May comes alive with so many great events all over the South. Get out and explore the region at one of these top May events! Image: Memphis in May
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Events
May 24-28: Abbey Road on the River
Celebrate the 60’s at the WAVE 3 News Abbey Road on the River, the world’s largest Beatles-inspired music festival. The five day event will be held at the Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville, IN over Memorial Day Weekend. More than 50 bands will perform, including Grammy-winning rock group America and the fathers of psychedelic rock Vanilla Fudge.
Jun 23: Fun Stop 5k and Fest in Austin, TX
Formerly known as ‘Keep Austin Weird Fest and 5k,’ this fest and 5k embrace the weirdness that defines Austin. This event will feature live music, food, a costume contest, a 5K and more! Tickets for adults are $30. Learn more at funstop5k.com.
Jun 22-24: Athfest Music and Arts Festival in Athens, GA
Head to the birthplace of R.E.M. and enjoy a three-day weekend filled with fabulous music and visual art by some of the most talented local and regional musicians/artists! Events take place through downtown Athens and celebrate AthFest Educates which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing funding for music and arts education for youth. Venue
Jun 22-24: Bayou Boogaloo in Norfolk, VA
The Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food Festival is Norfolk’s annual love-fest with New Orleans’ vibrant spirit and captures the melting pot of Bayou culture. This majorly popular three-day festival delivers the heart and soul of Louisiana to visitors of Town Point Park in true Cajun & Creole style. There will be two stages featuring
Jun 20-24: Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic in Sandestin, FL
The Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin® takes place every June off the Florida panhandle and has set the precedent for world-class, million dollar sportfishing tournaments. The tournament is timed to coincide with the peak of the Gulf Coast’s blue marlin season. In addition to the main event, there are other events taking place
Jun 15-24: Hampton County Watermelon Festival in Hampton, SC
Hampton County’s place among the state’s top watermelon producers is what gave birth to this festival. From the beginning, this festival has been a celebration of, for and by the people of this friendly county and is timed to the melon harvest every summer. The festival has grown into a course of events including a
Jun 15 & 16: Thunder on the Cumberland in Nashville, TN
Thunder on the Cumberland is a free, weekend-long festival hosted by Acme Radio and will feature the fastest boats in the world racing on the Cumberland River. On June 15 and 16, head down to Riverfront Park on Lower Broadway to enjoy boat racing, food trucks, family-friendly fun, cold beer and more! Visit visitmusiccity.com, for more
Jun 10: Cochon555 in Miami, FL
Five chefs, five pigs and five winemakers make for an unimaginably tasty event. Cochon555 is an epic culinary experience centered on 1500 pounds of heritage breed pork. Attendees will feast on dozens of chef-crafted tastings and sip on more than 40 types of boutique wines, craft cocktails and artisanal brews. Tickets start at $130 and a
Jun 9 & 10: French Market Creole Tomato Festival in New Orleans, LA
Come and enjoy the 32nd annual French Market Creole Tomato Festival. This free, two-day event will take place at French Market, the nation’s oldest city marketplace. It will feature a cooking contest, live music, great food + drink booths and more! Learn more at frenchmarket.org.
Jun 9: Le Bon Appetit 2018 in Memphis, TN
Le Bon Appetit, hosted by Chef Kelly English and Le Bonheur Club, is a charity event benefiting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital which is the region’s first and only comprehensive hospital dedicated to kids. Enjoy the finest delicacies prepared by more than 45 chefs from across the country, complemented by specially crafted cocktails from well-known mixologists,
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Style
This Season’s Hottest Handbags
It is time to upgrade your accessory wardrobe! These on-trend handbags will amp up any look and ensure you’re ready to take on the season in style.
Hear the Roar: Our Newest Embroidered T-Shirt Collection
We have been planning this launch for months in hushed secrecy. Now, we get to unveil our new embroidered t-shirt collection, our custom-made perfect crewneck tees and a story of sourcing locally and striving for the best.
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Food & Dining
Herbed Potato Salad Recipe + 2 More Tasty Sides
When it comes to warmer weather, embracing classic sides with modern twists always makes for recipes that friends and family will adore. A prime example: this herbed potato salad!
Recipes and Inspiration for a Summer Afternoon Gathering
A group of gals gathered in celebration of a friend’s birthday, and the event was picture perfect! Entertainer extraordinaire and the host of the summer get-together shares how she put on the event as well as the recipes for the memorable dishes she served.
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Homes
A Seagrove Home That Will Make You Rethink “Beach Design”
Step inside Carrie Faletti’s Seagrove dream home designed by Atlanta-based designer Cindy Dunaway. With nautical nods that are not overly beachy, we’re taking notes for that future beach house of our dreams!
Tobi Fairley: Our Newest Interior Designer Crush
Tobi Fairley is a fan of bold patterns and bright colors, and we’re big fans of HERS! Meet our newest interior designer crush!
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Travel
Summer Road Trip: Explore Gulf Coast Culture
From art festivals to Digital Graffiti to theater performances and more, the South’s coastal towns are full of cultural experiences worth traveling for. Plan your next road trip using this four-stop guide to see it all!
An Idyllic — and Ideal — Family Vacation Destination
Looking for a vacation spot that offers fun for the entire family? Look no further than Franklin, Tennessee.
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Lifestyle
Can Apple Cider Vinegar REALLY Help You Lose Weight?
Apple cider vinegar has been the darling of the healthy living scene for a while now. But is it really worth all the hype? Dr. Josh Axe weighs in.
Summer Road Trip: Explore Gulf Coast Culture
From art festivals to Digital Graffiti to theater performances and more, the South’s coastal towns are full of cultural experiences worth traveling for. Plan your next road trip using this four-stop guide to see it all!
