2025 Events Preview Across the Southeast

Every month, the states of the southeastern U.S. hold unique events suitable for couples, solo travelers, families, and more. Take a look at some of the most exciting events taking place across the region in the beginning of 2025!

Alabama

• 45th Annual Heritage Festival
• Ballyhoo Festival
• Bridge Crossing Jubilee

Arkansas

• First Ever 22nd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• Folk and Fiber Arts
• 2025 Arts & The Park

Florida

• South Florida Fair
• SGI ShrimpFest
• International Orchid & Garden Festival

Georgia

• Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Parade
• 14th Annual Blue Ridge Fire and Ice Chili Cook-Off
• Macon’s International Cherry Blossom Festival

Kentucky

• Nashville Nights
• Tymeless Hearts Spring Festival
• Spring Into Summer Salutes Fort Campbell Festival

Louisiana

• Rayne Mardi Gras Parade and Gumbo Cook-Off
• 16th Annual Spring Street Festival and Car Show
• Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival

Mississippi

• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
• Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour
• Monster Jam

Missouri

• Reel Liberty Film Festival
• 573 Chalk Festival – Marquand
• Missouri Hunting Expo

North Carolina

• 45th Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival
• Feast Wilmington
• Carolina Beach Music Festival

South Carolina

• Colour of Music Festival
• Charleston Wine + Food
• Lowcountry Cajun Festival

Virginia

• We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience
• Wines of Alsace
• Powers Great American Midway Carnival

West Virginia

• Blue Ridge Arts & Crafts Festival: Spring Festival
• West Virginia Strawberry Festival
• Almost Heaven BBQ Bash