July Festivals, Celebrations and Special Events - The Southeastern United States

Things to Do in July in the Southeast

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. The following round-up features several of the best summertime festivals and special events in the South.

• Fourth of July Celebrations in the Southeast - Various States and Venues
  July 4, 2008
  Independence Day - This round-up of July 4th highlights includes an array of dazzling fireworks extravaganzas, patriotic home-town parades, street festivals and much more.
  
  
• Summer at the Rock - Stone Mountain Park - Stone Mountain, Georgia
  May - September 2009
  An array of summer events, including the popular Fantastic Fourth Celebration. More about Stone Mountain Park / Stone Mountain Hotels / Atlanta Hotels - Compare Prices
  
  
• Delta Classic Chastain Summer Concert Series - Atlanta, Georgia
  June 5 - September 25, 2009
  This popular concert series kicks off on June 14th and continues through the summer with shows on most Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings.
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• Norfolk Harborfest - Norfolk, Virginia
  July 3 - 5, 2009
  Norfolk's largest and oldest dock party celebrates with maritime events, visiting vessels, children's activities, entertainment and other festivities.
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• Grandfather Mountain Highland Games - Linville, North Carolina
  July 9 - 12, 2009
  Over 170 Clan Tents will ring the field at this annual gathering of Scottish Clans, which features traditional dancing, piping, athletic events and other aspects of the vibrant Gaelic culture.
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• Fire On the Mountain Chili Cook-Off - Snowshoe, West Virginia
  July 10 - 12, 2009
  Live entertainment, games and other fun add to this annual chili cooking competition.
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• Uncle Dave Macon Days - Murfreesboro, Tennessee
  July 10 - 12, 2009
  In honor of the memory of master banjo player and Grand Ole Opry star, Uncle Dave Mason, this annual old-time music competition offers family-oriented activities, food concessions and a hearty helping of fun, Southern style.
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• USA and Alexandria Birthday Celebration - Alexandria, Virginia
  July 11, 2009
  A popular annual concert, fireworks show and more.
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• American Dance Festival - Durham, North Carolina
  June 11 - July 26, 2009
  A six and a half-week series of residencies and performances by major American and international modern and contemporary dance companies and emerging artists.
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• Dollywood’s KidsFest - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
  June 12 - August 2, 2009
  An annual summer festival with activities and shows for kids of all ages.
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• Folkmoot USA - Waynesville, North Carolina and Other Area Venues
  July 16 - 26, 2009
  North Carolina's Official International Festival celebrates the world's cultural heritage with folk music and dance performances, parades and workshops for two weeks each summer.
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• Virginia Lake Festival - Clarksville, Virginia
  July 16 - 18, 2009
  LakeFest is an annual festival, featuring hot air balloons, arts and crafts show, live entertainment, food vendors and the traditional Gathering Of The Boats and fireworks show.
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• Festival of Native Peoples - Cherokee, North Carolina
  July 17 - 18, 2009
  A unique exposition of non-competitive dance, storytelling, and song, plus juried artists and artisans, held annually at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds.
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• Free Entry to National Parks - All National Parks
  July 18 - 19, 2009
  Second of three fee-free weekends in summer 2009
  
  
• Bele Chere - Asheville, North Carolina
  July 24 - 26, 2009
  Always held the last full weekend in July, Bele Chere attracts an estimated 375,000 festival-goers to celebrate Asheville's beautiful living with music, lots of food, regional artisan showcases and many other fun-filled activities and events.
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• Virginia Highlands Festival - Abingdon, Virginia
  July 25 - August 9, 2009
  This award-winning regional festival in picturesque southwestern Virginia offers entertainment, a large antiques market, a juried arts and crafts show, visual and performing artists, guided hikes and other outdoor activities, living history and much more.
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• Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week - Atlanta, Georgia
  July 27 - August 9, 2009
  Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week (extended to two weeks) showcases the diverse dining options in Atlanta's popular Downtown Dining District.
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