Spring into Sculpture on April 27th and be a part of the awe-inspiring sculpture burn. From 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., you can view a laser light show, live music, artists at work, visit a wine tent, and even more. This incredible day is free to enter. sculpturefields.org
Southern Events & Happenings
StyleBlueprint finds fun things to do in the South each month. No matter if you live in Virginia or Louisiana or somewhere in-between, you will find events perfect for a road trip or to embrace in your own backyard
May 3-5: Blue Suede Cruise
The 2019 Blue Suede Cruise is scheduled for May 3 – May 5, 2019 and has even more antique and classic cars. Drivers head back to the ’50s and ’60s with classic car shows and contests, exciting entertainment, and fun for the whole family! bluesc.com
May 4: FirstBank First Saturday Art Crawl
If you’ve been in Nashville for long, you have probably heard about First Saturday Art Crawl. This monthly event features art galleries through town as they host over 1,000 people and open their doors to beautiful displays from both local and world-famous artists. Admission is free for this event as you are able to explore
May 4: Jockeys & Juleps Derby Party at Southern Reins
Big hats, bourbon and bluegrass is the name of the game at this year’s Jockeys & Juleps party held at Southern Reins Equine Therapy. With live music, a bourbon bar, derby desserts, a live auction and raffle, a hat contest and so much more, this is an event you won’t want to miss! So grab
May 4: Cars & ‘Q for the Cause
Car lovers, craft beer and barbecue fans, we have the event for you! Mark your calendar for May 4, 2019, and join Choate Construction and Metromont for the 10th annual Cars & ‘Q for the Cause.This highly anticipated event, which benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, features more than 120 spectacular cars, amazing food and beverage options, a silent auction and fabulous live
May 4 & 5: Tupelo Con
Tupelo Con is a 4th year multi-genre convention local to Tupelo, MS. The convention will be held May 4th & 5th, 2019 at The Tupelo Furniture Market. Ticket prices vary, check the website for the full lineup. tupelocon.org
May 8-12: Art by Design
Image: Memphis Daily News More than a dozen designers create custom “vignettes” inside a chic gallery showroom. Attendees all across the Mid-South come to experience this unique collaboration by attending an event and/or touring the showroom at the Pipkin Building. The party begins on Wednesday, May 8, with Cocktails and Floral Arranging beginning at 6
May 8 through June 2: Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 2019 Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens
Where can you enjoy twenty breathtaking spaces designed by Atlanta’s A-List designers? Only at Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 2019 Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens. Tour the gardens and relax by the lake on this historic Buckhead site—weekend retreat of the James Madison High (High Museum of Art) family and others in the 20s. It’s the perfect spot
May 10-11: GumTree Festival
GumTree Festival is a Fine Art Tradition held each Mothers Day weekend around the historic court square in downtown Tupelo, Mississippi. This festival features artists and vendors from across the region showcasing and selling original art in the form of pottery, jewelry, painting, photography and more. This festival also boasts stellar entertainment with a Regional
May 11: GumTree Arts Festival
The GumTree Arts Festival is celebrating its 48th year in 2019! This day-long outdoor celebration of visual and preforming arts is set for Saturday, May 11, in Tupelo and is a long running tradition in northeast Mississippi. It has been selected as a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society. The festival’s juried
May 11, 2019: Memory Gala at The Westin Charlotte
Join the Alzheimer’s Association for its Third Annual Memory Gala. This black tie event is $25o a person and features a cocktail hour, a seated dinner, dancing, music, wine, and silent and live auctions. From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., support the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. charlottememorygala.org
May 11 & 12: Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival 2019
This Mother’s Day give Mom some “Arts from the Heart” from the Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can admire fine arts and crafts, acoustic performances and local food. Entry to the festival is free. chastainparkartsfestival.com
June 1: FirstBank First Saturday Art Crawl
If you’ve been in Nashville for long, you have probably heard about First Saturday Art Crawl. This monthly event features art galleries through town as they host over 1,000 people and open their doors to beautiful displays from both local and world-famous artists. Admission is free for this event as you are able to explore
June 5-9: Tupelo Elvis Festival
This festival is to honor Elvis Presley and his impact on the world. You won’t want to miss the 21st Annual Tupelo Elvis Festival, there will be a concert, artist competition and food trucks. Ticket prices vary. tupeloelvisfestival.com
July 6: FirstBank First Saturday Art Crawl
If you’ve been in Nashville for long, you have probably heard about First Saturday Art Crawl. This monthly event features art galleries through town as they host over 1,000 people and open their doors to beautiful displays from both local and world-famous artists. Admission is free for this event as you are able to explore
August 17 & 18: Piedmont Park Arts Festival 2019
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
Sept 21-22: Buckhead Fine Arts Festival 2019 at Buckhead Village
Want to experience art at its finest? Head to The Buckhead Fine Arts Festival to enjoy two days of the best art Atlanta has to offer. Featuring approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations and live acoustic music. This free festival takes place from
Oct 12-13: Fall Festival on Ponce 2019
The Fall Festival on Ponce is an Atlanta arts and crafts festival held in Olmsted Linear Park.Over 20,000 visitors will come to experience over 125 pieces from Atlanta’s finest artists.There will be a children’s area, local gourmet food and a stage for live music.This celebration of Atlanta’s one-of-a-kind creator culture takes place from Saturday 10:00
