NOTE: Please check all venue websites for updated information.
March 11-12, 18-19
Shamrock City
Lookout Mountain
Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event. Features green waterfalls, Irish food, specialty beer, costumed characters, live music, pop-up Irish dancing performances, Irish jig dance lessons, Suffolk sheep, a miniature Scottish Highland Cow and more. seerockcity.com
March 15-April 16
Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens
Charleston
Award-winning tours showcase Charleston’s architecture, history, gardens and culture in and around the Old & Historic District. historiccharleston.org
March 16
Aaron Lewis
Charleston
The country music artist performs his 2023 Acoustic Tour at North Charleston Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Savannah
Parade features nearly 300 entries. Begins corner of Abercorn and Gwinnett streets. Rain or shine. 10:15 a.m. Celebration on the River will include multiple stages of nonstop live entertainment, interactive games, food, cold beverages and more. savannahsaintpatricksday.com
March 17-19
Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival
Greensboro
Features culinary specialties paired with more than 200 wines from vintners around the globe. Activities include silent and live 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
Spring Atlanta Home Show
Atlanta
Georgia’s largest home show features 350 home improvement companies at Cobb Galleria Centre. atlantahomeshow.com
Don Quixote
Atlanta
Atlanta Ballet presents the classic story of the man of La Mancha who travels across the Spanish countryside battling imaginary dragons, saving damsels in distress and meeting colorful characters along the way. Various times. cobbenergycentre.com
March 17-26
International Cherry Blossom Festival
Macon
Outdoor festival features more than 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees in bloom, live music, equestrian shows, historic tours, road race, parade and amusement rides. Carolyn Crayton Park. cherryblossom.com
March 18
Palmetto Swamp Fox Adventure Race
Charleston
Racers are challenged to traverse 55-60 miles across land, swamp and water in Francis Marion National Forest in 10-12 hours. Solo racers and teams of two, three and four must kayak, mountain bike and trek with a compass (no gps) to find 22 checkpoints as fast as they can. kandoadventures.com
March 19-25
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. $35-$125. Multiple locations. hiltonheadwineandfood.com
March 21
Third Eye Blind
Charleston
The rock band performs its 25 Years in the Blind Tour at North Charleston Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
March 23-26
Atlanta International Auto Show
Atlanta
Five-day show includes 400 new cars, light trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles at Georgia World Congress Center, Bldg. C. goautoshow.com
March 23-April 8
Savannah Music Festival
Savannah
Georgia’s largest musical arts festival features more than 100 artists giving concerts and performances at various Savannah locations. savannahmusicfestival.org
March 24-26
Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic
Columbia
Family friendly hunting and fishing outdoor show for beginners to avid outdoorsman of all ages features more than 300 exhibitors and hands-on activities. Includes demonstrations, seminars, boats, sporting equipment, exotic animals, 5,000-gallon fish tank on wheels, kids area and kids fishing pond, chainsaw artist and lots of food. State Fairgrounds. psclassic.com
March 30
Boyz II Men
Charleston
The Grammy-winning R&B group performs at North Charleston Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
March 30-April 2
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
March 30-April 8
Savannah Music Festival
Savannah
Georgia’s largest musical arts festival features more than 100 artists giving concerts and performances at various Savannah locations. savannahmusicfestival.org
April 1
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 1
Cooper River Bridge Run
Charleston
10K run/walk includes bus and boat shuttles, health and wellness expo, a wheelchair division, kids’ run and finish festival with refreshments, vendors, live entertainment and awards. Marion Square/King at Calhoun. bridgerun.com
April 1-2
Columbia International Festival
Columbia
Festival showcases the music, cultures, foods and performing arts of around 100 countries represented in South Carolina. $5-$7 admission; free admission for ages 18 and under. cifonline.org
April 1-9
Credit One Charleston Open
Charleston
The largest women’s tennis tournament in North America features nine days of high-level tennis and family activities. Daniel Island. creditonecharlestonopen.com
April 1-16
Festival of Houses and Gardens
Charleston
Events include tours of private houses and gardens of historic residences, Rosé and Roses in the Garden, Sunset Harbor History Tour, morning history walks, container gardening demonstration, festival music series, workshops, luncheon lectures and more. Costs and times vary. historiccharleston.org
