Deb's Monthly Review

June 2006

Editor: Deb Thompson deb@lightpatch.com

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

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 June 2006 Festivals and Events

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Scroll down for June Festivals and other events for travelers in the U.S.

Please Note: Because of the very active hurricane season of 2005, many festivals have been scaled back or cancelled. It's especially important that you verify all festival information. Once affected areas are tidied up and restored, your support of local events and festivals will be a great way to help the local economy and our national economy in general.

June 1-3, 2006 Kudzu Festival Thomas Arena, Holly Springs, Mississippi	Arts and crafts, gospel jamboree, festival foods, carnival, talent show, horse show, rodeo, baseball tournament, 5K run. Additional Details: Call 662-252-2943
June 1-4, 2006 Church Point Buggy Festival City Park, Church Point, Louisiana	Music and dance, Cajun (and other) foods, arts and crafts, Buggy Parade on Church Blvd. (1pm on Sunday), children's French language contest, carnival, baby crawling contest, pageant, buggy display. Get the Facts: Call 337-684-2739
June 1-4, 2006 Ithaca Festival Stewart Park, Ithaca, New York	A parade featuring unique Volvo ballet, natural health displays, solar-powered popcorn, full schedule of entertainment, arts and crafts and more. Information: Call 607-273-3646
June 1-4, 2006 Columbus Arts Festival Riverfront, Columbus, Ohio	More than 200 artisons show and sell their work, plus there will be more than 75 musical acts on 2 stages. Enjoy specialties from area restaurants and get in on art activities for all ages. There is no admission charge. Enjoy the festival Thur-Sat 11:30am-10pm and on Sun. from 11:30am-6pm. Further Details: Call 614-224-2606
June 1-4, 2006 Strolling of the Heifers Downtown, Brattleboro, Vermont	More than 40,000 came to enjoy the fun last year. You can see a pageant, experience the Hammy Awards, a farmers market, Funky Heifer Exhibition, dairy fest and marketplace, take local farm tours and visit the Best Chefs of Vermont Pavilion. The big event is the Heifers on Parade down Main Street. Learn More: Call 877-887-2378
June 1-5, 2006 Sun Fun Festival various venues, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	Jet ski stunt show, volleyball tournament, parade, concerts, sandcastle building, pageants, Sea Doo Surf & Turf Championship, rock karaoke, bocce ball, Corvette car show, Art in the Park, bubble gum blowing contest, NASCAR events, Lego building blocks contest, watermelon eating contest, fireworks. The festival is celebrating its 55th year. Questions? Call 843-916-7239
June 1-30, 2006 Portland Rose Festival various venues, Portland, Oregon	Events occur throughout the month and include an arts festival, rose show, concerts, carnival, Starlight Parade, Starlight Run (June 3 at 8pm), auction, ballet, dragon boat races, Grand Floral Parade, pageants, fleet week (June 7-11) and more. Some events may require separate ticketing or reservations. Get The Facts: Call 503-227-2681
June 2-3, 2006 Steamboat Days River Park downtown, Des Arc, Arkansas	The festival celebrates its 21st year with boat races, arts and crafts, a carnival, activities for kids and more. There is no admission charge. Additional Details: Call 870-256-3660
June 2-3, 2006 Mudtown Days McClure Park, Lowell, Arkansas	Parade, arts and crafts, car show, Civil War information, food and more. Questions? Call 479-770-2185
June 2-3, 2006 Diamond Festival Town Square, Murfreesboro, Arkansas	Activities for kids, pageant, 5K run, music, arts and crafts, pet show, festival foods. This is the event's 33rd year. Get the facts: Call 870-285-3131
June 2-3, 2006 Chicken & Egg Festival unknown venue(s), Moulton, Arkansas	Arts and crafts, crowing contest, cackling contest, tennis, search for Golden Egg, activities for kids, music, Chicks with Sticks Softball Women's Tournament, Fowl Ball Men's Softball Tournament, Hula-Hoop contest, rope jumping competition, egg spoon race, baby chick races, display of egg plates (they're looking for more if you have one to show), food vendors, chicken dinner, pageant. Additional Information: Call 870-887-2101
June 2-3, 2006 Delta Jubilee County Expo Center/Fairgrounds, Clarksdale, Mississippi	Horseshoe tournament, fishing rodeo, pet show, motorcycle events, carnival, entertainment, volleyball, barbecue cooking contest, arts and crafts, festival foods, fireworks. Come and enjoy this 23rd year of the event. Learn More: Call 662-627-7337 or 800-626-3764
June 2-4, 2006 Lum 'n Abner Festival Janssen Park & County Fairgrounds, Mena, Arkansas	Lum 'n Abner skits, quad racing, lawnmower racing, baby crawling contest, festival foods, activities for kids, Ouachitas Car Show and Firefighter Challenge, horse-drawn carriage rides, quilt show, arts and crafts. Information: Call 379-394-8355
June 2-4, 2006 Boomtown Days Landreth Park, Joplin, Missouri	This festival had been called Festival of the Four States, but locals decided to focus a bit more on the mining heritage of Joplin. Come and enjoy a garden show, firefighter challenge, dog events, 5K/10K run, 3-on-3 basketball, photo competition, visual fine arts show, antiques and collectibles, rib eating competition, BBQ cook-off, arts and crafts, entertainment, activities for kids, vehicle show, ice cream social, fireworks. Get The Facts: Call 417-624-4150 or 417-625-4789
June 2-4, 2006 Klown Festival Bandshell Park, Plainview, Nebraska	Tractor pull, parades, carnival, Best Klown Contest, entertainment, BBQ, horse events, dances. The event is also called Klown Days. Find Out Details: Call 402-582-4941 or 402-582-4433
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June 2-4, 2006 Fairport Canal Days Fairport Junction, Fairport, New York	More than 300 arts and crafts booths, talent competition, entertainment, fireworks, festival foods and more. Please plan to leave Fido safely at home. Learn More: Call 585-234-4323
