Deb's Monthly Review

June 2005

Editor: Deb Thompson deb@lightpatch.com

Festivals for Travelers, Sites of the Month, Archives, Selected Links and more.

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June 2005 Festivals and Events

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June 1-4, 2005 Deercreek Dam Days Festival Along the banks, Williamsport, Ohio	Three parades, carnival, flea market, food, entertainment. Questions: Call 740-986-5863 or 740-986-5434.
June 1-5, 2005 George Westinghouse Days Wilmerding Park, Wilmerding, Pennsylvania	Parade, local high school reunions, pancake breakfast, fireworks, bingo, rides and games, puppet show, BBQ, entertainment, festival foods. See the George Westinghouse Museum at 325 Commerce Street. This is the event's 21st year. Further Information: Call 412-823-0500
June 2-4, 2005 Diamond Festival Town Square, Murfreesboro, Arkansas	Arts and crafts, music, antiques, face painting, festival foods, rides for kids. It's the 32nd year for this festival. Details: Call 870-285-3131
June 2-4, 2005 Kudzu Festival Thomas Arena, Holly Springs, Mississippi.	Carnival, 5K run, rodeo events, gospel jamboree, food concessions, baseball tournament, arts and crafts. Questions: Call 662-252-2943
June 2-4, 2005 Steamboat Days River Park downtown, Des Arc, Arkansas	Pageant, world championship backseat driving contest, duck calling contest, chili cook-off and more.. Learn More: Call 870-256-3286.
June 2-5, 2005 Strolling of the Heifers Downtown, Brattleboro, Vermont	The big event is the Heifers on Parade, but there is also a Heifer Ball (ticketed separately), an art cow auction, Best Chefs of Vermont Pavilion, local farm tours, 4-H displays, dairy fest and marketplace, farm summit and more. The event is in its 4th year. Questions: Call 877-887-2378
June 2-5, 2005 Church Point Buggy Festival City Park, Church Point, Louisiana	Cultural tent for children, music and dance, baby crawling contest, poker run, vendors, carnival, accordian and fiddle contests, children's French contest, pageant, buggy display. Further Details: Call 337-684-2739.
June 2-5, 2005 Columbus Arts Festival Riverfront, Columbus, Ohio	300 juried artisans show and sell their work, plus you can enjoy 2 stages of entertainment. There is sandcastle building by local architects plus art actitivies for the kids. Area restaurants will be selling some of their specialties at the festival. There is no admission charge. Questions: Call 614-224-2606
June 2-5, 2005 Ithaca Festival Downtown, Ithaca, New York	Parade, arts and crafts, 6 stages of entertainment, food vendors, I-Fest Open Mic, stories, nature exhibits, juggling workshop and much more. Additional Information: Call 607-273-3646
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June 2-6, 2005 Sun Fun Festival various venues, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	Volleyball tournament, pageants, horseshoe tournament, sandcastle building, bubble gum blowing contest. The festival is in its 54th year. Learn More: Call 843-916-7239
June 2-30, 2005 Portland Rose Festival various venues, Portland, Oregon	The events occur throughout the month, with fun such as fleet week, an arts festival, Grand Floral Parade, pageants, Festival of Bands, entertainment, a rose show, races and more. Information: Call 503-227-2681.
June 3-4, 2005 Route 66 Festival various venues, Rolla, Missouri	Car and motorcycle show and cruise-in, burn out contest, 5K road race, entertainment, tricycle races, activities for kids, flame thrower contest, street dance, arts and crafts, pageant food court, beer garden. The event's sponsorship is shifting a bit this year. It's the 11th year for the festival. Learn More: Call 573-341-2562.
June 3-4, 2005 Mudtown Days McClure Park, Lowell, Arkansas	Parade, car show, lawnmower and wheelbarrow races, food, fireworks, 5K Asthma Walk, flea market and more. Further Details: Call 479-770-0023.
June 3-4, 2005 Chicken and Egg Festival unknown venue(s), Prescott, Arkansas.	Chicken Chasers Kids Run, country breakfast, chicken or egg cooking contest, chicken dinners, crowing contest, music, Chicks With Sticks women's softball tournament, Fowl Ball mens' softball tournament, 3-on-3 basketball, tennis, Cock of the Walk weight lifting tournament, games and activities for kids, arts and crafts, Hoola Hoop contest, pageants and more. Additional Information: Call 870-887-2101 or 870-887-6208
June 3-4, 2005 Delta Jubilee County Expo Center/Fairgrounds, Clarksdale, Mississippi	Classic cars, Mississippi State BBQ Championship, carnival, entertainment, 5K run, arts and crafts, food. Questions: Call 662-627-9539.
June 3-4, 2005 Diamond Festival Courthouse Square, Murfreesboro, Arkansas	5K run, arts and crafts, entertainment, activities for kids, food vendors. More: Call 870-285-3131.
