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Georgia

November 13 -November 14, 2009 Craft Show

Marietta, Georgia

52 vendors, silent auction, door prize, quilt drawing, bake sale, casserole pool, pictures w/Real Santa
Estimated attendees-4000 770-992-7354

November 14, 2009 Christmas in the Country Craft Fair

Winder, Georgia

over 120 booths of arts and crafts from all over georgia
Estimated attendees-1500 678-677-1702

November 14 -November 15, 2009 Christmas in Lithia Arts Show

Lithia Springs, Georgia

Indoors, free admission , 200 quailty Arts & Crafts Exhibitors
Estimated attendees-4000 770-944-3160

November 14, 2009 Sportsmans Festival

Warrenton, Georgia

Hunting & Fishing vendors & exhibitors, kid's carnival, food, Okefenokee Joe, classic car cruise-in
Estimated attendees-1000 706-465-9604

November 14, 2009 Old South Day

Ochlocknee, Georgia

33rd Annual old fashioned country fair in tribute to the blended heritage of the region!
Estimated attendees-3000 229-574-5151

November 21 -November 22, 2009 Tybee Days - Art in the Park

Tybee Island, Georgia

Family Art and Craft show
Estimated attendees-3000 912-786-4060

November 21 -November 22, 2009 Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival

Thomasville, Georgia

The 14th year of one of America's premier wildlife & sporting art festivals!
Estimated attendees-8000 229-226-0588

November 21, 2009 Art at the Rock

Eatonton, Georgia

First annual juried art festival featuring Georgia artists
Estimated attendees-1000 706-484-2873

November 24, 2009 Swine Time Festival

Climax, Georgia

Arts & Crafts, Continuous Entertainment, best dressed pig, hog calling, syrup making, greased pig chase
Estimated attendees-35000 229-246-1050

November 28, 2009 Racing to Christmas Festival

Adel, Georgia

Arts&Crafts Festival & Flea Market, KidsZone and Lunch with Santa, Racing on the Drag Strip
Estimated attendees-15000 229-896-7000

December 04, 2009 Down Home Christmas

Ringgold, Georgia

Parade and music and fun at the Historic Ringgold Depot
Estimated attendees-5000 706-935-5290

December 05, 2009 Holiday In Smoke Rise

Smoke Rise, Georgia

Annual holiday arts and craft show, in its 28th Year.
Estimated attendees-1000 404-312-1450

December 05, 2009 Spirit of Christmas Parade & Fest.

Leesburg, Georgia

Christmas Parade, arts & crafts, food vendors, kids activities, outdoor movie, and entertainment
Estimated attendees-2500 229-759-2422

December 05 -December 06, 2009 Traditions Arts & Crafts Show

Dalton, Georgia

Featuring quality, unique, hand crafted items by exhibitors
Estimated attendees-500 706-275-8802

December 10 -December 11, 2009 Victorian Christmas Festival

Thomasville, Georgia

Take a journey back in time to the 1890's when life was simple and true Christmas spirit reigned!
Estimated attendees-10000 229-227-7020

December 11 -December 13, 2009 Holiday Lights and Market

Atlanta, Georgia

Based on Advent Markets in European town squares, Holiday Lights and Market will feature art, music, food
Estimated attendees-8000 404-521-0938

December 31 -January 02, 2010 New Years Bluegrass Festival

Jekyll Island, Georgia

New Year's Bluegrass Festival
Estimated attendees-1500 706-864-7203

February 26 -February 28, 2010 Antiques Show & Sale

Thomasville, Georgia

A premier antique show and sale featuring some of the country's most prestigious antiques dealers!
Estimated attendees-5000 229-225-9354

March 13 -March 14, 2010 Forsythia Festival

Forsyth, Georgia

Arts & crafts, 5K, live entertainment, children's fair, food court
Estimated attendees-25000 478-994-9239

March 20, 2010 VanderFest

Thomasville, Georgia

Music Festival featuring national and regional artists and bands, children activities
Estimated attendees-3000 229-224-1203

April 10, 2010 Pinewoods Bird Festival

Thomasville, Georgia

Wonderful activities for amateur & advanced birders alike!
Estimated attendees-3000 229-226-2344

