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Florida
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Event
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Location
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Description
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April 1
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Barbershop Harmony Extravaganza
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Orlando
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Show featuring top quartets: Hot Shots, My Three Sons, Fortissimo; Howell Branch High School youth choral group; and the Orange Blossom Chorus.
(407) 822-0863
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April 1-2
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Jazzfest
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Pensacola
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Seville Square hosts this event filled with great jazz music from local and national artists.
(850) 433-8382
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April 4-7
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VSA Arts Festival
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Jacksonville
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Festival for more than 2,500 students with disabilities.
(904) 899-6001
www.cummer.org
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April 5-9
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Oliver Twist
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Shiloh Theatrical Productions
Stuart
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The musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale.
(772) 286-7827
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April 7-8
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Storytelling Festival
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Ocala
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Regional and national storytellers will perform.
(352) 821-0298
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April 7-8
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Arturo Sandoval
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News Journal Center
Daytona Beach
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One of the most brilliant musicians of our time, whose voice and piano playing delights audiences everywhere.
(386) 257-7790
www.fif-lso.org
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April 15
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Antique Car Show
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Heritage Village
Largo
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Nearly 100 original and restored antique cars on display, plus musical entertainment and activities for adults and children.
(727) 582-2403
www.pinellascounty.org/heritage
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April 8-9
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Fine Arts Festival
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Tarpon Springs
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Juried art, food and entertainment.
(727) 937-6109
www.tarponsprings.com
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April 13-30
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Cabaret Festival
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Mad Cow Theatre
Orlando
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A festival of comedy, song and surprises take center stage for this 4th annual event.
(407) 297-8788
www.madcowtheatre.com
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April 21-23
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Delray Affair
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Old School Square
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Oldest and largest street festival in South Florida features fine art, crafts, food and entertainment.
(561) 243-7922
www.oldschool.org
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April 21-23; 25
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Tosca
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Orlando Opera
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Carol Vaness stars in this Italian opera about politics, faith and love in Rome.
(407) 426-1700
www.orlandoopera.org
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April 22-23
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Chain of Parks Art Festival
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Tallahassee
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Features 95 artists from across the U.S., specializing in a variety of media.
(850) 222-8800
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April 27-30
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Florida Winefest
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Sarasota
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Private winemaker dinners, seminars, sip and shop on St. Armands, silent auction.
(800) 216-6199
www.floridawinefest.com
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April 28-30
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Musical Echoes
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Fort Walton Beach
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Native American Flute Gathering and Cultural Event with live concerts by Native American flutists.
(850) 243-4405
www.musicalechoes.com
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May 3-27
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The Glass Menagerie
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Waterfront Playhouse
Key West
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Enduring tale of the struggle to rise above harsh realities.
(305) 292-4600
www.waterfrontplayhouse.com
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May 5-7
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Tampa Bay Blues Festival
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Vinoy Park
St. Petersburg
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Features 15 international blues artists, arts and crafts and a variety of food.
(727) 502-5000
www.tampabaybluesfestival.com
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May 6-7
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McDonald's Air & Sea Show
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Fort Lauderdale Beach
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The Air & Sea Show is part of the McDonald's National Salute to America's Heroes. The extravaganza includes world-class military and civilian air, water and entertainment activities. Events are free.
(954) 467-3555
www.airseashow.com
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May 5-14
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Festival of States
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St. Petersburg
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Family events, ranging from the Family Funfest to the night parade with a fireworks finale.
(727) 321-9888
www.festivalofstates.com
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May 6-7
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Ybor City Bike Bash
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Tampa
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Historic Ybor City opens its streets to motorcycle enthusiasts.
(813) 248-0721
www.yborcitybikefest.com
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May 10-June 4
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Five Course Love
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Actors' Playhouse
Coral Gables
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A five course feast of music, drama and plenty of laughs.
(305) 444-9293
www.actorsplayhouse.org
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May 11-13
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Gulf Coast Triathlon
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Panama City Beach
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Athletes from 36 states and 15 countries will swim 1.2-miles, pedal a 55-mile bicycle race and end with a 13.1-mile run.
(850) 235-0720
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May 12-14
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Red, White & Bluegrass
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Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk
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Traditional and contemporary bluegrass on three stages.