June 3-5, 2005 Fairport Canal Days Main Street area, Fairport, New York	More than 300 arts and crafts booths, parade, foods such as burgers and strudel, entertainment, cruises on the Erie Canal, fireworks. Please, no pets (true for many events--always call ahead to be sure. Service animals are always welcome). Details: Call 585-234-4323
June 3-5, 2005 Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival Doyle Park, Little Chute, Wisconsin.	Golf chipping, golf putting, celebrity curd eating contest, public curd eating contest, Big Cheese Parade, cheese carving demonstration, cheese tasting, entertainment, food and drink. The event is in its 17th year. Further Information: Call 920-788-7390 or 920-788-7380.
June 3-5, 2005 White River Valley Festival Elkins Community Center & Bunch Park, Elkins, Arkansas	Arts and crafts, petting zoo, carnival, parade, duck race on the river, entertainment, silent auction. There is no admission charge. Get Details: Call 479-643-4094.
June 3-5, 2005 AlleyFest Downtown, Longview, Texas.	BBQ, fruit, cotton candy, chili cooking contest, activities for kids, music, sports events, and festival treats such as fresh fruit and cotton candy. It's the 27th year for this festival. Learn More: Call 903-237-4040.
June 3-5, 2005 Hog Wild Days unknown venue(s), Island City, Oregon	10K fun run, firefighters' breakfast, music, BBQ, parade, activities for kids, vendors, flea market. Learn More: Call 541-963-3540.
June 3-5, 2005 Klown Days unknown venue(s), Plainview, Nebraska.	Parade, tractor pull, carnival, dances, BBQ, entertainment, fireworks and more. Additional Information: Call 402-582-4433
June 3-5, 2005 Troy Strawberry Festival Downtown, Troy, Ohio	Parades, entertainment, bed races, Big Wheel races, bike races, Berry Beach Volleyball, softball tournament, a treasure hunt for the kids, chicken dinners, arts and crafts, strawberry shortcake, car show, strawberry doughnuts, chocolate-covered strawberries, kiddie tractor pull, duck race and more. There is no admission charge. Questions: Call 937-339-7714.
June 4, 2005 Elmwood Strawberry Festival Central Park, Elmwood, Illinois.	Strawberry treats, car show, arts and crafts, entertainment, festival foods. There is no admission charge. Learn More: Call 309-742-8272.
June 4, 2005 Wellborn Blueberry Festival Downtown, Wellborn, Florida.	Parade, entertainment, pie eating contest, arts and crafts, plenty of blueberry treats, more. Further Details: Call 386-208-1733 (ans. machine)
June 4, 2005 Art Festival Janssen Park, Mena, Arkansas	Demonstrations by artists, music, drawings, art for sale. This is also the day of the Ouachita Car Show and Firefighter Challenge, which are held in the same park. Additional Information: Call 479-394-3880.
June 4-5, 2005 Riverless Festival Downtown, Phillipsburg, Kansas	Turtle races, 5 mile run and 2 mile walk/run, arts and crafts, antique tractor display, music, health screenings and more. The festival runs from 10am-4pm. Details: Call 785-543-2121 or 800-543-2321.
June 4-5, 2005 Pink Tomato Festival Historic Square, Warren, Arkansas	Tomato eating contest, All-tomato luncheon, golf tournament, salsa contest, street dance, pageants, 5k run/walk and more. Questions: Call 870-226-5225.
June 6-12, 2005 Wynne Farmfest County Courthouse lawn, Wynne, Arkansas	Carnival, fishing rodeo, arts and crafts, 5K run, entertainment, food vendors and more. There is no admission charge. Further Details: Call 870-238-4183.
June 8-11, 2005 Depot Days Downtown and City Park, Stevenson, Alabama	In celebration of the area's railroad heritage the community offers parades, an ice cream social, pioneer breakfast, lawn mower racing, stores, vendors and entertainment. Further Details: Call 256-437-3012. Note: While in the area, be sure to check out the Unclaimed Baggage Center.
June 9-11, 2005 Jubilee Days Downtown, Warsaw, Missouri.	Enjoy a carnival, entertainment, arts and crafts, fiddler's contest, parade, car show and more. Questions: Call 660-483-5922 or 800-WARSAW-4.
June 9-11, 2005 Party in the Pines Main Street, Whitmire, South Carolina	Street dances, poker run, arts and crafts, entertainment, food, parade, car show. This is the festival's 18th year. Learn More: Call 803-694-3003 or 803-694-3797.
June 9-12, 2005 Bayfest UW Green Bay campus, Green Bay, Wisconsin.	Carnival, entertainment, battle of the bands, sand sculpture, arts and crafts, fireworks (Friday night), cartoon characters, activities for kids, race car simulator. Additional Details: Call 920-336-6123
June 9-12, 2005 Kolach Days various venues, Verdigre, Nebraska.	This one celebrates the Czech culture with ethnic foods, street dances, polka music, games and contests, parades and more. Questions: Call 402-668-2621.
