GEORGIA

Hiawassee — Georgia Mountain Fair, July 19-27, features rides, carnival games, nature exhibits, demonstrations, arts and crafts and country music shows. 706-896-4191, www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Blairsville — Butternut Creek Festival, July 20-21, features live music, food, art demonstrations and a juried arts and crafts show. 706-781-1221, www.butternutcreekfestival.com.

Macon — Bragg Jam, July 27, features regional rock, blues and soul bands. 478-960-9377, www.braggjam.org.

ALABAMA

Florence -- W.C. Handy Music Festival, July 19-28, features music, history, culture and arts performances, contests and tours of historic sites. 256-766-9719, www.wchandymusicfestival.org.

Athens -- Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days, Aug. 2-3, features antique farming machinery, live music, food, games, crafts and toys. www.northalabama.org.

 FLORIDA

Amelia Island — Great Southern Tailgate Cook-Off, Aug. 23-24, featuresbarbecue competitions, children's activities and live music. 904-277-4369, www.gstailgatecookoff.com.

Panama City Beach — Gulf Coast Jam, Sept. 26-28, features live country music from Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, Trace Adkins and more. Tickets on sale May 10. 1-888-512-7469, www.gulfcoastjam.com.

Pensacola Beach — Bushwacker Festival and Fun Run, Aug. 2-4, features live music, food, a 5K run and the celebrated adult beverage, the bushwacker. 850-932-1500, www.visitpensacolabeach.com.

KENTUCKY

Lexington — Keeneland Concours d'Elegance, July 18-21, features a bourbon distillery tour, black-tie gala, auction, fashion show, regional foods and classic cars. 859-230-0934. www.keenelandconcours.com.

Somerset — Master Musicians Festival, July 19-20, features arts and crafts, food, children's activities and musicians. 606-875-6732. www.mastermusiciansfestival.org.

Owensboro — Street Legends, Aug. 16-17, features car shows, food and live bluegrass music. 270-926-1100. www.diamondlakeresort.net.

Owensboro — Dragon Boat Festival, Aug. 24, features food, games, entertainment and river heritage events. 270-926-1100. www.owensborodragonboat.com.

LOUISIANA

Lake Charles — Cajun French Music & Food Festival, July 19-21, features live entertainment, food, games, rides and crafts. 800-456-7952, www.cfmlakecharles.org.

Lake Charles — Arts & Crabs Fest, Aug. 17, features food, beer sampling, wine pairings, an art walk and concerts. 1-800-456-7952, www.visitlakecharles.com.

Morgan City — Shrimp & Petroleum Festival, Aug. 29-Sept. 2, features live music, seafood, arts and crafts, a water parade and children's activities. www.shrimp-petrofest.org.

MISSISSIPPI

Jackson -- Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights, Aug. 10, features live music, visual arts, dance and food. 601-352-8850, www.greaterbelhaven.com.

Columbus — Sounds of Summer, every Thursday in June and July, features live music and food. www.columbusmainstreet.com.

NORTH CAROLINA

Seagrove — Christmas in July, July 19-21, features shopping, pottery, demonstrations, food and drinks. 336-873-7887, www.visitnc.com.

Grandfather Mountain — Hike season, beginning May 4, features ranger-guided hikes and mountain history discussions with local experts. 828-737-0833, www.grandfather.com.

Boone — An Appalachian Summer Festival, through July 31, features music, dance, theater, visual arts and film. 828-262-6084, www.appsummer.org.

Robbins — Farmers Day, Aug. 1-3, features a parade, country and bluegrass music, carnival games and rides, sporting events, arts and crafts, food and fireworks. 910-690-1040, www.robbinsfarmersday.com.

Waynesville -- Folkmoot USA, July 17-28, features cultural dance performances, music, workshops and a parade. 828-452-2997, www.folkmootusa.org.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Greenville — TD Saturday Market, through Oct.26, features fresh produce, flowers, gourmet foods, how-to classes and children's activities. www.saturdaymarketlive.org.

Myrtle Beach — Craftsmen's Summer Classic Art & Craft Festival, Aug. 2-7, features original works of pottery, jewelry, paintings, glass, metalworks and more. 336-282-5550,  www.craftshow.com.

Charleston — Low Country Jazz Festival, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, features top contemporary jazz artists, a jazz brunch and artist meet-and-greets. 336-282-5550,  www.lowcountryjazzfestival.com.

TENNESSEE

Lebanon — Wilson County Fair, Aug. 16-24, features rides, games, costumed entertainers, arts and crafts, concerts, livestock shows, food and fireworks.  615-443-2626, www.wilsoncountyfair.net.

VIRGINIA

Clarksville — Virginia Lake Festival, July 18-20, features hot-air balloon and helicopter rides, arts and crafts, live entertainment, an antique car show and fireworks. 800-557-5582www.clarksvilleva.com.

Abingdon — Virginia Highlands Festival, Aug. 2-11, features arts and crafts, writing workshops, antiques, music and kids' activities. www.vahighlandsfestival.org.

If  you find a mistake in the Travel Calendar, email scanady@ajc.com. Events are subject to change.