ATLANTA, GEORGIA—SEPTEMBER 2023—Southeast Tourism Society (STS) is dedicated to promoting and developing tourism in its member states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. On September 14, 1983, a small group of industry leaders from the Southeast gathered for the purpose of organizing the Southeast Tourism Society (STS). Those charter members shared the mutual belief that regional promotion of tourism, via a partnership between states, would create a powerful marketing alliance unparalleled throughout our country. In 2023, in recognition of the unique, diverse and unparalleled events in the region, STS began the Signature Events award program. A Signature Event Award seeks to bring more publicity and recognition to the best events in the Southeast, whether it be media, attendees or both. These celebrations represent the soul of the South and serve as inspiration for future explorations of the Southeast region. Learn more about Southeast Tourism Society at www.SoutheastTourism.org
Current STS Signature 20 Events
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February 11-12, 2023, ArtsFest, Florida, https://www.martinarts.org/programs-events/events/artsfest/ 2024 Dates: February 10-11, 2024
March 18-27, 2023, Macon, Georgia’s International Cherry Blossom Festival, Georgia, https://cherryblossom.com/ 2024 Dates: March 15-24, 2024
March 26-27, 2023, 42nd Annual Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival, Georgia, https://www.georgiahorsepark.com/p/calendar-of-events/conyers-cherry-blossom-festival 2024 Dates: March 23-24, 2024
April 21-23, 2023, Baton Rouge Blues Festival, Louisiana, https://www.brblues.org/
April 22, 2023, Hospice Foundation of the South’s Crawfish Cook-Off, Louisiana, https://thehospicehouse.org/events 2024 Date: April 20, 2024
April 28-29, 2023, Double Decker Arts Festival, Mississippi, https://doubledeckerfestival.com/ 2024 Dates April 26-27, 2024
June 10, 2023, Porchfest, Kentucky, https://www.facebook.com/events/518722073288463
June 30-July 4, 2023, Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, West Virginia, https://charlestonregatta.com/
August 11-12, 2023, Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival, Kentucky, https://bluegrassinthepark.com
September 3, 2023, Landry Vineyards Grape Stomp, Louisiana, https://landryvineyards.com/
September 14-16, 2023, Mississippi Science Festival, Mississippi, https://www.mssciencefest.org/
October 13-15, 2023, Fall for Greenville, South Carolina, https://www.fallforgreenville.net/
October 14-15, 2023, Wooden Boat Festival, Louisiana, https://maritimemuseumlouisiana.org/wbf
October 27-28, 2023, Festival d’Avion, North Carolina, https://www.festivaldavion.com/
November 3-4, Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival, Georgia, https://www.jekyllisland.com/signature-events/shrimp-grits-festival/
November 9-12, 2023, Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals, South Carolina, https://www.dickenschristmasshow.com/
November 18-19, 2023, Englewood Beach Waterfest, Florida, https://englewoodbeachwaterfest.com/ 2024 Dates: November 16-19, 2024
November 18, 2023-January 8, 2024, Speedway Christmas, North Carolina, https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/
November 23,2023-January 8, 2024, Holly Jolly Jekyll, Georgia, https://www.jekyllisland.com/signature-events/holly-jolly-jekyll/ 2024 Dates: November 24, 2024-January 7, 2025
December 7-10, 2023, Dickens on Centre, Florida, https://www.ameliaisland.com/dickens 2024 Dates: December 8-10, 2024