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Savannah Irish Festival

12 - 14 Feb 2010 (annual)

The Savannah Irish Festival lights up the Civic Centre with live music, dancing, fun and food. A specially designated children's stage keeps the little ones happy with puppetry, entertainment…

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FIM World Championship Supercross: Atlanta

27 Feb 2010 (annual)

FIM World Championship Supercross comes to the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The series combines outrageous jumps with flat-out speed, making each and every race a spectacular event that delights…

James Stewart catches some serious air during the Amp'd Mobile Supercross Series, North America. © Steve Bruhn, Motonews.com
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Big Apple Circus

12 - 28 Feb 2010 (annual)

Every year, accompanied with a truck-load of internationally renowned circus artists, The Big Apple Circus pulls into Atlanta's Stone Mountain Park with a dazzling show. The event is…

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NASCAR Races

7 Mar 2010 (various dates)

Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts races each season during the NEXTEL series of NASCAR Races. With a seated capacity of 125,000, the quad-oval-shaped track underwent a major remodelling in 1997…

Atlanta Motor Speedway on raceday. Image Courtesy of Atlanta Motor Speedway Media Center
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Atlanta St Patrick's Parade & Festival

13 Mar 2010 (annual)

The ever-trendy Underground Atlanta hosts this annual festival which has been held for 150 years in celebration of Ireland's patron saint. The parade takes over downtown Atlanta before moving…

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Savannah St Patrick's Day Parade

17 Mar 2010 (annual)

The Savannah St Patrick's Day Parade celebrations are huge, the second largest in the United States. With an estimated annual turnout of 400,000 the parade is the centrepiece of the…

The flag of Ireland. Photo by Mark Crabbie, © Whatsonwhen  © Whatsonwhen
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St Patrick's Day Celebration

Mar 2010 (annual)

You might forget you are in Augusta, Georgia during the authentic annual celebration of Ireland's patron saint in the city's downtown area. The fun-filled day of live entertainment, dancing…

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A-Town Day

20 Mar 2010 (annual)

Atlanta's annual A-Town Day draws attention to pertinent health issues while providing a financial boost to local charities. Dance performances, live entertainment and vendors touting…

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ING Georgia Marathon

21 Mar 2010 (annual)

The annual ING Georgia Marathon in historic Atlanta includes a half marathon and a two-day Health & Fitness Expo. Each contestant that crosses the finish line receives a commemorative…

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Spring Artists' Market and Festival

19 - 26 Mar 2010 (annual)

Every spring, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art hosts an eight-day Artists' Market and Festival where the region's talented artists display and sell their wares. The event features…

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High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction

25 - 27 Mar 2010 (annual)

The annual Atlanta Wine Auction at the High Museum of Art is a fund-raising benefit first held in 1993. It is accompanied on Saturday by the Red, White and New wine and beer tasting event.

Atlanta Wine Auction, Georgia. Courtesy of Atlanta Wine Auction / High Museum
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Cherry Blossom Festival

19 - 28 Mar 2010 (annual)

Macon, Georgia stages a Cherry Blossom Festival each spring to celebrate the blossoming of the 275,000 Yoshino cherry trees donated to the city by long-time resident William Fickling.…

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Savannah Music Festival

18 Mar - 3 Apr 2010 (annual)

Indoor and outdoor venues across Savannah, Georgia play host to the Savannah Music Festival. Numerous one-off performances are included among the chamber music and orchestral works, while the…

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Mayor's Masters Reception

Apr 2010 (annual)

The Mayor's Masters Reception precedes the US Masters golf tournament, Augusta's prestigious event. Held in the city's downtown area, the event sees visitors enjoy samples from more than 40…

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NHL Ice Hockey: Atlanta Thrashers

3 Oct 2009 - 10 Apr 2010 (annual)

The Atlanta Thrashers play their NHL ice hockey games at the Philips Arena. The regular season runs from October to April. For full details of the schedule, please visit the Atlanta Thrashers'…

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US Masters

8 - 11 Apr 2010 (annual)

The US Masters is one of golf's four Major championships and every player dreams of wearing the green jacket awarded to the winner. Spectators revel in the beauty of the flowering trees and…

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Alliance Theatre Company

16 Sep 2009 - 11 Apr 2010 (annual)

Atlanta's Alliance Theatre Company performs its annual season between the end of August and April on the three stages at the Alliance Theatre. The nationally acclaimed theatre presents music…

