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January 30 - February 21
The Edison Festival of Light
Honors Thomas Edison with
parades, science and invention fairs,
concerts, crafts, races and fireworks. Fort
Myers, Florida. For more information, please
call 239-334-2999 or visit
www.edisonfestival.org
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February 1-28
The Hilton Head Island Gullah
Celebration
Honors the descendants of
slavery and showcases West African music,
storytelling, dance, food and crafts. Hilton
Head Island, South Carolina. For more
information, please call 843-689-9314 or visit
www.gullahcelebration.com
February 5-16
The 20th Low Country Blues
Bash.
Features blues performances by
50-plus artists at more than 25 venues.
Charleston, South Carolina. For more
information, please visit
www.bluesbash.com
February 6-8
7th Annual Chocolate Festival
Features sweet treats, a gala,
demonstrations, entertainment and more.
Wilmington, North Carolina. For more
information, please call 910-798-6402 or visit
www.wilmingtonchocolatefestival.com
February 11-13
The Antiques and Garden Show of
Nashville
Features more than 150 antique
and horticultural dealers, gardens and
world-renowned lectures, including White House
decorator Michael S. Smith. At the Nashville
Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee. For
more information, please call 1-800-891-8075
or visit
www.antiquesandgardenshow.com
February 12-13
Mardi Gras Fest
Features food, music, a battle
of the bands, vendors, a carnival, a parade
and more. At Blackburn Park, Bay Minette,
Alabama. For more information, please call
251-463-1909 or visit
www.bayminettacivicclub.homestead.com/mardi-grasfest.html
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Mardi Gras Tybee
Tybee island's unique character
comes alive during the annual Mardi Gras
Celebration. Event features the Masquerade
Ball, Mardi Gras Tybee Parade, Mardi Gras
Street Party, live entertainment and more.
Tybee Island. For more information, please
call 912-786-5393 or visit
www.mardigrastybee.com
February 12-14
The Southeastern Wildlife
Exposition
Features a presentation by
celebrity wildlife expert Jack Hanna, a
"dock dog" jumping competition, a
birds-of-prey flight demonstration, lectures
and more. Charleston, South Carolina. For more
information, please call 843-723-1748 or visit
www.sewe.com
February 13-14
The 17th Annual Antiques & Collectible
Show.\
Includes more than 45 vendors
selling glassware, jewelry, toys, books,
postcards, posters, furniture, china, silver
and more. Huntsville, Alabama. For more
information, please call 256-880-0680, ext 115
or visit
www.huntsville.org
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Sanibel Island Arts & Crafts Show
Each year Sanibel's donation based, two day celebration of community spirit comes alive at the Sanibel Community Center with beautiful arts and crafts, entertainment, food, and displays from community and charity projects supported by the Rotary Club. You are invited to be among the 100
accepted artists from around the country featuring unique gifts, wearable art, sculpture, paintings, photography, wood working, painted furniture and jewelry. Juried; Prize money and ribbons. Sponsored by Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club. Sanibel
Community Center. 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida.
For more information, please call 239-910-2791 or visit
www.sanibelrotary.org/
February 13-15
The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival
Features 300 fine artists, live
entertainment, children's activities and
artist demonstrations. At the Abacoa Town
Center, Jupiter, Florida. For more
information, please call 561-748-3945 or visit
www.artigras.org
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Winter Pottery Fest
10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia and "Ladies of the Lake" present their second annual Winter Pottery Fest to Celebrate a craft that has thrived in the area for more than 200 years.283 Highway 255 N, Sautee. For more information, please call 706-878-3300 or
visit
www.folkpotterymuseum.com/
February 13 - March 14
Features live performances,
games an artisan's village and more. Deerfield
Beach, Florida. For more information, please
call 954-776-1642 or visit
www.ren-fest.com/deerfieldhome.asp
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February 14
The 7th Annual Mystic Krewe of
Arfeous Mardi Gras Dog Parade
Features costumed dogs, beads,
parade favors, golf carts, decorated wagons
and Mardi Gras music. Destin, Florida. For
more information, please call 1-850-267-8000
or visit
www.baytownewharf.com
February 16
Mardi Gras
Features parades, live music,
dances, parties and other festivities. New
Orleans, Louisiana. For more information,
please call 10800-672-6124 or visit
www.mardigrasneworleans.com
February 18-20
The Georgia National Rodeo
Features rodeo events such as
saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, calf
roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and
bull riding. At the Georgia national
Fairgrounds, Perry. For more information,
please call 478-987-3247 or visit
www.gnfa.com
February 19-21
The Dogwood Arts House and
Garden Show
Showcases performing and visual
artists and includes a marketplace for
garden-related products and services.
