Please your taste buds at this year’s Taste of Memphis Vegan Food & Drink Festival! This event features the endless possibilities the vegan culinary world of Memphis has to offer. Some of the best chefs and restaurants in the Mid-South will be making an appearance at this amazing festival held at Cook’s Lake. Grab some
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
July 24-28: World Golf Championship – FedEx St. Jude Invitational — Memphis, TN
Known as the FedEx St. Jude Classic, a gold tournament held in Memphis, Tennessee as a regular event on the PGA Tour, now has new sponsorship and is known as the WGC (World Golf Championship) and will continue to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Still held at TPC Southwind, you have will have four
July 27 & 28: Soul Cleanse Festival — Louisville, KY
The Soul Cleanse Festival is a unique opportunity to deepen your practice by stretching your mind, body and spirit. Fifteen regional teachers will be leading workshops and classes focusing on postures, different yoga styles, meditation and yoga philosophy. This year, join the festival overnight and attend Saturday’s events including crystal workshops, reiki healing sessions and
July 27: Norfolk Latino Music Festival – Norfolk, VA
While the sun goes down, Town Point Park will heat up for the 19th Annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival! Let loose from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at this his fun and free event. Enjoy the hottest salsa, meringue and guaguancó dancing on the East Coast along with live Latin music by local, regional and
July 27: Music City Brewer’s Fest – Nashville, TN
Nashville breaks out the big beers for one of the biggest and best beer festivals in the country – Music City Brewer’s Fest! Not only will you get to sample refreshing brews from over 40 local, regional, national and imported breweries, but there will also be vendors, food trucks, live music, games and more in
July 27: Atlanta Ice Cream Festival — Atlanta, GA
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Satisfy your sweet tooth with an all-day ice cream extravaganza at Piedmont Park! The ATL Ice Cream Festival wishes to promote a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle but does it in style by offering everyone’s favorite frozen treat! From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy all types
July 5 & July 19: Open Fire: Summer Supper at Pursell Farms — Birmingham, AL
Throughout the summer, Pursell Farms will be featuring a smaller sampling of their signature Open Fire cooking demonstrations with their Open Fire: Summer Supper Series. On July 5 and July 19, Executive Chef Andrea Griffith will be offering some evening menu specials cooked on their Sea Island Forge kettles on the Arrington Vista. Watch as
July 28: Alabama Music Awards — Birmingham, AL
The Alabama Music Awards Organization will host the 5th Annual Alabama Music Awards featuring entertaining performances and local artist recognition. There will even be a live performance by local artist, Big Ro Williams. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Bessemer Civic Center, and tickets are $25 in advance. For more information, visit alabamamusicawardsshow.com.
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 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.
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.
Sept 21-22: Buckhead Fine Arts Festival 2019 — Atlanta, GA
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 — Atlanta, GA
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
November 2: Walk to End Alzheimer’s — Charlotte, NC
Get ready to be decked out in purple for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, where you’ll take steps to help fight Alzheimer’s disease and bring awareness to the community. The fundraiser is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the BB&T Ballpark. For more information on how to sign up as a walker
