GEORGIA
Hiawassee
— Georgia Mountain Fair, July 19-27, features rides, carnival games, nature exhibits, demonstrations, arts and crafts and country music shows.
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Blairsville
— Butternut Creek Festival, July 20-21, features live music, food, art demonstrations and a juried arts and crafts show.
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Macon
— Bragg Jam, July 27, features regional rock, blues and soul bands.
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ALABAMA
Florence
-- W.C. Handy Music Festival, July 19-28, features music, history, culture and arts performances, contests and tours of historic sites.
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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.
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Pensacola Beach
— Bushwacker Festival and Fun Run, Aug. 2-4, features live music, food, a 5K run and the celebrated adult beverage, the bushwacker.
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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.
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Somerset
— Master Musicians Festival, July 19-20, features arts and crafts, food, children's activities and musicians.
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Owensboro
— Street Legends, Aug. 16-17, features car shows, food and live bluegrass music.
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Owensboro
— Dragon Boat Festival, Aug. 24, features food, games, entertainment and river heritage events.
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LOUISIANA
Lake Charles
— Cajun French Music & Food Festival, July 19-21, features live entertainment, food, games, rides and crafts.
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Lake Charles
— Arts & Crabs Fest, Aug. 17, features food, beer sampling, wine pairings, an art walk and concerts.
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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.
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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.
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Grandfather Mountain
— Hike season, beginning May 4, features ranger-guided hikes and mountain history discussions with local experts.
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Boone
— An Appalachian Summer Festival, through July 31, features music, dance, theater, visual arts and film.
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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.
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Waynesville --
Folkmoot USA, July 17-28, features cultural dance performances, music, workshops and a parade.
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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.
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Charleston
— Low Country Jazz Festival, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, features top contemporary jazz artists, a jazz brunch and artist meet-and-greets.
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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.
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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.
