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January
1 - February 28
Island Treasures
Jekyll Island
commissions a group of highly skilled artisans
to create an array of stunning, hand-worked
glass globes. 100 James Road, Jekyll Island.
For more information, please visit www.jekyllisland.com/islandtreasures.
January 27 -
February 12
Québec Winter Carnival
Embrace the cold
with outdoor banquets, outdoor dancing, ice
baths, ice-skating, dogsled races, parades,
ice and snow sculptures and a stunning ice
palace. Québec City is perhaps North
America's most European city, so its Winter
Carnival is a good way to experience a
European culture without traveling across the
ocean. Québec city, Canada. For more
information, please visit www.carnaval.qc.ca. February
2-4
The North Carolina Jazz
Festival
Features music from
piano man Grednoido Frazier and the
"beauty and the bass" duo of singer
Melva Houston and bassist Herman Burney.
Wilmington, North Carolina. For more
information, please call 910-793-1111 or visit
www.ncjazzfestival.com February
3-5
Groundhog Day Jugglers
Festival
Daytime events are
free for spectators; cabaret at 10 p.m.
February 4, $5; registration $20 for festival
participants, Yaarab Shrine Center auditorium,
400 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N.E., Atlanta. for
more information, lease call 404-872-5818 or
visit www.atlantajugglers.org. February
3 - 20
Winterlude
Join thousands of
skaters on the world's largest ice-skating
rink - a frozen-over five-mile-long section of
the Rideau Canal that leads into downtown
Ottawa. Warm drinks and snacks are available
from vendors located right on the ice. There's
also ice carving, curling, dog sledding, and
other winter weather activities. For more
information, please visit www.CanadasCapital.gc.ca/winterlude.
February 4-21
Bayou LaFourche Mardi
Gras
Features more than
15 parades, carnival balls, parties, barbecues
and seafood boils. Lafourche Parish,
Louisiana. For more information, please call
877-537-5800 or visit www.visitlakecharles.org.
February 6-26
12th Annual Atlanta
Jewish Film Festival
The largest film
festival in Atlanta showcases an international
collection of narrative and documentary films
exploring Jewish life, culture and history.
9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Jones Creek. For
more information, please call 770-814-0768 or
visit www.ajff.org.
February 9-12
Oxford Film Festival
Celebrates Independent films and features the
second annual Community Film Project. Oxford,
Mississippi. For more information, please call
877-560-3456 or visit www.oxfordfilmfest.com
February 11
3rd Annual Winter Beer Carnival
3-7 p.m. The Carnival will have giant tent and outdoor areas for patrons to enjoy more than 100 types of beers including traditional favorites, premium craft beers and an assortment of the best winter brews from near and far. General admission and VIP tickets go on sale for ages 21 and up on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 10 a.m. at
www.ticketalternative.com
and 877-725-8849. General admission tickets are $40 in advance and $50 day of the event. VIP tickets are $60 and grant patrons exclusive access to the best craft brews available, private bathrooms and early entry to the event beginning at 2 p.m. For more information about the 2012 Winter Beer Carnival, visit
www.winterbeercarnival.com.
Atlantic Station’s special event site. 20th Street at Fowler Street - 241 20th Street.
Mardi Gras on the Island
Features a parade
and food festival on the beachfront. Fort
Walton Beach, Florida. For more information,
please call 850-436-7638 or visit www.pensacolamardigras.com
February 11 - March 24
Camellia Walks at
Middleton Place
Features walks
through Middleton Place Gardens to take in the
camellia flowers' shades of white, red and
pink. Charleston, South Carolina. For more
information, please call 843-556--6020 or
visit www.middletonplace.org.
February 15-19
Savannah Book Festival
A three-day
celebration of the written word, the 2012
festival will be expanded to five days in
celebration of its fifth anniversary.
Forty-plus best selling, emerging, and local
authors are scheduled to appear, including
Stephen King, Pat Conroy, and Melissa Fay
Greene. Savannah. For more information, please
visit www.savannahbookfestival.org.
February 17
Grand Mardi Gras Parade
Features an
illuminated nighttime parade with marching
bands, lighted floats and the Krewe of Lafitte
to kick off the festivities. Pensacola,
Florida. For more information, please call
850-436-7638 or visit www.pensacolamardigras.com February
17-19
7th annual Wine &
Jazz Festival
A three-day
celebration of food, drinks, entertainment,
Sunday Jazz brunch and a performance by Jim
Morris. Punta Gorda, Florida. For more
information, please call 941-639-3720 or visit
www.puntagordachamber.com
Dogwood Arts House &
Garden Show
Features more than
150 participating companies showcase
innovative products for homeowners and
gardeners. Knoxville, Tennessee. For more
information, please call 865-637-4561 or visit
www.dogwoodarts.com
February 18
18th annual Mardi Gras
Festival & Parade
Features floats,
live entertainment on a waterfront stage,
costumed pet parade, a chili cook-off and the
crowning of the king and queen at the Mardi
Gras Ball. St. Marys. For more information,
please call 912-882-4000 or visit www.stmaryswelcome.com February
23-26
12th annual Saddle
Up.
