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Southern Byways

Archive for the ‘Things to See in the South’ Category

November 7th, 2008

What’s on the Calendar this Weekend

Vote YES! to shaking those election-is-over blue feelings away at one of the many events happening around the South this weekend.
 
If you’re feeling hungry, there the…
20th Annual Heritage Syrup Festival on November 8 in Henderson, Texas.
Chile Pepperama on November 9 in Dallas, Texas.
Big Boy’s Thibodaux (La.) Main Street Cook-Off on November 7.
 

Sugar Day Festival in […]

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October 23rd, 2008

What’s on the Calendar This Weekend

You can celebrate the last weekend in October in style at any of the following events happening in the South.
Here’s a sampling of what’s going on in the region.
For foodies, there’s the…
Fredericksburg (Texas) Food and Wine Fest on October 25-26.
Texas Mushroom Festival in Madisonville (heralded as the ‘Mushroom Capital of Texas’) on October 25.
Annual Tailgating […]

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October 16th, 2008

What’s on the Calendar This Weekend

Why stay at home this weekend when there is so much fun things going on in the South? Get out! Take time to enjoy the good weather and good times that are waiting to be had.
Unsure what to do this weekend? Here’s a sampling of the events that await you.
 
In the mood for food […]

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October 8th, 2008

What’s on the Calendar This Weekend

From calling fire ants to celebrating a birthday of a country music institution to basically eating your way around the South, this weekend is packed with all types of events.
Do you like food? Then you are in luck, because…

the World Championship Gumbo Cook-off is taking place in New Iberia, La., October 10-12. The […]

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October 6th, 2008

The Leaves, They are aChangin’: Fall Foliage in the South

Clean, crisp cool air; roadside farmer’s markets stocked with pumpkins, apple, and hot cider - all surrounded by deep vibrant red, yellow and orange colors. The scene is set for fall. Time for harvest moons, arts and crafts festivals, and fall foliage.

Wait a minute - fall foliage in the South? You mean leaves change […]

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September 29th, 2008

Don’t Miss This: 4th Annual Eat Local Challenge

The challenge guidelines set forth by Bon Appetit Management Company to their cafes are simple: chefs can only use ingredients produced within 150 miles of their restaurants, with the exception of salt, of course.
Are they up to it? Of course, and on September 30 -  it’s game on.
During the 4th Annual Eat Local Challenge, […]

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September 27th, 2008

Bookmark This Link…RuralBounty.com

I admit I enjoy turning off the well-traveled road and onto a country road in search of local produce stands or something similar. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than fresh apple or looking for the perfect pumpkin and some friends to take home.
Just in time for fall, I received some information on on […]

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September 25th, 2008

What’s On the Calendar This Weekend

It’s the last weekend of September, and you shouldn’t be sitting at home. With the cooler weather, it’s a great time to be out and about. And if you need anymore reason, there’s a lot of fun things happening in the South, including a presidential debate (possibly.)
If you enjoy music, head to…

the “Austin City […]

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September 23rd, 2008

News and Happenings Around the Region

News

Congratulations to Kiawah Island (S.C.) Golf Resort for being recognized by Golf Inc. in their September 2008 issue as one of the world’s most environmentally sensitive golf resorts.
And while we are talking about gold, a big congratulations to all of the Southern-based golf courses that made it on GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Courses You […]

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September 21st, 2008

Elephants Anyone?

People collect many things - pins, ornaments, shells, shoes - whatever they can dream up. Often its fascinating, but sometimes it gets out of control. When your collection outgrows your personal residence and you want to keep every piece, you need to think outside of the box. That is exactly what happened with Mr. Ed […]

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