Deb's Monthly Review

August 2004

Editor: Deb Thompson deb@lightpatch.com

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August Events

For August Travelers

August 1, 2004 Raspberry Festival St. Gertrude's, Cottonwood, Idaho	Classic car show, quilt show, 10K Run Run and 5K Cake Walk, arts and crafts, raspberry products for sale, music, activities for children. Further Information: Call 208-962-3231.
August 1, 2004 Lebanese Festival 2040 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, New York.	Dancing, entertainment, ethnic foods, activities for kids. Details: Call 716-634-0669.
August 1, 2004 Taste of Dorset Downtown, Park Rapids, Minnesota.	Music of all kinds, local merchant specials, sample portions of food from local restaurants, corn feed, games for everyone, stories, pie social, drawing to be the honorary mayor of Dorset (anyone on the planet may enter for a dollar). Find Out More: Call 218-732-0275.
August 3-7, 2004 Spud Fest various venues, Driggs, Idaho.	Music, films and food, with a decorate-your-truck night, and special guests (at this writing, Danny Glover is one of those expected to attend). There will also be a collectible sale in the area during the festival. Learn Details: Call 818-840-6990 or 877-SPUDFILM.
August 4, 2004 Loon Day Downtown, Mercer, Wisconsin.	Flea market, music, merchant specials, bake sale, activities for kids, loon calling contest, arts and crafts, helicopter rides, quilt raffle, used book sale, food. Questions: Call 715-476-2389.
August 4-8, 2004 Maine Lobster Festival Harbor Park, Rockland, Maine.	Seafood is the star here, but you can also enjoy other tasty festival foods. Enter the 10K race, and babies can go for the diaper derby. There are marine exhibits, arts and crafts, a parade, pageant, cooking contests, entertainment and more. Further Information: Call 207-596-0376.
August 4-8, 2004 Kenosha Days Of Discovery Kenosha Harbor, Kenosha, Wisconsin.	This maritime festival features tall ships, sailing opportunities, displays, music, fireworks, activities for children, and lots of food. Some 60,000 people came to see the ships last year. This year's 5 vessels will include a replica of an 18th century Great Lakes schooner. Learn Details: Call 262-654-6604.
August 5-7, 2004 Skeeterfest various venues, Hardin, Missouri.	BBQ dinner, parade, antique tractor pull, beer garden, carnival, fish fry, back seat driving contest, lip sync contest, food, co-ed softball tournament, car show, quilt show, 3-on-3 basketball, crafts, Hot Rod Garden Tractor Pull. Get More Information: Call 660-398-4537.
August 5-8, 2004 Jasper Strassenfest Peterson Park, Jasper, Indiana.	Basketball shooting contest, photography exhibit, German music, gold scramble, bowling tournament, chicken dance contest, strolling performers, golf hole-in-one contest, polka mass, quilt show, parade, food, vendors and more. Learn Details: Call 812-482-6866.
August 5-8, 2004 Steinbeck Festival Oldtown area, Salinas, California	It's the 24th year of the festival, and the celebration includes walking tours, bus tours, museum displays, art, drama, receptions, readings, lunchtime activities and more. This is more of a literary festival, but local activities reflect the festival atmosphere, and you can enjoy the exploration of Steinbeck country and the special places that influenced his work. Some events are ticketed separately and have an admission charge. Tickets and Information: Call 831-775-4721.
August 5-8, 2004 Jack Pine Savage Days Downtown, Spooner, Wisconsin.	2-on-3 basketball, horseshoe tournaments, music, lip sync contest, air band contest, pancake breakfast, fun run, arts and crafts, food. Further Details: Call 800-367-3306.
August 5-8, 2004 Riverfest Riverside Park, Watertown, Wisconsin.	5K Fun Run/Walk (and a 1-mile and 5K run for kids 12 and under), car show, Taste of Watertown, music from acts such as Paul Revere and the Raiders and the Gin Blossoms. Information: Call 920-261-6320.
August 6-7, 2004 Village Fair Village Green, Stonington, Connecticut.	Silent auction, book fair, games, rides for kids, demonstrations, arts and crafts, music, food. Learn Details: Call 860-535-2476.
