Southeastern festivals galore offer regional options

ATLANTA – Looking for something to do now that spring is finally here? Try any number of local festivals running through tomorrow or one of the many more slated for next weekend and beyond:

  • Bear on the Square Mountain Festival in Dahlonega (www.bearonthesquare.org) runs today and tomorrow
  • Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw (www.jrmmanagement.com/id65.html) also runs today and tomorrow
  • Atlanta Dogwood Festival (www.dogwood.org) concludes tomorrow

Next weekend, the Vidalia Onion Festival (www.vidaliaonionfestival.com) takes place in Vidalia, and the 14th Annual National Cornbread Festival (www.nationalcornbread.com) takes place in South Pittsburg, Tenn.

“The spirit of volunteerism – with over 1,000 local volunteers helping to make us a success – has made this one of the best festivals in America,” National Cornbread Festival President Ed Fuller said in a news release.

On the horizon, the Macon Gardens, Mansions & Moonlight festival is slated for April 30-May 2, and The Cotton Pickin’ Fair (www.cpfair.org) is schedule for May 1-2 in Gay, Ga. In addition, the 25th Anniversary of the Georgia Renaissance Festival runs from today to June 6.

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