Seasonal Events - Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations in the Southeast
By Sheridan Alexander, About.com Guide to Southeast US Travel
Festivals, special annual events and holiday events attract travelers to the Southeast United States throughout the year. Whether looking for arts festivals, food and wine events, family festivals or other special events, this guide to popular annual events, festivals and seasonal holiday celebrations will help you make the most of your visit.
- Holiday Celebrations in the Southeast
- Summer Events and Festivals
- Fall Events and Festivals
- Winter Events and Festivals
- Spring Events and Festivals
Holiday Celebrations in the Southeast
Annual holidays attract visitors to the Southeast throughout the year. Find out where to see dazzling Fourth of July fireworks, enjoy festive Christmas Holiday celebrations, go green on St. Patrick's Day and much more.
- July 4th - Independence Day Celebrations
- Labor Day Weekend Fun
- Spooky Halloween Fun
- Celebrate the Christmas Holidays
- New Year's Eve Celebrations
- Valentine's Day Events and Getaway Ideas
- President's Day Celebrations in Historic Virginia
- St. Patrick's Day Fun
- Mother's Day Weekend Festivals and Events
- Veterans Day Ceremonies
- Memorial Day Weekend Events
Summer Events and Festivals
Find out about selected summer festivals, special annual events and holiday celebrations in the Southeastern United States including July 4th and Labor Day events, as well as arts and crafts festivals, food and wine events and other fun things to do during summer in the Southeast.
- June Events and Festivals
- July Events and Festivals
- Summer Outdoor Dramas
- Seasonal Events at Mount Vernon
Fall Events and Festivals
Find out about selected fall festivals, special annual events and fall celebrations in the Southeastern United States including state fairs, Halloween and fall harvest festivals as well as arts and crafts festivals, food and wine events and other fun things to do during autumn in the Southeast.
- Fall Festivals Throughout the Season
- State Fairs, County Fairs and Country Fairs
- Fall Apple Festivals and Apple Events
- Popular November Events
Winter Events and Festivals
Find out about selected winter festivals, special annual events and holiday celebrations in the Southeastern United States including Christmas events, holiday light displays, arts and crafts festivals, food and wine events and other fun things to do during winter in the Southeast.
- Georgia Events - December, January and February
- North Carolina Events - December, January and February
- South Carolina Events - December, January and February
- Virginia Events - December, January and February
Spring Events and Festivals
Find out about selected spring festivals, special annual events and holiday celebrations in the Southeastern United States including Easter family-friendly celebrations, Memorial Day weekend ceremonies and events, arts and crafts festivals, food and wine events and other fun things to do during the spring in the Southeast.