August 6-8, 2004 Twin Days various venues, Twinsburg, Ohio.	Twins are the stars at this event, but everyone is welcome to come and join the fun. There are games for kids, plus a wiener roast, parade of twins, contests for twins, fireworks, pancake breakfast, golf tournament, chicken dinner, 5K run, entertainment, talent show. Additional Information: Call 330-425-3652.
August 6-8, 2004 Belgian American Days unknown venue(s), Ghent, Minnesota.	Food, parade, Rolle Bolle tournament, arts and crafts. Further Details: Call 507-428-3505.
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August 6-8, 2004 Lucy's Birthday Celebration Lucy-Desi Museum, Jamestown, New York.	Lucille Ball's hometown plans more than twenty events, including a birthday cake baking contest, a film festival and a fashion show. Scriptwriter Bob Schiller is scheduled to join the fun, as is Wanda Clark (who was Lucy's secretary). Learn Details: Call 716-484-7070.
August 6-8, 2004 Grizzly Fest River Road, Portage, New York.	BBQ, ultralite demonstrations, contests and games, antique tractor pulls, mini tractor pulls, pony pulls, blue grass music, arts and crafts, mountain men encampment. Further Information: Call 585-476-2249.
August 6-8, 2004 Metris Uptown Art Fair Hennepin Avenue area, Minneapolis, Minnesota.	Almost 400 artisans show and sell their work, plus you can enjoy performances by members of Cirque du Soleil, and can check out the cats and kittens up for adoption (courtesy of Purina Cat Chow). You won't go hungry with treats such as chicken artichoke pitas, potstickers, roasted sweet corn, ribs, hot dogs, mango sorbet and chocolate-dipped cheesecake. Learn More: Call 612-823-4581.
August 7, 2004 Forbestown Daze Downtown, Forbestown, California.	Noon parade, gold panning, arts and crafts, gunfighter reenactments, Mountain Men contests, music, food. Further Details: Call 530-675-2577 or 530-675-0194.
August 7, 2004 Clark Potato Days various venues, Clark, South Dakota.	Parade, youth bike rodeo, mashed potato wrestling, coloring contest, horseshoe tournament, mime theatre, golf cart poker run, potato cooking contests, potato sculpture contest, best decorated potato contest, pancake breakfast, classic car show, arts and crafts, kiddie pedal tractor pull, softball tournament, french fry eating contest, square dancing. Learn More: Call 605-532-3512.
August 7, 2004 Acorn Days unknown venue(s), Cedar, Minnesota.	Tractor pull, kiddie pedal tractor pull, petting zoo, horseshoe tournament, parade, medallion hunt, music, plenty of festival foods, dance and more. Further Information: Call 763-753-1920.
August 7, 2004 Burger Fest unknown venue(s), Seymour, Wisconsin	This year's theme is "Charlie Burger in Paradise". (Charlie got this whole hampburger thing started several decades ago.) You can slide down the giant ketchup slide, if you dare. There's a parade, a Bun Toss, a Bun Run, car show, motorcycle rally, and tastes of giant grilled hamburger. Find Out More: Call 920-833-2725.
August 7, 2004 Cookie Daze Barlow Park, Ripon, Wisconsin	Entertainment, Cookie Blaster Rocket Shop, wagon rides, food, prizes, plenty of cookies. Further Details: Call 920-748-6764.
August 7, 2004 Cherry Fest Lakeside Park on Hwy 57, Jacksonport, Wisconsin.	Wagon rides, historical displays, juried arts and crafts, kids' penny hunt, music, food. Additional Information: Call 920-823-2288.
August 7-8, 2004 Cabrillo Music, Art and Wine Festival Church Street in front of the Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, California	Enjoy music by local performers, plus artisans, vintners, and events for kids. Further Details: Call 831-420-5250 or 831-420-5243.
August 7-8, 2004 California Dry Bean Festival 10th & Central Streets, Tracy, California	Show-N-Shine Car & Bike Show, family fun zone, more than 250 vendors with crafts, food and commercial items. You can also get in on the US Bank Bean Run with a 5K and 10K race. Entertainment includes music from Black Cat Bone. It's the festival's 18th year, and you can expect to celebrate with more than 80,000 people. Find Out More: Call 209-835-2131.
August 7-8, 2004 Waterfront Arts Festival Waterfront Park, New London, Connecticut.	Enjoy the harbor area with a boat parade, entertainment, food and arts and crafts. Details: Call 860-912-0422.
