28-30

ATLANTA WINE SOUTH FESTIVAL

www.winesouth.com

Now in its 8th year, the premier wine and food event of the South is also celebrating its new venue: the Georgia World Congress Center. Taste more than 600 wines from all over the world and enjoy wine seminars, live cooking demonstrations and samples from some of Atlanta’s finest restaurants.

7-9

ST. LOUIS ART FAIR
ST. LOUIS

www.saintlouisartfair.com

The Clayton area’s central business district transforms into a haven of art during this three-day festival. More than 150 visual artists from across the country display original artwork, while other activities include three stages of entertainment, hands-on activities for children and culinary treats from the city’s top restaurants.

1-15

PHILADELPHIA LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL & PHILLY FRINGE
PHILADELPHIA

www.livearts-fringe.org

There is no art left out of these two festivals, which have been wowing Philly’s art community for 11 years. The Arts Festival features cutting-edge performances, while Philly Fringe provides the opportunity for both emerging and established artists to produce work in the tradition of the original Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland.

22

CHAZZFEST
CHARLESTON, SC

www.chazzfest.com

Celebrate music of all genres at the Charleston Music & Heritage Festival, better known as ChazzFest. Taking place on the grounds of the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island, the event is co-headlined by jazz icon Branford Marsalis and funk legends Kool and the Gang. Other attractions include the Artisan’s Wharf, which will have Southern-themed artworks available for purchase.

14-16

PORT OF LOS ANGELES LOBSTER FESTIVAL
SAN PEDRO, CA

www.lobsterfest.com

Who says you have to be in Maine or Boston for the country’s best lobster? Tons of live, fresh Maine lobster are flown across the country for this festival and as many as 40,000 people will make their way to Ports O’Call Village on the Harbor Waterfront in San Pedro, about 30 miles south of LA, for mouthwatering meals, musical entertainment and more.

19-22

ATLANTIS MUSIC CONFERENCE
ATLANTA

www.atlantismusic.com

In addition to being an educational conference for musicians making their way in the biz, Atlantis is also a festival aimed towards the artist who wants to be discovered, showcasing unsigned talent from all over the world. This year’s 10th annual event boasts a lineup that includes YOU, Black Lips, Snowden, Deerhunter, Manchester Orchestra and Modern Skirts.