It's Monday again and I've got a busy week ahead of me. Still taking things one day at a time, but definitely looking forward to getting a start date from my new employer, finding housing back in the BigCity, as well as finishing up some big projects around here!
Although I'm rigorously practicing "doing the next right thing" and not skipping ahead too much, I cannot help but get excited over some of the upcoming and highly rated fall festivals throughout the South. Once the glorious {i.e. - treacherous heated} days of summer are in our rearview mirror, the leaves start to turn and the breeze kicks up with football and outdoor tailgates and festivals. It's probably my most favorite time of year!
I wanted to share a few of the events that will hopefully be making their way onto my calendar this fall - and 1 that I especially loved from last year, that might not be possible for me to attend this year - but it's definitely worth mentioning!
The Great Southern Tailgate Cook-Off
Amelia Island, FL
August 26&27
Funded by the Kansas City BBQ Society
Benefits NE Florida non-profit "The Gator Bowl Association"
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| Amelia Island |
Reasons To Go
Live Music
Backyard BBQ Teams
Benefits Children in the Area
Smokers & Restaurants from Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Etc.
Admission is Free
Parking Only $5/car
The Atlanta Journal Constitution - Decatur Book Festival
Decatur, Georgia
September 2,3&4
Reasons To Go
Pulitzer Prize Winning Authors & Noteworthy Fiction/Non-Fiction Writers Attend
Book Market & Street Fair with Local Artisans & Food
Cookbook Authors & Food Demonstrations
Largest Independent Book Festival in the Nation
Country Living Magazine Fair
Stone Mountain / Atlanta, Georgia
October 21,22&23
Reasons To Go
Seminars & Demonstrations by Country Living Columnists & Sponsors
Antiques, Art, Gifts & Artisan Products all for Sale
THE MOST AMAZING festival food
Live Music
Cool Weather at Stone Mountain Park
Over 200 Vendors
Apple Pickin' Jubilee
Hillcrest Orchards / Ellijay, Georgia
Saturdays & Sundays
September 10 - October 30
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| Ellijay Orchard |
Reasons To Go
U-Pic Apples Straight from the Tree
Pig Races
Large Farm Market Complete with Fresh Made Jams, Fudge, Ice Cream, Stone-ground Grits & More
Local Ellijay Cookbooks & Tastings
Admisison is only $6 / adults
Callaway Gardens Harvest Moon Festival
October 6 - 9
Callaway Gardens / Pine Mountain, Georgia
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| Callaway Gardens Bike Trail |
Reasons To Go
4 Days of Music & Food Set in the beautiful gardens at Callaway
Celebrity Chefs from The Food Network
Musicians like Shawn Mullins, the B-52s, Matt Kearney & more
Farm to Table Foods & Fresh Farm Markets
7.5 Miles of Bike Trails through the Woods
College Football Watch Party on 4 projection screens
$69 for 4 days of Fun, Music & Food and Includes 3 Days of Gardens Passes!
Be sure to find out what's going on in your area this fall & get out to support local festivals and non-profits!
xo
B
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