August 8, 2004 Musky Jamboree unknown venue(s), Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.	A Taste of Musky, Musky Fun Run, classic cars, flea market, entertainment, more than 170 arts and crafts booths, kids' casting contest, food booths and more. The event is in its 48th year. Questions: Call 715-385-2400 or 800-466-8759.
August 8-17, 2004 Bill Johnston's Pirate Days Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, New York.	Magic show, block dance, swordfighting demonstrations, crafts, activities for kids, boat parade, pirate invasion, duck races, reptile exhibit, raft races, archaic weapons demonstrations, storytelling, scavenger hunt, parade, Corvette car display, music and more. Learn Details: Call 315-482-9531 or 800-541-2110.
August 11-14, 2004 Baltimore Festival Johnson Park, Baltimore, Ohio	Pageants, carnival games and rides, kiddie tractor pull, food. Further Information: Call 740-438-0837.
August 12-14, 2004 St. Joe Pickle Festival Johnson Park, St. Joseph, Indiana	Tours of local pickle factory, music, entertainment, crafts, food, petting zoo, art and photography show, canoe race, music, kiddie tractor pull, lawn mower tractor pull, horseshoe pitching, fireworks, pancake breakfast, pickle/pepper cooking contest. Details: Call 260-337-5470.
August 12-14, 2004 Festa! Holy Rosary Church, Ansonia, Connecticut.	Italian heritage event with music, games, marketplace, raffle, activities for kids, Italian food. Learn More: Call 203-735-1787.
August 12-15, 2004 Looney Days Main Street area, Vergas, Minnesota.	They celebrate the bird called a loon at this festival, with a parade, flea market, loon calling contest, karoke contests, rummage sales, antique car show, bingo, horseshoe tournament, games, turtle races, food booths and more. Get More Information: Call 218-342-2401.
August 12-15, 2004 Scandinavian Festival Festival Park, Junction City, Oregon	Traditional crafts on display and for sale, costumed storytellers and entertainers, wine and microbrew tastings, local museum exhibits, and plenty of Scandinavian treats such as pastries, lefse, and potato pancakes. Find Out Details: Call 541-998-9372.
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August 12-15, 2004 Mendota Sweet Corn Festival various venues, Mendota, Illinois.	Wildlife demonstrations, carnival, festival queen pageant, entertainment, American Red Cross blood drive, youth parade, arts and crafts, police dog demonstration, tennis tournament, classic cars, food booths, flea market, battle of the bands. More: Call 815-539-6507.
August 12-15, 2004 National Blueberry Festival Downtown, South Haven, Michigan.	Blueberry pie social, entertainment, blueberry pie eating contest, storytelling, bubble gum blowing contest, fish dinner, raffle, blueberry plants for sale, fresh blueberries for sale, blueberry pancake breakfst, 5K run/walk, magic show, grilled chicken dinner, regional airport fly-in, arts and crafts, sand sculptures. Questions: Call 269-637-5252 or 800-764-2836.
August 12-15, 2004 Hope Watermelon Festival Fair Park, Hope, Arkansas	Antique car show, softball tournament, cold watermelon by the slice, baseball card show, music, 5K run/walk, activities for children, arts and crafts, motorcycle show, Watermelon Olympics, bluegrass music, jazz and blues, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, dog show, display of largest watermelons, whole melons for sale and more. Further Details: Call 870-777-3640.
August 12-15, 2004 Sweet Corn Festival unknown venue(s), West Point, Iowa.	BBQ, free throw contest, arts and crafts, fresh sweet corn, entertainment, carnival games and rides, mini garden tractor pull, and more. This is the event's 52nd year. Additional Information: Call 319-837-6313.
August 12-15, 2004 Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival 1600 W. Market Street, Nappanee, Indiana.	In its 42nd year, the event features more than 375 artisans displaying and selling their work. Many demonstrate their crafts on the site. There are 3 stage of entertainment, paddle boats on the pond, and treats such as sandwiches and sassafras iced tea. Find Out More: Call 574-773-4168 or 800-800-4942.
August 12-15, 2004 Polska Keilbasa Days unknown venue(s), Ivanhoe, Minnesota.	Softball and volleyball tournaments, entertainment, parade, crafts, food. Details: Call 507-694-1738.
August 13-14, 2004 Great Goshen Grill Out Downtown, Elkhart, Indiana.	Fine art exhibits, grilling contest, pancake breakfast, activities for kids, entertainment, food vendors. Learn More: Call 574-296-5844.
