To find out about more festivals and events taking place in May, visit the Spring Festivals and Events Guide.
Art in the Park
Blowing Rock, North Carolina - First of six shows - This series of six art and fine handcraft shows, held one day each month from May through October, features juried artisans in painting, etching, stained and blown glass, basketry, wood carving and turning, clay, photography, fiber, jewelry and more.
Artsplosure Spring Arts Festival
Raleigh, North Carolina - Artsplosure, one of North Carolina's most acclaimed annual outdoor art festivals, draws more than 70,000 people to the Moore Square Park area of downtown Raleigh to enjoy over than 250 visual and performing artists plus street performers and activities for children.
Atlanta Jazz Festival
Atlanta, Georgia - This annual 31-day schedule of events features world renowned jazz artists plus activities throughout the Metro Atlanta area and culminates during Memorial Day weekend with a two-day festival of dazzling performances in Piedmont Park.
Bravo Arts and Cultural Festival
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - Visual and performing arts events, cultural activities and special programs highlight the vibrant arts community and diverse cultural heritage of Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry during this popular festival, which is one of Hilton Head Island's annual highlights.
Decatur Arts Festival
Decatur, Georgia - Featuring antiques, an arts and crafts festival, competitive juried artists market, Literary Arts Festival, country food and more, this annual community oriented fair offers a glimpse of farm life from days gone by.
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
Reston, Virginia - Held annually at the Reston Town Center and one of the top outdoor art festivals in the United States, this popular event offers wonderful artwork for sale by more than 170 fine painters, sculptors, crafters and jewelers. A Children's Art Tent provides hands-on activities for kids and live entertainment adds to the fun.
Rivertown Music and Arts Festival
Conway, South Carolina - This jazz and arts festival in downtown Conway, along the banks of the Waccamaw River, is one of the region's liveliest events.
Spoleto Festival USA
Charleston, South Carolina - Firmly established as one of the world's major arts festivals, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina's historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces each spring with over 120 performances by renowned artists, as well as emerging performers, in disciplines ranging from opera, theater, music theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music, as well as the visual arts.
Spring Fling
Spartanburg, South Carolina - Spring Fling, Spartanburg's longest running festival, is an arts, crafts, culinary and music festival that celebrates the community and downtown Spartanburg, offering something for everyone.
Virginia Arts Festival
Various Venues from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach - This annual Virginia festival features artists from around the world in classical music, dance, theater, world music, jazz, chamber music. A popular signature event of the festival is the Virginia International Tattoo.
