SC: Pickers ‘n Grinners’ and Bluegrass Jamming are Welcome

Posted on March 21, 2016 by sandra

Hartsville, SC Exit 160 or 164: RenoFest Bluegrass Festival is held in downtown Hartsville, SC each year in honor of South Carolina’s premier bluegrass legend Don Reno. RenoFest is a three day bluegrass music festival served up small-town style with lots of southern hospitality and outstanding down-home cooking.

RenoFest is home of the SC Championship Bluegrass Band, Guitar and Banjo Contests which attract impressive bluegrass musicians and entertainers. Pickers ‘n grinners’ and bluegrass jamming are welcome everywhere in town during RenoFest.

Saturday 10-2:30pm SC Championship Guitar and Banjo Contests
Saturday 2:30pm Bluegrass Concert with Featured Performers
Saturday 6:30pm Bluegrass Concert with Featured Performers

Location: The Center Theater, 212 N Fifth St, Hartsville, SC 29550
Date: ​March 25 –27, 2016 (main events held on Sat – 26th)
Tel: 888-427-8720, 843-332-1600
renofest.com

For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: hartsvillesc.gov/visitors or visitflo.com

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FL: Surfing Festival Includes Easter Egg Hunt, Limbo, Luau and Skateboarding

Posted on March 16, 2016 by sandra

Cocoa Beach, FL Exit 205 RT 528: You won’t want to miss the 52nd Sundance Ranch Easter Surfing Festival at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach, benefiting The Central Florida Humane Society.

Surfing Competitions will include a Men’s pro short board and a Men’s Longboard, Women’s Short board, Boy’s 14 and under Short board, Girl’s 14 and under short board division, and a Women’s Long board Amateur, there will also be a Dive Surf Ride boy’s and Girl’s Under 12 Menehune’s division.

The Cocoa Beach Surf Museum will host the Florida State Paddleboard Championship, and a king of the beach competition.

Spectators will have a chance to learn surfing and skate boarding via the on site Ron Jon Surfing School’s surf clinic, and attend a skate clinic and can participate in the festivities: celebrity signings,  Easter egg hunt, evening entertainment – a Cocoa Beach style Luau, live music, “Limbo King Title” challenge, watch the Dog lure chase, fashion shows, silent auction and a Sunrise Service at the beach site.

Location: Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Date: March 25th-27th, 2016 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Hours: Fri, Sat 8 – 5, Sun 8-4:30
Tel: 321-799-0493
eastersurffest.com

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CT: Celebrate Your Inner Irish at the Mystic Irish Parade

Posted on March 14, 2016 by sandra

Mystic, CT Exit 90: Each year, a sliver of Ireland is brought to the small town of Mystic, Connecticut. The annual Mystic Irish Parade has 2000 participants and 30,000 spectators enjoying the festivities, making it the largest single day event in the area.

Kicking off at 1:00 pm, the three hour long parade celebrates Irish heritage featuring bands, floats, over-the-top carnival costumes, dignitaries, national acts and local groups.

Parade Route begins at Mystic Seaport and travels through downtown Mystic.  This is a fun event for all ages, so bring a chair or blanket and sit along Main Street and enjoy the Irish entertainment go by.

Location: Downtown Mystic, CT 06355
Date: Sun, March 20, 2016
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Tel: 860-705-3846
mysticirishparade.org
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: mystic.org

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FL: Food Trucks, Microbrews, Vegan Options at Jacksonville’s Gastrofest

Posted on March 9, 2016 by sandra

Jacksonville, FL Exit 351A: GastroFest is a one-day local food festival showcasing the best tastes of Jacksonville and Florida’s First Coast. This culinary celebration of the local food scene draws over 30,000 people and prides itself on highlighting a wide array of participants, including chefs, breweries, authors and artisans.

Experience fine dining to food trucks, from microbrews to local cookbooks, from vegans to local beef.  Foodies will appreciate the best restaurants, chef demos, educational workshops and food panels. This family-friendly event also hosts GastroFest Kid’s & Education Zone with lots of fun, eye-opening activities.

This year GastroFest will be a cash based festival – so make sure to bring cash.  Each vendor is required to have taste sample sizes available for $1- $3 throughout the festival with options  for carnivores and vegetarians alike. Admission FREE.

Location: Hemming Park, 135 Monroe St W, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Date: Sat, Mar 19, 2016
Time: 11 – 7pm
gastrofest.com
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: visitjacksonville.com

 

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VA: Civil War in Washington Tour

Posted on March 7, 2016 by sandra

Alexandria, VA Exit 177: The Washington DC area was an armed camp during the Civil War and many of its significant military sites remain in good order.

Visit Fort Stevens where President Lincoln came under fire from General Jubal Early’s confederate forces. Next it’s onto The Lincoln Cottage, The Camp David of its day. Lunch will be provided at the Fort Myer Officer’s Club or Army Navy Country Club.

Begin the afternoon at the Lee Mansion at Arlington, home of Robert E. Lee when he resigned his commission in the Union Army. Next visit Lee’s Boyhood Home, the site of the first Civil War casualties, and Fort Ward, the most intact of the 68 defensive forts that surrounded Washington during the Civil War.

