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- Egypt's International Yoga Festival - March 1 - 7, 2006
- Egypt's International Yoga, etc. Festival - October 21 - 25, 2006; includes seminars and practical Yoga workshops.
- Pharoanic Wedding Festival - May 13 - 18, 2007
- festivals in Africa
- Festival on the Niger - in Segou, Mali; February 2 - 5, 2006; traditional music, a forum (theme will be Culture and
Environment, Tourism and Environment), expositions, tales and legends, workshops and a craft faire
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- International Festivals - in Russian; "Alternatyva", “Sribna pidkova”, “Muzychna skarbnycya”, regional
festivals-competitions “Chervona Ruta” and the program that supports talented Ukrainian children - “New names of Ukraine”, which is held according to the program of UNESCO “New names”
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China and the Paracel Islands
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JapanGuide.com - Almost every shrine has its own local annual festival and celebrates
anything from historical events to the coming of the farming season. Shinto festivals have processions of the kami
("gods"), who are carried in mikoshi (palanquins). Each festival is unique, but the processions are usually accompanied by decorated floats (kasahoko) of people playing traditional Japanese instruments.
- First Horse Day in February (Futago-ji Hatsuuma Taisai) - in Aki, Oita; February 24, 2002
- Gion Matsuri - in Kyoto; almost all July; at Yasaka Shrine; features huge, 6 meters high kasahoko; one of three big
festivals in Kyoto
- Sapporo Snow Festival
- Sanja Matsuri Festival - Asakusa Shrine's festival - in Tokyo, the third weekend in May; one of the three big
festivals of Tokyo
- Hakata Gion Yamagasa - in Fukuoka city; July 15; each area of the city has its own car; they compete in a race against each
other
- Nebuta Matsuri - in Aomori City; August 1 - 7
- Kanto Matsuri (lantern festival) - in Akita City; August 4 - 7
- Tanabata Matsuri (star festival) - in several cities, the most famous in Sendai City and Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Pref.; August 6 - 8
- Awaodori - Dancing festival in Tokushima; August 15 - 18
- Takayama Matsuri - in spring (April 14 - 15) and autumn (October 9 - 10); famous for its huge kasahoko
- Nagasaki Kunchi (Festival of the Suwa Shrine) - in Nagasaki; October 7 - 9; features Chinese dragons and portable miniature
ships
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- Kansilay Festival - in Silay City, Philippines; November 5 - 13, 2003; opens with "El Cinco de Noviembre" celebration
- Panaad sa Negros Festival - in Bacolod City; April 9 - 17, 2005; at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan
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- Birdsville Races - in Birdsville, QLD
- Croc Festival® - two days of dance, music, sport and stories -
- in Queensland; July 12 - 14, 2005
- in Swan Hill, VIC; September 6 - 8, 2005
- in Moree, NSW; September 13 - 15, 2005
- in Kempsey, NSW; September 20 - 22, 2005
- Down to Earth Confest - in Murray River, VICT/ NSW border; October 1 - 5, 2005; five days over New Year's,
and at Easter; an alternative lifestyle festival, not a music festival
- Enngonia Races - in Enngonia, NSW; in September
- Goldrush Festival - in Abercrombie Caves, NSW
- Good Life Festival & Alpaca Show - in Stallwell, Victoria
- Melbourne Funk Festival - celebrates music, dancing, food, exhibitions, workshops, shopping
- Melbourne Festival - in October; celebrates dance, opera, music, theatre and visual art
- Melbourne Moomba Festival - 11 days of Australia's largest annual outdoor festival; features the International Dragon Boat Races
and the Final Parade
- Riverfest - in Brisbane; August 29 - September 7, 2008
- Royal Melbourne Show - September 19 - 29, 2003
- Torres Strait Cultural Festival - in Bamaga, QLD
- Williamstown Festival - in Melbourne; March 26, 2004; at Nelson Place Williamstown; parade, live music,
exhibitions, market, children's rides, boat exhibition, contemporary art exhibition
- World Lizard Racing Championship - in Eulo, QLD
- festivals and live music events from around the South Coast - directory of festivals in Victoria
- Festivale online magazine, Melbourne - directory of movies and events in Melbourne, Victoria
- Festivals and events in the Mission Beach Area - directory
- Mungabareena Ngan Girra Festival - Murray River, Border VIC./NSW, Australia; Approx 25th Nov
- Ramingining Festival - North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia; Approx June 25-27; Northern Territory Tourist Commission or Land Right News