June 9-12, 2005 Hometown Days unknown venue(s), Verona, Wisconsin.	Carnival, beer tent, fireworks, treasure hunt for kids, sand art, card games, men's softball tournament, raffle, petting zoo, lumberjack show, bingo, pie baking contest, variety show, truck pull, pancake breakfast, vendors. Additional Details: Call 608-845-9333
June 10-11, 2005 Iron Horse Festival Depot District, McComb, Mississippi	Food, poker run, games, arts and crafts, entertainment, fireworks, BBQ cook-off, local talent showcase, activities for kids. Further Information: Call 601-249-0116
June 10-11, 2005 Banana Split Festival Courthouse Square area, Wilmington, Ohio	Celebrate the days of malt shops and drug store soda counters at the birthplace of the banana split. Enjoy rock 'n roll entertainment, a talent contest, banana split making contests (professional and amateur), 5K run/walk, car show, games for kids. Admission is free. Questions: Call 877-428-4748.
June 10-11, 2005 Ice Cream Social Public Square, Berryville, Arkansas	5K/1-mile run, arts and crafts, games, ice cream. This is the event's 20th year. Admission is free. Further Details: Call 870-423-3704.
June 10-11, 2005 Tomato Fest Downtown, Jacksonville, Texas.	Arts and crafts, tomato eating contest, tomato history display, Couch Tomato No Sweat Oylmpics, health screening, antique tractors on display, volleyball tournament, gospel concert, farmers market, entertainment. More: Call 903-586-2217 or 800-376-2217.
June 10-11, 2005 911 Heritage Day Festival Downtown mall, Haleyville, Alabama.	The very first 911 call was made in Haleyville. The festival features fire and rescue demonstrations and competitions, car and motorcyle show, arts and crafts, street dance, bubble blowing contest, food and more. There is no admission charge. Get Details: Call 205-486-4984.
June 10-12, 2005 Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival Cambridge Central School, Cambridge, New York	Farmers market, breakfast buffet, road race, games and rides, skateboard and BMX events, food concessions, Taste of Cambridge, arts and crafts, a parade, balloon launches, bicycle race, pilots breakfast and more. The event is in its 5th year. Learn More: Call 518-677-0887.
June 10-12, 2005 Sparta Butterfest Memorial Park, Sparta, Wisconsin.	Now in its 21st year, the festival celebrates with a pageant, scrabble tournament, golf tournament, fire department water games, bingo, milking contest, arts and crafts, food concessions, classic cars, a quilt show, entertainment and more. The lumberjack breakfast is Sat. and Sun. from 7-11am and you can take the shuttle from the Butterfest site to the Eagles Club to eat. The festival is also sponsoring a food drive, so plan to bring non-perishable food items. Additional Details: Call 608-269-4123.
June 10-12, 2005 Louisiana Corn Festival Downtown, Bunkie, Louisiana	Carnival, arts and crafts, balloon launch, softball tournament, parade, corn shucking contests, lizard races, entertainment, 5K run and fun walk, cooking contests, Corn Idol talent contest, children's parade, street dances, corn cooking contests and more. Questions: Call 318-346-2575.
June 10-12, 2005 Versaille Poultry Festival various venues, Versailles, Ohio	Rides, 5K run, fireworks, flower show, baking contest, golf scramble, bingo, bean bag tournament, library book sale, arts and crafts, photography, BBQ chicken, ice cream, egg decorating contest, pettin zoo and more. There is no admission charge. Learn More: Call 937-526-3294
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June 10-12, 2005 Festa Italiana Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri	Enjoy Italian food, wine tasting, cooking demonstrations and music. Actors portray famous Italians from history and mingle with the crowd for added fun. Admission is charged. The festival runs from 5-10pm on Friday, 11am-10pm on Saturday and 11am-7pm on Sunday. Questions: Call 816-274-8444.
June 10-12, 2005 Tremont Turkey Festival various venues, Tremont, Illinois.	Strawberry shortcake eating contest, horseshoe tournament, bed races, pancake breakfast, arts and crafts, strawberry shortcake, carnival, music, food, merchants' specials. Additional Information: Call 309-925-5341 (eve)
June 10-12, 2005 Festival of the Four States Landreth Park, Joplin, Missouri	Activities for kids, vehicle show, arts and crafts, entertainment, BBQ cook-off, garden show, races, food. Admission is free. Questions: Call 417-624-4150 or 417-625-4789.
June 10-12, 2005 Texas Blueberry Festival various venues, Nacogdoches, Texas.	Poker run, petting zoo, blueberry farm tours, blueberry grower sales, blueberry pancakes, pie eating contest, blueberry ice cream contest, parades, motorcyle show, arts and crafts. You can get your picture taken with Elsie (the Borden cow). Learn More: Call 936-564-7351 or 888-653-3788
June 10-18, 2005 Riverbend Festival Riverfront downtown, Chattanooga, Tennessee.	The festival is celebrating its 25th year and the big focus is on music. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets, but please do not bring outside food or pets. Food is available on the festival site, plus there are other activities, including an area for kids. I'm told by others that in recent years this festival has areas that are not always good as a family atmosphere, so be aware of that as you make your plans to attend. Children age 10 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. The Budweiser Clydesdales will be on hand the first day. The musical entertainment (at this writing) includes Kid Rock, Michael McDonald, Pat Benatar, Phat Phunktion, Cheap Trick, Tom Horner Trio and the Cumberland Trio. Additional Information: Call 423-756-2211.