This is a can’t miss journey for Civil War buffs or those with an interest in 19th century military history.

Location: DC Military Tours/Alexandria Visitors Center
221 King Street, Alexandria, VADate/Time: By appointment
Tel: 703-407-6663
dcmilitarytour.com/civil-war-in-washington-tour

 

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DE: Lights… Camera… Action! WilmFilm Festival

Posted on March 2, 2016 by sandra

Wilmington, DE Exit 6: Returning for the fourth year in a row, the WilmFilm Festival will have screenings of up to two dozen “movies that matter,” as well as the always popular compendium of “Delaware Shorts.” Special features such as Q&A panels, an opening night party and special midnight screenings.

Location: Penn Cinema IMAX Riverfront,401 S.Madison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Date: Mar 10, 2016 – Mar 13, 2016
Times: various
Tel: 302-690-5555
wilmfilm.com

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NC: See an Oscar Winning Film for just $5

Posted on February 29, 2016 by sandra

Lumberton, NC Exit 19: Stop in Lumberton and take the opportunity to view an Academy award nominated film at the Carolina Civic Center. This recently renovated 1928 historic theater equipped with a 25- by 13-foot big screen and a robust sound system.

The film presented on this date is “Ida” (2014, PG-13), set in Poland in the 1960’s, this classic art film promises to be both powerful and poignant, winner of Oscars 2015 for Foreign Language Film. 

Raised in a Catholic orphanage during the Nazi occupation of Poland, Anna is poised to join the order when she learns she has a surviving aunt. But visiting the woman before taking her vows uncovers some inconvenient truths about her heritage.

Enjoy this high quality experience for just $5 with fresh popcorn, sodas and other concessions sold separately.
Please check website below for other scheduled screenings.

Location: Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater,
315 North Chestnut St., Lumberton, NC 28358
Date: March 11, 2016
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Tel: 910-738-4339
carolinaciviccenter.com
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions:
lumberton-nc.com

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GA: Savannah Stopover Music Festival Features Over 80 Bands (including a Glockenspiel)

Posted on February 24, 2016 by sandra

Savannah, GA Exit 99: Each year, hundreds of bands make the long trek down I-95 headed to Austin’s prestigious SXSW Music Festival. Savannah Stopover Music Festival presents traveling musicians with a welcoming place to perform en route.

The three-day festival merges music, visual arts and technology in an intimate, historical setting. Music fans can hop from venue to venue, with their (purchased in advance), reasonably priced  3-day, 2-day or 1-day pass to attend any show, with beer in hand, keeping track of all of their favorite new acts (you can drink in the streets, as long as you stay in the historic district).

Showcasing more than 80 bands with a variety of musical styles: Indie Rock, Pop, Dance, Folk, Hip Hop, Electronica, Blue Grass, Singer Songwriter and Country Rock. They guarantee you’ll see at least one glockenspiel and someone playing a saw.

Tickets WILL NOT be available at the door, only pass holders can enter the venues. Most venues have a capacity of 300 or less and entrance is always ‘space permitting’.

Locations: multiple venues – Savannah’s Historic District, Downtown Savannah
Date: March 10 – 12, 2016
Tel: 478-254-0888
savannahstopover.com
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: visitsavannah.com

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NC: Easter Eggstravaganza!

Posted on February 23, 2016 by sandra

Scotland Neck, NC Exit 171: At Sylvan Heights Bird Park you can join in for a morning of hands-on Easter Eggstravaganza fun where youth learn all about eggs and ducks.

There will be something for all age groups including exploring the parts of eggs and egg development. Children will also enjoy a story, make crafts and even meet a duck.

The event will wrap up with an egg hunt in the park. Make sure to bring a basket for your eggs. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pre-registration is highly encouraged as space is limited! Park admission is included with your registration so pack a picnic and enjoy the park after the program.

Location: Sylvan Heights Bird Park, Scotland Neck, NC 27874
Date: Sat March 12, 2016
Time: 10 – 11 am
Tel: 252-826-3186
shwpark.com
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: visithalifax.com

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FL: Leaner, Greener and Cleaner at Jax Florida Veg Fest

Posted on February 22, 2016 by sandra

Jacksonville, Fl Exit 351A : The 6th Annual Northeast Florida Veg Fest is an eco-friendly celebration of a greener lifestyle. Healthy and humane organizations and businesses will come together to elevate consciousness for a healthy planet, animal compassion and a healthy lifestyle.

With a focus on organic, sustainable and locally sourced foods, this compassionate event boasts cooking demos, rootsy live music, health-conscious speakers, a beer garden, activity filled kids zone, pie-eating contest, exceptional freebies, raffles and scavenger hunts.

This FREE outdoor festival invites everyone interested in becoming leaner, greener, or cleaner for a day of family fun and positive action.

Location: Riverside Park, 753 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Date: Sat, March 5, 2016
Time: 10AM to 5PM
nfvegfest.org
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: visitjacksonville.com

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