Deb's Monthly Review

March 2006

Editor: Deb Thompson deb@lightpatch.com

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

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March 2006 Festivals and Events

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Please Note: Because of the very active hurricane season 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.

March 2-5, 2006 Oysterfest Navigation Park, Fulton, Texas	Entertainment, arts and crafts, oyster eating contest, beer tent, games, festival foods. Information: Call 361-729-5533
March 2-5, 2006 BorderFest Dodge Arena, Hildalgo, Texas	This year the BorderFest theme centers on Carnaval. Expect color, music, parades, arts and crafts, 16 stages of entertainment, cultural displays featuring life in Texas and in Mexico, carnival rides, vehicle shows, drawings for prizes and more. Further Details: Call 956-843-2302
March 3-12, 2006 Tahoe Snow Festival various venues, Tahoe City, California	Polar Bear Swim, Mountain Mardi Gras, Irish stew feed, dog events, bartender contest, entertainment, pool tournament, ski events, parades, theatre, Hip Hop & Hoops, pancake breakasts, snow sculpture contest, ice cream eating contest and more. Learn More: Call 530-583-7167
March 4, 2006 Santa Barbara Whale Festival Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, California	In its 11th year the event features a rubber duck race, marine education information and displays, a BBQ and beer garden, arts and crafts, an area for kids, diving demonstrations and entertainment. Hours are from 10am-5pm and there is no admission charge. Get Details: Call 800-793-7666
March 4-5, 2006 Meet Me Downtown North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida	In its 24th year the festival offers arts and crafts, music and other entertainment, festival foods. The event is between Palmetto Park Road and Mizner Blvd. There will also be games for the kids, with most festival events taking place between 10am and 5pm. Proceeds benefit local education. Additional Info: Call 561-395-4433
March 4-5, 2006 Blossom Days Festival 7th & N Streets, Sanger, California	The festival celebrates its 18th year with activities for kids, arts and crafts, entertainment, Depot Museum tours, the Blossom Bike Ride, 10K run and 2 mile walk, car show. Learn More: Call 559-875-4575
March 4-5, 2006 Mendocino Whale Festival various venues, Mendocino, California	Whale (and other wildlife) exhibits, chowder tasting, local food products, games for kids, arts and crafts, merchant specials, whale watching walks and boat tours, entertainment. Questions? Call 707-961-6303
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March 4-5, 2006 Floral City Strawberry Festival Floral Park on US Hwy. 41, Floral City, Florida	Pageant, flats of berries for sale, antique car show, berry shortcake, chocolate-covered strawberries, arts and crafts, games, contests. There is an admission charge. The festival is now in its 19th year. Further Info: Call 352-726-2801
March 4-5, 2006 Mussel Fest Coupeville Recreation Hall, Coupeville, Washington	Mussel farm tours, mussel eating contest, wine and beer garden, entertainment, arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, strong man competition, Penn Cove Pillow Fight, activities for kids. It's the 20th year for this event. Learn More: Call 360-678-5434
March 4-5, 2006 Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire Interstate Fairground, Pensacola, Florida	Falconry demonstrations, fire breathers, jousting and swordfighting, medieval merchants and other fun. The event runs from 10am-5pm and is strictly alcohol-free. Please do not bring pets, but do come in period costume if you like. Get Information: Call 877-429-8462 or 850-470-8420
March 8-12, 2006 Ocean Arts Festival Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina, Hawaii	Campbell Park also hosts events. Enjoy marine-themed movies, hula demonstrations and Hawaiian music, ocean-themed art for sale, Creature Feature touch pool exhibit, games.There is no admission charge. Questions? Call 808-667-9193