June 11, 2005 Blueberry Jubilee unknown venue(s), Poplarville, Mississippi.	Blueberries and blueberry bushes for sale, fruits and vegetables for sale, storytelling, arts and crafts, plenty of food, pageant, baby crawl, 5K run, Hula Hoop contest, pie eating contest, entertainment. Further Information: Call 601-795-0578 or 601-795-4572.
June 11, 2005 Queen Creek Peach Festival Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek, Arizona.	Peachy pancake breakfast, hay rides, peach sampling area, activities for kids, peach pies, country store and bakery, arts and crafts. The event runs from 7:30am-5pm. Details: Call 480-987-3100.
June 11, 2005 Rocking Chair Festival unknown venue(s), Thomastown, Mississippi.	Entertainment, arts and crafts, food. Pay a visit to the Rocking Chair Museum. Additional Information: Call 662-289-6072
June 11-12, 2005 Maine Fiber Frolic Windsor Fairgrounds on Rt. 32, Windsor, Maine	Llama drill team, parade of costumed animals, sheep dog demonstrations, flapjack races (with llamas and handlers), wool spinning, festival foods, llama shearing, angora rabbit information, goat show, music, activities for kids, Lama Limbo and more. Learn More: Call 207-832-5162
June 11-12, 2005 Heritage Days Festival Downtown area, Cumberland, Maryland.	Tours, historic military encampents and demonstrations, activities for kids, stories, food, arts and crafts. This event is held rain or shine. There is no admission charge. Questions: Call 301-722-0037
June 11-12, 2005 French Heritage Festival Historic District, St. Genevieve, Arkansas	Music and dance, lectures and displays, street dance, period costumes, entertainment, wine tasting, French cuisine, living history demonstrations. Further Details: Call 800-373-7007.
June 11-12, 2005 Allentown Art Festival Delaware Avenue area, Buffalo, New York.	More than 400 juried artists are expected to participate in this 48th year of the festival. Food and entertainment add to the fun. The festival proceeds put a lot of money into scholarships and foundations. You should expect to mingle with some 400,000 other visitors. The event runs from 11am-6pm. More: Call 716-881-4269
June 11-19, 2005 Marysville Strawberry Festival Comeford Park, Marysville, Washington	Enjoy a car show, carnival, talent show, motorcycle show, Berry Run, sales of fresh berries, parades, strawberry shortcake eating contest, arts and crafts, trike race for the grown-ups. Further Information: Call 360-659-7664
June 14-19, 2005 Western Pennsylvania Laurel Festival various venues, Brookville, Pennsylvania.	Sidewalk sale, art show, bike derby (on Wednesday), fashion show and luncheon, dog show, car show, table tennis tournament, parades, rides and games, music, library book sale, strawberry treats, karaoke, pony rides and more. More: Call 814-849-8448
June 14-19, 2005 Butter Festival various venues, Reedsburg, Wisconsin.	Run for the Butter (in Web Park), arts and crafts (in Nishan Park), parade, carnival and more. Further Details: Call 800-844-3507
June 15-18, 2005 Bushwhacker Days Town Square, Nevada, Missouri	Hot air balloon launch, car show and cruise-in, entertainment, arts and crafts, vendor booths, BBQ, carnival games and rides, ice cream social, lip sync contest. You can visit the Bushwhacker Jail Museum. Among those scheduled to entertain at the festival are Andy Griggs and Jeff Carson. Enjoy the 150th anniversary! Questions: Call 417-667-5300
June 15-18, 2005 Mighty Moo Festival various venues, Cowpens, South Carolina.	The festival also serves as a reunion for the men and women who served on the USS Cowpens Aircraft Carrier CVL 25 and the Cowpens Aegis Gilded Missile Cruiser CG 63. The public is also invited to come and enjoy softball, a street dance, parade, golf, arts and crafts, gospel singing, a pageant, entertainment and fireworks. More: Call 864-463-2129.
June 16-18, 2005 Steamboat Festival Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria, Illinois.	Carnival, high performance boat races, children's area, entertainment, food and more. There is no admission charge. More: Call 309-681-0696
June 16-18, 2005 Leslie Homecoming various venues, Leslie, Arkansas	Parade, pancake breakfast, table games, street dance, food, arts and crafts, BBQ at City Park, turtle races, bubble gum blowing contest. Further Details: Call 870-447-2500
June 17-18, 2005 Berry Festival Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse, Pennsylvania.	BBQ meats grilled with berry sauces, music and more. Additional Information: Call 717-768-82611 or 800-732-3538.
