It’s almost here! February 27th, 2027

Thank you to the City of Semmes Mayor and City Council for voting to waive the fees to use the Semmes Community Center and pavilions.  Without their assistance, we would not have a venue to host a FREE TO THE PUBLIC event.

Thank you again to Mayor Van Hook, Council Member Joyce, Council Member Ebright, Council Member Lawshe, Council Member Herring, and Council Member Murrill for supporting our vision on what our community can offer one another.

City of Semmes

https://cityofsemmesal.gov/

G&D Farms, Feed, & Outdoors

G&D Farms manufactures top quality horse, cattle, chicken and deer feeds by growing its own wheat, soybeans and oats. We serve the customers of the Gulf Coast and Black Belt Alabama regions by supplying select products to improve their farms, livestock, home and pets. 

The Tanner Williams location is the base for the farm operations and incudes a 5,000 sf country themed store with hardware, kitchenware, clothing and gifts. Their staff offers expertise in livestock, farming and hunting. 

G&D Outdoors in Grove Hill specializes in hunting and fishing. 

G&D Farms, Feed & Outdoors

https://g-dfarms.com/

Holly Jolly Snowcones

 Holly Jolly Snowcones is a veteran owned company that serves a wide variety of flavorful snowcones, creamy hand-crafted milkshakes, refreshing ice cream, and energizing infused Red Bulls made with fun flavor combinations. 

Whether they’re serving at festivals, community events, private parties, or local businesses, their goal is to provide friendly service, high-quality treats, and a fun experience for every customer. 

From cooling off on a hot summer day to making your special event even sweeter, Holly Jolly Snowcones is dedicated to bringing smiles, great flavors, and unforgettable memories wherever they go. 

Holly Jolly Snowcones

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094464405443

Rusty Glover

Alabama Senate 34

Rusty Glover is no stranger to service. Born and raised in Mobile County, Rusty spent 25 years teaching and coaching at Mary G. Montgomery High School in Semmes. His classroom wasn’t just about history—it was about building character, leadership, and community pride.

Rusty took that same commitment to Montgomery, where he served in the Alabama House of Representatives and the Alabama Senate for a combined 16 years. During that time, he worked closely with local leaders, educators, small business owners, and families to protect conservative values and keep Alabama strong.

 Rusty Glover Senate 34
https://electrustyglover.com/about-rusty/

Latham Bee Farm

 Latham Bee Farm is a veteran and family-owned beekeeping operation located in Semmes, Alabama.  Latham Bee Farm offers locally foraged 100% raw honey at markets, festivals, events, and local stores.

 It is owned and operated by Troy Latham, an Alabama Master Beekeeper with over 13 years of experience who serves on the board of the Alabama Beekeepers Association and is currently the President of the Mobile County Beekeepers Association.

Troy is also an educator with the Mobile County Public School Systems Environmental Studies Center, where he an array of subjects from biology, marine biology, and ecology.

Latham Bee Farm

https://www.facebook.com/lathambeefarm

Potter Farm

 Gina Potter specializes in a variety of confections like shortbread, melt-in-your mouth pecan toffee, Tipsy Cake, fruit jams & marmalade plus more. 

All of their products are farm-themed and made with pecans & fruit from local farms. 

Everything is handmade and perfectly packaged. 

Potter Farm

https://www.facebook.com/potterfarmgifts

Valley Farms Hatchery

 Founded in 2012 by then–13-year-old Ryan Kelsey, Valley Farms Hatchery grew from a small backyard project into a trusted, NPIP Certified family business known for healthy, productive birds and personalized service. 

They specialize in Cornish Cross broilers and high-production egg layers ideal for homesteads, small farms, and anyone seeking reliable, performance-driven poultry. Many of their breeder flocks are raised on Mennonite farms using traditional, responsible methods that promote strong, vibrant birds. 

Valley Farms Hatchery

https://valleyfarmshatchery.com/

Shellbee Homestead

Run by Jennifer and Craig, they are building their dream homestead from the ground up right here in Alabama, learning as they go, making mistakes, and sharing every step of the journey.