March 10-11, 2006 Camden Daffodil Festival various venues, Camden, Arkansas	Cemetery walk with actors portraying historical figures, Civil War encampment, Daffodil Poker Run, Garden Run, home and museum tours, music, quilt show, garden tours, steak cooking contest, activities for kids, food vendors, martial arts demonstrations, heirloom bulbs and herbs for sale. Further Details: Call 870-836-0023
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March 10-11, 2006 Ostrich Festival Tumbleweed Park, Chandler, Arizona	Strolling and staged entertainment, Purina Incredible Dog Challenge, Kids Zone, parade, exhibits, arts and crafts, food, commercial vendors, games and rides, ostrich races. Enjoy this 18th year of the festival. Information: Call 480-963-4571
March 10-11, 2006 Buna Redbud Festival Buna School on Hwy. 62, Buna, Texas	First, they hold a parade on Main Street. Then the festival fun moves to the school with games, rides, entertainment, vendors, activities for kids, staged entertainment, arts and crafts and festival foods. There is no admission charge. The event is from 10am-5pm. Additional Details: Call 409-994-5586
March 11-12, 2006 Valdosta-Lowndes Azalea Festival Drexel Park, Valdosta, Georgia	Arts and crafts, home tours, International Village, 1 mile run/walk, Azalea Festival Century Bike Ride, vendors, entertainment, Kid Zone, azalea displays, food. More Information: Call 229-333-1861 or 229-259-3500
March 11-12, 2006 Almond Blossom Festival George Lane Park, Quartz Hill, California	This event celebrates its 57th year with games and rides, food (starting with a morning pancake breakfast), a parade, entertainment and arts and crafts. Further Details: Call 661-722-4811
March 11-12, 2006 Hebron Maple Festival various venues, Hebron, Connecticut	Pancake breakfasts, dog sled races, historical school tours, maple cotton candy and other maple treats, roast beef dinner, pony rides for the kids, an ice cream eating contest, gymnastics demonstrations, tours of the sugar houses, chainsaw carving, quilt exhibit and sale, rescue/search dog demonstrations, blacksmith demonstrations, library book sale, Girl Scout Cookies for sale, arts and crafts. It's the festival's 16th year. Questions? Call 860-228-9317
March 11-12, 2006 Forsythia Festival Courthouse Square area, Forsyth, Georgia	Activities for kids, classic cars, Yellow Dessert Contest, treasure hunt, health fair, used book sale, 5K run, arts and crafts, pancake breakfast, entertainment, horseshoe tournament. A few events take place prior to the main weekend. Learn More: Call 478-994-9239 or 888-642-4628
March 11-12, 2006 Rattlesnake Roundup unknown venue(s), Claxton, Georgia	Turkey calling contest, activities for kids, prizes, festival merchandise, rattlesnake information, pageant, musical entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts. Get Details: Call 912-739-2281 or 912-739-3820
March 11-12, 2006 Irish Fair & Music Festival Fairplex, Pomona, California	The festival is now in its 4th year and offers parades, Irish music and dances, corned beef sandwiches and other foods, storytelling, Irish genealogical information, Irish dog demonstrations, games and rides for the kids, Irish sporting competitions. The fun runs from 10am-6pm. Further Information: Call 213-305-8618
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March 11-12, 2006 Chatanika Days Chatanika Lodge, Chatanika, Alaska	The community is a former mining town and has fun looking back at their rugged history with outhouse races and other outdoor competitions, and they do use more modern conveniences as they compete in a snowmachine tug-of-war. Additional Details: Call 907-389-2164
March 11-12 & 18-19, 2006 Highland Maple Festival various venues, Monterey (and McDowell), Virginia	Pancake breakfast featuring maple syrup, maple syrup making demonstrations, vendors, treats such as hot dogs and maple-flavored doughnuts, dances and music. Find Out More: Call 540-468-2550
March 12, 2006 Calle Ocho SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida	Also called Carnaval Miami, the event is a very big block party in Little Havana. Enjoy Latin music and dance, costumes and folklore. And there are plenty of foods to keep your energy level high. Bring the kids, because there are activities set aside just for them. The festival is from 11am-7pm Questions? Call 305-644-8888
