No crying is allowed at the 35th annual Vidalia Onion Festival, set for April 26 through 29, 2012, in (where else?) Vidalia, Georgia.
Each spring, the town anticipates the harvest of Georgia’s Official State Vegetable, the …

Travel + Leisure readers have picked their best cities for foodies, reports Katrina Brown Hunt.
“Today’s most enthusiastic foodies seek out indulgences well beyond the white-tablecloth variety. Markets are a key enticement for those wanting …

The annual Old-Time Oyster Roast is set for 6 to 8 p.m. February 4, 2012, in the Kingsland Lions Club clubhouse, 112 William Street, Kingsland, Georgia (map).
In addition to roasted oysters, boiled shrimp, seafood gumbo …

Got kids in the car, Road Trips Foodies? Consider adding a soft drink museum or specialty store to your wanderings.
Belching is not encouraged at the Dr Pepper Museum, 300 South Fifth Street, Waco, Texas. It …

Heading south later this month, Road Trips Foodies?
In Georgia, the leaves turn a bit later than up north. Therefore, the Hillbilly Hog BBQ & Fall Leaf Festival takes place October 21 and 22, 2011, in …

It’s underway now, Road Trips Foodies, and you wouldn’t want to miss the “largest party in the Southeast”, would you?
Yes, the 41st annual Oktoberfest began September 22, 2011, in the Festhalle of Helen, Georgia, and …

Looking for some seriously good eating on your Labor Day Weekend wanderings, Road Trips Foodies? Check your route and plan to stop by one of these celebrations:
The Taste promises four days of unlimited food, wine, …

Fans of crispy Southern-fried catfish are heading to the 29th Annual Catfish Festival Labor Day Weekend in Kingsland, Georgia.
Reputed to be the largest three-day event in Southeast Georgia, the fest includes a parade, free concerts, …

The annual Pigs and Peaches Barbecue Festival is set for August 26 and 27, 2011, in Adams Park and the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, Georgia.
Yes, Road Trips Foodies, you can …

By Susan McKee
The Road Trips Foodie
The fourth generation of Merciers is already at work at the family orchards in north Georgia, the part of the state including the trailing edge of the Appalachian mountains. …