Knoxville, Tennessee. For more information,
please call 865-637-4561 or visit
www.dogwoodarts.com
February 20
The Punta Gorda Wine & Jazz
Festival
Features food and live music in
a picturesque waterfront setting. Punta Gorda,
Florida. For more information, please call
941-639-3720 or visit
www.puntagorda-chamber.com
February 20-21
35th Annual Fireside Arts &
Crafts Show
This juried art show has become
a tradition at the state park. Come join over
60 of the Southeast's finest craftspeople at
Unicoi State Park and Lodge. Helen. For more
information, please call 1-800-573-9659, ext
3-5 or visit
www.gastateparks.org
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February 21
The 17th Annual Taste of Athens
Features samplings from more
than 50 local restaurants and pubs. $45; $75
VIP packages include early entrance,
additional wine tastings, a commemorative
plate and glass, exclusive seating area and
more. Athens. For more information, please
call 706-353-1313 or visit
www.tasteofathens.com
February 26-28
Antiques on the Mountain
Features nearly 40 antique
dealers from several states. At the
fairgrounds, Crossville, Tennessee. For more
information, please call 931-456-5035 or visit
www.antiquesonthemountain.com
The South Carolina Book
Festival
Features seminars and book
signings with award-winning authors. At the
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center,
Columbia, South Carolina. For more
information, please call 803-771-2477 or visit
www.scbookfestival.org
March 13-14
Azalea Festival
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, 12 Noon - 6 p.m. Drexel Park, Valdosta. For more information, please call 229-269-9381 or visit
www.azaleafestival.com
Forsythia Festival
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat; noon-5 p.m. Sun. Arts & crafts, children's fair, 5K run, tournaments, entertainment, a dance, chili cook-off. Historic Downtown Forsyth. For more information, please call 888-642-4628 or visit
www.forsythiafestival.com
March 19-20
Wild Chicken Festival
Lively & entertaining festival celebrating Fitzgerald's population of Wild Burmese Chickens. Entertainment, games & good food. The kids will be particularly entertained - bungee jump, pony rides, bounce tent, 5k. 100 exhibitors. 5000+ estimated
attendance. Free public admission. Fitzgerald. For
more information, please call 229-423-4321 or visit
www.wildchickenfestival.com
March 19-28
The International Cherry
Blossom Festival
Features more than 300,000
blooming Yoshino cherry trees. The event also
includes hot air balloons, parades, fireworks
and concerts. Macon. For more information,
please call 478-751-7429 or visit
www.cherrytblossom.com
March 25-28
The Robert Osborne Classic Film
Festival
Includes screenings of
"The Wizard of Oz," "Butch
Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "The
Godfather Part II" and a midnight showing
of "The Shining." At the Classic
Center Thetre, Athens. For more information,
please call 706-338-5536 or visit
www.robertoosbornefilmfestival.com
May 1-2
37th Annual Snellville Days Festival
We are expecting over 20,000 people to converge on our community to enjoy the annual parade, entertainment, children's activities and craft show at T.W. Briscoe Park, Snellville. For more information,
please contact the Snellville Parks and Recreation Department, 2500 Sawyer Parkway, Snellville.
The Love Affair Fine Arts Festival
Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. Join us for the 30th Annual celebration of The Love Affair Fine Arts Festival to be held in Tifton's historic 28-acre Fulwood Park. Tifton. For more information, please visit
www.tiftonloveaffair.com
September 18-19
11th Annual Wildlife Art Festival and Expo
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This festival has grown over the years and boasts some of the finest wildlife and nature artistic talent in the southeast.
As in the past, all applicants for the festival will be juried in order to maintain our tradition as a premier show. Celebrates fine art with a wildlife and nature theme, the Expo portion of the festival is growing each year and allows for expanded appreciation of Nature's bounty. Art and nature abound for the entire family. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge. For more information, please call 706-632-2144 or visit
www.blueridgearts.net
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