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September's Top 20 Events in Southeast
The tourism pundits at the Southeast Tourism Society have reviewed the events planned for July in their 12-member states and selected these for September:
Sept. 1-3, Art in the Park. Fine fun in historic Marietta Square! Over 150 talents at work in the Artist Market, Interactive Art Alley for kids, unique shops, outdoor cafés, museums and theatres. Marietta, Ga., 770-592-7180; cmorris@wiredearth.net. (mariettaartinthepark.com)
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Even the kids get involved in Marietta, Georgia's huge Art In The Park. |
Sept. 4-6, Williamsburg Old Fashioned Trading Days. Showcase of mountain arts and crafts includes gospel and bluegrass music, 5K run or walk, homemade foods judging, pet show, antique cars. Williamsburg, Ky., 606-549-0530; wtour@bellsouth.net. (williamsburgky.com)
Sept. 4-7, Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad. Annual family sports festival brings people together in the spirit of friendly competition for water and land events, KidSenses Children's Interactive Museum, raffles, shag dancing, inflatable playground, Lake Lure, N.C., 828-429-9011; events@hickorynutolympiad.com. (hickorynutolympiad.com)
Sept. 5-7, Roots & Heritage Festival. Over 60,000 people come to celebrate the achievements of African Americans through cultural entertainment, street party, art exhibits, a variety of music genres, basketball tourney, nationally renowned speakers. Lexington, Ky., 859-420-5696; cynthiam@lfucg.com. (rootsandheritagefestival.com)
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