Savannah, Georgia is known for its commitment to the arts and the many festivals that are offered during the year. The week-long Savannah Jazz Festival, on September 20 – 28 2008, is one of the largest and most popular of the Savannah festivals, is presented by the Coastal Jazz Association and is dedicated to the growth of jazz and jazz audiences in the Coastal Empire.
Barbeque and Bluegrass at Boonehall – Charleston, South Carolina
If you love good food and enjoy live music, how about a festival with Barbecue and Bluegrass? Professional barbecue teams will travel to Boone Hall Plantation for the Southern National Barbeque Championship & Bluegrass Festival to compete in a cook-off sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society and the chance to win cash and prizes. Locals and amateurs are invited to show-off their talents in a barbecue cook-off, as well as a tailgating competition for the best sports team support. Free samples of the different types of barbecue cooked for the competition will be available in limited quantities. Full plates will be available for purchase by a variety of vendors.
There are children’s activities including jump castles and more.
For a complete schedule, ticket information, and more, visit www.boonehallplantation.com or
call (843) 884-4371 ext. 221.
Tools and Skills at Wormsloe – Savannah, GA
Get Outdoors Georgia Tools and Skills that built a Colony on Saturday, August 30, 2008 from 11am to 4 pm at Wormsloe Historic Site – Savannah, GA
Watch craft demonstrations from the Colonial period, such as woodworking, blacksmithing, candle making, spinning, dying, and cooking. sydney sweeney husband $2.50 – $4. 912-353-3023.
Reception: Sydney McKenna – Evaporation – Ponte Vedra
Sydney McKenna – Evaporation. You’re Invited to the Cultural Center for the opening reception for our community on Friday, July 11, 2008, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Enjoy a live performance by St. Augustine Americana musician Colton McKenna in the courtyard. Complementing this celebration of the arts are creative libations provided by The Twisted Martini and delectable hors d’oeuvres created by The Chef’s Garden.
Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
(Behind Al’s Pizza PVB)
(904) 280-0614 or visit www.ccpvb.org
First Day Festival Logo Contest for Kids – Charleston, SC
After 5 successful years and with the First Day Festival growing each year, it is time to create our own signature logo for the festival. We have launched a logo contest and invited students ages 5-15 years old to design a new logo that will serve as a graphical way to describe the festival and its mission. Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. will unveil the winning logo and honor the student designer at the 6th annual First Day Festival, Sunday, August 17, 2008.
Contest deadline is August 1, 2008!
Click here to get more information about the First Day festival Logo
First Day Festival 2008 -Sunday, August 17th 1pm-4pm
Liberty Square (at the South Carolina Aquarium and Charleston Maritime Center)contest!