April 22 -April 24, 2010 Rose Show & Festival

Thomasville, Georgia

89th Annual Thomasville Rose Show & Festival - A Southwest Georgia Tradition Since the 1920's!
Estimated attendees-20000 229-227-7020

April 25 -April 26, 2009 Antique & Gardening Festival

Braselton, Georgia

Local antique dealers selling vintage items and collectibles - also featuring Lawn & Gardening experts
Estimated attendees-2000 706-654-3693

April 30 -May 01, 2010 Pine Tree Festival-Timber Expo

Swainsboro, Georgia

Parade-Arts & Crafts - Shows - Exhibits- Carnival rides - Concerts- Car Show - and More!
Estimated attendees-10000 478-237-6426

May 01 -May 02, 2010 Shady Days in Gay

Gay, Georgia

Come see the most fabulous exhibitors in Gay, Georgia, as you visit the first full weekend in May & Oct.
Estimated attendees-7000 706-977-8548

May 08, 2010 Peacock Festival

Pavo, Georgia

23rd Annual, Celebrating Pavo's heritage with arts & crafts, live entertainment, food, activities, more!
Estimated attendees-2000 229-859-2516

August 28 -August 29, 2010 Summer Shade Festival

Atlanta, Georgia

Art, music, food, 5K Run, children's activities and our fine food and wine event - Corks & Forks.
Estimated attendees-25000 404-521-0938

Florida art Festivals

Dec 31 -Jan 01, 2010 New Year's Eve Gospel Jazz Festival

Orlando, Florida

New Year's Eve Gospel, Jazz w/ local and celebrity entertainment! Over 75 food and merch.vendors.
Estimated attendees-3500 407-272-1304

Jan 02, 2010 Junior Orange Bowl Parade

Coral Gables, Florida

The Parade is a 60-year tradition signature event of the Junior Orange Bowl International Youth Festival
Estimated attendees-20000 305-662-1210

Jan 02 -Jan 03, 2010 Fine Art Festival

Boca Raton, Florida

High Quality, Juried Fine Art & Craft event with 150 artists from around the world
Estimated attendees-10000 248-684-2613

Jan 08 -Jan 10, 2010 Seaside Balloon Fest

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

40 hot-air balloons, live music, balloon rides, demonstrations, displays, many vendors, antique cars
Estimated attendees-30000 386-424-2199

Jan 09, 2010
Pigfest BBQ Competition

Southeast Regional Cookoff, Country Fair, and Folk Festival, Live entertainment thoughout the day
Estimated attendees-2500 850-222-2043 See Festival Info

Jan 29 -Jan 31, 2010 Tampa Nautical Flea Market Seafood

Tampa, Florida

Vendors selling used, new, closed out boating and fishing supplies and equipment.
Estimated attendees-20000 954-205-7813

Jan 30 -Feb 07, 2010 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

Gainesville, Florida

Step back in time to the middle ages, 160 artisans, 9 stages, jousting on horseback, olde worlde games
Estimated attendees-55000 352-334-5064

Feb 13 -March 14, 2010 Florida Renaissance Festival

Deerfield Beach, Florida

Celebrate 500 years in a single day! Featuring live performances, games, an artisan's village, and more!
Estimated attendees-100000 954-776-1642

Feb 20 -Feb 21, 2010 Downtown Art & Living Expo

Orlando, Florida

Live music, great food over 130 Art and exhibitors will all be showcased along Lake Eola Park!
Estimated attendees-15000 407-592-0002

Feb 20 -Feb 21, 2010 Naples National Art Festival

Naples, Florida

31st annual, Voted 5th Best in Nation, 300 artists and 25,000 art-savvy buyers
Estimated attendees-25000 239-262-6517

March 05 -March 07, 2010 Gulf Coast Renaissance Fair

Pensacola, Florida

Informal renaissance fair featuring jousting, dancing, falconry, live acts and merchanting opportunities
Estimated attendees-10000 228-313-9098

March 06 -March 07, 2010 Sarasota Folk Festival

Osprey, Florida

Over 30 musical acts will be performing on three stages.
Estimated attendees-2000 941-483-9158