Features a salute to
the American West with concerts of cowboy
music and poetry, a chuck wagon cook-off,
Western dance, cowboy curch and more. Pigeon
Forge, Tennessee. For more information, please
call 856-429-7350 or visit www.mypigeonforge.com/saddleup.
February 25
6th Annual BBQ
Throw-Down & Festival
Features barbecue
teams competing for a $5,000 cash prize and a
youth cook-off. D'Iberville, Mississippi. For
more information, please call 228-392-9734 or
visit www.diberville.ms.us.
February 26 - March 12
McNeese State University
Banners Series
Features
performances from Rhythmic Circus, Bombay
Bellywood, Maceo Parker, John Pizzarelli,
Peter Karp, Sue Foley and more. Lake Charles,
Louisiana. For more information, please call
800-456-7952 or visit www.visitlakecharles.org.
March 1-4
Kentucky Crafted: The
Market
Features more than
200 exhibitors of fine art and craft, books,
CD's, DVD's and specialty foods, and
performances and readings by Kentucky's poets
laureate. l\Lexington, Kentucky. For more
information, please call 502-564-3757 or visit
www.artscouncil.ky.gov. BB&T
Wine
and Food Festival
Features treats from
celebrated chefs, culinary professionals and
winemakers. Charleston, South Carolina. For
more information, please call 843-727-9998 or
visit www.charlestonwineandfood.com March
1-11
Florida Strawberry
Festival
Features
strawberries grown by local farmers and
fruit-themed fun. Plant City, Florida. For
more information, please call 813-752-9194 or
visit www.flstrawberryfestival.com March
3
Rock, Roll & Run
Features a morning
marathon and half-marathon, the Mardi Gras
Music Festival, children's activities and
vendors. Albany. For more information, please
call 229-317-4760 or visit www.visitalbanyga.com March
3-4
Swamp Fest
Features the Swamp
Monster costume contest and traditional swamp
foods like alligator and jambalaya. Weeki
Wachee, Florida. For more information, please
call 352-596-3757 or visit www.swampfestweekiwachee.com March
16-18
60th annual Arts&
Crafts Festival
Features local
cuisine and more than 200 art and craft
exhibitors from across the nation. Fairhope,
Alabama. For more information, please call
251-621-8222 or visit www.eschamber.com.
Cape Fear Wildlife Expo
Features outdoor
activities for kids, hunting, fishing and
outdoor sports and live wildlife cooking
demos. Wilmington, North Carolina. For more
information, please call 910-795-0292 or visit
www.capefearwildlifeexpo.com Rabbit
Festival
Features rabbit
gumbo, the crowning of the new Miss Bunny and
more. Iowa, Louisiana. For more information,
please call 800-456-7952 or visit www.visitlakecharles.org. March
16-25
Georgia International
Cherry Blossom Festival
Features historic
tours, animal shows and food. Macon. For more
information, please call 478-751-7413 or visit
www.cherryblossom.com
March 17
6th annual Grillin' on
the Green
Features more than
100 vendors, live entertainment and barbecue.
Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information,
please call 228-392-9734 or visit www.diberville.ms.us
9th annual World's
Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade
Features a celebrity
grand marshal, floats, Irish belly dancers and
a kissing contest. Hot Springs National Park,
Arkansas. For more information, please call
501-621-8222 or visit www.shorteststpats.com
March 22 - April 7
Savannah Music Festival
Rhythm & Blues
and everything in between . This renowned
citywide musical arts event showcases renowned
performers in jazz, classical, Americana, and
world music against the backdrop of one of
America's most enchanting historic districts.
Savannah. For more information, please visit www.savannahmusicfestival.org.
March 26 - April 7
Annual Spring Pilgrimage
Features home tours
and a display of Columbus' history through
recreations of the 1800's, complete with
period attire. Columbus, Mississippi. For more
information, please call 662-329-1191 or visit
www.columbus-ms.org. March
28 - April 1
Ozark Foothills Film
Fest
Features independent
films, restored classics and the world
premiere of this year's feature film
"45RPM." Batesville, Arkansas. For
more information, please call 870-251-1189 or
visit www.ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org.
March 31
Stone Mountain Village Blue
GrassRoots 
Music & Arts Festival
This unique blend of southern music and "self taught" art will be a hit set in the historic Stone Mountain Village. Welcome FOLK and OUTSIDER artists and crafters!
For more information, please visit www.stonemountainvillage.com March
31 - April 1
Renaissance Fine Arts Festival
Features artwork
from 90 visual artists, performances by local
musicians and activities for children.