(954) 923-4000
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May 12-June 25
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Southeastern Fine Crafts Invitations
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Gulf Coast Museum of Art
Largo
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Present artists working in ceramics, metals, textiles, glass, wood, and more.
(727) 582-2200
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May 13
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Watermelon Festival
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Newberry
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Crafts, food, rides, contests, parade, auction.
(352) 316-6628
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May 13
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Wine Festival and Market
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Land O' Lakes
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Includes variety of cheese, food, wine samples.
(813) 996-2113
www.floridaestateswines.com
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May 13-July 23
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"Archipenko 2D/3D: Prints and Sculptures"
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Museum of Fine Arts
St. Petersburg
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Some 12 sculptures and 25 large-scale prints pay tribute to Alexander Archipenko.
(727) 896-2667
www.fine-arts.org
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May 13-Aug 13
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"The Wonderful World of Eric Carle"
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Orlando Museum of Art
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Eric Carle is the featured artist in OMA's third children's picture book art exhibition.
(407) 896-4231
www.OMA.org
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May 19-21
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The Florida Springfest
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Pensacola
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Three-day musical celebration draws national headliner musical groups.
(850) 565-0164
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May 20-21
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Hot Air Balloon Classic & Celtic Festival
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Cool Springs Ranch
Dunnelllon
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Balloons, Scottish athletics, pipes and drums and endless entertainment to benefit the Boys and Girls Club.
(352) 257-1015
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May 27-Sep 4
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"ALIENS: Worlds of Possibilities"
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Museum of Science and Discovery
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Through hands-on exhibits, discover what life on other planets might look like and why. Explore outer space, operate a replica of the Mars Pathfinder, and calculate how much you would weigh on other planets.
(954) 467-6637
www.mods.org
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May 28-June 23
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Chamber Music Festival
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Amelia Island
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Top Chamber Music players in intimate, historic settings.
(904) 261-1779
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May 29-June 17
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Sarasota Music Festival
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Sarasota
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Encompasses both education and performance by
professionals and students.
(941) 953-3434
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May 30-July 23
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Big
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Golden Apple Dinner Theater
Sarasota
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Based on the hit film Big that starred Tom Hanks.
(941) 366-5454
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April - May 31
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Eat Your Heart Out, Michelangelo
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Island Park
Sarasota
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An exhibition of more than 22 enormous sculptures will be staged by the Sarasota Season of Sculpture. The outdoor art show will make large-scale public works of art accessible to help build public support for art in public places, and to celebrate cultural diversity by including regional, national and international sculptures.
(941) 953-4515
www.sarasotaseasonofsculpture.org
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Georgia
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April 1
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Children's Festival
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Alpharetta
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Activities include safety tips, enrichment activities, arts and crafts, food.
(678) 297-6165
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April 1
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Screven County Livestock Festival
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Sylvania
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One of the longest ongoing festivals in the state, featuring local youth in swine, cattle, lamb and goat showmanship. Parade, BBQ and entertainment. Western-wear contest and downtown decorations.
(800) 972-7887
www.screvencounty.com
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April 3-9
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Masters Golf Tournament
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Augusta
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One of golf's four major tournaments features professional golfers from all over the world.
(800) 726-0243
www.augustaga.org
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April 6-9
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Georgia International Combined Driving Event
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Conyers
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This free event tests the skills of horses and drivers in multiple tasks.
(800) 266-9377
www.georgiahorsepark.com
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April 7-9
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18th Annual Perry Dogwood Festival
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Arts and crafts, children's events/rides, entertainment stage and specialty shops.
(478) 987-1234
www.perryga.com/
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April 8
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UGA International Street Festival
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Athens
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Cultural displays, traditional costumes, dances and bands.
(706) 642-5867
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April 8
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Spring Folklife Festival and Bluegrass Jamboree
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Tifton
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Demonstrations of sheep shearing, rail splitting, log rolling, textile arts, quilting. Plus enjoy great music at the Wiregrass Opry.
(800) 767-1875
www.georgia-festivals.com/html/featured_festivals-b.html
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April 12
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FDR 75th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony
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Warm Springs
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Pay tribute to FDR on the anniversary of his death. The program includes a U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, U.S. Army Infantry Center Band and keynote speaker.
