join us Friday afternoon 3:00-6:00pm for a Ford Fling Remote Broadcast while cook teams are setting up and The Voice of Wilcox participants are signing up!
Live concert with Plato Jones Friday night at 8:00PM
If you are interested in registering a team for the cook off competition, call 334-682-4929 or email director@wilcoxareachamber.com
The Voice of Wilcox County, Saturday 10:00am-noon- all new event where musicians
will compete to see who is the top performer!! (sign up Friday- bring your music)
BBQ tasting for the public begins at 10:30AM
$5 wristband to participate in Taster’s Choice Judging
Turkey Tournament and Big Buck Awards given away at 1:00PM
Judging for cookoff teams at NOON- winners announced at 2:00PM

8th Annual Big Buck Contest
2017-10-14 08:00 - 2018-02-10 22:00 | Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce, 1001 Earl Hilliard Rd, Camden, AL
It’s finally that time of year again! The Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Big Buck Contest has officially kicked off and is looking to be the biggest and best to-date. There are several new categories to compete in this year: biggest buck, biggest doe and biggest hog. If there you aren’t a hunter and fishing is your expertise, you can also compete for the biggest Crappie! Last of all, for the ones with a good eye, we have opened up a contest for the most unique wildlife photo!
Tickets can be purchased at any sponsor location or at the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce (1001 Earl Hilliard Rd, Camden, AL 36726). Adult tickets are $20. Tickets for those age 15 and under are $10.

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2017-2018 Chamber Ambassador Applications Due
2017-10-16 | Gees Bend Ferry Terminal, 1001 Earl Hilliard Rd., Camden, AL, 36726, United States
The Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2017-2018 student ambassador program. All applications must be completed and turned in by October 16, 2017. The applications can be submitted via email, mail, or can be dropped by the Gees Bend Ferry Terminal. For any questions or application requests, please call (334) 682-4929.

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Pine Hill Depot Day 2017
2017-10-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Pine Hill Municipal Complex, Pine Hill, 36769
The Town of Pine Hill will be holding this event at the Pine Hill Municipal Complex. This event centers around the restored Depot building. It is a family-friendly event with plenty of food, entertainment by local talent, arts and crafts, as well as a time to visit with friends and family. The children will be well-entertained so that the adults can browse and visit. The Town of Pine Hill extends an invitation to all to come and participate in a real down-home, old-fashioned Small Town event! The event starts at 9:00 a.m.

THANKSGIVING CANNED GOOD DRIVE
2017-11-01 - 2017-11-17 | Gees Bend Ferry Terminal, 1001 Earl Hilliard Rd., Camden, AL, 36726, United States
“Giving Thanks in Wilcox County”
The Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their first annual “Giving Thanks in Wilcox County” canned good drive. All residents are asked to donate any Non-Perishable Food Items that you may have. Those goods will be passed out to all Wilcox County Residents who may be in need during this time of the year. ALL non-perishable items should be dropped off at the Gees Bend Ferry Terminal or any local business in the Wilcox area with a #GTIWC box. All bags will be passed out on November 20, 2017 at the Ferry Terminal. For more information contact WACC office @ (334) 682- 4929 or email director@wilcoxareachamber.com
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BBTCAC Holiday Open House
2017-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center, 209 Claiborne Street, Camden, AL, 36726, United States
Join Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center as they celebrate the upcoming Christmas season with holiday treats, ‘make and takes’, and visit with several BBT artists as they demonstrate their talents.

J. Paul Jones Hospital Community Christmas Event
2017-12-01 15:00 - 17:30 | J. Paul Jones Hospital, 317 McWilliams Avenue, Camden, AL, 36726, United States
J. Paul Jones Hospital will be hosting their annual CommUNITY CHRISTmas event on December 1, 2017 from 3-5:30pm. There will be children’s activities along with a Christmas Tree lighting. Lastly, Santa will be making an appearance! Don’t miss out on this fun-free event!

Christmas In Camden
2017-12-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Courthouse Square-Camden, Broad Street, Camden, AL, United States
The Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce is planning our annual Christmas in Camden festival! We are excited to announce that this year, coinciding with the Alabama Bicentennial Commission, we will be celebrating 200 years of Christmas in downtown Camden!! Each year we host the event to bring the Christmas joy to our town. So come support our local businesses and join in on the fun! This year the event will be held December 7th, 2017 beginning at 3pm in Downtown Camden, Alabama. Santa will be arriving on a fire truck, Christmas music will be playing, hot chocolate will be served, and kids will be hunting for an Elf on the shelf! We will also have several downtown businesses open for after hours shopping.

GD Copper Job Fair
2018-01-30 09:30 - 17:00 | Wilcox Works, 223 A Claiborne Street, Camden, AL, 36726, United States
Wilcox Works and the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a job fair for Golden Dragon Copper Plant. Qualified applicants are to bring an UPDATED resume to job fair on January 30, 2018. For resume assistance please go to Wilcox Works prior to the actual job fair day.
