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JXN Food & Wine Festival 2026
By: The Local PalateJXN Food & Wine Festival, the culinary festival celebrating the food scene in Jackson returns with an exciting expansion for their 2026 event.
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Sandhills Garden of Lights
Pinehurst, North Carolina
This holiday season, the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens will shine in an entirely new way with the inaugural Sandhills Garden of Lights.
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Mardi Gras in Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana
In Lafayette, Mardi Gras has a rhythm all its own. It's a celebration where music, food, and culture come together in the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.
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James Beard Foundation Taste America: Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Taste America celebrates the chefs and local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities and culture.
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21st Annual Beaufort International Film Festival
Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort continues to shine the spotlight on movies and movie making with the Beaufort International Film Festival.
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Hilton Head Seafood Festival 2027
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
For the perfect place to celebrate Southern heritage and hospitality, look no further than the Hilton Head Seafood Festival.
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Mardi Gras in Lafayette
In Lafayette, Mardi Gras has a rhythm all its own. It's a celebration where [...]
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Sandhills Garden of Lights
This holiday season, the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens will shine in an entirely new way [...]
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Holy Smokes BBQ Festival
Holy Smokes brings together more than 50 of the country’s best pitmasters and chefs [...]
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ArtFields Festival
Lake City, South Carolina
For a colorful celebration of Southern creativity, make your way to Lake City in the spring for ArtFields Festival.
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Joye! in Aiken
Aiken, South Carolina
Joye! in Aiken is named for a Gilded Age mansion that once hosted private performances for the nation’s wealthiest.
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Texas Crab Festival
Crystal Beach, TX
Save the date! Start making your plans now—Texas Crab Festival is back at Swedes Park in May for more music, art, and crabs!
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North Carolina Pickle Festival
Mount Olive, North Carolina
Pickles may be the theme at the North Carolina Pickle Festival, but community is what the festival is all about.
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Charleston Wine + Food 2027
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston Wine + Food returns March 3–7, 2027 with five days of unforgettable wine, food, and experiences.
