Coastal Companion

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Christmas Made in the South

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Christmas Made in the South is a popular event that comes to Savannah, Jacksonville and Charleston every year. At this festival you get the chance to get inspired by amazing craftspeople who makes christmasincredible works of art. You’ll find exhibitors with a variety of art from pottery, to jewelry, dichroic glass, photography, fabric and much more.
The exhibitors are asked to be present during the show to demonstrate their craft as well as selling their handcrafted work. Christmas in the South is now in its 20th year. Each year creativity abounds at the show as hundreds of artists and craftsmen get together.

white santa thumbIf you’re looking to get your holiday shopping done early, you’ll enjoy a visit to Christmas in the South. It’s a great opportunity to find a unique gift. Click here for a special discount coupon!

For more information visit www.carolinashows.com

Savannah November 21 – 23

Jacksonville November 28 – 30

Charleston December 5 – 7

Christmas Made in the South – Jacksonville, Florida

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Get your creative juices flowing for this holiday season. You can get lots of great ideas about arts and crafts project, and maybe even get an early start on your gift shopping.

Christmas in the South takes place at Prime Osborn Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida on November 28th, 29th and 30th. Bring the whole family. Lots of artisans, and crafts demonstrations, great food and lots of things to see and do.
Fri. 9-6 – Sat. 10-6 – Sun. 11-5
Adults – $ 6.00 – Children 12 & Under – Free
One Admission Good for All 3 Days with hand stamp!

For more information visit www.carolinashows.com

Christmas Made in the South – Charleston, SC

Christmas Made in the South – Savannah, GA

Christmas Made in the South – Charleston,SC

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16th Annual Christmas Made In The South – Ladson Fairgrounds
Christmas time is almost here, and there is no better way to get ready for the holiday season than to stroll the aisles for treasures at this years 16th annual Christmas Made in the South on December 5-7 at Ladson Fairgrounds!

Christmas Made in the South is an event unlike no other. Amazing craftspeople, outstanding art, unique gourmet food, and diverse entertainment to wet and satisfy every demanding appetite. Handmade, one-of-a-kind designs populate the booths that fill the festival. From leather and silk wearables to fabric bags, from dichroic glass jewelry to close-up photography of nature’s funniest and fiercest creatures.

As festival-goers mingle amid the hundreds of exhibitors, entertainment abounds. Christmas Made in the South is focused on keeping the world of fine artisans and craftspeople alive. One of the ways Carolina Shows, Inc. accomplishes this objective is by requiring the exhibitor to be there all three days demonstrating and selling their handcrafted work.

Fri. 10-6 – Sat. 10-6 – Sun. 11-5
Adults – $ 6.00 – Children 12 & Under – Free
One Admission Good for All 3 Days with hand stamp! Click here for directions
www.Carolinashows.com or call Carolina Shows, Inc. at 704-847-9480.
Click here for a printable coupon for $1.00 on admission.
12/05/2008 – 12/07/2008
www.carolinashows.com

Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival

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Four Glorious Events. One Incredible Destination.
Home to one of the top four Concours d’Elegance events in the nation, this event is the only one of its kind on the East Coast. With four distinct events, the Motoring Festival offers something for everyone with everything from a vintage track event to a Centennial celebration of the Great Savannah Races of 1908, 1910 and 1911 to a handful of select regional car clubs competing for awards to vintage motorcycles, Pre-WWII trucks and a number of cars from the personal collection of Nicola Bulgari, 2008’s Honorary Chairman, this event is a not to miss! The weekend culminates with the Concours d’Elegance, the centerpiece of the Motoring Festival, with over 150 of the world’s finest vintage automobiles competing for the coveted title of ‘Best of Show.’

For more information or to purchase advanced discounted tickets for the 2008 Motoring Festival, visit www.hhiconcours.com.

Inaugural Jacksonville Green Expo

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The first ever major showcase of different businesses and non profits in Jacksonville which sell or promote a “green” product, service or lifestyle. Features include green building, organic foods and drinks, recycle drop off, low-emission transportation, solar energy companies, organic beer, coffee and wine tasting, classes and workshops, going green tips for your home, etc.
October 18, 2008, 10:00am – 6:00pm
www.jacksonvillegreenexpo.com
Arlington – Morocco Shrine Center
Admission: Ticketed