March 14-19, 2006 Nederland Heritage Festival 1500 Boston Avenue area, Nederland, Texas	Carnival, pageant, golf tournament, parade, talent show, arts and crafts, chili cooking contest, motorcyle show, treasure hunt, photography show, washer tournament, petting zoo, festival foods and lots of music in many genres. Further Information: Call 409-724-2269
March 17-18, 2006 St. Patrick's Day Festival City Park, Dublin, Texas	Battle of the bands, parade, Irish stew cooking contest, lawnmower pull, food, softball tournament, Irish music and dance, carnival. Get Details: Call 254-445-3422
March 17-19, 2006 St. Patrick's Day Celebration various venues, Shamrock, Texas	Rodeo, classic cars, pageant, dance, arts and crafts, carnival Donegal Beard Contest, food booths, music. Learn More: Call 806-256-2501
March 17-19, 2006 Washington Catfish Festival Downtown, Washington, Louisiana	In its 6th year the festival offers antiques, arts and crafts, Cajun and Zydeco music, Farmers Parade, activities for kids, Civil War reeactments, catfish cooking contest, festival foods. Further Details: Call 377-826-3627
March 17-19, 2006 Rabbit Festival City Park, Iowa, Louisiana	Carnival, Cajun and other music, rabbit cooking competition, arts and crafts, vendors. There is an admission charge. Info: Call 337-582-3044 or 800-456-7952
March 17-19, 2006 Palm Beach Seafood Festival Howard Park, West Palm Beach, Florida	Carnival midway, seafood, arts and crafts, games for kids, entertainment. Get Details: Call 561-832-6397
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March 17-19, 2006 West Virginia Maple Syrup Festival Main Street, Pickens, West Virginia	Pancakes and maple syrup all day, a 5K run/1 mile fun run, tours of a maple syrup camp, maple syrup items for sale, dances, puppet show, music, wine events, arts and crafts, food. Additional Information: Call 304-924-6288
March 17-26, 2006 International Cherry Blossom Festival various venues, Macon, Georgia	300,000 cherry trees bloom this month in Macon. Celebrate this 24th year of the festival with a Balloon Fest & Air Show, Cherry Blossom Riding Tours, classic cars, arts and crafts, international food fair, golf tournament, Childrens Parade, Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, marathon race, pink pancakes, tours of local homes, lantern tours of Ocmulgee National Monument, exhibits, concerts, sales of cherry trees and more. Some activities may require a separate fee or reservations. Learn More: Call 478-751-7429
March 18, 2006 Azalea Festival Courthouse Square, Jasper, Texas	Annual Azalea Trail (tour of blooms), arts and crafts, entertainment, food, games for the kids and more. The event is from 9am-5pm Questions? Call 409-384-2762
March 23-April 2, 2006 Chasco Fiesta various venues, Port Richey, Florida	Most events take place on the weekend of March 31-April 2. Enjoy fun such as a vehicle show, golf tournament, breakfasts and a BBQ. The event hosts a blood drive, a bicyle tour and mountain bike race, kayak race, talent search, concerts, boat parade and holds drawings for prizes. Proceeds benefit more than 30 nonprofit organizations. Additional Details: Call 727-842-7651
March 24-25, 2006 Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, Georgia	The festival celebrate its 25th year with entertainment on 3 stages, activities for kids, civic and nonprofit displays, food court, pageant, arts and crafts, cherry trees for sale, hot dog and cherry pie eating contests and more. Admission is free but there is a fee for parking. Please do not bring Fido to the grounds. Learn More: Call 800-266-9377
March 24-25, 2006 Liberty Jubilee On the Square, Liberty, Texas	BBQ cookoff, fireworks, sporting events, antiques, entertainment, activities for kids, arts and crafts, food. Get the Facts: Call 936-336-3684
March 24-25, 2006 Fire Ant Festival Heritage Park, Ashburn, Georgia	Photo contest, 80s lip sync contest, pet parade, entertainment, health fair, Fire Ant Walk & 5K Run, arts and crafts, poker run, fire ant calling contest, food vendors, fly-in, carnival, strawberry cooking contest. Questions? Call 229-567-9696
March 25, 2006 German Sausage Festival Town Park, Elberta, Alabama	Sausage and sauerkraut and many other German foods, arts and crafts booths, carnival, polka and German music. Do get there early if you want to buy sausage, because they sell out. Further Info: Call 251-986-5805