June 17-18, 2005 Peach Jamboree and Rodeo various venues, Stonewell, Texas.	Baking contest, preserves contest, breakfast at the fire station, 5-10K run/walk, arts and crafts, peach auction, pageant, rodeo events. More: Call 830-644-2735
June 17-18, 2005 Fulton Street Fair Downtown, Fulton, Missouri	Arts and crafts, parades, entertainment, 5K race, Mule Derby, car show, Touch A Truck display, BBQ contest, special activities for teens and kids, food. Questions: Call 573-642-4841.
June 17-18, 2005 Mosquito Fest Downtown, McCrory, Arkansas	Carnival, parade, car show, street dances, activities for the kids, arts and crafts, food. Further Details: Call 870-731-5537 or 870-731-2521.
June 17-18, 2005 Darby Fun Days Downtown, Darby, Montana.	Parade, 1-mile run, 5K run, 12K run, dance, entertainment, activities for kids, games, BBQ and more. Questions: Call 406-363-2400.
June 17-19, 2005 Quechee Balloon Festival Village Green Quechee, Vermont.	Early morning balloon launches, class cars (Sunday), beer and wine garden, arts and crafts, music, Green Mountain Volleyball Tournament, and plenty of treats such as fried dough, BBQ dishes and apple-cinnamon buns. Learn Details: Call 802-295-7900 or 800-295-5451
June 17-19, 2005 Edmonds Arts Festival Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds, Washington	Some 250 artisans show and sell their work, plus there are more than 2 dozen food booths. Enjoy entertainment and let the kids have fun at the Children's Plaza. Please, no dogs unless they are assistance animals. Get Information: Call 425-771-6412.
June 17-19, 2005 International Washboard Festival Worthington Park, Logan, Ohio	Washboard crafts, washboard displays, classic cars, parades, Children's Fair, factory tours of the Columbus Washboard Company, vendors, quilt show, auction, plus great washboard entertainment from Big Mama Sue, music from The Boondockers and more. Questions: Call 740-385-6836.
June 17-19, 2005 McClure Radish Festival Village Park, McClure, Ohio.	Cruise-in, radish eating competition, BBQ chicken, games and contests, music and dancing, kiddie tractor pull. Additional Information: Call 419-592-1786
June 17-22, 2005 Chautaqua Festival Cleveland Park, Greenville, South Carolina	Here's your chance to meet and greet historic figures who played a big part in our country. Actors, who are also scholars, portray visionaries from the past. This year's characters are from the Civil War era: Abraham Lincoln, Sam Watkins, Mary Chestnut, Frederick Douglas and Ambrose Bierce. The event is free, and you are invited to bring a picnic lunch and chair to enjoy as you watch, listen and learn. Get Information: Call 864-609-5812.
June 18, 2005 Strawberry Fest Downtown, Waupaca, Wisconsin	Strawberry shortcake, trolley rides, entertainment, fireworks, parade, Kids Alley, costume contest, arts and crafts, food and a model railroad show at Waupaca Recreational Center (held June 18-19) at 407 School Street. There is also a pancake breakfast and fly-in (on June 19th) at the Waupaca Municipal Airport. Details: Call 715-258-7343 or 888-417-4040.
June 18, 2005 Great Ozark Duck Race On the Spring River, Hardy, Arkansas	It costs $1 to adopt a duck to race for half a mile. In addition to the race you can enjoy the Hillbilly Olympics (with stump jumpin', high heel runnin', hubcap hurlin' and toilet seat tossin'). There is a fun run for the kids and a pet parade. Admission is free but some events have a registration charge if you wish to participate. More: Call 870-856-3571.