June 2-4, 2006 Strawberry Festival Downtown, Troy, Ohio	Flag football , pie eating contest, food booths, soccer, parades, bed races, entertainment, dance, Big Wheel races, bike tours, car show, Berry Beach Volleyball, golf scramble, car cruise-in, bowling tournament, softball tournament, Strawberry Stroll, 10,000-meter run, 2,000-meter run and a treasure hunt for the kids. Plus, enjoy arts and crafts and a lot of strawberry goodness in the form of strawberry doughnuts, chocolate-covered berries and more. There is also a kiddie tractor pull and a duck race. They expect to do serve than 12,000 portions of strawberry shortcake during this 30th year of the festival. Get Info: Call 937-339-7714
June 2-4, 2006 Hog Wild Days unknown venue(s), Island City, Oregon	Antiques, 10K fun run, arts and crafts, food vendors, parade, activities for kids, flea market and more. Questions? Call 541-963-3540
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June 2-4, 2006 AlleyFest Downtown, Longview, Texas	10K/5K/1-mile Alley Run, chili cooking contest, festival foods, Alley Art, activities for kids, and more. Three Dog Night is among the entertainment scheduled to appear during this 28th year. Further Info: Call 903-237-4040
June 2-4, 2006 Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival Doyle Park, Little Chute, Wisconsin	Now in its 18th year, the festival offers a curd eating contest, activities for kids, Big Cheese breakfast, Big Cheese Parade, carnival, cheesecake contest, cheese tasting, entertainment, festival foods and cheese carving demonstration. Learn More: Call 920-788-7390 or 920-788-7380
June 3, 2006 White River Festival Community Center, Elkins, Arkansas	Parade (11am), helicopter rides, silent auction, open air market, drawings for prizes, dog show, activities for kids, duck race, entertainment, food. Questions? Call 479-643-3460 or 479-643-2313
June 3, 2006 Wellborn Blueberry Festival Downtown, Wellborn, Florida	Pageant, pie eating contest, parade, entertainment, arts and crafts, lots of blueberry treats. Get Information: Call 386-362-3071
June 3-4, 2006 Riverless Festival Downtown, Phillipsburg, Kansas	Men's softball tournament, quilt show, arts and crafts, 5-mile run and 2-mile walk/run, food vendors, wild bird show, flea market, senior golf scramble, turtle races, health screenings, music, antique tractor display, bike IDs for kids. The fun goes from 10am-4pm. Questions? Call 785-543-2121 or 785-543-2321
June 7-10, 2006 George Westinghouse Days Wilmerding Park, Wilmerding, Pennsylvania	Parade (Wednesday at 7pm), entertainment, local high school reunions, festival foods, displays at the George Westinghouse Museum (325 Commerce Street), games and more. Further Details: Call 412-664-1727 or 412-823-0500
June 8-10, 2006 Jubilee Days Downtown, Warsaw, Missouri	In its 40th year the festival plans a carnival, 5K run/walk, entertainment, Mobile Aquarium Display, games, fiddler's contest, pie baking contest, arts and crafts, car show, parade and more. Find Out More: Call 660-483-5922
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June 8-10, 2006 Party in the Pines Main Street, Whitmire, South Carolina	Entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival, parade (Friday at 7pm), gospel music, car show, street dances, festival foods. This is the event's 19th year. Information: Call 803-694-3003 or 803-694-3797
June 8-11, 2006 Kolach Days various venues, Verdigre, Nebraska	Now in its 38th year, the festival offers a magic show, flea market, arts and crafts, street dances, tractor pull, pool party at Wildwood Acres, duck races, classic car cruise (evening of June 9), festival merchandise, carnival, fun run/walk, turtle races at Chalupnik Park, kiddie parade, polka mass, food vendors, kolaches for sale, kolache eating contest, drawing for a quilt, mud volleyball tournament, bathtub races. Get The Facts: Call 402-668-2621
June 8-11, 2006 Hometown Days Lincoln Street area, Verona, Wisconsin	Parade, fireworks, arts and crafts, music, tractor pull, kiddie tractor pull, petting zoo, beer tent, games, vendors. Additional Details: Call 608-845-9333
June 9-10, 2006 911 Festival Downtown mall, Haleyville, Alabama	Haleyville celebrates as the home of the first 911 call. Come and enjoy a car and motorcycle show, arts and crafts, music, carriage rides, historical displays, street dance, bubble blowing contest, food, rescue and fire information. ] There is no admission charge. Get The Facts: Call 205-486-3121
June 9-10, 2006 Ice Cream Social Public Square, Berryville, Arkansas	Fishing derby, 5K/1-mile run (at 8am on the 10th), arts and crafts, games, entertainment, and plenty of ice cream in the event's 21st year.. Learn More: Call 870-423-3704
June 9-10, 2006 French Heritage Festival Historic District, St. Genevieve, Arkansas	Lectures and displays, music and dancing, period costumes, French folk dancing demonstrations, French folktale telling, wine tasting, French cuisine, living history demonstrations. Questions? Call 800-373-7007
June 9-10, 2006 Pink Tomato Festival Historic Square, Warren, Arkansas	This is the festival's 50th year, and the celebration actually begins with a golf tournament on June 3. Enjoy a a quilt show, arts and crafts, pageant, classic cars, fireworks, tomato eating contest, activities for kids, tomato packing contest, tomato cookbooks for sale, pancake breakfast, entertainment, lawnmower races, 5K run/walk, all-tomato luncheon, baseball tournament, turtle races, street dance. Details: Call 870-226-5225
June 9-10, 2006 Wynne Farmfest Knights of Columbus Hall grounds, Wynne, Arkansas	In its 30th year the festival offers a 5K run, activities for kids, arts and crafts, entertainment, food vendors, carnival. There is no admission charge. More Information: Call 870-238-4183 or 870-238-2601
June 9-10, 2006 Iron Horse Festival Railroad Blvd., McComb, Mississippi	Railroad museum open for viewing, food, poker run, firefighter challenge, BBQ cook-off, firefighter challenge, local talent showcase, activitines for kids, games, arts and crafts entertainment, fireworks. Enjoy this 13th year of the festival. Learn More: Call 601-249-4555
