NOTE: Please check all venue websites for updated information.
March 13-April 13
The Charleston Festival
Charleston
Formerly known as the Festival of Houses and Gardens, the new festival features tours of private houses and gardens as well as lectures, workshops, concerts and social gatherings at some of Charleston’s most historic landmarks. Costs and times vary. historiccharleston.org
March 14
Blake Shelton
Charleston
The country music artist and TV personality performs the Friends & Heroes 2025 Tour with Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins and special guest Emily Ann Roberts. North Charleston Coliseum. 7 p.m. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
March 14-15
Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale
Brunswick
Two-day event features more than 200 miles of yard sale participants in 11 counties. Includes traditional vendors and garage sale items, door prizes, activities, music and food. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. explorehwy341.org
March 14-16
Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival
Lake Oconee
Features culinary specialties paired with more than 200 wines from vintners around the globe and international liquors. Activities include auctions, wild game and beer dinner, launch party, Brew and Que cook-off, Market Place, Grand Tasting and Jazz Brunch. Ritz Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee. Costs and times vary. lakeoconeefoodandwine.com
March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Savannah
Annual parade features nearly 300 entries. Begins corner of Abercorn and Gwinnett streets. Rain or shine. 10:15 a.m.-noon. Celebration on the River will include multiple stages with live entertainment, interactive games, food, cold beverages and more. savannahsaintpatricksday.com
March 20-23
Atlanta International Auto Show
Atlanta
Automakers display hundreds of new and pre-production vehicles including cars, light trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles at Georgia World Congress Center, Bldg. C. goautoshow.com
March 21-23
Georgia Food + Wine Festival
Marietta
Festival features culinary and beverage experts, farmers, artisans, live music, Georgia Celebrity Chef Stage, food tastings, beer and wine tastings, spirits tastings, oyster roast and more. Jim R. Miller Park. georgiafoodandwinefestival.cos
Coppélia
Atlanta
Atlanta Ballet presents the witty fairytale classic that features an eccentric toy maker, his female creation and her suitor. Various times. cobbenergycentre.com
March 21-30
International Cherry Blossom Festival
Macon
Outdoor festival features more than 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees in bloom, live music, Ocmulgee Lantern Lights Tour, Air Dogs Dock Diving, wiener dog race, road race, parade, food trucks, amusement rides and more. Various venues. cherryblossom.com
March 23-29
Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
Hilton Head
Sample domestic and international wines and Lowcountry cuisine. Events include dinners, wine pairings, live entertainment, Craft Beers at the Beach, Sip and Stroll, Grand Tasting and more. Multiple locations. hiltonheadwineandfood.com
March 27-28
The Thorn
Atlanta
Immersive show with live music, drama, aerial acts, movement arts, modern dance and special effects tells the story of the Bible. cobbenergycentre.com
March 27-April 12
Savannah Music Festival
Savannah
Georgia’s largest musical arts festival features more than 100 artists giving concerts and performances that feature jazz, classical and American and global roots music. Various venues in Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District. savannahmusicfestival.org
March 28-29
Charleston Bluegrass Festival
Charleston
Family friendly music and camping event features Kitchen Dwellers, Susto Stringband, Sicard Hollow, Tan & Sober Gentlemen, Into the Fog and more. Food and craft vendors available. Kayaks and bikes allowed. The Woodlands Nature Reserve. charlestonbluegrassfestival.com
March 28-30
Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic
Columbia
Family friendly hunting and fishing outdoor show features exhibitors and hands-on activities. Includes Nature Nick’s Animal Adventures, Dock Dogs, antler scoring, boats, sporting equipment, demonstrations, kids area, kids fishing pond, food and a mobile 5,000-gallon fish tank. State Fairgrounds. psclassic.com
April 3-6
Georgia Tribute Festival
Brunswick
Festival pays tribute to Elvis, Las Vegas legends, classic and modern country and more. Features four Las Vegas-style headline shows, a street party, Elvis tribute artist contest and an attempt to break the world record with the most people dressed as Elvis. Downtown Brunswick. tributefestival.rocks/georgia/
Tartan Day South
Cayce
Highland games and Celtic festival celebrates the food, music, dance, games and traditions of Ireland, Scotland and England. Historic Columbia Speedway. Additional events held in West Columbia, Cayce and Lexington. tartandaysouth.com
April 4-5
Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival
Young Harris
Event showcases the art of storytelling with an emphasis on traditional and contemporary Appalachian stories. Tellers are Bil Lepp, Dovie Thomason, Paul Strickland, Ray Christian and Mo Reynolds. Includes regional performers, musical performances, children’s events and workshops. The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge. gamountainstoryfest.org
April 5
Cooper River Bridge Run
Charleston
10K run/walk includes bus and boat shuttles, health and wellness expo, wheelchair division, kids’ run and finish festival with refreshments, vendors, live entertainment and awards. Marion Square/King at Calhoun. bridgerun.com
April 5-6
Columbia International Festival
Columbia
Festival showcases the music, cultures, foods and performing arts of cultural groups represented in South Carolina. $7-$10 admission; free admission for ages 12 and under. South Carolina State Fairgrounds. cifonline.org
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