Ridgeland, Mississippi. For more information,
please call 800-468-6078 or visit www.renaissanceartsfest.com
March 31 - April 2
Ninth annual Florida
State Bluegrass Festival
Bluegrass music,
instrument workshops, arts and crafts, vendors
and a chili cook-off. Perry, Florida. For more
information, please call 850-584-5366 or visit
www.floridastatebluegrass.com
April 14
Atlanta Steeplechase Artist Market
 The 46th annual Running of the Atlanta Steeplechase will be held at Kingston Downs, located between Rome and Cartersville. Hay rides, pony rides, an air show and parade. It's more than horses and hats! For more information, please visit
www.atlantasteeplechase.org
April 14-15
SPRING Festival on Ponce
With a record turnout in July, we just had to do it again, held at the historic Olmsted Linear Park in the Druid Hills area. For more information, please visit
www.festivalonponce.com April
21
Third annual Hannibal Square
Heritage Center folk Art and traditional Craft
Festival
Features the Florida
Highwaymen painters, local clay art and fine
crafts, live music, food and free children's
folk art painting workshop. Winter Park,
Florida. For more information, please call
407-539-2680 or visit www.hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org.
May 4-6
8th annual Barefoot in the Park Arts Festival
 Barefoot in the Park Arts Festival announces its 8th year of bringing arts, food, and fun for all ages to the Duluth Town Green on May 4, 5, and 6. This popular regional arts festival welcomed approximately 15,000 attendees last year, a record number. This year, there will be even more to see and experience. Approximately 100 tents containing fine artwork of artists from across the Southeast and beyond will vie with a continuous schedule of musicians and dancers for visitor’s attention. There will also be a Children’s Art Tent, a Book Bistro, an Adult Learning Village, a Wine Tasting, and a Student Exhibition of artwork from Gwinnett schools. Organizers are diligently working on fine tuning these events and more. Focus is being placed on two special components of Barefoot in the Park during these early planning stages. The first piece of good news is that the Barefoot Gala is returning after a hiatus of 2 years. Held on Friday, May 4th beginning at 6:30 p.m., this year’s return will be titled “Carnevale,” featuring decorations and entertainment from the joyous Italian festival tradition. During the Gala, there will be special events, one being the 2nd “Paper Dress Fashion Show.” This fashion event will showcase glamorous outfits made from repurposed books and magazines from the Gwinnett Public Library. The Gala will also feature fine food, wine and exciting performances, but it is the silent auction during the Gala that contributes to the second special component of the Barefoot Festival, its Scholarship Program. The Barefoot in the Park Arts Festival Scholarship Program has awarded over $43,000 to area arts and educational organizations since the festival began. Money made through the Gala’s Silent Auction and other income is put back into the community to ensure that Gwinnett’s artists and students have what they need to thrive. Last year’s recipients were Aurora Theatre, Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia, Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation, Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, Hudgens Center for the Arts, and the Jay Shapiro Arts Education Scholarship. The total amount given last year to these groups was $11,000. Barefoot’s Executive Director Caryn McGarity says, “Our Festival is fun for the many families and individuals who attend. They get to see and do so much! But there is another reason we work so hard to create this exciting event. Giving back to our area arts organizations is one of our primary goals, which we do through our Scholarship Program. As a fellow non-profit organization, Barefoot in the Park feels the responsibility to support what it also showcases to the community-our arts.”
Scholarship application forms will be available soon, and a separate alert will be sent to the media. Exciting details about artists, performers, writers, and other Barefoot events will also be announced as they are finalized. Watch for these details on our web site,
www.barefootinthepark.org
and be sure to join our Facebook Fanpage at http://www.facebook.com/#!/barefootinthepark10
. You may also write info@barefootinthepark.org
or call 678-677-0172.
May 5-6
 Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
The Buckhead neighbors really show
their support for this event to herald
spring in Atlanta. Held in Chastain Park,
this event includes craft work as well
as fine art. For more information, please
visit www.buckheadartsfestival.com
June 9-10
Peachtree Hills Arts & Crafts Festival
This will be the first major arts & crafts event in this exclusive area of Atlanta between Buckhead and Ansley Park. Nestled in the Peachtree Hills Garden Hills neighborhood. This inaugural event will surely be one of the best of the year.
August 18-19
 Piedmont Park Summer Arts & Crafts Festival
Located in Midtown Atlanta and a great crowd.
For more information, please visit www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com
September 22-23
Sandy Springs Festival Artists Market
This annual community based arts, crafts & entertainment event, in its 27th year, is a fundraiser for Heritage Sandy Springs and is co-hosted by AFFPS. Held in the central business district of Sandy Springs. For more information, please visit
www.sandyspringsfestival.com
November 3-4
2012 Chastain Park Arts Festival
 Held at beautiful
Chastain Park in Atlanta this is a "Fine Arts" event. For more information, please visit
www.chastainparkartsfestival.com
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