June 18, 2005 Moon Pie Festival Town Square, Bell Buckle, Tennessee.	In its 10th year the festival celebrates with a 10K run, arts and crafts, Moon Pie games and contests, the serving of a very large Moon Pie, synchronized wading for spoofy fun, BBQ and more. Questions: Call 931-389-2355
June 18, 2005 Strawberry Festival Downtown, Oswego, New York.	Music, shortcake, crafts and more. The event is celebrating its 25th year. The fun runs from 9am-5pm. Further Details: Call 607-687-2020
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June 18, 2005 Alabama Blueberry Festival Jefferson Davis Community College, Brewton, Alabama.	Arts and crafts, entertainment, games, plenty of blueberry treats. The event runs from 9am-5pm. Additional Information: Call 334-867-3224
June 18-19, 2005 Main Street Festival Downtown, Polson, Montana.	BBQ, sidewalk sales, dunking booth, arts and crafts, food, antiques, car show. The event is in its 6th year. Get Details: Call 406-883-5800
June 18-19, 2005 Northwest Garlic Festival Sheldon Field, Ocean Park, Washington.	Enjoy a garlic peeling contest, arts and crafts, wine tasting, brew garden, games, entertainment and plenty of garlic-rich foods. How about trying the chocolate-covered garlic? The festival runs from 10an-7pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. Additional Information: Call 360-642-3900
June 18-19, 2005 Riverwalk Festival Waterfront area, Jacksonville, North Carolina.	(The week before there are sporting events.) BBQ, seafood, Cajun specialities and more foods. Enjoy music, River Poker Paddle, sailing regatta, car show, fireworks, Dinner and a Movie in the Park (bring your own blanket or chair), arts and crafts. Questions: Call 910-937-7222
June 18-19, 2005 Cherry Blossom Festival Sakura Square, Denver, Colorado.	Entertainment, commercial vendors, arts and crafts, bonsai demonstrations, beer garden, Japanese foods, tea ceremony, talks inside the Denver Buddhist Temple, traditional Japanese street dance, raffle and more. Learn More: Call 303--380-8972
June 18-19, 2005 High Rolls Cherry Festival Community Center, High Rolls Mtn. Park, New Mexico.	Arts and crafts, fresh cherries and cherry products for sale, cherry pies, entertainment, activities for kids. Additional Information: Call 505-682-1151
June 18-26, 2005 Hampton County Watermelon Festival various venue(s), Hampton, South Carolina	Street dance, entertainment, fishing contest, carnival rides, pet shows, food vendors, watermelon eating contest, watermelon craft exhibit, pageant, golf tournament, melon growers' competition, arts and crafts, Mud Run, Taste of Hampton City. Get Details: Call 803-943-4978.
June 19-25, 2005 Peach Festival Downtown, Clanton, Alabama.	5K and 10K Peach Run, fishing tournament, BBQ, peach cook-off, car show, peach growers' compeitions, Peach Parade, pageants. More: Call 205-755-2400
June 22-25, 2005 London Strawberry Festival Village Park, Whitehouse, Ohio.	Decorated bike contest, parades, strawberry food contest, car show, pageants, entertainment, art show, and foods such as Texas Tenderloin, fried veggies, and strawberry shortcake. Additional Information: Call 740-852-1582 or 614-879-5726
June 22-26, 2005 Brunswick Old Fashioned Days High School Complex, 3581 Center Road, Brunswick, Ohio.	Games and rides, lumberjack show, basketball shootout (men's and women's), parade, toilet seat toss, watermelon eating contest, pie eating contest, pooch pageant, rolling pin toss, Big Wheel race, fireworks. The festival is in its 25th year. Questions: Call 330-273-4492.
June 22-26, 2005 Helen Keller Festival Spring Park, Tuscumbia, Alabama.	Parade, concerts, performances of The Miracle Worker, athletic events, arts and crafts, 5-mile run, 1-mile run, golf tournament, 5 and 10K walks, car and truck show, and new this year--the Civitan Duck Race. More than 75,000 people attended last year's activities. Learn More: Call 256-383-0533
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June 22-26, 2005 Flower Festival Ryon Park, Lompoc, California.	Carnival, arts and crafts, commercial vendors, entertainment, parade (Saturday at 10am), food booths and a flower show. Admission to the festival is free. Learn More: Call 805-735-8511
June 23-25, 2005 Brickfest County Courthouse lawn, Malvern, Arkansas.	Car and motorcycle show, 3-on-3 basketball, brick car derby, arts and crafts, entertainment, games, best-dressed brick contest. The event is celebrating 25 years. There is no admission charge. Additional Information: Call 501-337-7788
June 23-26, 2005 Little Bighorn Days Downtown, Hardin, Montana.	Rodeo events, period costume ball, reenactment of Custer's Last Stand, antiques, arts and crafts, street dance, BBQ. More: Call 406-665-1672
June 24-25, 2005 Purplehull Pea Festival various venues, Emerson, Arkansas.	Million Tiller Parade, arts and crafts, pea-based meals, Pea-Stompin' Street Dance, World Championship Rotary Tiller Race, purplehull peas and cornbread cooking contest, domino tournament, cake walk, 3-on-3 basketball, gospel concert, quilt raffle. The festival is in its 16th. Additional Details: Call 879-547-2707