Front doors of Atlanta's Alliance Theatre. Photo courtesy Alliance Theatre photo, courtesy Alliance Theatre
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Annual Easter Sunrise Service

Apr 2010 (annual)

Whatever your faith, these two simultaneous, non-denominational Easter services will leave you serene. Held annually at the top of Stone Mountain and at the base of the mountain on Memorial…

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NBA: Atlanta Hawks

28 Oct 2009 - 14 Apr 2010 (annual)

The Atlanta Hawks play their NBA basketball games at the Philips Arena. The regular season runs from October until April. Please visit the NBA website for full details of all fixtures.

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Atlanta Dogwood Festival

16 - 18 Apr 2010 (annual)

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival celebrates the joys of spring in Piedmont Park with music, crafts, a disc dog competition and plenty of blooming dogwood trees. Three stages are the setting for…

Flowering dogwood trees and the Atlanta skyline. Courtesy of Atlanta Dogwood Festival
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Atlanta Film Festival

15 - 23 Apr 2010 (annual)

Screenings, panels and workshops make the Atlanta Film Festival one of Georgia's annual highlights. From independent movies to blockbusters, venues across the city celebrate cinema with a…

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SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival

24 Apr 2010 (annual)

The Savannah College of Art and Design hosts an annual festival that aims to bring art into people's everyday lives. The SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival takes place around Forsyth Park in the…

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Inman Park Spring Festival

24 - 25 Apr 2010 (annual)

Atlanta's Inman Park Spring Festival takes place on the last weekend of April every year with a spirited and eclectic arts festival. The city's largest street market includes a juried arts and…

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Sacred Heart Garden Festival

23 - 25 Apr 2010 (annual)

Nicknamed the "Garden City", Augusta has greenery for miles. This annual three-day festival celebrates history and horticulture at the Sacred Heart Cultural Centre. Highlights include a garden…

Angel Flowers at Sacred Heart Garden Festival, Augusta. Courtesy of Sacred Heart Garden Festival Georgia
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Sweet Auburn Springfest

7 - 9 May 2010 (annual)

The multicultural Sweet Auburn Springfest celebrates the food, film, art and music of the world. It's held in the historic Sweet Auburn district of Atlanta and attracts nearly half a million…

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Gardens for Connoisseurs

May 2010 (annual)

Traditionally held on Mother's Day weekend, Gardens for Connoisseurs is one for folk with green fingers. The tour gives enthusiasts the opportunity to take a peek into beautiful gardens all…

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Atlanta Jazz Festival

May 2010 (annual)

The Atlanta Jazz Festival bills itself as "the nation's largest free jazz festival." Held in venues across the city throughout May, the traditional focus is over Memorial Day Weekend at the…

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The Georgia Renaissance Festival

17 Apr - 6 Jun 2010; Weekends only (annual)

The annual Georgia Renaissance Festival, held at weekends from April to June in Fairburn, Georgia, journeys back to 16th-century Europe with colourfully costumed characters, music…

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

24 Sep 2009 - 12 Jun 2010 (annual)

At home at the Woodruff Arts Center, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plays its annual season between September and June. A wealth of guest artists and conductors join Robert Spano, music…

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Atlanta Fest

Jun 2010 (annual)

The contemporary four-day Atlanta Fest at Stone Mountain Park discourages views of gospel songs as archaic. The Christian music festival provides concerts celebrating all musical genres…

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Peachtree Road Race

Jul 2010 (annual)

The 10km Peachtree Road Race is an annual 4th of July tradition in Atlanta. Organised by the Atlanta Track Club, it attracts an incredible 55,000 entrants!

