Welcome to your monthly events calendar, your guide to all the happenings, gatherings, and adventures waiting to unfold across the Southern United States. Whether you’re looking to explore local festivals or plan a trip around the region, this calendar is your key to staying connected and in the know. Be sure to also check out our full toolkit for the month!
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Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival
November 1 – 3, 2024 | Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Musicians and songwriters from all over come to one of the nation’s premier songwriting destinations to perform, network, and collaborate. Attendees can enjoy live performances, songwriter showcases, and panel discussions, while emerging artists get an opportunity to learn from music industry veterans.
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National Peanut Festival
November 1 – 10, 2024 | Dothan, Alabama
This ten-day festival honors peanut farmers and celebrates the importance of the peanut crop in the region. Expect rides, parades, concerts, agricultural exhibits, cooking contests, and, of course, a famous peanut boil-off.
Fairhope Film Festival
November 7-10 | Fairhope, Alabama
This four-day festival showcases independent films from around the world, focusing on high-quality cinema through a curated selection of shorts, documentaries, and feature films, along with panel discussions and filmmaker Q&As.
Alpharetta Scarecrow Harvest
Through November 2 | Alpharetta, Georgia
This annual event sees local families, schools, and businesses designing creative scarecrows displayed throughout the downtown area. Typically taking place in early November, the Scarecrow Harvest includes live entertainment, fall-themed activities for kids, and a community market.
Beignet Fest
November 16 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Celebrated in New Orleans, Louisiana, Beignet Fest is a tribute to one of the city’s most iconic treats. This festival showcases creative beignet varieties from local chefs, and also supports the Beignet Fest Foundation aiding children with developmental delays.
Nashville Christmas Village
November 15-17 | Nashville, Tennessee
The Nashville Christmas Village is one of Tennessee’s largest holiday-themed markets, attracting thousands of visitors each year at the Fair Grounds. This year’s event will showcase over 250 vendors selling everything from handmade crafts to seasonal decor and specialty foods.
