events in your region

Peach season begins with festivals that celebrate the juicy fruit as well as the warm weather. To submit an event, send details to sl_events@timeinc.com, or visit our Web site at southernliving.com/june2006 and fill out the submission form. Deadline for consideration is three months prior to the month in which the event occurs.

ALABAMA

Gem and Mineral Shows McCalla, Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, June 3-4 ([205] 477-5711; www.lapidarydub.com); Alexander City, Wind Creek State Park, June 9-11 ([256] 234-3150).

RiverFest Gadsden, U.S. 411 and Moragne Park along the Coosa River, June 8-10 ([256] 543-3472; www.gadsdenriverfest.com).

City Stages Birmingham, downtown, June 16-18 ([205] 251-1272; www.citystages.org).

Blueberry Festivals Brewton (Burnt Corn Creek Park; [251] 867-3224; www.brewtonchamber.com), and Jemison (Petals From the Past; [205] 646-0069; www.petalsfrom thepast.com), June 17.

Peach Festival Clanton, June 17-24 ([205] 755-2400; www.chilton countychamber.com).

DELAWARE

Seaside Craft Show Bethany Beach, June 3 ([302] 539-8011; www.townofbethanybeach.com).

Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Wilmington, Rodney Square, June 4-11 ([302] 576-3095; www.clifford brownjazzfest.com).

Italian Festival Wilmington, 901 North DuPont Street, June 11-18 ([302] 421-3700; www.stanthony net.org).

FLORIDA

Fiesta of Five Flags Celebration Pensacola,June1-11([850]4336512; www.fiestaoffiveflags.org).

Sprint Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival Fort Wallon Beach, June 2-5 ([850] 244-8191; www.fwb chamber.org).

Shell Show and Fair Jacksonville, Morocco Shrine Auditorium, June 17-18 ([904] 246-4012).

GEORGIA

Grantville Days Grantville, June 10-11([770] 583-3337; www.grantvillega.org).

AthFest Music and Arts Festival Athens, downtown, June 22-25 ([706] 548-1973; www.athfest.com).

Tour of Hidden Gardens of Peach Festival Fort Valley, June 23-25 (toll-free 1-877-322-4371; www.gapeachfestival.com).

Garden Tour Carrollton, June 24-25 ([770] 832-2446; www. keepcarrollbeautiful.org).

KENTUCKY

Brass Band Festivals Ashland, Central Park, June 3 ([606] 329-1007); Danville, downtown, June 9-11(1-800-755-0076; www. gabbf.com).

Garden Fair and Historic Homes and Gardens Tour Paris, 616 Pleasant Street, June 3 ([859] 987-6158; www.gardendubky.org).

W.C. Handy Blues and BBQ Festival Henderson, June 10-17 (1-800-648-3128; www.handy blues.org).

River of Music Party Owensboro, The International Bluegrass Music Museum and Yellow Creek Park, June 22-25 ([270] 926-7891; www.bluegrass-museum.org).

MARYLAND

Strawberry Festivals Catonsville, (Presbyterian church; [410] 747-6180), and Sykesville (Sykesville-Freedom Fire Department Carnival Grounds; [410] 489-5232), June 3.

Garden Tours Annapolis, The Hammond-Harwood House, June 4 ([410] 263-4683, ext. 15); Frederick, Yellow Springs area, June 24-25 ([301] 228-2888).

Scottish Festival Havre de Grace, Steppingstone Museum, June 11 (1-888-419-1762; www.stepping stonemuseum.org).

Delmarva Chicken Festival Snow Hill, June 23-24 (1-800-878-2449; www.dpichicken.org).

MISSISSIPPI

St. Paul's Seafood Festival Pass Christian, June 1-3 ([228] 452-4686).

Blueberry Jubilee Poplarville, downtown, June 10 ([601] 4030 -2280).

Tomato Festival Crystal Springs, downtown, June 23-24 ((601]892-2711).

Crab Festival Bay St. Louis, 228 South Beach Blvd., June 30-July 2 ([228] 467-6509).

NORTH CAROLINA

Shakespeare on the Green Festival Wilmington, Third Street and Carolina Beach Road, June 2-4, 11-13,16-18,23-25 ([910] 762-6393; www.wilmingtonnc.gov).

American Dance Festival Durham, June 8-July 22 ([919] 684-6402; www.americandancefestival.org).

National Hollerin' Contest Spiveys Corner, June 17 ([910] 567-2600; www.hollerincontest.com).

North Carolina Blueberry Festival Burgaw, June 24 (1-888-576-4756; www.visitpender.com).

Pepsi Americas' Sail 2006 Beaufort and Morehead City, June 30-July 5 (1-800-637-8158; www.pepsiamericassail.com).

SOUTH CAROLINA

Sun Fun Festival Myrtle Beach, June 1-5 ([843] 626-7444; www.sunfunfestival.com).

Magnificent Magnolia Art Show Greenville, Kilgore-Lewis House, June 7-8 ([864] 232-3020; www. kilgore-lewis.org).

Maritime Festival Charleston, 10 Wharfside Street, June 9-11 ([843] 722-1030; www.charleston maritimefestival.com).

Watermelon Festival Hampton, courthouse area, June 16-25 ([803] 943-4978; www.hamptoncounty watermelonfestival.com).

TENNESSEE

Italian Festival Memphis, June 1-3 ([901] 767-6949; www.memphis italianfestival.com).

Arts and Crafts Festival Lenoir City, city park, June 3-4 (1-888-568-3662; www.1cvb_info@visitloudon county.com).

CMA Music Festival Nashville, June 8-11(1-800-262-3378; www.cmafest.com).

Riverbend Festival Chattanooga, downtown, June 9-17 ([423] 756-2211; www.riverbendfestival.com).

Bonnaroo Music Festival Manchester, June 16-18 ([931] 728-7635; www.bonnaroo.com).

Rhododendron Festival Roan Mountain, Roan Mountain State Park, June 17-18(1-800-250-8620; www.roanmountain.com/statepark.htm).

VIRGINIA

Arts and Crafts Shows Occoquan, June 3-4 ([703] 491-2168); Virginia Beach, oceanfront boardwalk, June 15-18 (1-800-822-3224; www.cacv.org/events/boardwalk.asp).