June 9-10, 2006 Banana Split Festival J.W. Denver Williams Park, Wilmington, Ohio	Celebrate early rock 'n roll and the days of malt shops and banana splits. More than 350 classic cars are expected to be on display, plus you can catch the parade on Saturday at 1pm. Go Bananas at the 5K run/walk, browse arts and crafts, enjoy collectibles displays and let the kids have a pony ride and play games. There will be a climbing wall, hockey, old-fashioned candy, a banana split eating contest and banana split building contests for both amateurs and professionals. Questions? Call 877-426-4748
June 9-10, 2006 Tomato Fest Commerce & Austin Streets area, Downtown, Jacksonville, Texas	Best Home Grown Tomato Contest, salsa contest, arts and crafts, hay rides, street dance, antique tractors on display, entertainment, activities for kids and more. It's the festival's 22nd year. Further Info: Call 903-586-2217 or 800-376-2217
June 9-11, 2006 Tremont Turkey Festival various venues, Tremont, Illinois	This year's theme is "Town of Dreams". Enjoy a car show, 3-on-3 basketball, library used book sale, food vendors, music, antique tractor pull, bed races, strawberry shortcake eating contest, horseshoe tournament, festival merchandise, 5K race, parade (4pm on Sunday), pancake breakfast, arts and crafts, strawberry shortcake for sale, antiques, merchant specials, carnival and more. Additional Details: Call 309-925-5269
June 9-11, 2006 Louisiana Corn Festival Downtown, Bunkie, Louisiana	In its 20th year the festival planners hope to have a corn eating contest, parade, Kids Corn Creature Contest, pirogue races on the bayou, carnival, arts and crafts, Corn Idol talent contest, corn cooking contests, street dances, lizard races, corn shucking contests, entertainment. Questions? Call 318-346-2575
June 9-11, 2006 Festa Italiana Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri	Cooking demonstrations, activities for kids, wine tasting, Italian food, beer garden, music. Actors portray famous Italians from history and mingle with the crowd, so be ready for their appearance. The festival runs from 5-10pm on Friday, 11am-10pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. There is an admission charge for those 13 and older. Further Information: Call 816-274-8444
June 9-11, 2006 Carson City Rendezvous various venues, Carson City, Nevada	Stage coach rides, Civil War reenactments, western music, Pueblo de Nevada dancing, Scottish clan camp, cowboy church, arts and crafts, old-fashioned games, Chinese Youth Dance Troupe performances, Victorian fashion show, activities for kids, food court, camel rides, gunfighter show, entertainment. Learn More: Call 775-687-7410 or 800-NEVADA-1
June 9-11, 2006 Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival Cambridge Central School, Cambridge, New York	Balloon launches (subject to weather conditions), pilots breakfast (with time for autographs), arts and crafts, tours of St. Luke's Church, commercial vendors, flea market, activities for kids, music, parade, games and rides, food concessions, bicycle race. It's the 6th year for this event. Details: Call 518-677-0887
June 9-11, 2006 International Bayfest Leicht Memorial Park, Green Bay, Wisconsin	Formerly called Bayfest, the event has been moved from the UW campus to Leicht Park and the concept has been worked into more of an international affair. Plan to enjoy an Oneida Nation Global Village, activities for kids, international cuisine, music and dance entertainment, arts and crafts, educational and cultural displays, boat parade, fireworks. Please do not bring pets to the festival. (Service animals are always welcome.) Festival hours will be from 5pm-midnight on Friday, 11am-midnight on Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sunday. Come and watch this event transition and grow! Questions? Call 920-435-5220
June 9-11, 2006 Sparta Butterfest Memorial Park, Sparta, Wisconsin	It's the 22nd occurrence of this festival. Plans include a parade (on Sunday), flea market, arts and crafts, golf tournament, milking contest, Lip Sync Olympics, fire department water games, bingo, Spart Stampede Run/Walk, antiques, Tae Kwon Do demonstrations, horseshoe tournament, a butter making display, classic cars, quilt show, entertainment, strongman competition. No food or drink may be carried into the festival, with one exception. There is a food drive, so do plan to bring one or more non-perishable food items to donate. Further Information: Call 608-269-4123
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June 9-18, 2006 Marysville Strawberry Festival Comeford Park, Marysville, Washington	This event celebrates its 75th year with a fashion show, fireworks, 5K run/walk, 1-mile run, Market in the Park, motorcycle show, trike race for the grown-ups, RV show, parades, arts and crafts, strawberry shortcake and more. Additional Details: Call 360-659-7664
June 10, 2006 Blueberry Jubilee Downtown, Poplarville, Mississippi	Blueberry bushes for sale, fresh blueberries for sale, other fruits and vegetables for sale, storytelling and workshop with Elizabeth Ellis, arts and crafts, pageant, food, baby crawl, entertainment, 5K run. Questions? Call 601-795-0651 or 601-795-8377
June 10, 2006 Rocking Chair Festival unknown venue(s), Thomastown, Mississippi	Arts and crafts, festival foods, entertainment. You can also visit the Rocking Chair Museum. Learn More: Call 662-289-6072
June 10, 2006 Texas Blueberry Festival various venues, Nacogdoches, Texas	Blueberry cobbler baking contest, entertainment, petting zoo, horseshoe tournament, Blue Threads Costume Contest, classic cars, pie eating contest, blueberry ice cream contest, parades, motorcycle show, blueberry grower sales, blueberry pancakes, arts and crafts, food vendors, an appearance by Elsie the Borden Cow (with probable opportunity for photos). Further Information: Call 936-564-7351 or936-560-5533