From raising ducks, chickens, quail, and now Goats to growing their own food and tackling DIY projects, this is real homesteading—unfiltered and honest.

Follow along as an Aussie and an American together, take on life in the American South!

Shellbee Homestead

https://www.shellbeehomestead.com/

Melissa Nichols was born and raised in Southeast Alabama!   She is a community herbalist focusing on educating and bringing support to my local community and beyond.

She comes from a long line of plant people and folks who lived off the land and in relationship with the earth for generations and generations.  

She is  an indigenous person belonging to the Mvskoke Nation, still living on the traditional territories of my ancestors. I utilize traditional techniques and ways of doing things that have been passed down generation after generation.

 Joel Potter is a certified arborist with decades of experience helping landowners and communities care for the trees that shelter, feed, and shape our landscapes. 

From backyard orchards to storm-damaged hardwoods, Joel has seen it all—and he’s passionate about sharing practical knowledge every homesteader can use. 

Wyllys More is the talented blacksmith behind Old 43 Forge.  From heating steel in the forge to hammering it into useful works of art, you'll have the opportunity to witness firsthand the skill, craftsmanship, and dedication that keep this nearly forgotten tradition alive.

Whether you're fascinated by history, enjoy traditional craftsmanship, or simply want to experience something truly unique, you won't want to miss watching Old 43 Forge in action!

Tanner Hammond—aka Mushroom Man Tan—is a certified wild mushroom forager, educator, and cultivator based right here on the Gulf Coast. From harvesting chanterelles in the wild to cultivating gourmet mushrooms in his backyard, Tanner brings a deep love for fungi and the natural world that’s absolutely contagious. 

At the workshop, Tanner will be sharing his knowledge, stories, and passion for mushrooms with anyone curious about what’s growing beneath their feet. Whether you’re new to foraging or a longtime mycophile, you’ll walk away inspired (and maybe even a little hungry).

 Troy and Cindy Latham are the heart and hands behind Latham Bee Farm. 

 Troy is a Master Beekeeper and a passionate teacher, and together with Cindy, they’ve built a beautiful life centered around family, nature, and a shared love for the land.  Whether they’re tending bees, exploring new places, or spending time with loved ones, Troy and Cindy bring intention, warmth, and wisdom to everything they do. 

 Without folks like Troy and Cindy, this event wouldn’t be possible. We are so honored to have them with us—come learn from their journey and be inspired by their way of life. 

 Humble Shack Farm is a fully operational farm that raises, breeds, processes, and/or sales goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, turkey, as well as hay.  They will be discussing and demonstrating their vast animal husbandry skills.  Skills such as raising, breeding, feeding, caring for, and general maintenance of small ruminant livestock.   

They will offer a presentation as well as all day demonstrations with live animals.

Brian Sims of Sims Woodland Farms is one of our Grassroots Pioneers at our Roots Run Deep homesteader workshop that will be doing demonstrations about raising chickens from egg layers to meat birds.   

He will also be doing live demonstrations on how to process your own chickens and quail and how to properly prepare them for your family's table.  

Brian will walk you step by step on how to dispatch, losses feathers, pluck, process, and package chicken in a way that will keep your chicken fresh in the freezer for months. 

His demonstrations will be inside an enclosed tent by the pavilions of the Semmes Community Center so any unwilling participants will not be happen upon the demonstration.   

  Stephanie Solis is the owner of Bake Affair, which is a local business that offers a unique take on the sourdough market.  Their drive is to provide a healthy, true ingredient choice for your daily diet.   They not only make sourdough bread sliced loaves, but also brownies, fruit tarts, spinach and potato pinwheels, Danishes, and much, much more.     

 Their sourdough goods are made with unbleached and unbromated flour from Azure, cold press olive oil, organic pure cane sugar, Redmond salt that contains no bleach or anti caking agents. These are all products that your body will process naturally and not just store as empty calories.  

 We are a family-owned farm that proudly grows and raises the very best of what nature has to offer. At Feathered Acres, we specialize in producing small-batch, locally sourced products. 

They offer homemade jellies, farm-fresh eggs, plants, herbal tea blends, simmer pots, dried herbs, and more!