Deep South USA Festivals...

Deep South USA is best known for its richly diverse music scene, but there are literally hundreds of festivals embracing cuisine, literature, film, comedy, sports and just about anything worth celebrating!

Festivals in Louisiana:

Louisianans love an excuse to welcome family, friends and visitors to enjoy great music, excellent food and compare local beverages. Over 400 festivals help Louisianans do just that! Festivals, with world-renowned artists headlining, are an inexpensive way for visitors to immerse themselves in the local culture...

• Obviously, there's Mardi Gras season - a Bucket List destination in its own right! Full of theatrical maximalism, this is the street party to top them all. Comprising over 60 parades statewide, this is a feast for the senses which will never be forgotten.
• New Orleans' Jazz and Heritage Festival - occuring during the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May, featuring performances across all music genres including rock, gospel, hip-hop, and salsa, with past performers such as Elton John, Foo Fighters, and Pearl Jam.
• French Quarter Festival, New Orleans - showcasing local performers throughout the French Quarter with free concerts on over 20 stages. Also features culinary booths and dance lessons.
• Natchitoches Christmas Festival - with more than 300,000 festive lights, earning it the name 'City of Lights', there's also a holiday market, Festival of Lights parade and fireworks over Cane River Lake. 

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Festivals in Mississippi:

Blues, country, rock 'n' roll. It all started right here. And on any given night, it's still going strong. From the Coast to the Delta to the northern hills, singers and musicians make juke joints, clubs and concerts halls rock. But there's more than music to Mississippi. There's every conceivable kind of celebration here!

• Juke Joint Festival, Clarksdale - a celebration of Delta blues with over 100 performances, arts & crafts, and local food vendors - held annually in April.
• Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival, Greenville - Showcasing Mississippi's musical heritage with amazing live performances and street festivities.
• Natchez Pilgrimage, Natchez - Offering tours of stunning antebellum homes, great music and dancing, and historic pageants - held in Spring and Autumn. 

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Festivals in Tennessee:

In Tennessee, throughout mountains and valleys, big cities and small towns, performance halls and honky tonks, the state features year-round fun...

• Elvis Week, Memphis - the annual celebration of the life, career and legacy of Elvis Presley. This nostalgic festival features concerts showcasing the talents of veterans who worked with Elvis, alongside artists influenced by the King. There are also performances by tribute artists; Graceland mansion tours, screenings of Elvis' films; plus public conversations with celebrities and Elvis experts. Any Elvis fans will be in heaven!
• Memphis in May International Festival, Memphis - a yearlyl month-long festival, attracting visitors from all over the U.S. (and, indeed, from all over the world!). Memphis In May is renowned for its diverse lineup of events, including music festivals, cultural exhibitions, and amazing culinary experiences.
• CMA Music Festival and Americana Music Festival, both in Nashville - attracting tens of thousands of music lovers in June and September respectively, these festivals 
• Make the pilgrimage to one of the long running festivals with Bonnaroo in Manchester or the Riverbend festival in Chattanooga, both multi-day, multi-stage music events.

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Festivals in Alabama:

Food and music are always a cause for celebration in Alabama! There are over 375 food festivals alone; with so many festivals and fairs to choose from, here are a few of our favourites...

• Mobile Mardi Gras - one of the oldest Mardi Gras celebrations in the U.S., this festival features parades, balls, and vibrant street parties, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region.
• Hang Out Music Festival, Gulf Shores - Put your toes in the sand while enjoying top live musc acts.
• The sounds of the South come alive at our music festivals honouring greats such as the Hank Williams Festival in Georgiana, near Montgomery and the W.C. Handy Music Festival in Muscle Shoals, plus many many more. 

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