August 13-15, 2004 Minnesota Irish Fair Harriet Island, St. Paul, Minnesota.	Irish music and dance, storytelling, Irish photo contest, Irish soda bread baking contest, Irish and Celtic merchandise, sheep herding demonstrations, food and drink. Additional Details: Call 952-474-7411.
August 13-15, 2004 Kentland Summer Festival unknown venue(s), Kentland, Indiana.	Horseshoe throwing contest, flea market, dance, games and contests, quilt show, carnival, kiddie tractor pull, antique tractor show, basketball, softball, weed wacker pull, food. Find Out More: Call 219-474-6050.
August 13-15, 2004 Dan Patch Days unknown venue(s), Oxford, Indiana.	Parade, teen dance, softball tournament, arts and crafts, flea market, rodeo, Dan Patch Memorabilia display, bingo. (Dan Patch was a race horse). Learn Details: Call 765-385-2531.
August 13-15, 2004 Huckleberry Festival Community Park, Trout Creek, Montana	Family dance, exhibits, arts and crafts, huckleberry pancake breakfast, race, parade, carnival, entertainment, huckleberry dessert contest, food. It's the event's 25th year. Further Information: Call 406-827-4091.
August 14, 2004 Stroll Through The Park Albion Park, Edgerton, Wisconsin.	In its 9th year, the event features arts and crafts on display and for sale, a bake sale, antique buggy display, food vendors, and access to the Albion Historical Museum. Learn Details: Call 608-884-3581.
August 14, 2004 Ferragosto 300 South and 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah.	Bocce ball, Italian cars (and other vehicles) on display, music, merchandise, crafts, and plenty of Italian tastes such as meatball sandwiches. Find Out More: Call 801-979-1997.
August 14-15, 2004 Gold Rush Days Main Street Area, Buena Vista, Colorado	Rubber duck race, melodrama, gunfighter shows, pancake breakfast, food vendors, arts and crafts booths, music, storytellers, Rocky Mountain Championship Pack Burro Race. Questions: Call 719-395-6612.
August 14-15, 2004 Gravenstein Apple Fair Ragle Ranch Park, Sebastopol, California.	Farm exhibits, apple pie eating contest, beer and wine tasting, apple pie baking contest, children's corner, music on 2 stages, arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, applesauce. Further Details: Call 800-207-9464.
August 14-15, 2004 Jour De Fete Historic District, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.	More than 600 arts and crafts booths, craftspeople demonstrating historic crafts, plus music, food. Learn More: Call 573-883-3686 or 800-373-7007.
August 14-15, 2004 Outdoor Art Festival Historic Downtown, Mystic, Connecticut.	Magic show, block dance, swordfighting demonstrations, Juried art with more than 300 artists, entertainment, art area for children, food. Additional Details: Call 860-572-9578.
August 14-15, 2004 Havre de Grace Seafood Festival Tydings Park, Havre de Grace, Maryland	Charity raffle, entertainment, crafts, food. Find Out More: Call 410-939-1525.
August 15, 2004 Kiwanis Arts & Craft Fair Civic Park, New Holstein, Wisconsin	Pancake breakfast, corn roast (plus other foods), entertainment, art. Additional Information: Call 920-898-5640.
August 15-18, 2004 Brothersville Community Fair High School Gym, Berlin, Pennsylvania.	Floral exhibits, arts and crafts, garden tractor pull, pet parade, photography, pumpkin face painting, Hershey baking contest, scarecrow contest, food. Learn Details: Call 814-267-3763.
August 18-21, 2004 Pemberville Free Fair Memorial Park, Pemberville, Ohio.	Now in its 60th year, the fair maintains its small-town fair atmosphere, while still packing in a lot of fun, with a frog jumping contest, grand parade, pageant, arts and crafts, collectibles on display and for sale, a flower show, cheerleading contest, Portage River Poker Run, auto show, quilt show, youth talent contest, volleyball tournament, tug-of-war competitions, Swine Scramble, produce on display and for sale, and much more. Further Information: Call 419-287-4836.
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August 18-22, 2004 Higbee World's Fair City Park, Higbee, Missouri.	(I'm getting conflicting dates for this event. It may be one week earlier. Please check before traveling!) Contests and games, pageant, truck pull, talent show, arts and crafts, flea market, carnival, food. Learn Details: Call 660-456-7665.
