- Delta Classic Chastain Summer Concert Series - Atlanta, GA
June 13 - September 8, 2012
Concerts kick off on June 3rd and continue into late September, held on scheduled Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
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- Virginia Highlands Festival - Abingdon, Virginia
July 28 - August 12, 2012.
One of the top tourist events in North America, the Virginia Highlands Festival features an antiques market (July 28 - August 5, 2012), juried art and photography competitions, a juried arts and crafts show, and family fun, plus nationally-known writers, lecturers, and visual and performing artists providing lots of entertainment. Also enjoy guided hikes and other outdoor activities, living history and much more. This annual festival takes place in historic Abingdon, located in southwestern Virginia in the Appalachian foothills, west of the Blue Ridge Mountains near the North Carolina border.
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- The World's Longest Yardsale
Defiance, OH to Gadsden, AL - August 2 - 5, 2012
Hundreds of thousands of visitors attend this popular annual event making it the ultimate bargain hunters' road trip. More about the World's Longest Yardsale
- Biltmore Concert Series
Asheville, NC - August 9 – October 19, 2012
Five of the ten performances of this annual concert series take place on select days during the month of August Asheville Hotels - Compare Prices
- Elvis Week
Memphis, TN - August 10 – 18, 2012
The annual Elvis celebration at Graceland is a gathering of friends and fans from around the world celebrating Elvis' life and career. Events include concerts, movies, a candlelight vigil and much more. Memphis Hotels - Compare Prices
- State Fair of West Virginia
Lewisburg, WV - August 10 - 18. 2012
Non-stop fun and excitement includes headliner entertainment, agricultural exhibits, arts events, carnival rides, games and more at this annual agricultural fair. Lewisburg Hotels - Compare Prices
- The Kentucky State Fair
Louisville, KY - August 16 - 26, 2012
The eleven-day Kentucky State Fair has been celebrating the history, heritage and culture of the Bluegrass State for over 100 years. Each year, the World’s Championship Horse Show, the most prestigious saddlebred show in the world, is held during the Fair. More about the Kentucky State Fair / Louisville Hotels - Compare Prices
- American Founders Bank Woodland Art Fair
Lexington, KY - August 18 - 19, 2012
A staple of the Lexington art scene, this annual fair features 200 artisans in an array of mediums, live entertainment, a designated for families, food vendors and more in historic Woodland Park. Lexington Hotels - Compare Prices
- Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Shelbyville, TN - August 22 - September 1, 2012
Fans from more than 40 states converge each year to enjoy this annual show and celebration including a full schedule of activities. Shelbyville Hotels - Compare Prices
- East Coast Surfing Championships
Virginia Beach, VA - August 20 - 26, 2012
North America's oldest running surfing competition and the second oldest continuously-run surfing contest in the world takes place annually in Virginia Beach. More about the East Coast Surfing Championships / Virginia Beach Hotels - Compare Prices
- Summerfest
York, SC - August 25, 2012
Summerfest, a grand celebration of summer always held on the fourth Saturday in August, highlights the heritage and charm of South Carolina's White Rose City with a day of activities and events including an arts and craft show, food fair, classic car show, children's activities, musical entertainment, sports events and more. York Hotels - Compare Prices
- Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
Cary, NC - August 25, 2012
A premier North Carolina Festival of local and national artisans, performing arts, food and more. Cary Hotels - Compare Prices
- Labor Day Weekend Events
Throughout the Southeast - September 2 - 5, 2011
Find out about more than 20 popular events throughout the Southeast to enjoy during the final holiday weekend of the summer season.
August Festivals, Celebrations and Special Events - The Southeastern U.S.
Things to Do in August in the Southeast
By Sheridan Alexander, About.com Guide
From the coast to the mountains and beyond, enjoy the final month of the summer season at one or more of these fun festivals and special summer events during your August vacation, weekend getaway or day-trip.
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