March 12 -March 14, 2009 Lions Seafood Festival

St. Augustine, Florida

Quality Seafood, Live music, Arts & Crafts.Family friendly.Contests & prizes.Next to Visitors Center
Estimated attendees-20000 904-829-1753

March 20, 2010 Heritage Day Festival

Lakeland, Florida

Good old fashion fun Free Admission Free Parking Live Country & Gospel Music all day. Great food, vendors
Estimated attendees-3000 863-859-3280

March 27, 2010 SW FLA Seafood Festival & Car Show

Cape Coral, Florida

Craft show, Live music. TV and Radio will be there
Estimated attendees-6000 239-699-9393

April 09 -April 11, 2010 BB&T Sharks Tooth Fest

Venice, Florida

18th Annual, Family festival; arts & crafts, fossil vendors, live entertainment, kids games.
Estimated attendees-25000 941-412-0402

April 10 -April 11, 2010 Celebration of the Art

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Fine Art and Fine Craft Show
Estimated attendees-75000 813-994-6795

Alabama Art Festivals

Nov 07, 2009 Arts and Crafts Fair

Pike Road, Alabama

Held on the grounds of the historic Marks House. Oldest craft fair in Alabama. Approximately 250 vendors
Estimated attendees-8500 334-567-6461

Dec 05, 2009 Downtown Christmas

Dothan, Alabama

Free family fun including free play in Snow! Free arts, crafts, cookies, Santa, train rides
Estimated attendees-10000 334-699-1475

April 17 -April 18, 2010 Art on the Lake

Guntersville, Alabama

49th Annual Art on the Lake features over 100 artists and fine craftsmen from all over the southeast.
Estimated attendees-4000 256-582-4378

April 24, 2010 CityFest

Auburn, Alabama

Auburn's largest free outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival! Rain or shine event
Estimated attendees-40000 334-501-2930

April 24, 2010 Auburn CityFest

Auburn, Alabama

Free outdoor festival!
Estimated attendees-40000 334-501-2930

South Carolina

Nov 06 -Nov 08, 2009 Balloons Over Anderson

Anderson, South Carolina

25 hot air balloons and other air sport related activities
Estimated attendees-5000 864-221-0552

Nov 06 -Nov 07, 2009 Collard Festival

Gaston, South Carolina

BarBQ, Entertainment, Rides, Dunking Booth, Auction, Fireworks, Antique Cars! Come join us to celebrate!
Estimated attendees-800 803-796-7725

Nov 07 -Nov 08, 2009 Art in the Park

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

37 years in a treed park near the ocean.
Estimated attendees-5000 843-448-7690

Nov 07 -Nov 08, 2009 South Carolina Reptile Show

Columbia, South Carolina

Reptile show at Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd. 10 am - 4 pm
Estimated attendees-2000 407-230-7217

Nov 12 -Nov 15, 2009 Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

A Victorian Marketplace with 350 vendors. Complete with arts, crafts, gifts, Christmas Decor & much more!
Estimated attendees-25000 800-261-5991

Nov 20 -Nov 22, 2009 Craftsmen's Christmas Classic

Columbia, South Carolina

Handmade arts & crafts by over 300 juried exhibitors for every style, taste & budget!
Estimated attendees-35000 336-282-5550

Nov 26 -Nov 28, 2009 South Carolina State Bluegrass Fest

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

South Carolina State Bluegrass Fest
Estimated attendees-1500 706-864-7203

Dec 04 -Dec 06, 2009 Winter Arts & Craft Show

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Show featuring handmade items and unique gifts for the season
Estimated attendees-9000 843-315-7182

Feb 05 -Feb 07, 2010 Antiques in the Heart of Aiken

Aiken, South Carolina

Over 20 vendors from southeast with jewelry, porcelains, furniture, silver and linens.
Estimated attendees-2500 803-641-9094

Feb 06 -Feb 07, 2010 5th Annual Kids Jamboree

Florence, South Carolina

Huge event..inflatables, games, entertainment, stage shows, ice skating, mechanical rides and much more!
Estimated attendees-15000 843-679-9417