March 25-April 9, 2006 National Cherry Blossom Festival various venues, Washington, D.C.	High Tea on the Potomac, sushi and saki celebration, concerts, kite festival, information on flowering trees, geisha art, anime films, food, paddleboat photo excursions, walking tours, Bike the Blossoms, golf tournament, lacrosse, kimono fashion show, fireworks, lantern displays. Pat Sajack is the Grande Marshal of this year's parade. Find Out Details: Call 202-661-7584
March 31-April 2, 2006 Cypress Sawmill Festival Kemper Williams Park & Campground, Patterson, Louisiana	Rock climbing wall, passe partout (2-person saw) contest, softball tournament, poker run, sawmill display, arts and crafts, festival merchandise, Cajun cooking competition, horseshoe tournament, entertainment, antique engine display, food and drink vendors. Please leave those precious pets at home. Questions? Call 800-256-2931 or 985-395-4905
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March Somethings! Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:
Mar. 3-5 Winthrop Hot Air Balloon Festival, Winthrop, Washington, 888-463-8469 Mar. 3-5 Greek Festival, St. Catherine's at 110 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida, 561-833-6387 Mar. 4 Rosenberg Railroad Festival, 11am-9pm, Roseberg, Texas, 281-633-2848 Mar. 4-5 Oregon Chocolate Festival, Ashland Springs Hotel, Ashland, Oregon, 541-488-1700 Mar. 10-12 World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup, Nolan County Coliseum, Sweetwater, Texas, 325-235-8938 Mar. 11 Fire Fest, Jason Harris Pavilion, Hamilton, Texas, 254-372-3642 Mar. 11 Wild Hog Explosion, Mansfield Park, Bandera, Texas, 830-796-4447 Mar. 11-12 Apollo Beach Manatee Arts Festival, Hwy. 41, Apollo Beach, Florida, 813-645-1366 Mar. 12 (rain date Mar. 13) Maple Sugaring Fest,                    Beaver Brook Maple Hill Farm, Hollis, New Hampshire, 603-465-7787 Mar. 12 Wistaria Festival, Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, California, 626-306-1150 Mar. 17-19 Danville Heritage Festival, High School, Danville, Kentucky, 859-238-6223 Mar. 17-19 Yuma Crossing River Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, Main Street, Yuma, Arizona, 928-782-5712 Mar. 17-19 Jonquil Festival, Old Washington Historic State Park, Washington, Arkansas, 870-983-2660 Mar. 17-19 Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Expo Center, Washington, Pennsylvania, 301-990-1400 Mar. 17-19 Taste of Solvang, Solvang, California, 800-468-6765 Mar. 17-19 Arts & Crafts Festival, downtown, Fairhope, Alabama, 251-621-8222 Mar. 18 Mud Dauber Festival, Luckenback Dancehall, Luckenbach, Texas, 888-311-8990 Mar. 18-19 An Artisans Festival, Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas, 512-292-4100 Mar. 18-19 Dandelion Days, downtown, Jackson, California, 209-223-1706 Mar. 18-19 Maple Sugar Festival, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 616-381-1574 Mar. 22-26 Festival of Flowers, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, 251-639-2050 or 877-777-0529 Mar. 24-26 South Texas Polka & Sausage Festival, Knights of Columbus Hall, Hallettsville, Texas, 361-798-2311 Mar. 25 Attapulgus Dogwood Festival, Attapulgus, Georgia, 229-465-3482 Mar. 25 Daffodil Festival, Main Street, Fremont, North Carolina, 919-242-6011 or 919-242-2149 Mar. 25 Festival of Live Oaks, City Park, New Iberia, Louisiana, 337-369-2337 Mar. 25-26 Wild Hog Festival & Craft Fair, City Park, Sabrina, Texas, 830-988-2709 Mar. 30-Apr. 2 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, New Orleans, Louisiana, 504-581-1144 Mar. 31-Apr. 2 Creole Festival, City Park, Jeanerette, Louisiana, 337-276-3615
Other March 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