June 10-11, 2006 Depot Days Downtown and City Park, Stevenson, Alabama	The community celebrates its railroad heritage with parades, street dance, ice cream social, Alabama Bug Jam, pioneer breakfast, lawn mower racing, storytelling, vendors and entertainment. Get the Facts: Call 256-437-3012 or 256-638-3604
June 10-11, 2006 Main Fiber Frolic Windsor Fairgrounds on Rt. 32, Windsor, Maine	Fleece show and sale, llama drill team, sheep dog demonstrations, flapjack races (with llamas and handlers), used equipment marketplace, workshops on working with fibers, food vendors, wool spinning, llama shearing, goat show, activities for kids and more. Questions? Call 207-832-5162
June 10-11, 2006 Heritage Days Festival Downtown area, Cumberland, Maryland	Historic tours, historic military encampments and demonstrations, canal boat replica, railroad exhibits, activities for kids, arts and crafts, Masonic Temple tours, church yard sale, diesel cab and caboose rides, petting zoo, bake sale, horse-drawn carriage rides, library used book sale. The fun goes on rain or shine. There is no admission charge. Enjoy this 38th year from 10am-5pm on Saturday and from 11am-5pm on Sunday. Learn More: Call 301-722-0037
June 10-11, 2006 Versaille Poultry Festival various venues, Versailles, Ohio	5K run, egg eating contest, music, flower show, fireworks, golf scramble, bingo, classic car parade, bean bag tournament, kiddie tractor pull, arts and crafts, carnival, pageant, firefighter waterball fights, flying disc tournament, photography, BBQ chicken, ice cream, petting zoo and more. Additional Details: Call 937-526-3294
June 13-18, 2006 Western Pennsylvania Laurel Festival various venues, Brookville, Pennsylvania	5K race, carnival, art show, bike derby, dog show, car cruise and show, mountain bike race, bingo, tea party, model railroad show, teen concert, pet parade, BBQ, quilt show, luau, strawberry treats, library used book sale, ghost tour. Information: Call 814-849-4751
June 13-18, 2006 Butter Festival various venues, Reedsburg, Wisconsin	Pageant, arts and crafts, parade, carnival and more. Find Out More: Call 608-524-3208 or 800-844-3507
June 14-17, 2006 Mighty Moo Festival various venues, Cowpens, South Carolina	Parade, golf, arts and crafts, pageant, fireworks, entertainment, street dance, softball, food vendors. The event is also a time for reunions of the men and women who served on the USS Cowpens Aircraft Carrier CVL 25 and the Cowpens Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser CG 63. Get Details: Call 864-463-2129
June 14-18, 2006 Ice Cream Days various venues, Le Mars, Iowa	Parade, (June 17 at 9am), Arts and Crafts in the Park, tours of Plymouth County Courthouse, Arts Center exhibits, walking tours of historic district, entertainment, Children's Learning Fair, root beer floats, kite flying, community hymn sing at St. John's Lutheran Church, Golden Kernels Air Show, charity golf tournament, popcorn, genealogical assistance, fishing derby for kids, toy auction at the fairgrounds, golf ball drop, pancake breakfast, toy show, Northwest Iowa Horse Show, lots of ice cream desserts. Learn More: Call 712-546-8821
June 15-17, 2006 Leslie Homecoming various venues, Leslie, Arkansas	Rodeo events, parade, pancake breakfast, 10th Fiddlers Contest (at Killebrew Theater), arts and crafts, street dance, table games, BBQ at City Park, turtle races, bubble gum blowing contest. Information: Call 870-447-2500
June 15-17, 2006 Steamboat Festival Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria, Illinois	Activities for kids, Steamboat Classic foot race, high performance boat races, carnival, entertainment, food, sports events. Questions? Call 309-681-0696
June 15-17, 2006 Bushwhacker Days Town Square, Nevada, Missouri	Car show and cruise-in, lots of Civil War info at the Bushwhacker Museum, carnival, 4-H events, parade, vendor booths, quilt show. Get The Facts: Call 417-667-5300
June 16-17, 2006 Fulton Street Fair Downtown, Fulton, Missouri	Ice cream social, arts and crafts, entertainment, 5K race, Mule Derby, car show, Kiddie Corral, Touch A Truck display, kiddie & pet parade, activities for teens, food, grand parade, washer pitching tournament. Details: Call 573-642-4841
June 16-17, 2006 Peach Jamboree & Rodeo various venues, Stonewall, Texas	Breakfast at the fire station, washer pitching tournament, dance, food vendors, preserves contest, baking contest, 5-10K run/walk, arts and crafts, peach auction, peach show and judging, pageant, peaches and ice cream, rodeo events. It's the 45th year for this event. Further Information: Call 830-644-2735
June 16-18, 2006 Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival Veterans Memorial Park, Avon, Ohio	Colorful duct tape art and sculptures, comedy, music, vendors, parade with floats made mostly of duct tape, duct tape fashions and more. Questions? Call 866-818-1116
June 16-18, 2006 International Washboard Festival Worthington Park, Logan, Ohio	In its 6th year the festival offers washboard displays, parades, washboard crafts, food vendors, a quilt show, Children's Fair, factory tours of the Columbus Washboard Company, classic cars, plus music from Dannie Sullivan, The Boondockers and washboard entertainment from Big Mama Sue. Learn More: Call 740-385-6836 or 740-385-4349
June 16-18, 2006 McClure Radish Festival Village Park, McClure, Ohio	Radish recipe contest, radish eating competition, car cruise-in, BBQ chicken, games and contests, food concessions, music and dancing, activities for kids. Get Details: Call 419-592-1786
June 16-18, 2006 Quechee Balloon Festival Village Green, Quechee, Vermont	Early morning balloon launches as weather permits, classic cars, activities for kids, ballon glows in the evening, arts and crafts, entertainment, juggling workshop, and plenty of festival foods such as turkey legs, fried dough, BBQ and ice cream. Please do not bring pets to the festival grounds. It's the 27th year for this event. For More Information: Call 802-295-7900 or 800-295-5451
