This festival highlights the diversity of Atlanta’s restaurant scene with chef demos, hands-on cooking classes and tastings from almost 100 neighborhood favorite eateries. The VIP Experience also includes samples of craft beers, wine and creative cocktails. With a kickoff party on Friday and full schedules of demos and events on Saturday and Sunday, it’s a
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
Oct 18-Oct 20: Carolina Balloon Fest in Statesville, NC
If there’s a North Carolina event that is a must, it’s the Carolina Balloon Fest in Statesville on October 18 through October 20. For three days, hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes color the sky. Don’t be surprised to see Yoda, Darth Vader or even the Wicked Witch of the West floating by! Balloons launch
Oct 19: Louisville Wine & Food Experience in KY
This day-long tasting event features local Louisville chefs with rich and colorful moments for guests to taste, savor and explore the Louisville culinary scene, from local trends to regional traditions. It is in Kentucky, after all, so you can expect plenty of great booze, beer and wine as well. This event will be held on
Oct 19: Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival in Nashville, TN
This community event brings folks together in celebration of beer and wine on the grounds of Two Rivers Mansion. Get your $35 ticket now to enjoy 4 oz. tastes from the best breweries around the world, special gravity beer and wine samples. Sip local, regional and imported beverages, enjoy live music and explore a variety
Oct 19: Decatur Craft Beer Festival in Decatur, GA
Plan for a full day of drinking (and for a ride home) at this convivial beer festival which features tastings from more than 80 craft breweries as well as live music. A special VIP-level ticket provides funds to the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild and their advocacy efforts and entitles patrons access to beers brewed specifically
Oct 19: Cooper- Young Annual Beerfest in Memphis, TN
Celebrate the hardworking local brewers who devote their time, talent and energy to making beers that are uniquely their own at Cooper-Young Beerfest. The festival is regional, meaning you can visit any of the brewers within a day’s drive from Cooper-Young. Sip and sample local brews to raise money for the Cooper-Young Community Association (CYCA),
Oct 19: South End Wine Fest in Charlotte, NC
Join the rest of Charlotte on Saturday, Oct 19, 2019 for the best neighborhood wine festival. Enjoy at least four hours of wine, beer and cider tastings, live music and food trucks. Proceeds benefit Classroom Central and their mission to equip students living in poverty to effectively learn. The event
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
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
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
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 31 ‑ Nov 11: Foo Foo Festival — Pensacola, FL
Foo Foo Fest is a 12-day celebration each fall, with culturally creative happenings, events and moments under one banner, attracting visitors to beautiful Pensacola, Florida. Foo Foo Fest is big fun, with events of high artistic and cultural caliber, delivered with a hefty dose of Southern sophistication. This year’s festival takes place Oct. 31 ‑
November 2: FAM JAM, a Free Family Festival — Charleston, SC
Round up the troops and head to Charleston for this annual event hosted by the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. Attendees flock to Marion Square for a day of play — with the help of more than 30 community partners, CML transforms the heart of downtown Charleston into an engaging and innovative playscape. Featuring live music,
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
Nov 27 & 28: 30A 10K — Rosemary Beach, FL
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Thanksgiving? The 30A 10K has already been named one of the top five Thanksgiving race events in the nation and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities in the South Walton area, which spans the Florida panhandlem and is a popular destination anytime of year,
