Road trip! Got a weekend free from rooting on your favorite team? Here are our 5 Worth the Drive for a weekend getaway in the next month!

Decatur Jaycee’s Riverfest

OK, depending on where home is, Decatur might not be much of a drive, but the 18^th Annual Decatur Jaycee’s Riverfest is still tops on our list. September 14-15 at Ingalls Harbor, Riverfest offers a sanctioned barbeque competition, food vendors, live music and children’s activities. Music headliner Lee Brice is a CMA Best New Artist of the Year nominee and this year’s kids area includes inflatable’s, face painting, games, a magician and even a bungee jump.

Visit Decatur Jaycee’s Riverfest:

Dates: September 14-15, 2012

Location: Ingall’s Harbor

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Bardstown, Kentucky has been making bourbon since 1776, and you can celebrate this victory with them at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, September 11-16. From smooth bourbon and delicious food to great entertainment, there is something for all ages and interests. Highlights include historical tours, bourbon tastings, family fun area, ghost walks and concerts including this year’s headliner, Dierks Bentley.

Visit the Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Dates: September 11-16, 2012

Location: Bardstown, Kentucky

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Bayfest

Bayfest, Alabama’s largest music festival returns to the streets of downtown Mobile with over 125 live musical acts for three days and nights, October 5-7. Music headliners this year include Journey, Charlie Wilson, Willie Nelson, Luke Bryan, Big & Rich, Eric Benet, Buckcherry, and Mary Mary. There is a children’s zone area if you have to take the tot’s, but we recommend calling in reinforcements and leaving them at home for this one.

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Dates: October 5-7, 2012

Location: downtown Mobile

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Savannah Jazz Festival

If you haven’t ever visited Savannah you are missing out, and the Savannah Jazz Festival is just the time to correct that mistake. This weeklong event from September 23-30, is one of Savannah’s largest and most popular festivals and features all types of jazz as well as artists from all over the globe. When you aren’t enjoying the music in Forsythe Square, stroll through the amazing historic homes, shop at trendy boutiques or dine at a sidewalk café.

Visit the Savannah Jazz Festival

Dates: September 23-30, 2012

Location: Savannah, GA

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World Chicken Festival

What can we even say about an event celebrating chicken, like the World Chicken Festival! KFC to be more specific. Attracting over 250,000 people every year, this 4 day festival pays tribute to Colonel Sanders himself. Featuring Colonel look-alike contests, clucking and hot wing eating contests, a parade, an egg drop, food (of course!), and entertainment (besides the contests!?) we give this festival the award for most inventive. And with those crowds, it must be a winner, winner, chicken dinner!