August 19-22, 2004 Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival Angell Park, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.	Petting zoo, carnival rides, entertainment, activities for kids, and lots of fresh sweet corn. More: Call 608-837-4547.
August 19-22, 2004 Telluride Mushroom Festival unknown venue(s), Telluride, Colorado.	Seminars, cooking demonstrations, music, poetry, drug discussion, mushroom tasting party, mushroom parade. Learn Details: Call 303-296-9359.
August 19-22, 2004 Howell Jaycees Melon Festival Downtown, Howell, Michigan.	Arts and crafts, entertainment, chicken BBQ, turtle races, bingo, car display, activities for kids. Further Information: Call 517-546-7477.
August 20-22, 2004 Festival of the Little Hills various venues, St. Charles, Missouri.	Food and drink, music, other entertainment, more than 300 arts and crafts booths. Learn Details: Call 636-949-8686.
August 20-22, 2004 Elwood Glass Festival unknown venue(s), Elwood, Indiana.	Home show, quilt show, carnival, tours of glass factory, arts and crafts, parade, vintage cars, flea market, food entertainment. This is the event's 33rd year. Find Out More: Call 765-552-0180.
August 20-22, 2004 Derby Days unknown venue(s), Dousman, Wisconsin.	Music, chicken BBQ, parade, frog jump, carnival, baseball, Derby Dash, beer tent, food. Learn Details: Call 262-965-2815.
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August 20-22, 2004 Sutherlin Blackberry Festival unknown venue(s), Sutherlin, Oregon	In its 16th year, this alcohol-free celebration offers street dances, arts and crafts, food booths, motorcycle show, car show and cruise, contests. Learn More: Call 541-459-1546 or 541-459-5399.
August 20-22, 2004 Elephant Garlic Festival Community Center, North Plains, Oregon	Car show, arts and crafts, parade, music, a beer and wine garden, and treats such as garlic sausages, garlic chips and garlic ice cream. Find Out Details: Call 503-647-2207.
August 20-22, 2004 Ypsilanti Heritage Festival Downtown Parks, Ypsilanti, Michigan.	Pancake breakfast, raffle, rubber duck race, auto display, Italian dinner arts and crafts, farmer's market, chicken BBQ, parade, 3-on-3 soccer, chess competition, hot dog eating contest, checkers competition, music. More: Call 734-483-6071.
August 20-22, 2004 Diamond Days Downtown, Blairsville, Pennsylvania.	Antiques for sale, arts and crafts, demonstrations, entertainment, food. Learn Details: Call 724-459-0110.
August 20-22, 2004 Potato Fest unknown venue(s), Medaryville, Indiana.	Quilt show, raffle, flea market, fish fry, arts and crafts, pageant, car show, antique farm equipment display, games, entertainment. Additional Information: Call 219-843-3371 or 219-843-5263.
August 20-22, 2004 Machias Wild Blueberry Festival various venues, Machias, Maine.	Wild Blueberry Cooking Contest, dinners, raffle of special quilt, merchant specials, entertainment, children's parade, fish fry, library used book sale, arts and crafts, postal cancellation, wild blueberry dessert bar, wild blueberry pie eating contest. More: Call 207-244-0175.
August 21, 2004 International Tomato Festival Downtown, Yuba City, California.	Gardening demonstrations, music, merchandise, 3 stages of entertainment, a Tomato Stomp, tastes of tomato dishes from chef demonstrations, salsa dancing, wine garden, area for kids, farmer's market with tomatoes and other fresh produce. Further Details: Call 530-671-9600.
August 21, 2004 Milford Oyster Festival Milford Green, Milford, Connecticut.	Canoe race, events for kids, entertainment, more than 200 arts and crafts booths, classic cars, food. Questions: Call 203-878-5363.
August 21, 2004 Chokecherry Festival City Park, Lander, Wyoming.	Merchant specials, ice cream with chokecherry syrup, arts and crafts, BBQ, chokecherry jam, music. Learn Details: Call 307-332-9728.
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August 21-22, 2004 Greek Festival 111 Island Pond Road, Manchester, New Hampshire.	Penny sale, Greek food and music, activities for kids, raffles, Greek merchandise, tours of the church, food. Further Information: Call 603-623-2045.