June 24-25, 2005 Tomato Festival unknown venue(s), Crystal Springs, Mississippi.	Kids' Best-Dressed Tomato Contest, pageant, art competition, flea market, Tomato Queen pageant, farmers market, tomato growers' contests (including one for the Ugliest Tomato). Enjoy BBQ, a street dance, flea market and more. This is the festival's 10th year. Further Information: Call 601-892-2711
June 24-26, 2005 Polish Fest Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.	Enjoy storytelling, polka lessons, a raffle, music and dance, plus you get to sample traditional Polish foods. There will be a children's stage and some fun with Polish Lowland Sheepdogs on display. Details: Call 414-529-2140
June 24-26, 2005 Community Days Markey Park, Belton, Missouri	Car show, vendors, carnival, parade, fireworks, music. Get More Information: Call 816-331-2420
June 24-26, 2005 Rockwood River and Rails Festival unknown venue(s), Rockwood, Pennsylvania	Entertainment, petting zoo, 5K run, music, vendors, classic cars, train displays, arts and crafts. There is no admission charge. Details: Call 814-926-4236
June 24-26, 2005 Italian-American Festival Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, New Jersey	Raffle, arts and crafts, authentic organ grinder, face painting, pasta dinner, rock climbing, food vendors. Questions: Call 609-729-4533
June 24-26, 2005 Lorain International Festival Veterans Memorial Park, Lorain, Ohio.	Parade, bazaar, entertainment. There is also a pageant earlier in the week, plus a breakfast and other events. Some activities may be ticketed separately. More Details: Call 440-282-6263
June 24-26, 2005 Michigan Challenge Balloonfest Howell High School, Howell, Michigan.	There are balloon events, sky diving demonstrations and more. A picnic is held on the courthouse lawn with the creation of community quilts (some quilt blocks are made ahead of time and some will be created right on the festival site). There will also be putt-putt golf, a bubble factory, a parade, activities for the kids, a pie eating contest, a place for teens and entertainment. Questions: Call 517-546-3920
June 24-26, 2005 Oahe Days and Art Festival various venues, Pierre, South Dakota	Food vendors, street dance, river raft races, entertainment, activities for the kids, pet show, arts and crafts and more. Many events are held in Steamboat Park. Get More Information: Call 605-224-7361
June 24-July 4, 2005 Taste of Chicago Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois	In its 25th year, the festival offers tasting portions from Chicago restaurants, plus cooking demonstrations, fireworks, entertainment, the Race to Taste (run or walk), wireless cafe, pavilion for seniors, play area for kids, rides and other fun. Dishes you might try include Watermelon Gazpacho, potstickers, Italian ices, pizza, wings, corn on the cob, smoked salmon, fajita wraps, chocolate cake and much more. There is no admission charge to the festival. Details: Call 312-744-3370.
June 25, 2005 Jubilee in June City Park, Hatfield, Arkansas.	Arts and crafts, BBQ cook-off, 3-on-3 basketball, apple pie, parade (at 10am) and fireworks (9:30pm). Further Information: Call 870-389-6611
June 25, 2005 Archey Fork Festival City Park, Clinton, Arkansas.	Entertainment, arts and crafts, food, games for kids, fishing derby, classic cars fireworks. Admission is free. The festival is celebrating its 6th year. Questions: Call 501-745-7222
June 25-26, 2005 Strawberry Festival Historic District, Cedarburg, Wisconsin.	Fresh berries by the quart, chocolate-covered berries, strawberry shortcake, strawberry ice cream, strawberry wine, strawberry pancake breakfast, entertainment, quilt show, silent auction, Plein Air painting competition, strawberry shortcake eating contest, berry bob, dance and entertainment for kids, 13th Berry Big 5K run/walk, more. Find Out More: Call 262-377-9620 or 800-237-2874
June 25-26, 2005 Gene Autry Days Hardin Cty Fairgrounds: Community Bldg., Kenton, Ohio.	Gene Autry movies, memorabilia, Western collectibles, old toys, entertainment, Ohio State Championship Fast Draw Match, food. The event runs from 9am-5pm on June 25 and from 10am-3pm on June 26. Further Details: Call 419-673-4131
June 30-July 4, 2005 Sawdust Days Menominee Park, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.	Helicopter rides, live butterfly encounters, entertainment, karaoke, games and rides, pancake breakfast (July 2-4 from 6am-noon), parade, kiddie tractor pull. Questions: Call 920-235-4624 or 920-235-5584
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June Somethings! Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:
