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Slocomb Tomato Festival THIS WEEKEND

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STF2Sporting events and festivals have led to a spike in travel and spending in the Wiregrass area. According to the Alabama Tourism Department’s Economic Impact 2015, travelers spent an estimated $263.7 million in Houston County, $55.3 million in Coffee County, $39.3 million in Dale County, $3.2 million in Geneva County and $3 million in Henry County. The numbers through out the state show more than 25 million people traveled in Alabama last year alone. With the increase in the number of vehicles on the road, comes an increase in the number of views on billboards. One of our local homegrown events, the Slocomb Tomato Festival, utilizes a mix of digital and rotary billboards to announce their event annually. A clean and consistent message is key. Their billboards can be seen on Hwy 231 South and Hwy 52 West in Dothan targeting locals and beach traffic. They also expanded into the Enterprise market to attract even more Coffee County residents to the festival this year. If you are in the Wiregrass this weekend, be sure to stop by the Slocomb Tomato Festival on Friday and Saturday to check out the karaoke contest, car show, The Kentucky Headhunters, and of course sample one of those juicy Slocomb tomatoes. The team at Durden Outdoor can help you reach over one million cars daily. Contact our sales team today about making your business or event FAMOUS in the Wiregrass.

National Peanut Festival Reaches 180,000+

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The nation’s largest peanut festival is held in Dothan, AL each fall to honor local peanut farmers and to celebrate the harvest season. The 71st annual National Peanut Festival will be held October 31st thru November 9th this year. Now located on Hwy 231 South, the festival has grown from a 3-day event in 1938 to a 10-day event, attracting attendance in excess of 180,000. What better way to reach 180,000+ fair-goers than the Durden Digital Network! Check out these two Digital Billboards located at key intersections on Hwy 231 South that are sure to catch your consumer’s eye. This 10-day Digital Showing offer expires 10/27. Contact your Durden Sales Representative today to reserve your space. Hunts
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Toadlick Christmas Ticket Sale

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toadlick-christmas Season’s Greetings!!! Christmas is right around the corner and you are probably scrambling to find the right gift for that special someone, your best friend, your teenager, or even yourself. Well, there is no need to look any further. Toadlick Music Festival has tickets on sale for $89 until the end of December. On January 1st, the price will increase to $99, so ask for the gift of experience this Christmas (Yule, Kwanzaa, Saint Nicholas day, Las Posadas, or Hanukkah). You can see The Band Perry, Merle Haggard, Billy Currington, Aaron Lewis, Gary Allan, Clay Walker, Joe Nichols, Colt Ford, Jana Kramer, Brett Eldredge, Chase Rice, Gloriana, & more on April 24-26, 2014 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama. Camping Passes & Toadally Important People (T.I.P) Passes are also available for the Holidays. You can get yours today by visiting toadlick.com for more details. And did we mention that 10% of all December ticket sales will be donated to the Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank? That’s right; you can give back to your community while giving a gift to yourself. We hope you have a toadally awesome holiday!

Leigh Anne Tuohy of The Blind Side speaking in Dothan

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Leigh Anne Tuohy is coming to Dothan, Alabama! The Dothan Education Foundation is pleased to announce the inspirational matriarch of the family to Alabama. The real-life mom from the hit movie, “The Blind Side” [featuring Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron and Tim McGraw] has been invited to voice her inspiring story on March 7th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m at the Dothan Civic Center, in Dothan, Alabama. Leigh Anne is energetically involved in many civic and faith-based organizations, including Grace Evangelical Church, of which she founded. She inspires spectators through her public speaking to analyze the full potential of people in their community and to find worth in those individuals who society has deemed insignificant. This woman views potential and value in every person and emphasizes how we can impact a person’s life with a little help. Leigh Anne will be sharing her personal journey she underwent with Michael Oher and how the experience changed her as a person.
“He had a much greater impact on our lives than we did on his,” says Touhy.
The family took in Mike when he was a teenager and pushed this man to his full potential. Michael Oher, an offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, won his first Super Bowl in the Big Easy against the San Francisco 49ers this year. Broadcasting the success of this young man has encouraged audiences to think “What can I do?” The Dothan Education Foundation has promoted the Blind Side Speaking Event through a multitude of advertising outlets from radio to TV and billboards to social media. DEF is associated with Yes We Can and Adopt-A-School located at 2431 West Main Street (Westwood Office Complex), Suite 301 in Dothan, AL. The missions of the three affiliated organizations remain alike but structurally, they are becoming more active in the community. The three establishments are merging to becoming one organization to combine the history with the achievements and grassroots support of YWCD and AASD. The goals of these establishments are to improve student achievement for Dothan City students, maintain school improvement, and engage citizens of Dothan with its public schools. You can learn more about DEF and what they are about at dothaneducationfoundation.org With Durden Outdoor, they chose to promote on our Durden Digital Network, focusing mainly on the Dothan Market. This is the first time the Dothan Education Foundation has extended out to the community for financial support. All proceeds will help fund and develop special projects for Dothan City Schools through the foundation. Leigh Anne Tuohy (The Blind Side) Tickets:
  • Upper Level: $25
  • Lower Level: $40
  • Ground Level- Meet & Greet: $75
  • Ground Level – Dinner: $100
  • Ground Level- Table (8): $800
If you would like to Hear the Real Story of Leigh Anne Tuohy, tickets can be purchased by calling DEF at (334)-794-6585 or emailing the Executive Director, Tami Culver, at tami@dothaneducationfoundation.org.