June 16-18, 2006 Edmonds Art Festival Frances Anderson Center at 7th & Main. Edmonds, Washington	It's the 49th year for this event, and plans include a Junior Art exhibit, Kids Creative Corner, wine bar, food terrace, festival merchandise, entertainment, some 240 artisans showing and selling their work. Assistance animals welcome, but please do leave pets at home. Learn More: Call 425-771-6412
June 16-21, 2006 Chautauqua Festival Falls Park and Greenville Tech, Greenville, South Carolina	(Rain site for Falls Park events will be Christ Church, and for Greenville Tech events rain means a move from the tent to the Student Center). This year's theme is "Great American Journey" and features well-known characters from our history. William Clark, Sequoyah, Herman Melville and Harriet Tubman will be portrayed by actors and will highlight the historic figures' lives from a uniquely entertaining, yet scholarly, viewpoint. The presentations at Falls Park will have no seating, so bring a chair, and a picnic meal if you like. There is no admission charge. Get Info: Call 864-609-5812
June 16-24, 2006 Chilton County Peach Festival Downtown, Clanton, Alabama	Music, 5K and 10K Peach Run, BBQ, Peach Parade (June 24), pageants, peach auction, Peach Jam Jubilee, arts and crafts, fly-in at Gragg-Wade Field, peach cook-off, art show, classic cars, fishing tournament. Details: Call 205-755-2400
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June 17, 2006 Alabama Blueberry Festival Burnt Corn Creek Park, Brewton, Alabama	The festival moves to the downtown area this year. Plans include a food court, activities for kids, arts and crafts, entertainment, antique car show, motorcycle rally (may be at another venue), sales of blueberry festival cookbook, blueberry bushes. The fun goes from 9am-5pm. It's the 26th year for the event. Get Info: Call 251-867-3224
June 17, 2006 Strawberry Festival Downtown, Owego, New York	It's the 26th year for this festival. Come and celebrate with a morning parade, strawberry treats, arts and crafts, activities for kids, food and drink vendors, entertainment. Further Details: Call 607-687-2556
June 17, 2006 RC Cola & Moon Pie Festival Town Square, Bell Buckle, Tennessee	Now in its 12th year, the festival offers arts and crafts, 10-mile run, Moon Pie Toss, RC Dash, entertainment, watermelon seed spitting contest, Moon Pie Parade, food vendors, deep-fried Moon Pies, the serving of a very large Moon Pie. Enjoy the fun from 7am-5pm. Questions? Call 931-389-9663
June 17, 2006 Strawberry Fest Downtown, Waupaca, Wisconsin	Fresh berries for sale, activities for kids, entertainment, trolley rides, strawberry shortcake, arts and crafts, festival foods, all from 9am-4pm. The Waupaca Recreational Center will sponsor a model railroad show at 407 School Street on June 17 & 18. And you can enjoy a pancake breakfast and fly-in at the Municipal Airport on June 18. More Information: Call 715-258-7343 or 888-417-4040
June 17-18, 2006 Cherry Blossom Festival Sakura Square, Denver, Colorado	In its 33rd year the festival offers ikebana demonstrations, commercial vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment, calligraphy demos, bonsai demos, traditional Japanese street dance, raffles, talks inside the Denver Buddhist Temple, tea ceremony, fresh noodles and sushi. Get the facts: Call 303-380-8972
June 17-18, 2006 Main Street Festival Main Street area, Polson, Montana	This is the festival's 7th year. Plans include arts and crafts, activities for kids, entertainment, a car show, an auction, antiques, BBQ and sidewalk sales. Additional Details: Call 406-883-5800
June 17-18, 2006 High Rolls Cherry Festival Community Center, High Rolls, New Mexico	Activities for kids, arts and crafts, fresh cherries for sale, cherry pies, entertainment, cherry cider. The festival runs from 9am-5pm. Questions? Call 505-682-1151
June 17-18, 2006 Riverwalk Festival Riverwalk Crossing Park, Jacksonville, North Carolina	Cajun (and other) foods, bungie trampoline, 2 stages of entertainment, car show, fireworks, dinner and a movie in the park (bring your own blanket or chair), arts and crafts, activities for kids. Further Information: Call 910-937-7222
June 17-18, 2006 Hampton County Watermelon Festival various venus, Hampton, South Carolina	Entertainment, poker run, street dance, historical displays, fishing contest, carnival rides, decorated door contest, youth parade, food vendors, watermelon eating contest, watermelon craft exhibit, pageant, melon growers' competition, Mud Run, arts and crafts, free watermelon slices, Taste of Hampton County. Get The Facts: Call 803-943-4978
June 17-18, 2006 Northwest Garlic Festival Sheldon Field, Ocean Park, Washington	Games, arts and crafts, garlic peeling contest, wine tasting, brew garden plenty of garlic foods, including chocolate-covered garlic. Come and meet the "Clove Brothers" at this 24th year of the festival. Hours are from 10am-6pm on Saturday and 110am-4pm on Sunday. Details: Call 360-642-2400 or 800-451-2542
June 21-24, 2006 Community Days Markey Park, Belton, Missouri	Car show and cruise, pageant, carnival, vendors, talent "idol" contest, pie baking contest and pie auction, parade, carnival, pancake breakfast. Find Out More: Call 816-331-2420
June 21-24, 2006 London Strawberry Festival Village Park, Whitehouse, Ohio	Arts and crafts, parades, bike tour, 5K/1K race, entertainment, festival foods and more. Additional Information: Call 740-852-1582 or 614-879-5726
June 21-25, 2006 Helen Keller Festival Spring Park, Tuscumbia, Alabama	Historic tours, parade, athletic events, theatre, car and truck show, Lucky Ducky Derby and more. This is the event's 28th year. Questions? Call 256-383-0783 or 800-344-0783
June 21-25, 2006 Flower Festival Ryon Park, Lompoc, California	The 54th year's theme is "Back to the 60s". Come and enjoy arts and crafts, commercial vendors, entertainment, parade (Saturday at 10am), food booths and a flower show. There is no admission charge. Get the facts: Call 805-735-8511
