The change of seasons brings with it a bevy of fantastic Southern events. Pack up your car and hit the road to enjoy the fall leaves and our top October event picks!
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Sep 21-Oct 27: Cheekwood Harvest, Presented by FirstBank — Nashville, TN
Fall season is finally here! Celebrate all things fall during Cheekwood Harvest, part of the year-round lineup of signature seasonal festivals. You’ll find activities and experiences designed to appeal to kids, adults and families alike, making this six-week celebration the perfect time for a peaceful solo stroll, a crisp fall family day, or an afternoon
Through January 12: SCAD- Fashioning Art from Paper Exhibition
SCAD FASH presents Fashioning Art from Paper, an exhibition that explores 500 years of fashion through the breathtaking trompe l’oeil masterpieces of Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave. Through her expert manipulation of paper and paint, de Borchgrave creates sculptural replicas of historic garments found in early European paintings or collections from around the world. This
Oct 25: Memphis Tequila Festival at Overton Square- Memphis, TN
On October 25 from 6 to 9 p.m head to Overton Square for the Memphis Flyer’s second annual Memphis Tequila Festival. Savor 15 tequila tastings, food by Babalu Tacos & Tapas, party music by local DJs and lots of spooky surprises. This evening of merriment is guaranteed to get you in the spirit of the
Oct 26: Lexington Barbecue Festival in Lexington, NC
Plan to pig out at the 36th annual Lexington Barbecue Festival on October 26. The popular event draws people from all over the South, and it’s no wonder with plenty of famous Lexington-style barbecue, carnival games, pig races, a wine garden and seven entertainment stages. The fun starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 6
Oct 26: Annual PumpkinFest in Franklin, TN
Historic Downtown Franklin is back to host one of the community’s favorite street festivals for the 36th year of Pumpkinfest. Join in on family-friendly performances, children’s activities, all your favorite street festival foods, and pumpkin carving, The Great Pumpkin, a costume contest and more than 75 arts and crafts booths featuring fall and holiday products!
Oct 26: Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational in Lynchburg, TN
This is one of the “big daddies” of the competitive barbecue circuit. All contestants must have already won some sort of state championship to qualify for consideration to participate at “The Jack,” so the competition is fierce. International teams and backyard barbecuers are also invited to compete in separate divisions. This event takes place Saturday
Oct 26 & 27: RiverArtsFest in Memphis, TN
RiverArtsFest is a collaboration and celebration of fine arts and local music. There will be live artist demonstrations as well as hands-on art activities for any and all ages. Over 180 artists from around the country will be in the heart of downtown Memphis. So come enjoy food, fun and local art at this festival!
Oct 26: Pumpkin Charity Ball — Charlotte, NC
Support the Isabella Santos Foundation at the Second Annual Pumpkin Charity Ball to support Atrium Health’s Levine Children’s Hospital. The black-and-white themed formal event will raise funds to revolutionize the treatment options for pediatric cancer patients and their families at the hospital. Tickets are $150 a person. This event takes place from 7 p.m. to
Oct 8-Nov 3: Louisville Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular at Iroquois Amphitheater
Enjoy a halloween night walking a 1/3 trail of 5,000 professionally carved pumpkins at the Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular! This will be a night for everyone in the family. Opening night is October 8 and ending November 3 during the hours 7:30 p.m. 11 p.m. Tickets start at $10 iroquoisamphitheater.com
Sep 27- Nov 2: Sloss Fright Furnace — Birmingham, AL
Who’s ready to be spooked this season? Head out to Historic Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama, to experience one of Ghost Hunters’ favorite haunts and one of the Fox Paranormal Team’s Scariest Places on Earth. Sloss Furnaces is known to be haunted by the thousands of workers who lost their lives due to accidents, explosions
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