- Surry Hills Festival on the Green - in Sydney; April 12, 2008
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- Alice IS Wonderland Festival - in Darwin; designated gay and lesbian events, festivals and more for the local, national and global
markets
- Alice Springs Festival of the Desert - in Alice Springs
- ASSA ABLOY Henley on Todd - in Alice Springs
- Australia Day Breakfast and Activities Tennant Creek - January 26, 2005 the nation will
celebrate what's great about being Australian
- Croc Festival® - two days of dance, music, sport and stories -
- in Katherine, NT; July 26 - 28, 2005
- in Alice Springs, NT; August 23 - 25, 2005
- in Port Augusta, SA; August 16 - 18, 2005
- Darwin Festival - in Darwin, NT; August 11 - 28, 2005
- Garma festival - Arnhem land, NT; August 4 - 8, 2006
- Lijakarda Festival
- Moomba Waterfest - in Melbourne; March 13, 2005; variety of cultural and sporting activities, including a children's
festival and parade
- Precisely Priscilla Pilgrimage
- Spin F-X Desert Dance Party - Join Alice IS Wonderland in celebration of your diversity
and community at the signature dance party in February 2005
- Tunarama Festival - in Port Lincoln, SA
- Warrawulla Festival - in Borroloola, NT; June 22 - 24, 2001
- Yeperenye Federation Festival - Alice springs, Northern Territory; September 8 - 9, 2004
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- Minnawarra Festival - in Armadale, North Perth Area; April 2 - 3, 2005; at Minnawarra Park; features
free face painting, animal displays, a bouncy castle, clowns, amusement rides, chance to win showbags, live entertainment on two stages, interactive workshops; free admission
- Croc Festival® - two days of dance, music, sport and stories -
- in Halls Creek, WA; August 2 - 4, 2005
- in Geraldton, WA; August 9 - 11, 2005
- FeNaClNG Festival - in Karratha; July 30 - 31, 2005
- Western Australia Events - directory
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- Festa de' Noantri - in Rome
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- Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) - Provides a channel of communication between all kinds of festival and event organizers in
the U.K. and elsewhere.
- Bradford Festival - Arts festival with BBC Music Live, carnival parade, city centre concerts, street theatre, and Bradford
Mela.
- Brighton Festival - in Brighton; May 3 - 25, 2008
- Brouhaha International Street Festival - Charity promoting international arts. Find festival information for street carnivals and
cultural events happening across Merseyside, the Northwest, and throughout the U.K.
- Cheltenham Festivals - Celebrating Cheltenham's arts festivals covering music, literature, jazz, folk, and fringe.
- Chichester Festivities - Summer feast of the arts in the historic Cathedral city of Chichester, between the Downs and the sea.
- Chiddingly Festival - Village event with arts, crafts, music, dance, and theatre.
- Drover's Tryst Festival - in Comrie, Scotland; October 8 - 15, 2005; variety of walks, ceilidhs, farmer's market, pipe bands
- eFestivals - directory; has more details of more festivals than you'll find elsewhere, with all the latest accurate news, the very best
rumors (as all the announcements keep proving), as well the the largest festivals community on our forums (which are actually about festivals, and not people telling you what they had for
lunch). eFestivals is *BY FAR* the most popular festivals website that's based in the UK
- Yahoo! Edinburgh Festival
- Festival of Yorkshire - Information on the month-long event in Scarborough in August 2000 to celebrate Yorkshire's
history, culture, and people.
- Leamington Peace Festival - June 19 - 20, 1999
- Liberati - Liverpool arts festival that aims to provide a social and cultural framework for the production and participation of free art.
- Nuneaton Carnival - For a fun packed family day out. Includes a parade, gala, and more.
- Petworth Festival - in W. Sussex; June 7 - 21, 2008; roots music, jazz, world music, literature and events for children
- Pittenweem Arts Festival - Annual festival with exhibitions, music events, and children's entertainment.
- Presteigne Festival of Music and the Arts - An opportunity to recall past achievements and to cast a speculative glance at the
future, in Presteigne, Wales.
- River of Light - Outdoor lighting festival to link the communities on the banks of the River Mersey and ship canal from source to
estuary.
- Salisbury Festival - Local arts festival. May 25-June 10, 2001, in Salisbury, England. Featuring dance, film, and music.
- West End Festival - in Glasgow; June 10 - 26, 2005
- Winchester Hat Fair - Annual festival of street theatre.
