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Archive for the ‘It's Happening in the South’ Category

May 2nd, 2008

It’s Happening in the South…National Moofest

 

 
Whether you enjoy a bowl of ice cream or a tall glass of milk, the National Moofest the festival for you. On May 31, Athens, Tennessee will celebrate the dairy industry with various events, including an ice cream eating contest and a milk chug-a-lug. There will also be a carnival that will run May […]

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April 20th, 2008

It’s Happening in the South: Contraband Days Pirate Festival

Ahoy Maties! Legend has it that the notorious pirate, Jean Lafitte hid his treasures in the bayous off of Lake Charles, Louisiana. While the treasure still hasn’t been discovered, you can join in a 12-day celebration known as Contraband Days Pirate Festival. Party like a pirate at one of Louisiana’s largest festivals, and the oldest […]

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March 21st, 2008

It’s Happening in the South: 2008 Hammond Smokin’ Blues and BBQ Challenge

Watch as the pros fire up the grill for the 5th Annual Smokin’ Blues and BBQ Challenge in Hammond, La., on March 28-29. Over 50 professional barbecue teams from over eight states compete in four meat categories. This isn’t you run-of-the-mill competition, either. This is a sanctioned event by the KCBS 2008 Tour of National […]

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March 14th, 2008

It’s Happening in the South:Ron Jon Surf Shop 44th Annual Easter Surf Festival

 
Surf’s Up! Watch  as over 300 professional and amateur surfers of all ages take to the waves and hang ten during the Ron Jon Surf Shop 44th Annual Easter Surf Festival on March 20-23. Said to be the second oldest surfing festival, it will take place at Shepard’s Park and Cocoa Beach Pier in […]

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February 29th, 2008

It’s Happening in the South: Maple Syrup Festival in Pickens, West Virginia

Warmer weather can only mean one thing - it’s time for some maple syrup. On the third full weekend of March, which happens to be March 15-16 this year, is Pickens, W.Va.’s annual Maple Syrup Festival. Become educated about this sticky, sweet product with a tour of a maple syrup camp. Enjoy maple candy, pancakes […]

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February 22nd, 2008

It’s Happening in the South: Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale

In the South, we love our yard sales, and we take them quite seriously. After all, this area is home to the World’s Largest Yard Sale, scheduled this year on August 7-10.
However, you don’t have to wait until late summer to find a deal. On March 14-16 is the annual Peaches to the Beaches […]

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February 16th, 2008

It’s Happening in the South: Natchez Spring Pilgrimage

People come from around the world to Natchez, Mississippi, during the annual Spring Pilgrimage. Scheduled for March 8 - April 12, over twenty antebellum homes, many private residences, are open to the public for tours. Not only do you have the opportunity to learn about home itself, but about the residents and their interesting stories, […]

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