April 6
Toast Under the Oaks
Charleston
Enjoy drinks and live music under the oaks of Johns Island County Park. Limited tickets. Bring seating. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20-$25; includes beer, wine and music. Food trucks available. ccprc.com
April 10
Monday After the Masters
Myrtle Beach
Celebrity Pro-Am charity golf tournament hosted by Hootie & The Blowfish benefits educational and youth golf programs. hootiegolf.com
April 10-16
RBC Heritage
Hilton Head
Some of the top names in golf compete in the PGA Tour event that includes Lowcountry hospitality and family friendly fun. Harbour Town Golf Links. rbcheritage.com
April 14
Kiawah Art & House Tour
Kiawah Island
Tour five island homes and see the creativity of their architects, builders, designers and homeowners. Flat-heeled shoes only. 1-5 p.m. $75. kiawahartsetc.org
April 14-15
NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens
Savannah
Take self-guided walking tours of private gardens in the Savannah Historic District (North of Gaston Street) in downtown Savannah. gardenclubofsavannah.org
April 14-16
Artista Vista
Columbia
Event features Art Gallery Crawl, Light and Lantern Parade, Art Day, Crafty Feast, live music, demonstrations, pop-up exhibits and visual art performances. vistacolumbia.com
April 15
Soft Shell Crab Festival
Port Royal
Local chefs in the Port Royal-Beaufort area serve a variety of soft-shell crab dishes along with other fare. Includes crab races, live music, artisan craft vendors and family activities. Paris Avenue. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. portroyalova.com
April 15-16
Bear on the Square Mountain Festival
Dahlonega
Mountain music and art in the North Georgia mountain foothills. Includes bluegrass, juried artist’s marketplace, music workshops, kids’ activities, dancing and Sunday morning Gospel Jam. bearonthesquare.org
April 15-June 4
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Fairburn
16th-century entertainment includes a medieval amusement park, jousting knights, Shakespearian plays, juggling, sword fighting, live music, entertainment, a 32-acre world bazaar and more than 1,000 costumed characters. Weekends 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. garenfest.com
April 18-22
Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
Myrtle Beach
Filmmakers from around the world showcase their work at what’s billed as “The East Coast’s Answer to the Sundance Film Festival.” Many films will be making their world premieres. myrtlebeachfilmfestival.com
April 20-23
Charleston Race Week
Charleston
International sailboat regatta features inshore and offshore races along with post-race festivities and beach parties. Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina. charlestonraceweek.com
Charleston Jazz Festival
Charleston
Music festival features internationally acclaimed performers Dianne Reeves, Samara Joy, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Cindy Blackman and Santana along with local jazz groups and student musicians. Multiple venues and times. charlestonjazz.com
April 21-22
World Grits Festival
St. George
Festival features food vendors, grits-related games and contests, arts and crafts and kids’ activities. worldgritsfestival.com
April 21-23
Blessing of the Fleet
Darien
A Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 event and largest shrimp boat blessing on the East Coast. Includes a water parade of shrimp trawlers, street parade, 5K race, art in the park, car show, music, marine parade, fishing rodeo and nightly entertainment. darienmcintoshchamber.com
April 22
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Charleston
Taste authentic Cajun and Creole fare such as jambalaya, alligator, etouffee, andouille sausage and crawfish. Includes children’s activities, Zydeco music and live entertainment. Noon-6 p.m. Costs vary. James Island County Park. ccprc.com
April 22-23
Beaufort Air Show
Beaufort
Show includes performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the U.S. Special Operations Command’s aerial parachute demonstration team, Franklin’s Flying Circus, Rower Airshows, Chefpitts Air Shows and more. beaufortairshow.com
April 29
Dancing on the Cooper
Charleston
Dance to country and Southern rock on the Mount Pleasant Pier with the Mason Dixon Band. Beverages, food and snacks available for purchase. Bring chairs. No outside alcohol or coolers. 7-10:30 p.m. $8-$10. ccprc.com
April 29-30
Tour of Kitchens
Atlanta
The Junior League of Atlanta presents self-guided tours of 7 Atlanta kitchens and homes located in Buckhead, Grant Park and Morningside/Lenox Park. jlatlanta.org
April 30
Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Mount Pleasant
Festival features shrimp-eating contest, live beach music, shag contest, art show, arts and crafts, boat parade and kids’ activities. Bring chairs and blankets. Free parking and shuttles. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial Waterfront Park. Free. experiencemountpleasant.com
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