Mar. 2-5 Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show, National Western Complex, Denver, Colorado Mar. 2-5 Lawn & Garden Show, Nashville, Tennessee, 615-876-7680 Mar. 3-5 Gem Faire, County Fair & Expo Center, Costa Mesa, California, 760-747-9215 Mar. 3-5 Rhode Island RV, Camping Show, Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island Mar. 3-5 Hostlers Model Railroad Festival, Union Station, Ogden, Utah, 801-394-4952 Mar. 3-5 Central Illinois Recreational Show, Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois Mar. 4 Staple! Independent Media Expo, Red Oak Ballroom, Austin, Texas, info@staple-austin.org Mar. 4-5 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, 400 Stanton-Christiana Rd., Newark, Delaware Mar 4-12 Home & Garden Show, Convention Center, Buffalo, New York, 716-631-2266 Mar. 5 Kona Chocolate Festival, 78-6740 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 808-324-4606 Mar. 5 Winter Antiques Show, 60 N. Salem Rd., Cross River, New York, 914-273-4667 Mar. 10-12 Campers World RV Show, Expo Center, York, Pennsylvania Mar. 10-12 Storytelling Festival, Mariposa, California, 800-903-9936 Mar. 10-12 Antiques & Garden Show, Lexington, Kentucky, 859-253-0362 Mar. 10-12 Gem & Mineral Show, Armory, Sussex, Wisconsin, 262-246-6684 Mar. 10-Apr. 6 Dallas Blooms, Arboretum, Dallas, Texas, 214-515-2006 Mar. 11 Conch Shell Blowing Contest, Key West, Florida, 205-294-9501 Mar. 11 Flower & Garden Show, Courthouse Square, Brenham, Texas, 979-836-3339 Mar. 11-12 Texas Guitar Show,                    (buy, sell, trade) Crockett Center, Mansfield, Texas, 817-473-6059 Mar. 11-12 Gem, Jewelry & Rock Show, County Fairgrounds, Turlock, California, 209-524-3494 Mar. 11-12 Mid-State Gun & Knife Show, Ag Complex, Sparta, Tennessee, 931-738-8675 Mar. 12 Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist, New Braunfels, Texas, 830-606-1601 Mar. 15 Red Beans & Rice Dinner, Community Center, New Iberia, Louisiana, 337-365-2496 Mar. 16-18 Book Bazaar, LSU Campus, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 225-578-5925 Mar. 16-19 Home & Garden Show, Riverfront Convention Center, New Bern, North Carolina, 252-638-8101 Mar. 17-19 Wizard World, Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, conventions@wizarduniverse.com Mar. 17-19 Sidewalk Art Festival, Winter Park, Florida, 407-672-6390 Mar. 17-19 All-Con, Sterling Hotel, Dallas, Texas Mar. 18 Daffodil Day, Bell Buckle, Tennessee Mar. 18-19 Asian Food Fair & Cultural Show, Old School Square, Delray Beach, Florida, 561-243-7922 Mar. 19 Comic-Con, 10am-4pm, Airport Ramada, Essington, Pennsylvania, 856-782-0817 Mar. 19 Model Railroad Show, Civic Center, West Warwick, Rhode Island Mar. 19 Chocolate & Coffee Festival, Adirondack Community College, Queensbury, New York, 518-743-1348 Mar. 19-20 Calico Arts & Crafts Show, Spence Field, Moultrie, Georgia, 229-985-1968 Mar. 25 Toy, Doll & Collectible Show, County Fairgrounds, San Jose, California, 408-298-1709 Mar. 25-26 Annual Herb & Garden Fest, unknown venue(s), Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 228-875-4424 Mar. 25-26 Gun Show, County Fair & Expo Center, Costa Mesa, California, 801-544-9125 Mar. 25-26 Home & Garden Show, County Fairgrounds, Chickasha, Oklahoma, 405-224-2031 Mar. 31-Apr. 2 Northern Living Home Show, Carlson Center, Fairbanks, Alaska, 907-474-9082 Mar. 31-Apr. 2 Craftsmen's Classic Arts & Crafts Festival, Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina Mar. 31-Apr. 2 Home & Garden Show, Fairgrounds, Stockton, California, 209-941-1880 Mar. 31-Apr. 2 Big Apple Con, Penn Plaza Pavilion, New York, New York, 201-861-1414
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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.

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. 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.

There are quite a few help groups for parents who lose a child to death. But what about those of us who have lost a sibling? One good starting place online is The Compassionate Friends Sibling Resources.
While we're busy using the highways our fellow creatures are getting run over by fast vehicles. You might like to know that a portion of your tax dollars do go toward a section of the Federal Highway Administration that maintains Critter Crossings.		Check out the Toy Industry Association's winners of the Toy of the Year awards.
Before we called them flight attendants they were all females and we called them stewardnesses. Cliff Muskiet grew up to be a flight attendent and he has a collection of more than 200 flight attendant uniforms, including many from the days when women ruled the aisles in the air.

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