(706) 655-5870
www.fdr-littlewhitehouse.org
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April 14
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IPRA World Championship Rodeo
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Cumming
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Rodeo events, specialty acts.
(706) 781-3491
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April 15
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Another Bloomin' Festival
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Metter
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Arts and crafts, entertainment, flower show.
(912) 685-6988
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April 15-16
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Old Town Sharpsburg
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Spring Festival
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Arts, crafts, antiques, music.
(800) 294-0923
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April 16-June 5
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Georgia Renaissance Festival
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Fairburn
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Feast on gourmet delights, thrill to the jousting tourney, experience a medieval amusement park. It all comes together at the festival.
(770) 964-8575
www.georgiarenaissancefestival.com
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April 17
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Live from the Edge
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Emory University
Atlanta
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Universes, a troupe of five multi-disciplined performers from South Bronx, breaks the bounds of traditional theater.
(404) 727-5050
www.arts.emory.edu
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April 21
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Piano Concerto Clayton State University
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Stockbridge
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The Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra concer features the winners of the Coweta/Fayette Music Teachers Association concerto competition.
(770) 389-1625
www.scsymphony.org
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April 21-30
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Not Just For Laughs
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Miller Park
Marietta
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The Yaarab Shrine Circus and Carnival is an annual benefit for kids.
(770) 425-2331
www.yaarabshrine.org
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April 28-30
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Twilight Criterium and Festival
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Athens
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A favorite spot on the national cycling tour circuit, both for its unique evening format and the large crowds drawn to downtown.
(706) 549-6800, ext. 234
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April 29-30
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Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival
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Perry
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Discover old-time skills, fine artisans, music, storytelling, hayrides and country cooking.
(478) 922-8265
www.mossycreekfestival.com
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May - August 13
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"Chocolate"
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Fernbank Museum
Atlanta
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Explore the relationship between human culture and this rainforest treasure. Highlights the plant, the products and the history of the culture of chocolate.
(404) 929.6300
www.fernbank.edu/museum
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May 2
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Russian National Ballet
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Rivercenter for the Performing Arts
Columbus
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A production of Tchaikovsky's immortal Sleeping Beauty by the Russian National Ballet.
(706) 256-3657
www.rivercenter.org
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May 4-7
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CITGO BASSMaster Tour
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Wildwood Park
Evans
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More than 400 anglers from across the U.S. will compete for the title on this stop of the BASSMaster tour, televised by ESPN. Expo includes the latest in fishing equipment.
(706) 868-3484.
www.augustaga.org
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May 5
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Nuevo Mundo: Mozart and a New World
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Oak Grove United Methodist Church
Decatur
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In honor of Mozart's 250th birthday, the DeKalb Choral Guild presents his Coronation Mass and recognizes Cinco de Mayo with music by Francisco Delgado.
(678) 318-1362
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May 6-7
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Old Clinton War Days
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Re-enactors from the Southeast re-create the 1864 battles of Sunshine Church and Griswoldville during Sherman's infamous March to the Sea.
(478) 986-1123 or (478) 986-6383
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May 5-7
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Macon Gardens, Mansions & Moonlight
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Macon
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Macon opens some of its most distinctive historic private homes and secret gardens.
(478) 742-8155
www.hayhouse.org
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May 6
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Young Astronauts Day
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Museum of Aviation
Warner Robbins
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A fun-filled day for kids interested in space programs.
(478) 926-6870
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May 6-7
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Human Right Festival
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Athens
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Political activists, musicians and artists join in a celebration of advances in human rights.
(706) 208-8674
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May 6-7
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Cotton Pickin' Fair
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Gay
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An old cotton plantation becomes the backdrop for Georgia's most charming and award- winning festival.
(706) 538-6814
www.cpf.org
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May 12-14
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Georgia Mineral Society's Mother's Day Show
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Cobb County Civic Center
Marietta
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Featuring gems, fossils, minerals, and jewelry.
(770) 979-8331
www.gamineral.org
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May 13-14
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Robins AFB Open House and Air Show
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Robins Air Force Base
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Static display and air show featuring the world famous Thunderbirds. Free admission.