June 21-25, 2006 Little Bighorn Days Downtown, Hardin, Montana	Church-sponsored breakfasts and dinners, quilt display, parades, activities for kids, rodeo events, 1876 period costume ball, reenactment of Custer's Last Stand, antiques, arts and crafts, BBQ, street dance. More Information: Call 406-665-1672
June 21-25, 2006 Brunswick Old Fashioned Days High School Complex, 3581 Center Road, Brunswick, Ohio	Enjoy this 26th annual event with a parade, games and rides, fireworks, garage band contest, karaoke contest, pageants. Further Details: Call 330-273-4492
June 22-25, 2006 Italian-American Festival Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, New Jersey	Arts and crafts, grand procession, raffle, pasta dinner, grape stomping contest, face painting, food vendors and music. Among those scheduled to perform at this writing: 45 RPM, Lou Christie, Philly Cuzz. Come and enjoy this 12th year of the festival. Get the Facts: Call 609-729-4533
June 22-25, 2006 Route 66 Festival various venues, Albuquerque, New Mexico	Historic displays, collectibles displays, arts and crafts, bluegrass music, Native American dancers, silent auction, ice cream, BBQ, Neon Cruise on Rt. 66, food booths, pie eating contest, watermelon eating contest, dance, car and motorcycle show and more. Questions? Call 505-344-9330 or 505-344-7814
June 22-25, 2006 Rockwood River and Rails Festival unknown venue(s), Rockwood, Pennsylvania	Teen dance, petting zoo, arts and crafts, raffle, activities for kids, historical exhibits, train displays, classic cars, food vendors. There is no admission charge. Get the Facts: Call 814-926-4236
June 23-24, 2006 Purplehull Pea Festival Emerson High School area, Emerson, Arkansas	Kids' bike race, Million Tiller Parade, arts and crafts, pea-based meals, Pea Stompin' Street Dance, World Cup Purplehull Pea Shelling competition, 3-on-3 basketball, horseshoe pitching. The festival is celebrating its 17th year. Additional Information: Call 879-547-2707
June 23-24, 2006 Brickfest County Courthouse lawn, Malvern, Arkansas	Car and motorcycle show, arts and crafts, entertainment, best-dressed brick contest, food, brick car derby and more. Have fun at this 26th year of the event. Learn More: Call 501-337-7788
June 23-241, 2006 Tomato Festival Downtown, Crystal Springs, Mississippi	5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run, flea market, arts and crafts, Kids' Best-Dressed Tomato Contest, Tomato Queen pageant, activities for kids, kiddie parade, entertainment, Best Tomato Hat Contest, street dance, BBQ, art competition, farmers market, tomato growers' contests (including a prize for Ugliest Tomato). Further Details: Call 601-892-2711
June 23-25, 2006 Michigan Challenge Balloonfest Howell High School, Howell, Michigan	More than 50 ballons are scheduled to be on hand for launches and other events. (Remember that weather affects things tremendously. Be ready for schedule changes.) There will also be Rock-n-Roll Canines, a stunt kite team, carnival, Medieval Village, skateboard exhibition, games, sky diving demonstrations, picnic on the courthouse lawn, activities for teens, entertainment, games. Questions? Call 517-546-3920
June 23-25, 2006 Dan Patch Days unknown venue(s), Savage, Minnesota	Dan Patch was a pacing horse who broke the 2-minute record 35 times, and 2006 marks the 100-year anniversary of his world record of 1:55. The community is celebrating this year with a pancake breakfast (7:30-11:30am on Sunday), a parade (1pm on Sunday), Music in the Park (Friday night), activities for kids, fire department demonstrations, police/fire department softabll game, ProKart Grand Prix, historical displays, raffle, petting zoo, fire department water fights, kickball tournament, 5K Pace run/walk, and the Taste of Savage—area restaurants will have treats such as fajitas, fried rice, beef tenderloin, wings, pizza, BBQ, pie and ice cream. Additional Information: Call 952-440-6255
June 23-25, 2006 Lorain International Festival various venues, Lorain, Ohio	Several events are held prior to the weekend cluster of activities. The weekend brings cultural booths, arts and crafts, more than 40 ethnic food vendors, entertainment, a car show, parade, and a Parade of Lights with boats on the Black River. Learn More: Call 440-244-6808 or email
June 23-25, 2006 Oahe Days and Art Festival various venues, Pierre, South Dakota	Parade, sidewalk chalk art, food vendors, street dance, entertainment, car show, BMX stunt bike show, walleye fishing tournament, beer garden, Tae Kwan Do demonstration, arts and crafts, gymnastic show, pancake breakfast, activities for the kids. Questions? Call 605-224-7361 or 605-280-9806
June 23-25, 2006 Polish Fest Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Folk art demonstrations, storytelling, polka lessons, folk music and dance, pageant, fireworks, Chopin Youth Piano Competition, raffle, Polish cuisine, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs on display, activities for children. The festival is celebrating its 25th year. Additional Information: Call 414-529-2140
June 24, 2006 Jubilee in June City Park, Hatfield, Arkansas	Come to the park via Port Arthur Drive and then enjoy arts and crafts, activities for children, parade at 10am, apple pie contest, 3-on-3 basketball, BBQ cook-off, fireworks at 9:30pm. There is no admission charge. Get the Facts: Call 870-389-6611
June 24-25, 2006 Strawberry Festival Historic District, Cedarburg, Wisconsin	Now in its 21st year, the festival offers music, a bubblegum blowing contest, Berry Big 5K run/walk, strawberry pancake breakfast (Sunday from 8-10:30am), Plein Air painting competition, fresh berries by the quart, strawberry shortcake, chocolate-covered strawberries, strawberry shortcake eating contest, Berry Bob, activities for kids, rubber duck race, art auction, strawberry ice cream, strawberry wine, Barista Olympics with cappucino and latte making contests. Hours are from 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. More: Call 262-377-9620 or 888-894-4001
