In addition to all of the great things to see in the Southeastern United States, there are also always plenty of festivals, celebrations and special events happening in any given season. This guide to seasonal events will help you find out about some of the fun things that will be going on during your visit to the Southeast.
Summer Festivals and Annual Events 2008
- Southeast June Events and Festivals
Find out about more than 20 fun June events, including a selection of music and arts festivals, city and country fairs, food festivals and more for celebrating spring into summer.
- Southeast July Events and Festivals
July starts with a bang during Fourth of July events and fireworks displays in celebration of America's birthday. Following the big holiday, with the summer season in full swing, there are many wonderful festivals throughout the Southeast to add to your summer vacation fun.
Summer Holidays and Highlights
- Memorial Day Weekend Events and Resort Destinations
Memorial Day weekend is celebrated throughout the Southeastern United States with special ceremonies, concerts, festivals, performances and more. Find out about 25 Memorial Day weekend events, offering an array of choices including events in city, country, beach and mountain destinations, plus a selection of wonderful Memorial Day weekend resort destinations.
- Fourth of July Celebrations and Fireworks
The 4th of July, Independence Day in the United States, is a wonderful time for gathering together family and friends to enjoy patriotic celebrations and festivities. This round-up of July 4th highlights includes an array of dazzling fireworks extravaganzas, patriotic home-town parades, street festivals and much more.
- Labor Day Weekend
Find out about several Labor Day weekend highlights in the Southeast, including special events and festivals, as well as a selection of great resort hotel destinations for Labor Day Weekend fun in the Southeast.
- Summer Sales Tax Holidays
Several states in the Southeast offer tax free shopping days, mostly during August, a great time to plan a back-to-school shopping trip.
- State Fairs and County Fairs
Beginning in the summer and continuing throughout the fall, the bright lights of state and county fair midways attract visitors from near and far to celebrate the agricultural heritage of the Southeast with traditional fair fun and entertainment for all ages.
