What’s on the Calendar this Weekend
Welcome to the first weekend of November, and boy is there a lot going on in the South. There isn’t a better way to celebrate a new month than by attending one of the many events happening around the region.
Here’s a quick glimpse of some events:
You have to eat, don’t you? Why not enjoy the food at the…
- 29th Annual Chili Challenge happening in Greers Ferry, Ark., on November 1.
- Terlingua, Texas’ International Chili Championship on November 1.
- The Great Chili Challenge in New Iberia, La., on November 1.
- Delta Wings Festival in Drew, Miss., on November 1.
- Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival in Vardaman, Miss., starting on November 1 (ending on November 7.)
- Alabama Pecan Festival in Mobile, Ala., on November 1.
- Syrup Making and Storytellin’ at Jarrell Plantation Historic Site in Juliette, Ga., on November 1.
- 27th Annual Savannah (Ga.) Seafood Festival happening on October 31-November 2.
- 45th Annual Florida Seafood Festival in Apalachicola, Fla., ending on November 1 (begins on October 31.)
- 20th Annual Ruskin (Fla.) Seafood Festival on November 1-2.
- 23rd Annual Great Chowder Debate in St. Augustine, Fla., on November 2.
- Fall Pig Roast in Loudon, Tenn., on November 1.
- 17th Annual Hog Happnin’ on November 1 in Shelby, N.C.
- Oyster Roast at Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery in Afton, Va., on November 1-2.
- Smith Mountain Lake Chili Fest in Moneta, Va., on November 1.
Get a jump start on your holiday gift buying list at such events as the…
- Uptown Art Stroll in San Antonio, Texas, on November 2.
- Arts Evening in Slidell, La., on November 1.
- 30th Annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival in Ocean Springs, Miss., on November 1-2.
- 42nd Annual Pike Road (Ala.) Arts & Crafts Fair on November 1.
- Alabama Designer Craftsmen Fine Craft Show in Birmingham, Ala., on November 1-2.
- Moss Rock Festival in Hoover, Ala., November 1-2.
- Candy Cane Lane in Sparta, Tenn., on November 1
- Christmas in the Country Arts & Crafts in Dickson, Tenn., on November 1-2.
- 16th Annual Old Farmhouse Christmas Arts, Crafts and Antiques Show in Pensacola, Fla., starting on October 31 – November 3.
- Halifax Art Festival in Daytona Beach, Fla., on November 1-2.
- Art in the Park in Naples, Fla., November 2.
- Fall 2008 Art Safari Tour on November 1-2 in Weaverville, N.C.
- Durham (N.C.) Art Walk on November 1-2.
- WNC Pottery Festival on November 1 in Dillsboro, N.C.
- Museum Fest: Arts & Crafts in Richlands, N.C., on November 2.
- Carter Holliday Art Studio & Gallery Art Tour Ten Studio Hour in Floyd, Va., on November 1-2.
- Virginia Gourd Festival on November 1-2 in Middleton.
- Country Peddler Craft Show in Timonium, Md., on November 1-2.
Enjoy the outdoors at the…
- Fall Foliage Festival (Lake Ouachita State Park) in Mountain Pine, Ark., on November 1-2.
- Fall Foliage Fiesta at John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, Ky., on November 1.
- Daufuskie (S.C.) Autumn Festival on November 1.
And of course, don’t forget about these great events, such as the…
- Civil War Weekend at Historic Washington State Park in Washington, Ark., on November 1-2.
- Wurstfest in New Braunfels, Texas – a nine day celebration – October 31 through November 9.
- Abbeville’s (La.) Giant “5,000 Egg” Omelette Celebration on November 1.
- Beaufort (S.C.) International Chalk Festival on November 1.
- North Carolina Pecan Harvest Festival in Whiteville on November 1.
- 22nd Annual Fort Branch Battle Re-enactment Weekend in Hamilton, N.C., on November 1-2.
- Art of Golf Festival & Golf Collectors Exhibition in Southern Pines, N.C., on November 1-4.
- Touchstone Energy North Carolina Cotton Festival in Dunn on November 1.
- The Fall Harvest Peanut Festival in Waverly, Va., November 1.
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