June 30-July 9, 2006 Taste of Chicago Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois	Celebrate this 26th year of the event, with more than 70 area restaurants serving up tasting-size portions of food. You can also enjoy carnival rides, Farmers Market Day, appearances by the Budweiser Clydesdales, wine and beer, child fingerprinting program, Senior Pavilion, high diving team, shoreline boat rides, karaoke, tribute bands, Race to Taste, wireless cafe, area for kids, cooking demonstrations, fireworks (on July 3). There is no admission charge to the festival. Events may vary from day to day, so be flexible and ready to try something new! Additional Details: Call 312-744-3370
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June Somethings! Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:
June 1-3 Pecan Festival, Downtown, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, 918-758-1015 June 1-3 Memphis Italian Festival, Marquette Park, Memphis, Tennessee, 901-767-6949 June 1-4 Vermont Dairy Festival, Enosburg Falls, Vermont, 802-933-2513 June 2-3 Scandinavian Days, Story City, Iowa, 515-733-4214 June 2-3 Shannon Street Blues & Heritage Festival, Jackson, Tennessee, 731-427-7573 June 2-4 Old Home Days, West Paris, Maine, 207-674-2701 June 2-4 Fish Days, Lake Andes, South Dakota, 605-487-7645 June 2-4 Elvis Presley Festival, Front Street & Main, Tupelo, Mississippi, 800-533-0611 June 2-4 Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Maverick Stadium, Arlington, Texas, 800-363-7268 June 2-5 Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival, Fort Walton Beach Landing, Fort Walton, Florida, 850-244-8191 June 2-18 Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 412-281-8723 June 3 Arts & Crafts Festival & Fire Fighters Competition, Downtown, Lanett, Alabama, 334-644-5266 June 3 Chiefland Watermelon Festival, Chiefland, Florida, 352-493-2330 June 3 Strawberry Festival & Craft Show, Friendship School, Palermo, New Jersey, 609-390-5656 June 3 WCMBA Strawberry Festival, Wilbraham Park, West Cape May, New Jersey, 609-884-8382 or 609-884-9325 June 3-4 Skunk River Festival, Kellogg, Iowa, 641-526-8751 June 4 Old Port Festival, Downtown, Portland, Maine June 6-8 Middle of Nowhere Days, Ainsworth, Nebraska, 402-387-2740 June 8-10 Frontier Days Festival, Main Street area, Haskell, Oklahoma, 918-682-0686 June 8-11 Superman Celebration, Metropolis, Illinois, 800-949-5470 June 8-11 Margaretta Days Festival, Machias, Maine, 207-255-4402 June 9-10 Route 66 Festival, Edwardsville, Illinois, 618-656-7600 June 9-10 Newburg Days, Downtown, Newburg, Missouri, 573-762-3977 or email June 9-10 Pork Rind Heritage Festival, Harrod, Ohio, 419-648-5091 June 9-11 FeatherFest, Downtown on Emma Ave., Springdale, Arkansas, 800-972-7261 June 9-11 Greek Festival, Camarillo, California, 805-482-1273 June 9-11 Boothbay in Bloom, Waterfront Park, Boothbay Harbor, Maine June 9-11 Hot Air Ballon Festival, Fairgrounds, Coshocton, Ohio, 740-622-5411 June 9-17 Riverbend Festival, Riverfront, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 423-756-2211 June 10 Grasshopper Train Festival, Bowersville, Ohio, 937-546-3435 June 10 Yellow Springs Street Fair, Downtown, Yellow Springs, Ohio, 937-767-2686 June 10 Macaroni Fest, Victoria, Texas, 361-573-5277 June 10-11 Winnemucca Basque Festival, Winnemucca, California, 800-962-2638 June 10-11 Gold Strike Festival, Olde Town, Arvada, Colorado, 303-420-6100 June 10-11 Allentown Art Festival, Delaware Avenue area, Buffalo, New York, 716-881-4269 June 10-18, 23-24 Nebraskaland Days, North Platte, Nebraska, 308-532-7939 June 12-18 St. Anthony's Italian Festival, 901 N. DuPont St., Wilmington, Delaware, 302-421-3790 June 15-17 Lakeland Funfest, Agricenter International, Memphis, Tennessee, 901-757-7777 June 16-17 Dandelion Daze, various venues, Holyoke, Colorado, 970-854-3517 June 16-17 Grovefest, various venues, Grove, Oklahoma, 918-786-9079 June 16-17 Berry Festival, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse, Pennsylvania, 717-768-8261 or 800-732-3538 June 16-18 Crawdad Festival, Downtown, Isleton, California, 916-777-5880 June 16-18 Wabash Days, Wentzville, Missouri, 636-639-2082 June 17-18 West Boulevard Summer Festival, Wilson Park, Rapid City, South Dakota, 605-348-9439 June 17-18 Goettafest, MainStrausse Village, Covington, Kentucky, 859-491-0458 June 17-18 Potomac Celtic Festival, Morven Park Equestrian Center, Leesburg, Virginia, 703-938-9779 or 800-752-6118 June 22-July 4 Freedom Festival, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 319-365-8313 June 23-25 Louisville Greek Heritage Festival, Belvedere, Louisville, Kentucky, 502-246-6036 June 24 Riverfest, 2-9pm, Taysom-Rotary Park, Pocatello, Idaho June 24 Strawberry Festival, South Berwick, Maine, 207-384-3208 June 24 Liberty Day,                    Main Street and Shelby County High School football stadium, Columbiana, Alabama, 205-669-5800 June 24 Pearl Day, City Park, Pearl, Mississippi, 601-932-3541 or 601-932-3500 June 24 Catch the Glow, Main Street area, Warrenton, Missouri, 636-456-1917 June 24 Edgarfest, Edgar, Nebraska, 402-224-4545 June 24 Blueberry Festival, Whitesbog Village, Browns Mills, New Jersey, 609-893-4646 June 24-25 Gene Autry Days, Hardin County Fairgrounds Community Building, Kenton, Ohio, 419-673-4131 June 24-25 Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival, Main Street, Lockport, New York, 716-433-0813 June 24-25 Manayunk Arts Festival Main Street, Manayunk, Pennsylvania, 215-482-9565 June 30-July 4 Heritage Days, Bath, Maine June 30-July 4 Sawdust Days Menominee Park, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 920-235-4624 or 920-235-5584
Other June 2006 Events You Might Enjoy Events in this section may be called festivals but are generally less multi-dimensional than events in the above category