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- Klondike Days Festival - summer gold rush themed festival includes entertainment and fun events early morning to midnight for all ages
- Peacefest - in Peace River; July 11 - 12, 2008
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- Bari Festival - in Rincon, Bonaire; December 1 - 31; recaps the year with song, dance and the
traditional Beating of the Drums (Bari)
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- Auburn Cityfest - in Auburn
- Cotaco Community Family Fun Day - in Somerville; October 2, 2004
- Daniel Pratt Elementary Holiday Harvest Market - in Prattville; November 12, 2005; at Daniel Pratt Elementary
- Festival on the Rivers - in Geneva
- Foley Heritage Harbor Days - in Foley; November 4 - 6, 2005; at Heritage Park
- The Great Mountain Fest - in Huntsville; October 1-31, 2005; at Burritt on the Mountain; different themes each week: County Fair Week, Harvest Week, Indian Heritage Week, Great Pumpkin
Patch Week
- Helen Keller Festival - in Tuscumbia; June 22 - 26, 2005; arts and crafts vendors, art exhibits, athletic events, a parade,
concerts, and performances of William Gibson's world famous drama, The Miracle Worker
- Mobile BayFest - in Mobile; October 7 - 9, 2005
- Mobile International Festival - in Mobile; November 19, 2005; at Mobile Civic Center
- Moundville Native American Festival - in Moundville; October 5 - 8, 2005; at Moundville Archaeological Park
- Noble Street Festival
- Oneonta Covered Bridge Festival - in Oneonta; in October; in the foothills of the Appalachians. Arts and crafts,
specialty foods, and entertainment
- Prattville Cityfest
- The Flimp Festival - in Montgomery; the 1st Saturday in May; at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
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- Bear Paw Festival - July 13 - 17, 2005
- Gold Rush Days - in Valdez; August 7 - 11, 2002; Fashion show, car display, salmon bake, pancake breakfast, duct tape ball, parade, gold panning, museum activities, free lemonade
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- Africa in the Ozarks Festival - in Eureka Springs; July 6 - 9, 2006; authentic Ivory Coast and West Africa customs, this four-day,
family-oriented event features live performances, free demonstrations, workshops in drumming and dance, and an African Market of indigenous treasures including clothing, jewelry, statuary, drums and
more.
- Diamond Festival - in Murfreesboro; June 2 - 3, 2006; at Town Square
- Dyess Days - in Dyess; July 7 - 9, 2006; benefits building a Johnny Cash memorial in memory of music legend Johnny Cash, who grew up in the town. Concerts featuring well-known artists, an
antique car and motorcycle show, games, food, and arts and crafts. Admission is $25 for the concerts. For more information, phone (870) 764-2101.
- Esperanza Bonanza Festival - in Marion; May 8 - 10, 2008
- Frisco Festival - in Rogers; August 26 - 27, 2006; honoring the long-extinct Frisco Railroad that came to Rogers in 1881; presented
by Main Street Rogers; events include the Chilisalsapeno Competition, the Great Frisco Cardboard Train Races, the Ugly Pickup Contest, and Fireman's Muster
- Petit Jean Mountain Rendezvous - in Morrilton; November 25 - 27, 2005
- Quadrangle Festival - in Texarkana; October 11 - 12, 2008; 5K road race, regional cheerleading competition, car shows
- Steamboat Days - in Des Arc; June 2 - 3, 2006; chili cooking contest, carnival, talent contest, world
backseat driving contest, music, horseshoe pitching, arts and crafts, events for kids, food vendors
- Terrapin Derby Festival - in Lepanto; October 2; free entertainment, parade (2 p.m.), food vendors, 5-K run, street dance (7 p.m.) and beauty pageant. The land-turtle races are slated at 4 p.m.
In conjunction, the 15th Lepanto Crafts and Flea Market is planned at Stevens Square offering antiques, handmade items and free live music
- Arkansas.com/festivals - directory
- Autumn in the Square Festival - in Marianna; September 16, 2006
- Bean Fest and Great Arkansas Championship Outhouse Race - in Mt. View; October 26 - 28, 2006; come for bluegrass
music, free pinto beans and cornbread, and the spectacle created by the outhouse racing teams
- Big Cruise Fest in The Rock - in Little Rock; October 13 - 15, 2005; at River Front Park
- Bikes, Blues and BBQ Festival, Dickson - in Fayetteville; September 28 - October 1, 2005
- Bird Brain Day - in Ashdown; October 22, 2005; at Millwood State Park
- Brickshy’s Backstreet Theatre - in Mt. View, AR; music and comedy variety show.