August 21-22, 2004 Truck Fest County Fairgrounds, Lakeport, California.	Pancake breakfast, poker walk, stereo contest, truck show. Additional Details: Call 707-263-5816.
August 21-22, 2004 McCloud Heritage Days unknown venue(s), Mccloud, California.	Quilt show, antique logging demonstrations, melodrama, arts and crafts, antiques, entertainment, train rides, classic car show, food. Further Information: Call 530-964-2591.
August 21-22, 2004 Seven Springs Wine & Food Festival 777 Water Wheel Drive, Champion, Pennsylvania	Wine tastings, grape stomp, arts and crafts, fireworks, music and food. Find Out More: Call 800-452-2223.
August 21-22, 2004 Blackberry Festival Blackberry Festival Grounds, Covelo, California	Music, arts and crafts, 5K run, 10K run, games for kids, car show, and treats such as blackberry slushes, jams, pies, and a dish called bobbler. Additional Details: Call 707-983-6144.
August 21-22, 2004 Oconomowic Festival of the Arts Fowler Park, Oconomowic, Wisconsin.	135 artisans show and sell their work next to Fowler Lake. There are 3 stages of entertainment, and plenty of food available. Thanks for leaving Fido at home. (On Saturday night, hop over to City Beach downtown for the summer concert at 7 pm. Call 262-569-2199 for details.) Questions: Call 262-567-1243.
August 21-22, 2004 Virginia Wine Festival Long Branch Farm, Millwood, Virginia.	Merchant specials, seminars, arts and crafts, face painting for kids, grape stomp for kids, wine tasting, gourmet foods, 2 stages of entertainment. Learn Details: Call 800-520-9670.
August 22, 2004 Tomato/To-mah-to Heirloom Tomato Tasting Feast 86 Nooks Hill Road, Cromwell, Connecticut.	This event has a significant cost associated with it (think of a meal out) and space is limited, so do make a reservation. There are heirloom tomatoes for tasting, specialty olive oils, plus baked goods and fine cheeses. This festival is new to me, so I'm not sure about music or other possible activities. Food may be the sole focus. Questions: Call 860-523-0173.
August 22-28, 2004 Union Fair & Blueberry Festival Fairgrounds on Common Road, Union, Maine.	Traditional fair events and displays, plus a celebration of area blueberries, with blueberry pie, muffins, festival merchandise, baking contests, music, pageant, blueberry pie eating contest, blueberry pancake breakfast, games and more. Further Information: Call 207-785-3281.
August 26-29, 2004 Obetz Zucchinifest Lancaster Park, Obetz, Ohio.	Car cruise in, parade, pageant, entertainment, games, arts and crafts, and foods such as Zucchini Burgers. Questions: Call 614-497-2518.
August 27-28, 2004 Bodock Festival Courthouse square, Pontotoc, Mississippi	Golf tournament, arts and crafts, petting zoo, Bodock Fence Post Throwing Contest, 5K run, games, food. Further Details: Call 662-489-5042.
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August 27-29, 2004 Artstreet 2004 Downtown, Green Bay, Wisconsin.	Artisans show and sell their work, with plenty of gourment and ethnic foods nearby, plus musical entertainment. The kids can enjoy their own area, and there will be art demonstrations and strolling performers. Additional Information: Call 920-435-2787.
August 27-29, 2004 Prairie Festival unknown venue(s), Huxley, Iowa	Arts and crafts, mud volleyball, pageant, talent show, 5K/10k run/walk,. Further Details: Call 515-597-2561.
August 27-29, 2004 Markle Wildcat Festival unknown venue(s), Markle, Indiana.	Car show, garden tractor pull, parade, games, arts and crafts, vendors, historic encampment. Learn More: Call 260-758-2855.
August 28, 2004 Crush Festival unknown venue(s), Rocheport, Missouri.	Grape stomping, fishing derby, face painting, amateur winemaking contest, music, food. Details: email laura@missouriwine.com.
August 28-29, 2004 Elmwood Avenue Festival Of The Arts Elmwood Avenue (between Lafayette & West Ferry), Buffalo, New York.	Wine tasting, dance performances, music, art, activities for kids, festival cafe. Additional Information: Call 716-830-2484.