June 2 Gun & Knife Show, State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana, 317-927-7500 June 2-3 West Coast Antique Fly-In, Municipal Airport, Merced, California, 209-384-2791 June 3 Minnechaduza Turtle Races & Art in the Park, Valentine, Nebraska, 402-376-2969 June 3-4 Frontier Days, Pope's Tavern, Florence, Alabama, 256-740-4141 or 256-760-6439 June 3-4 Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival,                    1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, Massachusetts, 413-737-2443 June 3-4 Art in the Park, Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri, 573-443-8838 June 3-4 Sassy Classic Vintage Baseball Festival, Stuhr Museum, Grand Island, Nebraska, 308-385-5316 June 3-4 Crazy Horse Volksmarch, Crazy Horse, South Dakota, 605-673-4681 June 3-4 Sidewalk Art Show, Downtown Market area, Roanoke, Virginia, 540-342-5760 June 4 Wild Salmon on Parade, Anchorage, Alaska June 4 Reptile Expo, Hindman Hall, Butler, Pennsylvania, 724-991-6658 June 5-14 Pony Express Reride, Gothenburg, Nebraska, 308-537-3677 June 8-11 The Big Train Show, Queen Mary, Long Beach, California, 949-679-0616 June 9-101 Ham-Com 2006 (Hamfest), Plano Centre, Plano, Texas, 972-596-4669 June 9-11 Contemporary Crafts Market, Civic Auditorium, Sana Monica, California, 310-458-2288 June 9-11 Montana Mule Days, American Legion Rodeo Grounds, Drummond, Montana, 406-777-2331 June 10 Lititz Crafts in the Park, 9am-4pm, Springs Park, Lititz, Pennsylvania, 717-626-7186 June 10 Dr. Pepper 115th Birthday Celebration, 221 S. Patrick Street, Dublin, Texas, 254-445-3466 June 10 Sun Prairie Taste of the Arts Fair, Sheehan Park, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, 608-837-4547 or 800-400-6162 June 10-11 Art in the Park, Washington Park, Burlingame, California, 650-558-7300 June 10-11 Art by the Falls, Valley Art Center, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, 440-247-7507 June 10-11 Obsidian Days, City Park, Hines, Oregon, 541-573-2251 June 14-17 Greek Food Fair, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 412-833-3355 June 15-17 Butler Rodeo, Butler Farm Show Fairgrounds, Butler, Pennsylvania, 724-865-9337 June 15-18 Boardwalk Art Show, Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 757-425-0000 or 800-822-3224 June 15 Skillet Toss, Macksburg, Iowa, 515-768-2208 June 16-24 Reno Rodeo, Livestock Events Center, Reno, Nevada, 775-329-3877 June 19-22 National Marbles Tournament, Ringer Stadium, Wildwood, New Jersey, 609-729-6000 or email June 20 Kids All-American Fishing Derby, Nienhuis Park, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma June 21-25 Artfest, Downtown, Athens, Georgia, 706-548-1973 June 22-25 Face and Body Art Cirque de Fantasie, Orlando, Florida June 23-25, 30 & July 1-2 Boston Mills Artfest, Peninsula, Ohio, 800-U-SKI-241 June 24 Alaska Scottish Highland Games, 8am-6pm, Eagle River Lion's Park, Anchorage, Alaska, 907-770-4967 June 24-25 Springfield Air Rendezvous, Springfield, Illinois June 24-25 Crosby Festival of the Arts, Botanical Garden, Toledo, Ohio, 419-936-2986 June 30 Pacific Northwest Historics Vintage Car Races, Pacific Raceways, Kent, Washington, 206-987-2777
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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.

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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. A sample of her work is illustrated online. Talk to her about what you're looking for!

Ever since William Malmskog and I began a dialogue I've been impressed by his willingness to share openly the details of his life. Most of us hide a lot of our lives from others and present only the parts we can polish and make look acceptable. He isn't afraid to talk about how his difficulties, including physical challenges, have guided him to an increased sense of abilities and possibilities.

I have a special place in my heart for people who allow themselves to be vulnerable enough to show us their pain. But this isn't about being a victim. It's about using adversity as a stepping stone to new challenges and then helping the rest of us do the same. When he sends me welcome updates of what he's been doing I know he's going to bring me something I can bite into and use in my own daily challenges. Please take time to visit his web site and explore the man who calls himself the Crazy Viking.

A few of the many places not to miss when you are in Charleston, South Carolina: Patriot's Point Maritime Museum International Center for Birds of Prey When you get hungry, Charleston Grill, Peninsula Grill and Circa 1886 are all well-known for their food and service. (Circa 1996 does a wonderful Southern vegetarian plate that will make you feel very catered to.), Also good, with a teeny bit less of an upscale price tag, is Zeus Grill and Seafood, where you can also get Greek specialties. Morgan Creek Grill has most entrees in the $15-$20 range (at this writing) and some great waterfront views. Try Torch (on King Street) if you like Tapas. Hatchells also has Tapas offerings and provides a kids menu. Coconut Joe's and Boulevard Diner both have a kids menu. If you want some of that Low-Country food at a nice price, head for Jestine's Kitchen. And when your sweet tooth hits, try to make it over to The Confederate Coffee Company and Creamery for some McConnell's Cinnamon Ice Cream. You could also have a fresh pastry from Kennedy's on Calhoun Street. Or get some Coconut Cream Pie from the aforementioned Jestine's.
Ann Mitchell has put together a whole Banana Museum.		If you think of miniature golf as a place with gaudy castle facades and gigantic hippo mouths, you've never been to a course as beautiful as Pine Creek in West Amwell, New Jersey.
You probably knew that No-Doz, brewed coffed and Pepsi all contain caffeine. But did you know there is also caffeine in Dristan, Sunkist and A&W Creme Soda? Browse this caffeine content chart for a few surprises. When Jolt cola came out we thought its name told the story, but take a look at the caffeine in a 12-ounce serving of Red Bull!

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Last Updated May 26, 2006

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