Savor the final carefree weeks of summer at one of these distinctly Southern events! It’s bound to be the best August yet.
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Events
August 17 & 18: Piedmont Park Arts Festival 2019 — Atlanta, GA
Looking for a summer festival to browse arts and crafts and appreciate Atlanta’s largest park? Piedmont Parks Arts Festival will have a wide variety of art, local food trucks and live acoustic performances on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry to the festival is free. piedmontparkartsfestival.com
Aug 16- 25: 10th Annual Birmingham Restaurant Week — Birmingham, AL
Calling all foodies! The Magic City’s favorite weeklong restaurant celebration is back for another year of cuisine appreciation. This year’s 10th Annual Birmingham Restaurant Week (BRW) will feature tons of local favorite restaurants including Perry’s Steakhouse, Rojo, The Woolworth, Vino, Pho Pho, Chez LuLu, The Craft Burger and more! Participating restaurants will have delicious and
Aug 23-24: Songwriters Under the Stars at Cheekwood — Nashville, TN
During the last weekend of August, Cheekwood will open the beautiful Swan Lawn and invite guests to hear hit songs written by Nashville hit-makers. In few other places than Nashville can you hear from these chart-topping songwriters in such a lovely setting! For your $55 ticket, you’ll get an evening of music at one of the
Aug 24: ATL Wine + Spirits Fest 2019 — Atlanta, GA
At the ATL Wine + Spirits Fest, attendees will be able to drink wine, beer and spirits from around the world! From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy region specific alcohol, multiple restaurants and live music on the lovely Promenade at Piedmont Park. Proceeds will go to benefit the Piedmont Conservancy. Tickets start at $39.
August 13-December 8: Form & Function: Shoe Art by Chris Francis — Savannah, GA
Find your pair of dream shoes at the ‘Form & Function: Shoe Art by Chris Francis’ exhibition at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film. Francis uses bold colors and sharp lines in his architectural designs, blurring the line between art and fashion. The exhibition is from August 13 to December 8 and is open
August 27-31: Charlotte Fashion Week — Charlotte, NC
See this season’s latest looks on the runway during Charlotte Fashion Week. The popular five-day event features new collections designed by established designers, as well as up-and-comers. Runway shows range from children’s fashion to high fashion to everything in between. Tickets and locations for each event vary; visit charlotteseen.com for more information.
Aug 24: Walk, Wag, N’ RUN – Atlanta, GA
We will be having our 8th Annual Walk, Wag, n’ Run on August 24 at Lenox Park in Brookhaven. Each year we see a crowd of about 500 individuals and their pets. The event includes a certified 5K (2020 Peachtree Road Race Qualifier), a Fun Run (under a mile), and a vendor area for attendees
Aug 28: Dementia Education Conference – Charlotte, NC
Join the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter at its 2019 Dementia Education Conference. The all-day event – presented by Sharon Towers – is the largest educational conference about Alzheimer’s disease in the central and western part of the state and will bring together those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Aug 29-Sep 1: Live on the Green — Nashville, TN
Labor Day weekend, Lightning 100 presents to you, Nashville’s FREE live music festival, Live on the Green. The three-day festival includes an incredible lineup of performers, a solid selection of food vendors, a great menu of brews and a vibrant crowd for a weekend full of jamming. Check out the lineup and make your plans
August 30-September 8: Delta Fair and Music Festival at Agricenter Memphis – Memphis, TN
Delta Fair & Music Festival brings the community together with safe, wholesome family entertainment while celebrating and promoting the rich art, music and history of the Delta. Enjoy rides, livestock shows, a crafts expo, a 5K run and live entertainment. Starting on August 30 and running through September 8, there is plenty of time to
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Homes
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