Shortcuts April 18 2001

BIRMINGHAM, AL.
Feast on the sights, sounds and tastes of Hungary without leaving the South. The Birmingham International Festival salutes this captivating country at the Hungarian Street Festival. From April 20-22, Linn Park will be transformed into an open-air market featuring gypsy musicians, costumed stilt walkers, folk dancers and plenty of Hungarian cuisine. $3-$10. Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Order advance tickets at 205-975-ARTS or www.bifsalutes.org

GREENSBORO, GA.
A celebration of Georgia heritage, the Southland Jubilee will include living history encampments, antique cars and tractors, a historic home tour, live entertainment, a heritage parade and more. April 21 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Greensboro is located on Hwy. 44 at exit 130 off of Interstate 20. 706-453-7592.

LOUISVILLE, KY.
There’s more to the Derby than horse racin’. Kentucky’s main event kicks off April 20 with the Kentucky Derby Festival, a sportsman’s dream come true with golf and volleyball tournaments; a mini-marathon; ESPN’s B3 bikes, boards and blades competition; and, of course, the equestrian events. Don’t miss the Thunder Over Louisville opening ceremonies event with fireworks, an air show and futuristic entertainment. 502-584-6383. www.kdf.org

ST. GEORGE, SC
The Town of Friendly People hosts the World Grits Festival April 20-22. There’s a corn shucking contest, square dancing, a grits eating contest, a falling in the grits contest, a softball tournament, bands, arts and crafts, plenty of grits meals and the crowning of Miss Grits. Located off of I-95, at exit 77. 843-563-4366.

SAVANNAH, GA.
While you’re in the Lowcountry, take a side trip to the Night in Old Savannah Blues & BBQ Festival. The free event includes local and national blues musicians, competitive team-cooked barbecue, an oyster bar, wine garden and beer booth. Held at the Historic Railroad Shops April 20-21. 912-651-3673.??