August 28-29, 2004 Bodega Bay Seafood, Art & Wine Festival Chanslor Ranch, Bodega Bay, California.	Music, restaurant and caterer tastings, wine tastings 85 arts and crafts vendors, Kids Zone, entertainment, wildlife displays, mountain bike raffle, plus a special guest animal-advocate actress will be signing autographs. Further Details: Call 707-824-8404.
August 28-29, 2004 Keystone State Hot & Stinky Garlic & Herb Festival Zanolini Nursery, Drums, Pennsylvania.	Raw garlic eating contest, chili cooking contest, hot pepper eating contest, crafts, commercial sellers, pottery demonstrations, music and food. To Find Out More: Call 570-788-3152.
August 28-29, 2004 Festival of the Arts Lake Ellyn Park, Glen Ellyn, Illinois.	Juried arts, entertainment, activities for kids, food. Further Information: Call 630-790-9180.
August 28-29, 2004 Coplay Community Days Saylor Park, Coplay, Pennsylvania	Entertainment, tours of area kilns, arts and crafts, food. Find Out More: Call 610-435-1074.
August 28-29, 2004 Festival in the Pines Carson Park, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.	More than 250 arts and crafts booths, petting zoo, games and rides for kids, entertainment, free admission to Paul Bunyon Logging Camp, Pub Garden, entertainment, food. Learn Details: Call 888-611-7463.
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August Somethings! Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:
August 3-6 Arts Festival Oklahoma, OKC Community College, Oklahoma City, 405-475-7006 August 5-8 Marian Days, Carthage, Missouri August 6-7 Hume Fair, Nevada, Missouri August 6-7 Festival of Summer, Downtown, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 262-723-5788 August 7 Heritage Days, Angelica, New York, 585-466-3216 August 7 Brush Valley Days Festival, Brush Valley, Pennsylvania, 724-479-0845 August 7-8 Carmel Valley Fiesta, Carmel Valley, California, 831-659-2038 August 7-8 West Springfield Art Festival, West Springfield, Massachusetts August 7-8 Peaches & Cream Festival, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 262-886-8500 August 7-8 Maui Onion Festival, Whalers Village, Lahaina, Hawaii, 808-661-4567 August 7-10 Perry County Schweizer Fest, Tell City, Indiana, 888-343-6262 August 12-14 Fun Fest, Main & Market, North Manchester, Indiana, 260-982-7644 August 13-15 Great River Road Food Festival, Main St. Marketplace,                        Natchez, Mississippi, 601-445-0338 August 13-15 Ole' Hickory Days, Colfax, Indiana, 765-650-0231 August 13-15 Magdalena Plein Air Painting Festival, High Country Lodge,                       Magdalena, New Mexico, 505-854-2953 August 14 Corn Festival, Avon, New York, 585-226-8118 August 14 Scandinavian Saturday Festival, High School, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, 715-468-2904 August 14 Pure Water Days/Heritage Fun Fest, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, 715-723-7858 August 14-15 Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, Sacramento, California, 916-446-0121 August 15 Arts & Crafts Fair, Civic Park, New Holstein, Wisconsin, 920-898-5640 August 15 Peach Festival, Attica, New York, 585-591-2161 August 21-22 Ole Farmers Fest, Rolling Prairie, Indiana, 219-778-4319 August 20-21 National Lentil Festival, Pullman, Washington, 800-365-6948 August 21-22 Egyptfest/Antique Tractor Pull, Cape Giradeau, Missouri August 22 Children's 1st Festival, Ellicottville, New York, 716-699-5586 August 26-29 Swiss Wine Festival, Vevay, Indiana, 800-435-5688 August 27-28 Crane Broiler Festival, Crane, Missouri August 28 AquaFest, Cedar Lake Park, Olathe, Kansas, 913-971-6263
Other August 2004 Events You Might Enjoy
August 1 Marilla Sesquicentennial, Marilla, New York, 585-652-7293 August 1 Peach Social & Pancake Breakfast, Albion, New York, 800-274-5897 August 4 Teddy Bear Picnic, 641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 716-884-0095 August 6-8 Boswell Centennial, Boswell, Pennsylvania August 6-8 Conglomeration , Clarion Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky, August 7 Midwest Scroll Saw Picnic, Middle School, Richland, Wisconsin, 608-647-2591 August 7-8 Gun Show, Kansas Coliseum, Wichita, Kansas August 7-8 Great Hattiesburg Gun & Knife Show, Sullivan Rd., Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 601-583-7500 August 7-8 Trade Days, Coldwater, Mississippi, August 8 Crafts In The Park, Village Park, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, 715-357-6088 August 13-14 West Coast Barbecue Championship, Fairfield, California, 925-639-7436 August 13-15 Sci-fi Vulkon, Holiday