The open roads of the SouthEast are calling and there is a lot of festive events to explore throughout the regions of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
PrintMagic! - Alabama Center for the Arts
Start the year off with a creative spark at the Alabama Center for the Arts and join the Print Magic! Exhibition. PrintMagic! is featured in the ACA Main Gallery from January2 – February 14th, and showcases work from a variety of national artists who push the boundaries of the craft. In the exhibition guests discover works that include sculptural prints, print media, risograph-printed comics, and fine book artworks.
Located in the Visual Arts Building Main Gallery at 133 2nd Avenue NE in Decatur, AL, the Alabama Center for the Arts offers so many things to explore throughout the year. See their website for more details.
February - Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Night Market BTR
Louisiana has many entertaining events to join, which includes the Night Market BTR, a one-of-a-kind showcase of local Asian cuisine, performances, and shopping. Set for early February, this Baton Rouge event is the perfect time to sample delicious offerings from Asian American restaurants, and discover works of arts and more to experience.
February- Perry, Georgia - Georgia National Rodeo
The Georgia National Rodeo is set for February 22 - 24th - three nightly performances that keep fans on the edge of their seats. Plus, The Rodeo includes premium western apparel vendors, and activities, including goat roping and inflatable bull riding. This exciting event is held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, GA and is officially sanctioned by the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association).
March - Tennessee - Go Red for Women at Ruby Falls
Throughout the month of March join the American Heart Association Go Red for Women challenge at Ruby Falls. Get stepping, and explore the cavern trail that leads to the thundering underground waterfall. Once there, admire the beautiful falls and sign the event banner to show your participation in the 100 million step goal towards healthier hearts.
April - Baton Rouge, Louisiana - BR Blues Festival
Held downtown in April, the free Baton Rouge Blues Festival is a weekend-long annual celebration of swamp blues. The event is produced by the Baton Rouge Blues Festival and Foundation, and honors legendary home-grown blues artists. Nationally and internationally recognized artists as well have entertained folks here along with other great musicians. See the website for full festival details and tickets.
Look for more events across the SouthEast at these regional convention and tourism websites:
Happy Travels!
