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Experience true Southern hospitality with our unique culinary attractions and legendary Southern food festivals.

SOUTHERN FESTIVALS

Since the South was young, we have shared our Southern hospitality and the harvest of every season in Southern Food Festivals. Friends, neighbors and welcomed guests enjoy live music, family games and, of course, our legendary Southern cuisine.

When you Travel South USA with a culinary emphasis, you can ‘sup' in traditional Colonial Style or enjoy select wine pairings on a scenic mountain vineyard tour. Visit a Tea Plantation, a Cider Mill or historic Farmers Markets. Make sure you add one of our year-round Southern Festivals to your "Let's party in the South" trip plans.

There's so much to see and do in the south and this is just a sampling! You can sort the listings by location or category. Just click the icons and links below.

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Gatlinburg Skylift

765 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-4307
skylift@bellsouth.net
Breads TN [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.gatlinburgskylift.com/

Enjoy the view of Gatlinburg's #1 scenic overlook. Browse the 4,000 square-foot gift shop and enjoy their picnic area. Have your souvenir photo taken aboard the skylift.

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens

703-780-2000
Attractions VA [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.mountvernon.org/

Explore George Washington's estate overlooking the Potomac River and discover 45 acres of family fun, including hands-on activities, special tours, river cruises, farm animals, shopping dining and more.

Georgia Music & Sports Halls of Fame

Toll Free: 1-800-768-3401
Attractions GA [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.maconga.org/

Located in Macon, "The Song and Soul of the South"; a perfect stop on I-75 and I-16, just south of Atlanta as you travel to historic Savannah or Georgia's coast. The world would not be the same without the contribution of many Georgia musicians, Ray Charles, Little Richard, James Brown, and Johnny Mercer.

Georgia Peach Festival

Byron & Ft. Valley, GA 
877-322-4371
Festivals Produce GA [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.gapeachfestival.com

The Peach Festival honors peach growers for their contribution to our state's economy and holds the honor of being the only state–sanctioned food festival. Enjoy a taste of the World’s Largest Peach Cobbler served free. June 2008.

Georgia Wine Country Festival

Dahlonega, GA 
706-865-9463 (WINE)
Festivals GA [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.threesistersvineyards.com

Two-day wine, music, and folk art festival at Dahlonega's first family farm winery. June 2008.

Georgia's Antebellum Trail and Peach Country

Toll Free: 1-800-VISITGA
Attractions GA [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.historicgeorgia.org/

As visitors travel through the state, driving the backroads of Georgia is where you will find your fill of perfectly charming towns, authentic antiques, and quaint little shops. Stop to smell the flowers, see the white-columned plantation homes that the south is known for. Follow themed trails through the region so endearing even Sherman couldn't bear to burn it all down. Even if you don't follow the entire trail, it's a great way to get off the interstate and experience the small towns and heart of Georgia.

Georgia's Barrier Islands Heritage

Toll Free: 1-800-VISITGA
Attractions GA [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.visitcoastalgeorgia.com/

The geography and ecological system of Georgia's barrier islands have been ivital to the culture and life on the coast since even before colonial days. Rice plantations, cotton plantations and colonies long gone have all existed on these unique islands. Visit Georgia's coast for it's natural beauty and eco-tourism, but be sure to take in some of the most unique history and culture in the nation. Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, St. Marys and Cumberland Island are only 5 of the many coastal islands available to explore.

Glen-Ella Springs Annual Tomato Festival

Clarkesville, GA 
706-754-7295
Festivals Produce GA [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.habershamchamber.com

See and taste different varieties of heirloom tomatoes. July 2008.

Golden Creek Mill

201 Enon Church Road
Easley, SC 29640
864-859-1958
Produce SC [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.aviewofamerica.com/SouthCarolina/Attractions/goldencreekmill.htm

Golden Creek Mill was originally built in 1825. It provided cornmeal, grits, and flour. The mill operated for over 110 years with the only source of power being the water from Golden Creek.

Golf & Games Family Park (Memphis)

5484 Summer Avenue
Memphis, TN 38134
901-386-2992
40acresoffun@puttputtmemphis.com
Attractions TN [DINING] [ATTRACTIONS] [RECIPES]
www.puttputtmemphis.com/

40-acre park with golf driving range, Putt-Putt, go-karts, laser tag, bumper boats, batting cages, kiddie rides, game room, virtual roller coaster and much more.

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