Inn, Independence, Ohio, 954-441-8735 August 13-15 Fandemonium, Red Lion Hotel downtown, Boise, Idaho, borneo@fandemonium.org August 13-15 ArmadilloCon (Sci-fi Literary), Austin, Texas, 512-477-6259 August 14 Crafts Fair, Saybrook County Barn, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, 860-388-0891 August 14 Somerset Antique Show, Downtown, Somerset, Pennsylvania, 814-445-6431 August 14-15 Art in the Park, Library Park, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, 262-249-7988 August 14-15 Morning Glory Craft Fair, 929 N. Water, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 414-259-1440 August 15 Concours d'Elegance, Pebble Beach, California, 831-622-1700 August 19-22 Gen Con Indy (gaming), Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana August 20-21 St. Louis BBQ Fest, St. Louis, Missouri August 20-21 Guitarbque, Asbury Park, New Jersey, 615-758-8749 August 20-21 Mums The Word, Courthouse Lawn, Bedford, Indiana, 812-275-8047 August 20-22 Ignite The Nites Car Show, Downtown, Libby, Montana, 406-293-2185 August 21 Winds, Waves & Wines, Aquarium, Niagara Falls, New York, 716-285-3575 August 21-22 Santa Fe Indian Market, Downtown, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 505-983-5220 August 21-22 Art Show, Tydings Park, Havre de Grace, Maryland, 410-939-9342 August 27-29 Miami County Heritage Days, Denver, Indiana, 765-985-3435 August 27-29 Bondville Fair, Route 30, Bondville, Vermont, 802-297-1882 August 27-September 2 Centre County Grange Fair, Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, 866-CEN-FAIR August 29 U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York, 716-357-6250
It's always best to call ahead to verify festival information. Please tell them you saw the listing in Deb's Monthly Review.

Trade something you have for something you want! Keep more of your cash-- And barter! Check out Santa Cruz Barter!

Look at this guy!

This is Scott L. Schwartz. If you ever get into trouble, you'll want him on your side. This guy means business. And his business is playing big and bad. Big may come easy, because he's 6'10" and weighs about 300 pounds. I'm not sure how he pulls off the bad part though, because he actually seems to be very... Well, never mind. Just click on the banner and get ready for some action. www.ultimatebadguy.com This spring he was unleashed on the big screen again!!! Starsky & Hutch opened March 5, 2004

Once upon a time there was a man with a gentle voice and quiet charm. He made several movies and worked in a TV show playing a character who rode a motorcycle from town to town, touching lives, and singing a little here and there. Then some of us didn't hear much of him for awhile. We wondered if he would ever come to sing for us again.
Michael Parks is singing, and he recorded 17 songs for us to enjoy, including: I'll Never Be Free Basin Street Blues Don't Go To Strangers Easy Street This CD was a long time coming, but it was worth waiting for. Take a trip to Listen Recordings where you can order your copy.

Above: Metallic Choker Necklace Left: Dreamcatcher Earrings

Joan Garnand creates from her home in Tennessee. Her design styles range from simple elegance to whimsical fun. Joan does hand-painted stationery, uses spare moments at festivals to paint faces, and entertains children at private parties. Only a small sample of her work is illustrated online. Talk to her about what you're looking for!

If you aren't deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired, you know someone who is. In recent years, there have been technological leaps forward for people who want to enjoy movies and need the help of captioning, or the narration of visual features. You can find a list of currently running films using DVS Theatrical (which provides narration of visual details) or Rear Window (which provides captioning) from this list at the NCAM/Motion Picture Access (Mopix) site. If there are no theatres in your area, do let local theatre owners know you would like them to provide these services.
Here's a project you might not have done with the kids (or done yourself). Make frozen bubbles you can pick up and handle. (Be careful not to touch the dry ice with your bare skin.)		It's not that long until Halloween, and if you love making costumes, you might enjoy the extensive directions on how to look like characters from the recent Lord Of The Rings films. And if you're looking for make up kids can use that isn't toxic, how about some make up you can tint with colored gelatin?

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