- Fly-In and Airshow - in Eureka Springs; October 8 - 9, 2005; at Silver Wings Field
- Cajun/Creole Festival - in Mt. View; October 11 - 15, 2005; at Ozark Folk Center State Park
- Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival - in Fayetteville; October 15, 2005
- CMA Changing of the Colors Rally, Annual Fall Conv. - in Hatfield; October 19 - 23, 2005
- Clawhammer Banjo Weekend - in Mt. View; August 30 - September 4, 2005
- Cypress Creek Park Fall Bluegrass Festival - in Adona; September 8 - 10, 2005
- End of Summer Hang Gliders Fly In - in Dardanelle; August 27 - 28, 2005; at Mt. Nebo State Park
- Fiddle & Dance Jamboree - in Mt. View; October 8 - 9, 2005; at Ozark Folk Center
- Hoo Rah Days Festival - in DeQueen; October 8, 2005
- Jones Center Arts & Crafts Festival - in Springdale; October 13 - 15, 2005
- Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest - in Ft. Smith; October 7 - 8, 2005
- Lester Flatt Memorial Park Festival - in Otto; September 15 - 17, 2005
- Mid-West Promoters - in Springdale; November 11 - 12, 2005; at the Holiday Inn Atrium
- MusicFest - in El Dorado; October 7 - 8, 2005
- Ole Applegate Place Arts & Crafts Festival - in Bentonville; October 12 - 16, 2005
- Ozark Folk Center Harvest Festival - in Mt. View; October 16 - 30, 2005;
- State H.O.G. Rally - in Hot Springs; September 15 - 17, 2005
- Turkey Trot Festival - in Yellville; October 7 - 8, 2005
- Wal-Mart Bass Fishing Regional - October 18 - 22, 2005; at Lake Ouachita Mountain Harbor Marina
- Wheels & Wings Fest - in Mena; October 21 - 22, 2005; at Mena Intermountain Regional Airport
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- Old Spanish Days Fiesta - in Santa Barbara; August 3 - 7, 2005
- The Black and White Ball
- Bob Marley Day
- Big Hat Days - in Clovis; April 3 - 4, 2004 during Western Heritage Month (April); everyone is
encouraged to wear a big hat to shelter them from the sun while they enjoy 350 food and crafts booths, an boat and auto show, Home and Garden Show, music, a beverage garden, and carnival rides
- Cyberbuss Costume Ball - in San Francisco
- Early California Days - in Fillmore; May 15 - 18, 2003
- FAT FRY
- Forrest Jam
- Good Old Days Celebration - in Pacific Grove; in April
- Horned Toad Derby - in Coalinga; May 27 - 30, 2005 (Memorial Day weekend); Live Horned Toad Races, Butler Amusement
Carnival Rides, Big Saturday Parade, Craft & Food Vendors, Fireman's Water Fights, Deep Pit Beef BBQ, Sanctioned Softball Tournament, live entertainment
- Joshua Tree Digeridoo Festival - in Joshua Tree; October 11 - 17, 2004
- Mountain Aire
- Moss Landing Antique Street Fair - in Moss Landing; last Sunday in July; starts with a pancake
breakfast
- Oak Festival - Center in the Woods, in California, Pennsylvania; September 14 - 15, 2002; arts and crafts, bingo, homemade foods, raffles, bake sale, demonstrations and games
- Washington County Covered Bridge Festival - in PA; third weekend of September; showcases bridges, crafters,
homestyle food and unique entertainment
- Covered Bridge & Arts Festival - in Elysburg, PA, USA; October 7 - 9, 2005; annual festival with live
entertainment, food, crafts, and tours of the bridges; after the Bloomsburg Fair
- Old Spanish Days Fiesta of Santa Barbara - August 3 - 7, 2005
- PigNic
- Street Scene
- Stern Grove Festival - established in 1938, the Festival is the oldest admission-free summer performing arts festival of its kind in
America
- Turtle Days Street Fair - on Turtle Island, in Joshua Tree; first Saturday in May
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- AthFest - in Athens; June 19 - 22, 2003
- Doc Holiday Days - in Griffin; November 9 - 10, 2002
- GABBAfest
- Festival Classifieds
- Great Atlanta Pot Festival - at Piedmont Park - in Atlanta; October 23, 2004; www.piedmontpark.org; www.worldcamp.org; The Coalition for the Abolition of Marijuana
Prohibition, C.A.M.P., presents the public the latest information on many issues surrounding cannabis law reform. Guest speakers are invited from many political points of view. Music and art are part
of the program and local vendors provide food and beverage for a colorful and peaceful day in Piedmont Park. FREEDOM IS THE ISSUE!
