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Why not go all out and celebrate the end of summer Texas-style? You know the Lone Star state will celebrate Labor Day weekend in a rather “large” fashion.
Here’s an idea of what’s happening around the state:
For those who enjoy food festivals, there’s the 35th Annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cook-Off taking place on […]
What to do, what to do this Labor Day weekend in Arkansas, or yet, perhaps the better question is what shouldn’t you do this Labor Day weekend if you find yourself here.
Here’s a glimpse of what’s happening throughout the state during the last hurrah of the summer:
Car lovers will enjoy the 16th Annual Eureka […]
Are you a little misty-eyed about summer ending? Well, there’s no reason to be, because there is so much going on, from Arkansas to D.C., that you won’t notice that summer has gone.
Start checking the blog tomorrow to read what’s going on where and why you have to go. You definitely don’t want […]
As you know, the South definitely has its stories, story makers and important places to both. Everyone knows about Ernest Hemingway and Sloppy Joe’s in Key West, as well as William Faulkner and his home, Rowan Oak in Oxford, Miss. Of course, this is just the beginning. Many of literature’s best-known authors and characters have […]
Don’t let the summer slip away without getting out and enjoying yourself at one of the many festivals or events happening in the region. Here’s a quick sample of what you can find going this weekend:
Come one, come all to the 120th Gillespie County Fair in Fredericksburg, Texas on August 21-24. Enjoy a carnival, […]
When I first set out to do my post, I was only going to focus on Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum located in Grant Park. However, once I started doing some research, I realize that I would be doing you, dear readers, a great disservice. See, by only focusing on that one attraction, […]
From watermelon to BBQ festivals, you won’t go hungry when you’re visiting the South.
Here are a few upcoming food festivals that’ll appease any appetite:
The 23rd Annual Winterville Watermelon Festival in Winterville, N.C., is set for August 21-23. Events include a carnival, live musical entertainment, crafts vendors; and yes, a watermelon eating contest.
Nothing is better than […]
For many, a destination can be defined or remembered for its food. Perhaps you are one of those travelers who can quickly recall eating at different restaurants and their signature dishes, but struggle when someone ask you what you saw on your getaway.
Culinary tourism isn’t really anything new, especially in the south, where places […]
As the official end of summer approaches, doesn’t mean the travel deals have to end. Here are a few for fall travel.
The Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., is offering a “FALL in Love” package that is good for two night, Sunday - Thursday, September 2 - November 26. The package […]
I consider myself to be somewhat of an outdoors-type person. I love being outside, whether it’s walking, running or just relaxing. So, I was really looking forward to visiting Emerson Point Preserve.
Located on Sneads Island, near Palmetto (which can be a drive from Longboat Key, if you don’t where you are going), Emerson Point […]
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Written by Apryl Chapman Thomas [email] for b5media.
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