(478) 926-2137
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May 17
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Hillside Bluegrass Festival
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Cochran
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Blue Grass Music at it's finest.
(478) 934-2965
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May 20
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Zoo Day
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Athens
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Open house at Bear Hollow Wildlife Park features animals not normally housed at the zoo.
(706) 613-3616
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May 20-21
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All Aboard Days
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Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
Kennesaw
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Ride miniature trains, hear railroad stories, enjoy displays.
(770) 427-2117
www.southernmuseum.org
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May 20-21
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Georgia JugFest
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Roberta
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A celebration of Crawford County's pottery tradition with demonstrations, exhibits, and sales.
(478) 836-3825
www.robertacrawfordchamber.org
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May 27-28
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1836 Creek Indian War
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1850's Westville
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Re-enactors in period clothing demonstrate an encampment of soldiers. Battles and Indian camp demonstrations both days.
(888) 733-1850
www.westville.org
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May 27-28
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Wings of Flight
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Amicalola Falls State Park
Dawsonville
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Share your love of all winged creatures during these programs on birds, bats, and butterflies.
(800) 573-9656 ext. 681
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May - October
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"Niki in the Garden"
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Atlanta Botanical Garden
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The extraordinary sculptures of Niki de Saint Phalle will be the world's largest exhibition of outdoor sculptures.
(404) 876-5859
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org
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May & Ongoing
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Six Flags Over Georgia Unleashes a Giant
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Atlanta
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Atlanta's first "hyper" roller coaster takes center stage at Six Flags Over Georgia. The massive ride named "Goliath," takes passengers up more than 200 feet to start a 4,480-foot, 70 mph journey.
(770) 948-9290
www.sixflags.com
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Tennessee
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April 3-8
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Tin Pan South
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Nashville
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The nation's largest weeklong songwriters' festival features songwriters performing their hits.
(800) 321-6008
www.tinpansouth.com
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April 5-23
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Dogwood Arts Festival
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Knoxville
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More than 60 miles of blooming Dogwood trails and over 100 open gardens, professional art and craft exhibits.
(865) 637-4561
www.dogwoodarts.com
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April 7
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Annual Dolly Parade
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Pigeon Forge
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Grand Marshal Dolly Parton and a host of Pigeon Forge entertainers mark the beginning of a new season of entertainment.
(800) 365-5996
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April 7-8
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Mid-South Jazz Festival
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Clarksville
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Six-time Grammy Award nominee Kurt Elling combines vocals with the spoken word, improvised scatting and an appreciation of the classic jazz songbook.
(931) 221-7818
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April 7-9
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Knoxville Opera
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Rossini Festival
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Features an Italian street fair and artisan's marketplace.
(865) 524-0795
www.knoxvilleopera.com
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April 20-22
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Rivers and Spires Festival
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Clarksville
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Celebrates heritage, history, art, honors military heroes, plus entertainment, children's events.
(931) 648-0001 ext. 233
www.riversandspires.com
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April 20-23
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Africa In April Cultural Awareness Festival
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Robert R. Church Park
Memphis
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This year's festival will showcase the honored country "The Republic of Sierra Leone-from an international perspective, using a multiplicity of mediums such as education, economics, culture, fashions, arts/crafts, music, history and cuisines.
(901) 947-2133
www.africainapril.org
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April 21-22
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Charlie Daniels Twin Pine Ranch Rodeo
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Murfreesboro
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Includes events like steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding, team roping, calf roping, barrel racing and bull riding, as well as professional rodeo clowns and a petting zoo. Raises money for prevention of child abuse.
(615) 896-9460
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April 22
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Mile-Long Yard Sale
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Watertown
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Runs up to 12 miles long.
(615) 237-1777
www.wilsoncountycvb.com
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April 24-29
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World's Biggest Fish Fry
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Paris
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More than five tons of catfish will serve thousands of visitors.
(800) 345-1103
www.paris.tn.org
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April 24-30
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Wildflower Pilgrimage
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Gatlinburg
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Great Smoky Mountains hiking tours, motorcades and demonstrations.
(888) 568-4748
www.gatlinburg.com
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April 27-May 6
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Iris Festival
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Dresden
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Baby show, carnival, flower show, barbeque and parade.