- Gold Rush Days - in Dahlonega; October 19 - 20, 2002; arts and crafts booths, 5K road race, gold panning, fashion show, wheelbarrow race, buck dance contest, gospel singing, wrist wrestling
- Fest Of Ville - in Milledgeville; November 9 - 10, 2002; arts and crafts, entertainment, a pie eating contest, baking contest, historic tours, Kid's Corner
- Hahira Honeybee Festival
- Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival - in Kennesaw; April 17 - 18, 2004; over 30,000 are expected to enjoy entertainment,
children's activities, a Civil War Encampment, arts and crafts, general vendors and festival foods; free
- Smyrna Jonquil Festival - in Smyrna; April 24 - 25 and October 23 - 24, 2004; arts & crafts booths
- southfest.com - directory
- Swine Time - in Climax; in December
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- Portuguese Day in the Park - in Hilo; March 2, 2003; at Gilbert Carvalho Park
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- Festival at Sandpoint
- Camas Festival - in Weippe; May 24 - 25, 2003; breakfast in the park, arts and crafts, fun run/walk, melodrama, historic displays and presentations, food
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- Firefly Festival - ballet, band, theater
- Johnny Appleseed Festival - in Ft. Wayne; celebrates the pioneer spirit of Indiana frontiersman John Chapman
- Freedom Festival
- Dunkirk Glass Days - in Dunkirk; May 28 - 31, 2003
- Levi Coffin Days - in Fountain City; September 20 - 22, 2002; this event celebrates the life of Levi Coffin and his wife Catharine, who were active in the Underground Railroad
(you can tour the house, which is a state historic site); flea market, car show, entertainment and food; sponsored by the Lions Club
- Wanatah Scarecrow Festival - in Wanatah; September 27 - 29, 2002; Tractor pull, duck race, car show, food and scarecrows on parade, plus scarecrow costumes; There is no
admission charge
- Canal Days - in Cambridge City; September 7 - 8, 2002; Arts and crafts, home tours, car show, parade, food
- Moscow Covered Bridge Festival - in Moscow; June 25 - 27, 2004
- Roann Covered Bridge Festival - in Roann; September 9 - 12, 2004
- Rockville Covered Bridge Festival - in Bridgeton; October 10 - 23, 2005; 32 world famous covered bridges of Parke County, fall
foliage, arts and crafts, antiques, flea market booths, food
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- Burlington SteamboatDays
- Cedar Bluff Liberty Day - in Cedar Bluff; June 28, 2003
- Madison County Covered Bridge Festival - in Winterset; October 12 - 13, 2002; In its 33rd year, the festival includes a bridge run, a quilt show, crafts and food booths, antique vehicles on
display, and more
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- Roots Festival
- Wheatland Jam
- Wild West Festival
- Gold Dust Days - in Fredonia; May 30 - 31, 2003; arts and crafts, pioneer reenactments, quilt display, sausages at the Fire Department, 4-H youth programs displays, BBQ feed, entertainment
- Riverless Festival - in Phillipsburg; June 7 - 8, 2003; 5 mile run, 2 mile run/walk, turtle races, arts and crafts, flea market, antique bridal fashion show, car show and cruise, Christmas in
June visit with Santa, Red Cross bake sale
- Elk Falls Annual Open House - in Elk Falls; November 23 - 24, 2002; Walking tours, baking contest, flea market, outhouse tour and contest
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- Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival - in Jefferson, OH, USA; October 8 - 9, 2005 (2nd full weekend of October); crafts,
farmers market, quilt show, parade
- Bob Evans Farm Festival - in Bidwell; October 8 - 10, 2004
- Capital Expo Festival - in Frankfurt; June 3 - 5, 2004; annual festival with food, crafts, cars
- Threshing Days - in Louisville; July 6 - 7, 2002; at Otter Creek Park; antique steam engines and tractors on display, activities for kids, blacksmith demonstrations, crafts, in in a lovely
city-owned park of 2600 acres
- [past] Pirates on the Waterfront - in Louisville; July 20 - 21, 2002; at Waterfront Harbor
Lawn; pirate ship, parade of boats on the Ohio River, children's activities, treasure hunt, more
- Sorghum & Tobacco Festival - Downtown area, in Springfield, Kentucky; October 4 - 6, 2002; Country foods, arts and crafts booths, buffet breakfast, and a chance to watch molasses growers
grind the cane and make the juice that becomes molasses
- South Louisville Community Festival - Iroquois Park, in Louisville, Kentucky; October 5, 2002; This is a neighborhood festival with plenty of food and drink for grown-ups and kids;
Admission is free
- Homecoming - Downtown area, in New Albaby, Kentucky; October 5 - 13, 2002; Parade, rides, music and 4 days of arts and crafts; There is a pumpkin decorating contest on September 29 (call