National Peanut Festival Highlighted in Durden’s Hall of Fame

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National Peanut Festival 2012 • November 2nd – November 11th in Dothan, Alabama

Each week Durden Outdoor highlights the valuable service of our advertisers. This week’s ray of fame shines on the National Peanut Festival. Its Peanut Pickin’ Time! The farmers have harvested their peanuts and it is time to celebrate! The 69th annual National Peanut Festival will kick off this Friday, November 2nd at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds. The National Peanut Festival partners with Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. each year to promote the weeklong festival. They utilize 4 Week Rotary Boards and Digital Displays to saturate Dothan and surrounding markets. The simple yet effective creative is eye catching with bright colors to announce the dates of the festival. We were also able to customize Digital ads to promote each day’s events and entertainment. People travel from all over the tri-state area to attend the weeklong festival. This year’s festival will include live performances by the Charlie Daniels Band and Eli Young Band. The popular Sea Lion Splash will be returning and is promising to be a crowd pleaser. Be sure to stop by the Eudora Farms petting zoo and let the kids get an up close glance at chickens, goats, and pigs to name a few. After checking out the agriculture exhibits, hit the Midway which will have rides sure to make you scream! From corndogs to elephant ears there will be plenty of food to enjoy while browsing all the booths and exhibits. Don’t forget to stop by the Winn-Dixie Ag complex to see the Livestock shows and you will not want to miss the Greased Pig & Calf scramble contests on Monday night. While at the NPF you might even get a glimpse of royalty! The Miss & Little Miss National Peanut Festival were held only a few weeks before the festival. Miss National Peanut Festival, Whitney Devane, and Little Miss National Peanut Festival, Emily Turner, will be attending daily events as they are the ambassadors for this year’s event. national-peanutGate and Ride tickets can be purchased in advance at the NPF Fairgrounds. This year they have the MegaPass! It includes (1) admission ticket and (1) Armband that may be used for any one day of the festival. The McDonalds Ride-a-thon advanced package will save you $7 and also contribute to the Ronald McDonald House. Each night there will be discounts on the gate admission price. You can see more details about these discounts on the NPF webpage or facebook. We look forward to seeing everyone out at the 69th annual National Peanut Festival. Remember, if you see a farmer, be sure to shake his hand as they are what it’s all about. If you would like to be made FAMOUS, contact the team at Durden Outdoor.      

Durden Outdoor is giving away Bama Jam 2012 tickets!

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BamaJam 2012 is a 3-day / 3-night music extravaganza on June 14 – 16, 2012, created to celebrate the human spirit through music. Do you want to WIN Tickets to party with thousands of your closest friends at Bama Jam 2012? We want to party with you!
  1. Take a photo of your best ROCK STAR pose in front of your favorite DURDEN Billboard.
  2. Visit DURDEN’s Facebook Page & “Like” Our Page (if you haven’t already done so)
  3. Upload your photo to DURDEN’s Facebook Page.
  4.  Share your photo with your friends & strangers (if you really want to win). Have them like the Durden Facbook Page and Your picture!
  5. Receive the most likes on your photo and WIN a pair of BAMA JAM tickets!
*Rules: “Likes” are only calculated to the posted photos on Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc.’s Facebook Page. Photo “Likes” can not be combined with another photo in the contest to win tickets. Comments do not count as “Likes” and will not be considered in the final tally for the winner. One entry per person will be accepted. Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. has the right to remove any explicit or inappropriate photo at any time through out the contest. Photos and “Likes”will only be accepted and calculated through midnight June 10, 2012. A winner will be determined on June 11, 2012 based on the number of “Likes.” If winner is under the age of 18, a parent must accompany and sign a consent for receiving Bama Jam tickets. By posting your photo to Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc.’s facebook page, you authorize Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. to use your photo for promotional consideration. Durden Outdoor Diplays, Inc. is not responsible for any comments on photos, transportation to and from Bama Jam, or weather cancellations at the 2012 Bama Jam Festival. All billboards owned by Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. are considered private property and are only to be climbed by authorized personnel. Durden Outdoor Displays, Inc. is not responsible for any accidents or activities that occur in the process of taking your photo. Any concerns or questions through out the contest may be directed to Amy Kirkland at akirkland@durdenoutdoor.com.

Balkum Baptist Advertises Rodeo with Durden Outdoor

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poster_rodeoBalkum Baptist Church is hosting a Rodeo for Christ in Headland, Alabama on March 31. Southern Cross Arena Gates will open at 9am and events will start at Noon. There will be Team Roping, Barrel Racing, & Bull Riding. Admission is $10 for Adults & $8 for children. For More Information, 790-3206 or balkumbaptisitchurch.org. To Advertise your next event with Durden Outdoor, Please contact our Sales Department.