Atlanta's annual 4 July Peachtree Road Race image, courtesy Atlanta Track Club
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RiverBlast July Fourth Celebration

Jul 2010 (annual)

Join Augusta Georgia's annual patriotic celebration for a variety of musical entertainment, dancing and family activities. All events are held in the city's downtown area with a spectacular…

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Fantastic Fourth Celebration and Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

Savannah celebrates Independence Day on historic River Street. The fun includes hand-made arts and crafts from around the region, live entertainment, ice cream-eating contests and fireworks…

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Summer Redneck Games

Jul 2010 (annual)

The Redneck Games first appeared as a sideshow to the Atlanta Olympics in 1996. The folk of East Dublin have since warmly embraced their "traditional" cultural heritage and flocked to the…

A couple dive into the mud pit in their wedding whites at the Summer Redneck Games, Georgia. Courtesy of Summer Redneck Games
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Peach State Summer Theatre

4 Jun - 18 Jul 2010 (annual)

After soaking in some rays, why not enjoy stellar theatre productions at the annual Peach State Summer Theatre. Each season is hosted by the Valdosta State University and comprises three…

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National Black Arts Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) displays the work of local, national and international artists in Atlanta every July. Dance, music, film, theatre, spoken word, literature and visual…

One of the arts celebrated as part of the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF), Atlanta photo, courtesy NBAF
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Screen on the Green

Jun - Jul 2010; Thu only (annual)

Centennial Olympic Park hosts the annual Screen on the Green, a free event that shows classic Hollywood films every Thursday during June.

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Atlanta International Fashion Week

Jul 2010 (annual)

Stiletto heels are in abundance at the annual Atlanta International Fashion Week. Held at the Georgia World Congress Center, models, aspiring designers, buyers, celebrities and press enjoy…

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Heritage Arts Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

The annual Heritage Arts festival at Underground Atlanta is a multi-disciplinary fair. It features on-site demonstrations and an impressive outdoor market selling jewellery, clothing and…

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NASCAR Races

Sep 2010 (various dates)

Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts races each season during the NEXTEL series of NASCAR Races. With a seated capacity of 125,000, the quad-oval-shaped track underwent a major remodelling in 1997…

Atlanta Motor Speedway on raceday. Image Courtesy of Atlanta Motor Speedway Media Center
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US 10K Classic Race

6 Sep 2010 (annual)

Each year Atlanta's US 10K Classic Race brings runners, walkers, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes and professional cyclists together. The races raise funds for children's charities in…

US10K 2009 Start. Courtesy of Adam Hughes, Race Manager
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Labor Day Catfish Festival

Sep 2010 (annual)

Get ready for a bit of exercise and a helping of seafood at the annual Labor Day Catfish Festival in Kingsland. There are races, a parade, arts and crafts stalls, succulent Southern fried and…

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Peach International Tennis Championships

Sep 2010 (annual)

The Peach International Tennis Championships is an international gay and lesbian tennis tournament. The event is hosted by the Atlanta Team Tennis Association (ATTA) and sanctioned by the Gay…

Atlanta's Peach International Tennis Championship 2002 logo image, coutesy Peach International Tennis Championship
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Yellow Daisy Festival

9 - 12 Sep 2010 (annual)

Considered one of the best annual arts and crafts shows in America, the four-day Yellow Daisy Festival is held at Atlanta's Stone Mountain Park It welcomes national and international artists…

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Arts In The Heart

Sep 2010 (annual)

Augusta, Georgia celebrates its diverse ethnic make-up with the annual Arts In The Heart festival. The three-day event, held in the city's downtown area, welcomes arts and craft vendors, an…

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Westobou Festival

16 - 25 Sep 2010 (annual)

From theatre and dance performances to art presentations and musical shows, the Westobou Festival is a ten-day celebration of artistic talent. Held at venues throughout Augusta, it celebrates…

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Atlanta Braves - Major League Baseball

5 Apr - 3 Oct 2010 (annual)

Turner Field is home to the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball team and stages regular games from April to October. The Braves compete in the tough National League East, which includes the…

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Taste of Atlanta

Oct 2010 (annual)

Hang up your apron for a weekend and visit Taste of Atlanta, an annual event along the streets of Atlantic Station. The festival sees over 70 of Atlanta best restaurants dishing out…

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Hispanic Festival Augusta

Oct 2010 (annual)

Enjoy the diversity of the Hispanic culture, food and music at the annual Hispanic Festival in Augusta Georgia. The two-day extravaganza in the city's downtown area includes musical…

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Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

Oct 2010 (annual)

The Georgia Mountain Fall Festival offers all-American fun for the whole family at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, "the country music capital of Georgia". After the opening…

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Highlights

FIM World Championship Supercross: Atlanta

Georgia Dome, Atlanta

27 Feb 2010 (annual)

NASCAR Races

Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton

7 Mar 2010 (various dates)

Savannah St Patrick's Day Parade

Savannah

17 Mar 2010 (annual)