Robin at 812-923-0093 for information), a kids' dog show, a window paint-in, a show and sale of handmade baskets by the local guild, a golf scramble, library book auction, farmer's market, flea
market, baking contest (call 812-944-2034), a baby crawl, table tennis tournament, Big Wheel race
- Westport Covered Bridge Festival - in Flemingsburg, KY, USA; August 27, 2005
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- French Quarter Festival - April 21 - 23, 2006
- Louisiana Purchase 2003
- Complete festivals calendar from The Times-Picayune special Lagniappe feature - in Louisiana
- Festival in the Park - in Bogalusa; May 9 - 11, 2003; T Cassidy Park; activities for children, commercial exhibits, entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival, food
- Mayhaw Festival - in Starks; May 17-18, 2003
- Cracklin Festival - in Port Barre; November 17, 2002
- Mudbug Madness - in Shreveport; May 22 - 25, 2003; at Festival Plaza; Crawkids Corner Stage, Blues music, Cajun and Zydeco music, Cajun cuisine
- Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival - in Madisonville; 3d weekend in October; 100 boats on display on
land and in the water, live music, food, artists and a large children's activity area
- Rayne Frog Festival - in Rayne; September 16 - 18, 2005
- Riverboat Festival - in Columbia; May 17, 2003
- St. Bernard Fest - in Chalmette; November 15 - 18, 2001; at St. Bernard Cultural Center
- Sunshine Festival - in Donaldsonville; November 1-3, 2002; Music and dance, arts and crafts, carnival rides, events for children, food, cooking contests
- Voodoo Festival
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- Baltimore Office of Promotion - city-wide seasonal special events
- Salisbury Festival - in Salisbury; May 2 - 4, 2003; at Riverwalk Park; carnival rides, arts and crafts, flea market, mini grand prix, Art on the River, events for kids
- Cabin Fever Festival - in Frederick; February 8 - 9, 2003; Juried arts and crafts (both traditional and contemporary works), demonstrations, food and entertainment
- Fell's Point Fun Festival - in Baltimore; October 5 - 6, 2002; over 200 arts and crafts vendors, 200 international bazaar retailers, non-profit booths, more than 40 food vendors with
international treats, carnival rides and plenty of music
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- Defeat of Jesse James Days - in Northfield; September 6 - 8, 2002; Carnival, helicopter rides, pedal tractor pull, bingo, arts and crafts, square dance, rodeo dance, Jesse James
Bike Tour, build-your-own-omelet breakfast, car show, bank raid re-enactment, 5K and 15K runs, 5K (non- competitive) walk, grand parade
- Dylan Days - in Hibbing; May 21 - 26, 2003; a celebration of Bob Dylan's birthday, with events including a glass blowing demonstration, art challenge, Bob's Mystery Bus After Hours, birthday
cake at the bank, open mic jam at Amelia's
- Heart & Soul Festival
- Otterfest - in Ottertail; August 8 - 9, 2008; Turtle Races, Face Painting, Blow
Up Attractions for the Kids, Dancing, Beer Garden, Parade, Old time Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, and Corn feed
- Rubberama - in St. Paul; October 19 - 20, 2002; This is one of many rubber stamp events that feature vendors, how-to classes, mini-lectures in art stamp techniques, displays of rubber-stamped
mail art, and more; There is an admission charge
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- Blessing of the Fleet - in Biloxi; May 3 - 4, 2003
- Pearl Day - in Pearl; June 27 - 29, 2003
- Picayune Street Fair East & West Canal Street - in Picayune; April 3 - 4 and November 6 - 7, 2004; arts and
crafts booths, entertainment and food
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- Bushwhacker Days - in Nevada; in June (Father's Day weekend); street fair, carnival, car show, crafts, entertainment, parade, hot
air balloons
- Kansas City Spirit Festival
- Great Gatsby Days - in Excelsior Springs; May 16-17, 2003; celebrate the 1890's through the 1920's, with vintage costumes, fireworks, a Gatsby dance at the Elms, antique aircraft and autos,
carnival, music, food
- Country Days - in Farmington; June 6-8, 2003; Arts and crafts, diaper derby, music and dancing, moonlight bike ride, antique tractor show, water wars, pony rides, bed race, rides, concerts
- Hillsboro Days - in Hillsboro; May 30 - 31, 2003
- Raytown Round-Up Days - in Raytown; September 26 - 28, 2002; games and rides, crafts, auction, entertainment and food; free admission
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- Little Bighorn Days - in Hardin; June 19 - 22, 2003; Rodeo events, parades, Custer's Last Stand reenactment, arts and crafts, entertainment, food
