Here are some great ways to spend this last winter month in the South as March promises the return of Spring:
- Ford Parade Of Lanterns – San Antonio, Tx.-1/25-2/8 – Ten 26-ft. long boats carrying enormous illuminated lanterns will float throughout the downtown section of the River Walk. Enjoy the spectacular lantern show for free each night- new lanterns added annually.
- St. Louis Mardi Gras Festival– 2/15 – 5 K run, tastings, and more.
- 16th Annual Chocolate Lover’s Festival – 2/15- Eureka Springs, Ar.
- Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo – 2/6-16 – Jackson, Ms. -Since 1965, feature western arts and crafts, chili and beef cook- offs, living history demonstrations, live music, dancing, horse shows, food, livestock shows and the top cowboys and cowgirls in the country compete in many rodeo competitions.
- 51st Annual Oklahoma City RV Super Show – 2/13-16
- 28th Annual Orange Beach Seafood and Car Show – 2/29 – The Festival is a full day of delicious food, 40+ arts and crafts vendors and music for the whole family.
- Handbell Festival – 2/21-2/22 – Old Hickory, Tn.
- Bourbon Classic– 2/26-29- Louisville, Ky.
- Georgia Gumbo Gumbeaux Seafood Festival – 2/22- Hinesville – Louisiana Creole Gumbeaux! Georgia Gullah Gumbo! Carolina’s Geechee Gumbo! Florida Gumbo!
- Florida Strawberry Festival– 2/27-3/8 – Plant City -Located between Tampa and Lakeland and covering West Central Florida, the Florida Strawberry Festival is an event very unique that offers everything imaginable! Offering fresh strawberries, newly created foods, headline entertainment, rides, agriculture, artwork and exhibitors and crafts along with free acts throughout the eleven day celebration, the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City is a must see annual event
- 13th Annual Hilton Head Seafood Festival – 2/24-3/1 – Hilton Head, SC
- Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival – 2/26-3/1 – Hampton, Va.