Welcome spring, celebrate St. Patrick's Day or explore the food, culture, music, arts and other delights of the Southeast U.S. at one or more of these highlighted annual festivals and special events that take place in March.
March 2013 Highlights - Celebrations and Holidays
- St. Patrick's Day Events
Various Southeast U.S. Venues
Find out about several fun St. Patrick's Day events taking place throughout the southeastern United States, on and around March 17th, including the nation's second largest St. Patrick's Day celebration in Savannah and more.
- Easter - Special Services and Events
Various Venues
From special Easter services to Easter family fun, including Easter egg hunts, special events and resorts offering an array of Easter weekend activities, the Southeast U.S. offers a basketful of choices for a day trip, weekend getaway or spring break vacation. Easter Sunday 2013 falls on March 31st.
March 2013 Highlights - Festivals and Events
- Spring Food Festivals
Various Locations
Celebrate the bounty of the spring season, from just caught seafood to freshly picked local produce and more at one of these featured spring food-themed festivals.
- Antiques in Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia
Featuring an array of quality vendors, this is one of the most prestigious shows in the mid-Atlantic.
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution International Auto Show
Atlanta, Georgia
This exciting auto show showcases new and import and domestic cars, light trucks, vans and sports utility vehicles.
- CanAm - Canadian-American Days
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach welcomes Canadians and other visitors on spring break, with this annual celebration including sporting events, concerts, historical tours and more at various venues along the Grand Strand.
- Cape Fear Wildlife Expo
Wilmington, North Carolina
Featuring wildlife art and decoy displays, book signings, hunting and fishing products, boats and accessories, truck and ATV displays, demonstrations, this expo is a great way to encourage youth to enjoy the outdoors, to heighten public awareness of our natural resources and to encourage conservation.
- Carolina Cup
Camden, South Carolina
This time honored South Carolina tradition attracts over 65,000 fans from throughout the Southeast, to enjoy an afternoon of steeplechase horse racing, elaborate tailgate parties and more.
- Charleston Fashion Week
Charleston, South Carolina
Held under the tents in Marion Square this five-night celebration features more than 40 runway shows, the Spring Bridal Show, Emerging Designer Competition: East, and Rock the Runway Model Competition. Accredited with launching the careers of numerous up-and-coming designers, this multimedia event presents high-end runway shows, interactive entertainment, chic after parties and press events.
- Charleston International Antiques Show
Charleston, South Carolina
A premier destination for antique collectors and admirers alike, this renowned show features over 30 of the nation's most prominent antiques dealers and includes an array of period furnishings and decorative arts, vintage jewelry, porcelains, ceramics, silver and architectural garden accents and more.
- Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
Conyers, Georgia
Held at the Georgia International Horse Park, this exciting annual event features local and international music and dance, over 300 arts and crafts vendor booths, food, games and ongoing entertainment for all ages.
- Easter Decoy and Art Festival
Chincoteague Island, Virginia
Local and national carvers and artists exhibit their work. Hand carved and / or painted wooden Easter Eggs will be offered in a silent auction.
- Festival of Houses and Gardens
Charleston, South Carolina
Each Festival tour of this month long festival allows visitors to explore several properties dating from the American colonial period, through the antebellum and Victorian years of architecture, to the early 20th century in various colonial and antebellum neighborhoods during Charleston's peak blooming season.
- Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Head to lovely Hilton Head Island to enjoy events featuring local bounty and coastal culinary treasures, WineFest, one of the largest outdoor public wine tastings along the East Coast, the annual Grand Wine Tasting and Auction, plus more.
- International Cherry Blossom Festival
Macon, Georgia
Held when Macon's 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees are in bloom, this annual festival features parades, homes tours, fireworks displays, nightly concerts, arts and crafts, amusement rides, a dazzling Hot Air Balloon Fest including a twilight Balloon Glow and much more.
- Mississippi Gulf Coast Spring Pilgrimage
Mississippi Gulf Coast from Moss Point to Bay St. Louis
This annual tour of homes, gardens, and historic landmarks celebrates its Diamond Jubilee this year, featuring tours of approximately 40 Mississippi Gulf Coast sites according to the eight-day schedule of events. All venues are free of charge.
- Mount Vernon Spring Festivals and Events
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mount Vernon, George Washington's beloved estate in presents several fun festivals and special events each year during the spring and summer.
- North Carolina Black Film Festival
Wilmington, North Carolina
Formerly the Cine Noir Festival of Black Film, this four-day annual festival showcases the works of an array of filmmakers, spotlighting features, shorts, documentaries and animation by and about African Americans.
- Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic
Columbia, South Carolina
Featuring more than 300 exhibitors at the S.C. State Fairgrounds, this hunting, fishing and outdoor show includes family-oriented displays and activities.
- Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale
Georgia - From Barnesville and Culloden to Brunswick and the Golden Isles
This more than 200-mile yard sale takes place each spring along U.S. Highway 341, which runs through the heart of Georgia.
- Savannah Music Festival
Savannah, Georgia
One of the largest music festivals in the Southeast, this annual musical marathon showcases indigenous music from the Deep South and internationally renowned musicians performing a diverse range of musical styles including symphonic music, blues, jazz, gospel, chamber music, bluegrass, rock, international music and dance styles.
- Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens
Savannah, Georgia
The Annual Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens offers visitors the chance to tour private homes and gardens in a variety of different Savannah neighborhoods. Each day of the tour a new neighborhood is featured for three hours, during which visitors may enjoy self-guided tours in any order at a comfortable individual pace.
- Spring Celebration at Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, Georgia
Each of the annual Spring Celebration weeks features activities for enjoying the natural beauty and breathtaking spring blossoms at Callaway Gardens. Hands-on activities, educational experiences, guided hikes and much more offer spring fun at its best for all ages.
- Virginia Festival of the Book
Charlottesville, Virginia
The largest gathering of authors, writers, and readers in the Commonwealth, this annual celebration of books, reading, literacy, and literary culture includes traditional author readings and book signings, panels, discussions and more.
- Wilmington Woman's Club Annual Coastal Living Showcase
Wilmington, North Carolina
This annual Showcase, features more than 100 vendors and showcases a variety of gifts, products, and ideas for the home, garden, office, and seaside living.
