Lost Colony: Outdoor Drama 
Manteo, NC 
May through August 20th, 2022  

Experience an 84-year-old musical under the magical night sky at Lost Colony: Outdoor Drama. Offering a refreshed production of the original symphonic drama by Paul Green, Lost Colony explores a nearly 450-year-old mystery with theatrical flair. Located on the Roanoke Island sound front, become immersed in the compelling dramatic production full of stunning choreography and dynamic musical talent. Follow the historically important story of the 117 English men, women, and children who attempted to establish a permanent settlement in the New World in what is known as America’s oldest mystery. Witness the pageantry of the court of Queen Elizabeth I and be swept away in one of the most beloved experiences in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  
thelostcolony.org 

Louisiana Soul Food Festival  
Shreveport, Louisiana 
August 26th to 28th  

Filled with food for the soul, the Louisiana Soul Food Festival is a delightful three days of Southern cuisine, live music, and culinary excellence. Located at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport, this inaugural festival showcases local and national recording artists, acclaimed chefs, and talented artisan vendors. Bring the family for a fun and tasty day of good food, good music, and inspiring art. A full-blown weekend of soul food, music, and mayhem, the Louisiana Soul Food Festival combines the best of culture and cuisine in the South.  
louisianasoulfoodfallfestival.com 

Johnson County Peach Festival  
Clarksville, Arkansas  
July 20th through the 23rd  

The oldest festival in Arkansas, the Johnson County Peach Festival is a free, family-friendly environment full of entertainment for the whole family. Search for hidden treasure during the festival's scavenger hunt, discover an incredible local artisan, and watch the daredevil stunts of the skateboard competition. Cool down with the frozen t-shirt contest and water balloon toss, let the kids run wild with the greased pig chase, and get a taste of the Natural State at the Johnson County Peach Festival's peach eating contest, peach cobbler bake-off, and peach pie eating contest. Enjoy the fruit in a new way with the Salsa Competition – whether it’s savoring the juicy stone fruit, being inspired by its fuzz exterior and unique color, or enjoying a county-wide festival with the family, the Johnson County Peach Festival is sure to wow.  
jocopeachfest.com 

Tomato Art Fest 
Nashville, Tennessee 
August 12th & 13th 

Free to attend, East Nashville's two-day-long Tomato Art Fest has been uniting the wild and wacky community since 2004. Located in the Historic Five Points, enjoy an inspiring weekend of wacky contests and fantastic live music. Taste the culinary delights from favorite local food trucks and let the kids get creative with a wide range of musical and artistic activities. Uniting fruits and vegetables annually, the Tomato Art Fest attracts visitors from all over the globe with themed art, local entertainment, eye-catching costumes, and unique vendors.  
tomatoartfest.com 

Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival 
Norfolk, Virginia 
August 26th & 27th  

Coastal Virginia's longest-running outdoor jazz festival, the Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival is a fan-favorite of Town Point Park. Featuring the legendary music of leading jazz and R&B artists, sit back, relax, and enjoy the smooth sound of jazz surrounded by gorgeous views of the water. With one-of-a-kind vendors offering food, wine, crafts, retail merchandise, and more, the Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival is downtown Norfolk's top summertime festival.   
festevents.org/events/2021/jazz-fest-2021 

Hope Melon Festival 
Hope, Arkansas 
August 5th through 7th  

With their refreshing juice and intoxicating flavor, watermelons have long been a calling card for the City of Hope. Bite into the juicy sweet fruit at the Hope Watermelon Festival and dive into the family fun and entertainment of southwestern Arkansas. Featuring numerous activities like arts & crafts, and live music, the Hope Watermelon Festival is home to a 5k race, dog show, and car show. Belt some tunes and show off those pipes at Watermelon Idol. Get juiced up at the Watermelon Olympics, participate in the seed spitting contest, and let the kiddos loose in the Kid Zone – everyone is sure to have a delicious time at the Hope Watermelon Festival.  
hopewatermelonfest.com 

Georgia Mountain Fair 
Hiawassee, Georgia 
August 19th through 27th  

The perfect summer getaway away from the city, a trip to the Georgia Mountain Fair is Hiawassee offers two weeks of unbridled fun and world-class entertainment. With performances by top recording artists, the Georgia Mountain Fair is more than just a music festival. Discover the skill of a 3,00-year-old art form at the Hot Glass Academy glass blowing demonstrations, get an up-close and personal look into the life of North Americas' most prestigious predator, the Alaskan Grizzly Bear at A Grizzly Experience. Meet Yogi, a 7-year-old 600-pound Grizzly Bear, and two Juveniles, Dottie and Lea, as they delight crowds of all ages with their impressive sizes and amazing behaviors. From soap making and cider squeezing to quilt making, blacksmithing, moonshining, and more, the Old Ways demonstrations and the Pioneer Village give visitors to the festival a glimpse into the ways and life of Georgia’s Mountain folk.
georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/localevents/fair 

Discover more amazing fairs, festivals, and events all across the South this summer!