June 2-4 Mardi Gras in Branson, Ramada Festival Grounds, Branson, Missouri, 866-556-3378 June 2-4 Memphis Italian Festival, Marquette Park, Memphis, Tennessee, 901-767-6949 June 3-4 Blues & Heritage Festival, Downtown, Jackson, Tennessee, 731-427-7573 June 3-4 Scandinavian Days, Story City, Iowa June 3-5 Elvis Presley Festival, Front Street & Main, Tupelo, Mississippi, 662-841-6598 or 888-273-7798 June 3-5 Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Maverick Stadium, Arlington, Texas, 800-363-7268 June 3-5 Fish Days, Lake Andes, South Dakota, 605-487-7645 June 3-19 Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 412-281-8723 June 4 St. Paul Seafood Festival,                                St. Paul Church, Pass Christian, Mississippi, 228-875-6855 or 228-452-4686 June 4 Chiefland Watermelon Festival, Chiefland, Floria, 352-493-2330 June 4 WCMBA Strawberry Festival, Wilbraham Park, West Cape May, New Jersey, 609-884-8382 June 4-5 Greek Food Festival, Community Center, Folsom, California, 916-783-8097 June 10-11 Grasshopper Train Festival, Bowersville, Ohio, 937-546-3435 June 10-11 Pork Rind Heritage Festival, Harrod, Ohio, 419-648-5091 June 10-12 Strawberry Festival, 528 Trax Road, Finleyville, Pennsylvania, 412-835-3246 June 10-12 Wabash Days, West Allen, Wentzville, Missouri, 636-639-2082 June 10-12 Hot Air Balloon Festival, Fairgrounds, Coshocton, Ohio, 740-622-5411 June 10-12 Riverfest, Moragne Park, Gadsden, Alabama, 256-543-3472 June 10-12 Greek Festival, Airport, Camarillo, California, 805-482-1273 June 10-19, 23-25 Nebraskaland Days, North Platte, Nebraska, 308-532-7939 June 11 Yellow Springs Street Fair, Downtown, Yellow Springs, Ohio, 937-767-2686 June 11 Strawberry Festival & Craft Show, Friendship School, Palermo, New Jersey, 609-390-5656 June 11-12 Winnemucca Basque Festival, Winnemucca, California June 11-12 Italian Festival, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, 412-829-7397 June 11-12 Potomac Celtic Festival, Morven Park Equestrian Center, Leesburg, Virginia, 800-752-6118 June 12-19 St. Anthony's Italian Festival, 901 N. DuPont St., Wilmington, Delaware, 302-421-3790 June 12 Gold Strike Festival, Olde Town, Arvada, Colorado June 13-18 Station 149 Fair & Carnival,                                Etna Ball Field/Fugh Memorial Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 412-782-1333 June 16-18 Lakeland Funfest, Agricenter International, Memphis, Tennessee June 17-19 Crawdad Festival, Downtown, Isleton, California, 916-777-7770 June 18-19 West Boulevard Summer Festival, Wilson Park, Rapid City, South Dakota, 605-348-9439 June 24-26 New Melle Festival, New Melle, Missouri, 636-828-5158 June 24-26 Lorain International Festival, Downtown, Lorain, Ohio, 440-277-5244 June 25 Catch the Glow, Main Street area, Warrenton, Missouri, 636-456-1917 June 25-26 Pearl Day, City Park, Pearl, Mississippi, 601-932-3541 June 25-26 Manayunk Arts Festival, Main Street, Manayunk, Pennsylvania, 215-482-9565 June 25-25 Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival, Main Street, Lockport, New York, 716-433-0813
Other June 2005 Events You Might Enjoy Items in this section may also be festivals but are generally less multi-dimensional than events in the above category
June 1 Duck Race, Village Shopping Center, Libby, Montana, 406-293-4167 June 3-5 Pittsburgh Sports Spectacular, Monroeville Expo Mart, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 412-751-6271 June 4-5 Crazy Horse Volksmarch, Crazy Horse, South Dakota, 605-673-4681 June 4-5 Art in the Park, Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri, 573-443-2131 June 4-5 Frontier Days, Pope's Tavern, Florence, Alabama, 256-740-4141 or 888-FLO-TOUR June 5 Ability Fair, Kirtland, Ohio, 440-585-3041 June 5 Garden Tour, St. James, Missouri, 573-265-3899 June 5 Reptile Expo, Hindman Hall, Butler, Pennsylvania, 724-991-6658 June 10-12 Contemporary Crafts Market, Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, 310-458-2288 June 10-12 Montana Mule Days, American Legion Rodeo Grounds, Drummond, Montana, 406-777-2331 June 11 Sun Prairie Taste of the Arts Fair, Sheehan Park, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, 800-400-6162 June 11 Lititz Crafts in the Park, Springs Park, Lititz, Pennsylvania, 717-626-7186 June 11-12 14 Obsidian Days, City Park, Hines, Oregon, 541-573-2251 June 11-12 Art in the Park, Washington Park, Burlingame, California, 650-558-7300 June 11-12 Art by the Falls, Valley Art Center, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, 440-247-7507 June 15-18 Greek Food Fair,                                Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 412-833-3355 June 16-18 Butler Rodeo, Butler Farm Show Grounds, Butler, Pennsylvania, 724-865-9337 June 16-18 Boardwalk Art Show, Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 757-425-0000 or 800-822-3224 June 16-25 Reno Rodeo, Livestock Events Center, Reno, Nevada, 775-329-3877 June 18 Skillet Toss, Macksburg, Iowa, 515-768-2208 June 19 Big Daddy's Day Cool Car Show, Addison, Texas, 972-450-2851 June 20-23 National Marbles Tournament, Ringer Stadium, Wildwood, New Jersey, 304-337-2764 June 23-26 AthFest, Downtown, Athens, Georgia, 706-548-1973 June 24-26 & July 1-4 Boston Mills Artfest, Peninsula, Ohio, 800-U-SKI-241 June 25 Flea Market & Craft Show, 100 Center Ice Drive, Delmont, Pennsylvania, 724-468-1100 June 25-26 Crosby Festival of the Arts, Botanical Garden, Toledo, Ohio, 419-936-2986
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