- Main Street Festival - in Polson; June 14 - 15, 2003
- Lewis & Clark Festival - in Great Falls; June 25 - 29, 2003
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- Nebraska's Comstock Windmill Festival - July 6 - 9, 2002
- Louisville Daze - in Louisville; May 23 - 25, 2003
- Old Man River Days - in Peru; May 30 - June 1, 2003
- Kolach Days - in Verdigris; June 12 - 15, 2003
- Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival - in Grand Island; July 26 - 28, 2002; munch on Indian tacos or Greek gyros while you enjoy Irish dancers and Mexican crafts; educational exhibits, street
dances, areas for kids and interactive displays
- The Wayne Chicken Show - in Wayne; July 9 - 10, 2004; many contests, golf, parade
- Comstock Windmill Festival - in Comstock; June 5 - 8, 2008
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- Reno Celtic Celebration - dance and pipe band competitions, live entertainment, a pub tour
- Mesquite Days - in Mesquite; April 30 - May 4, 2003
- Snowshoe Thompson Festival - in Genoa; June 17, 2003; at Mormon Station State Park
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- Corona Centennial Festival - in Corona; July 27, 2002; Pancake breakfast, ranch rodeo, flea market, parade, music, dancing and food
- Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium - October 8 - 10, 2004; a cowboy poetry and
music gathering with dancing, vendors, working cowboy demos, and a chuckwagon dinner
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- New York festivals - directory
- Camp Creek
- Carolcade - in East Aurora; December 21, 2002
- Gathering of the Vibes
- Fairport Canal Days - in Fairport; June 7-8, 2003; More than 300 artisans display and sell their work, and more than 40 food vendors help feed some 200,000 people; There will also be musical
entertainment and activities for kids
- Park Avenue Festival - in Rochester; August 3 - 4, 2002; enjoy art vendors, children's rock climbing, the Scrap Art Lady teaching crafts from scraps, a festival bus painting, food, and more than
60 musical acts
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- Alive after Five Fayetteville St. Mall - in Raleigh; free live concerts every other Thursday evening
- Got to Be NC Festival - in Raleigh; June 5 - 8, 2008
- International Festival - in Raleigh; in October
- Merle Festival
- North Carolina - directory
- Peak Week Festival - in Apex; crafters, fine arts, Kids area, live entertainment
- SMILEFEST
- Kernersville Spring Folly - in Kernersville; May 2 - 4, 2003; car show, arts and crafts, entertainment, rides, 10k and Run Run, living history encampment, carnival rides
- Festival on the Neuse - in Kinston; May 3, 2003
- Riverwalk Festival - in Jacksonville; June 21 - 22, 2003; entertainment, arts and crafts, commercial vendors, food
- Gourd Festival - in Raleigh; September 7 - 8, 2002; at the Holshouser Building, North Carolina State Fair Grounds; everything about gourds, including growing, drying, crafting
into jewelry; crafters compete for ribbons in 79 different categories
- Woolly Worm Festival - in Banner Elk; October 19 - 20, 2002; the Woolly Worms race on strings, and the winner is examined to decide the forecast for winter
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- Sodbuster Days - in Ransom; September 7 - 8, 2002; at Fort Ransom State Park; a horse-powered shuttle takes visitors from the parking area to the park's demonstrations of
horse-shoeing, blacksmithing, pioneer homemaking skills, threshing, and corn cutting; ethnic foods and music; an old time potato digging will give visitors an opportunity to pick their own
potatoes, and you can sample homemade doughnuts or corn muffins; see demonstrations of wool combing and enjoy displays of bobbin lace and other old crafts; there will be special activities
for kids
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- Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival - in Jefferson; October 12 - 13, 2002; Draft horse pull, antique engine displays, parade, events for children, food, crafts, entertainment, quilt show,
plus tours (driving maps available) of 16 covered bridges
- Bellbrook Lions Club Festival
- Dalton Holidays Festival - in Dalton; November 30 - December 7, 2003
- Deercreek Dam Days Festival - in Williamsport; May 28 - 31, 2003; flea market, rides and games, 3 parades, music and food
- Hookahville
- tabfest
- Ohio Festivals Web Ring
- Port Clinton Walleye Festival - in Port Clinton; May 26 - 29, 2006
- Valley City Frog Jump Festival
- Wild Turkey Festival - in McArthur; May 1 - 4, 2003; quilt show, craft show, parade, games, rides, food
- Asian Festival - in Columbus, Ohio
- Buckeye Invitational - in Columbus, Ohio
- Columbus Arts Festival - in Columbus, Ohio
- Columbus International Festival - in Columbus, Ohio
