level:deepsouth is an online anthology about growing up Generation X in the Deep South during the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s. The anthology is open to submissions of creative nonfiction (essays, memoirs, and reviews) and images (photos and flyers), as well as to contributions for the lists.
*last updated November 11, 2021
events
* To add to this compilation-in-progress of Deep Southern, Generation X happenings, use the contact form on the about page.
Alabama
Calico Fort Festival in Fort Deposit, 1972 – present
City Stages in Birmingham, 1989 – 2009
Jubilee CityFest in Montgomery, 1976 – 2012
Kentuck Festival of the Arts in Northport, 1971 – present
Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, 1971 – present
Talladega 500, 1969 – present
Arkansas
Toad Suck Daze, 1982 – present
Florida
Black Festival Week at the University of West Florida, late 1970s
Georgia
Savannah Jazz Festival, 1981 – present
Kentucky
Black Gold Festival in Hazard, 1981 – present
Louisiana
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 1970 – present
The Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, 1936 – present
Mississippi
Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival in Greenville, 1978 – present
Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford, 1994 – present
Hal’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade in Jackson, 1984 – present
Gumtree Art Festival in Tupelo, 1972 – present
Atwood Music Festival in Monticello, 1975 – present
North Carolina
The Black Arts Festival in Chapel Hill, 1972 – 1981
MerleFest in Wilkesboro, 1988 – present
South Carolina
Sweet Potato Festival in Darlington, 1982 – present
Tobacco Festival in Lake City, 1954 – present
Tennessee
Tennessee Iris Festival in Dresden, 1980 – present
Teapot Festival in Trenton, 1981 – present
Kingsport Fun Fest, 1980 – present
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