March 19 -March 20, 2010 Hummingbird Festival

Woodford, South Carolina

car and tractors, food and craft and kid rides.
Estimated attendees-10000 803-568-3550

North Carolina

Nov 07, 2009 Christmas Carousel

Goldsboro, North Carolina

2nd Annual festival of the finest in hand crafted items, including gifts and holiday decor.
Estimated attendees-1000 919-252-1202

Nov 20 -Nov 22, 2009 The Celebration of Seagrove Potters

Seagrove, North Carolina

At the historic Luck’s Bean plant in Seagrove.Pottery sales, demonstrations, music, food, pottery auction
Estimated attendees-5000 336-381-4921

Nov 21, 2009 Fiddlers' & Bluegrass

Ellenboro, North Carolina

18th Annual - Convention & Barbecue
Estimated attendees-500 828-453-7457

Nov 26, 2009 Carolinas' Thanksgiving Day Parade

Charlotte, North Carolina

The Carolinas’ Thanksgiving Day Parade is the 4th largest Thanksgiving parade in the United States.
Estimated attendees-100000 704-525-0250

Nov 27 -Nov 29, 2009 Craftsmen's Christmas Classic

Greensboro, North Carolina

Handmade fine arts & crafts by over 500 juried exhibitors for every style, taste & budget -Thanksgiving
Estimated attendees-35000 336-282-5550

Nov 27 -Nov 29, 2009 Eastern Carolina Craftsmen's Spring

Fayetteville, North Carolina

this will be the beginning of 34th year, a true arts and craft show
Estimated attendees-4000 910-483-2040

Dec 04 -Dec 04, 2010 Christmas Historic Home Tour

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Self-guided tour of historic homes decorated for Christmas.
Estimated attendees-1000 919-554-3911

Dec 12, 2009 NC Christmas Festival and Parade

Leland, North Carolina

Chrismas Festival with Parade -Free entertainment with free children's activities
Estimated attendees-7000 910-371-9921

Dec 12, 2009 Christmas Art and Craft

Denver, North Carolina

Local artisans sell anything from homemade jams and jellies to handmade jewelry.
Estimated attendees-600 828-308-6616

Dec 31, 2009 First Night Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

Community celebration of the New Year through the arts. Alcohol-free public festival for all ages!
Estimated attendees-5000 704-332-2227

Jan 02, 2010 Three Kings Day Festival

Goldsboro, North Carolina

Fun, Food, Games, Music and More
Estimated attendees-500 919-736-0312

Jan 30 -Jan 31, 2010 PineCone Winter Music Festival

Raleigh, North Carolina

Two days of great mus
Estimated attendees-1600 919-664-8302

April 24, 2010 Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Cary, North Carolina

Popular one day outdoor event.
Estimated attendees-15000 919-319-4560

May 01, 2010 Viva Goldsboro

Goldsboro, North Carolina

Multi-Cultural Festival for the community
Estimated attendees-1000 919-736-0312

Aug 28, 2010 Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Cary, North Carolina

Top ranked one-day festival in the nation
Estimated attendees-50000 919-319-4560

Tennessee

Nov 20 -Nov 22, 2009 Festival of Trees

Vonore, Tennessee

Decorated Christmas Trees for Sale/Auction; Arts & Crafts Vendors; Children's Events
Estimated attendees-5000 423-351-3615

June 11 -June 19, 2010 Riverbend Festival

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Eight Days, 5 Stages, over 110 musical acts
Estimated attendees-600000 423-756-4066

July 04 -July 05, 2010 Old Fashioned 4th of July

Etowah, Tennessee

Food and Craft vendors with Games and Rides for the Kids, Music and Entertainment all day long!
Estimated attendees-12000 423-263-2202

July 23 -July 25, 2010 Grainger County Tomato Festival

Rutledge, Tennessee

Grainger County Tomato Wars, Mater Madness 5K, Art & History Exposition, antique agricultural equipment
Estimated attendees-20000 423-231-5954

Sept 18, 2010 Fall Folk Festival

Nashville, Tennessee

Step back in time to witness and participate in 19th century activities. Free, Plenty of free parking.
Estimated attendees-450 615-370-9415

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