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Thursday, May 8, 2008
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Get Ready for June’s Top 20 Events in the Southeast
The tourism pundits from the 12-state Southeast Tourism Society have reviewed the events planned in each state for June and selected these as their Top 20:
Jun. 1-14, “Savor Sarasota” Restaurant Week. Sarasota and Her Islands are a treat for your eyes – and your appetite – when eateries from lively Longboat Key to vibrant Venice show off their culinary expertise! Sarasota, Fla., 800-522-9799; eduggan@sarasotafl.org. (www.savorsarasota.org) Jun. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 17th Annual Sunset on the Square Summer Concert Series. This delightful slice of Americana serves up a main course of music with a side-order of small-town hospitality. Collierville, Tenn., 901-853-1666; mnstreetcv@aol.com. (www.mainstreetcollierville.org) Jun. 5-13, Fiesta Days Celebration & Boat Parade. Celebrate the founding of historic Pensacola, beginning with a light-hearted re-enactment of the 1559 surrender of the seaside city to Spanish explorer, Don Tristan DeLuna, Pensacola, Fla., 850-433-6512; info@fiestaoffiveflags.org. (www.fiestaoffiveflags.org) Jun. 5-15, MS Coast Coliseum Summer Fair. Twenty-two years of fun for the entire family! Rides and shows; water flume; Pirates of the Caribbean High Dive Show; Ice Carving Competition; music; seafood and carnival fare. Biloxi, Miss., 228-594-3700. (www.mscoastcoliseum.com) Jun. 6-7, 17th Annual Shannon Street Blues & Heritage Festival. Jackson’s “Art and Soul” – Historic Downtown – comes alive with blues music, BBQ cook-off, 5K run, motorcycle races and Make A Wish Kids Zone. Jackson, Tenn., 731-427-7573; lnunnery@cityofjackson.net. (www.downtownjackson.com) Jun. 6-7, Yellowbanks Dulcimer Festival. Free concerts in lovely English Park; folk instrument instruction; clogging workshops; handmade crafts; traditional foods. It all celebrates the beautiful music from Kentucky’s state instrument – the mountain dulcimer! Owensboro, Ky., 800-489-1131; oboro69@bellsouth.net. (www.visitowensboro.com) ...More
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