(731) 364-2270
www.cityofdresden.com/irisfestival.html
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April 28-May 6
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Townsend Spring Festival And Old Timers Day
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A celebration of mountain culture and heritage. Arts and crafts, food and wildflower walks.
(800) 525-6834
www.smokymountains.org
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April 29-30
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National Cornbread Festival
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South Pittsburg
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Cornbread cookoff, carnival, exhibits, musical entertainment,
arts and crafts, street dances.
(423) 837-0022
www.nationalcornbread.com
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April 30
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Casey Jones Day
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Jackson
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Celebrates April 30, 1900, the date of the beginning of the Casey Jones legend and anniversary of his heroic last ride.
(731) 668-1223
www.caseyjones.com
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April 30-May 6
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Trenton Teapot Festival
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Centers around the town's collection of porcelain veilleuses.
(731) 855-2013
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May 1-7
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Franklin American Mortgage Championship
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Franklin
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LPGA tournament benefits Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
(615) 790-2220
www.nashvillelpga.com
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May 1-31
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Tennessee Renaissance Festival
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Murfreesboro
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Travel back to 16th century England to Covington Glen, where 50 skilled artisans display unique arts and crafts.
(615) 395-7294
www.tnrenfest.com
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May 1-31
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Memphis in May
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Memphis
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A month-long revelry celebrating the indigenous charms of Memphis with Costa Rica as its 2006 honored country.
(901)525-4611
www.memphisinmay.org
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May 4-5
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Days on the Farm
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Smyrna
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Sam Davis Home historic site will come alive with a living history celebration featuring spinning, weaving and more.
(615)459-2341
www.samdavishome.org
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May 4-6
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Dickson County Old Timers Day Festival
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Everything from a liars contest to Miss Old Timers Beauty Pageant where you must be 65 or older to participate.
(877) 718-4967
www.dicksoncountychamber.com
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May 5-7
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Pickwick Challenge Offshore Powerboat Races
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Pickwick Lake
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The world's largest, fastest and loudest offshore powerboats meet on Pickwick Lake.
(731) 689-4000 ext. 19
www.pickwickchallenge.com
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May 5-June 30
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"Fabrications"
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McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
Athens
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Antique quilt show.
(423) 745-0329
www.livingheritagemuseum.com
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May 6-7
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Mansker's Station Colonial Fair
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Goodlettsville
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More than 600 colonial style merchants and traders at this 18th century colonial fair
(615) 851-2203
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May 7
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Cosby Ramp Festival
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East Tennessee
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Celebrates the ramp, an onion-like vegetable that grows in the mountains of East Tennessee.
(423)625-9675
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May 11-13
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Sundrop Country Festival
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Pulaski
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Sanctioned barbecue competition with juried artisans and all the barbecue you can eat.
(931)363-3789
www.sundropbbq.com
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May 12-13
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Tennessee Truck Show
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Nashville
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Big Rigs polished for a show truck competition.
Includes free concerts both nights.
(615)307-4525
www.tennesseetruckshow.com
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May 15-20
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Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival
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Portland
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Includes parades, bluegrass competition,
antique car show.
(615) 325-9032
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May 20-22
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Scottish Festival & Games
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Gatlinburg
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Featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment.
(888)568-4748
www.gatlingburg.com
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May 24-27
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Buford Pusser Festival
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Adamsville
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Honors the late Sheriff Buford Pusser. Includes music, golf tournament, bluegrass music.
(731)632-1401
www.sheriffbufordpusser.com
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May 26-29
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Celebration 2006
A Southern Gospel Festival
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Nashville
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The very best in southern gospel music, comedy and inspirational speaking.
(888) 677-9872
www.gaylordhotels.com
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May 27-28
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Wings of Freedom Air Show
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Tullahoma Regional Airport
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Features aerial performers and static displays celebrating 55th anniversary of Arnold AFB. Free.
(931) 454-5655
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May 27-September 24
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"Joshua's Journey: A Black Cowboy Rides the Chisholm Trail"
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Children's
Museum of Memphis
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This traveling exhibit focuses on a small slice of American history known as the trail drive era and intr oduces guests to life on the Chisholm Trail through the eyes of Joshua Loper, a 16-year-old black cowboy.
(901) 320-3170
www.cmom.com
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