- Columbus Riverfest - in Columbus, Ohio
- Comfest - Short North Arts Festival - in Columbus, Ohio
- Delaware County Fair - in Columbus, Ohio
- Lancaster Festival - in Columbus, Ohio
- Latino Festival - in Columbus, Ohio
- Upper Artlington Arts Festival - in Columbus, Ohio
- Westerville Music and Arts Festival - in Columbus, Ohio
- Whetstone Park Rose Festival - in Columbus, Ohio
- Worthington Arts Festival - in Columbus, Ohio
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- Camp Bisco
- HatOberFest - in Hatboro; October 19 - 26, 2002; Windown painting contest, sidewalk sale, art show, pumpkin painting, hayrides, haunted house, costume contest, scarecrow contest, craft show,
flea market, and more
- Kutztown Festival - in Kutztown; June 28 - July 6, 2003; this Pennsylvania Dutch event features a quilt sale, 200 demonstrating craftspeople, music on five stage, and offers many traditional
foods
- Philadelphia Fountain Pen Show - in Philadelphia; January 18 - 19, 2003
- Pride of Pittsburgh Treasure Hunt - teams racing to find hidden objects all over the city; includes registration &
prize information
- Rockwood River and Rails Festival - in Rockwood; June 20 - 22, 2003; Antique cars, petting zoo, train displays, miniature train rides for children, music; free admission
- Smethport's Sesquicentennial Celebration - in Smethport; June 21 - 28, 2003
- Somerfest - in Somerset; July 19 - 21, 2002; Vendors of all types, parade, children's area, Youth Arts area, musical and other entertainment
- Tall Oaks Festival - in Lynch; September 14 - 15 & 28 - 29, 2002
- Western Pennsylvania Laurel Festival - in Brookville; June 17 - 22, 2003; Sidewalk sale, Las Vegas Night, Laurel Run, parade, events for seniors, car show, food, music
- Woolly Worm Festival - in Lewisburg; October 19, 2002; Woolly Worm Walk, games, music, weather reading in the afternoon, more
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- Tennessee - directory
- Foot hills Fall Festival
- Quadrangle Festival, Texarkana
- Riverbend Festival - in Chattanooga; June 6 - 14, 2003; fireworks, area for kids, Riverbend Run, lumberjack show,
music on several stages, foods such as funnel cakes, kabobs and Cajun red beans and rice; Feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets, but please do not bring coolers, pets or skateboards
- Streetfest - Downtown area, in Byrdstown, Tennessee; August 22 - 24, 2002; Craft booths, pageant, street dance, antique cars and trucks, pie contests, screaming contest, liars contest, food
clogging, gospel singing
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- Aloha Fest Texas - in Houston; October 1, 2005
- Big Thicket Texian Days - in Kountze; April 17 - 19, 2003
- Charro Days - in Brownsville; February 23 - 27, 2003
- John Chisum Roundup Days - in Paris; April 4 - 5, 2003; Love Civic Center
- Chisolm Trail Round Up - includes trail rides, a pow wow, dances, and armadillo races
- Cotton Gin Festival - in Burton; May 2 - 5, 2003; music, folk life exhibits, antique tractor display, a children's zoo, crafts and food
- Crazy Water Festival - in Mineral Wells; October 8, 2005 (2nd Saturday in October); come and tour the Famous Water Company, Creative Arts Center, Crazy 5K run, blazing bike ride on rails to
trails. Arts, crafts, food, children's games and rides, petting zoo, beer garden, continuous live entertainment, & a street dance
- Frontier Days - in Old Town Spring; February 15 - 16, 2003
- Frontier Fiesta - in Houston; April 1 - 3, 2004; 11 acres of land transformed into a fully functional western town featuring a
kick-off dance, Broadway-style variety shows, carnival booths, cultural and educational performances, living historical exhibits, concerts by nationally known recording artists, a world-class
cook-off, and a scholarship competition
- Good Oil Days Festival on Humble's historic Main Street - in Humble; begins April 13, 2002
- Heights Festival - in Houston; October 6, 2002
- River City Fest - in Logansport; May 2 - 3, 2003
- Riverfest - in Port Neches
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- Tokeland Wood Fest - August 2 - 3, 2008; Chainsaw carving, wood art show and sale, live music and food at
the Tokeland Hotel
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- Brew Glass
- Cheat River Festival
- Jerry Garcia Birthday Festival
- Pioneer Days - in Marlington; July 11 - 14, 2002; Shop for arts and crafts at this 36th annual event; Enjoy bluegrass and mountain music, a Pioneer Village, horse and buggy rides and more
- Durbin Days - in Durbin; July 17 - 20, 2002; Bingo, mechanical bull rides, carnival, pet show, parades, gospel music, tug of war, fireworks, horseback rides, bbq chicken dinner, horseshoe pitch,
more
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