Deb's Monthly Review

May 2004

Editor: Deb Thompson deb@lightpatch.com

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

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Just Fun Site Of The Month: Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame It opens in Seattle next month, but you can get a preview online.		Scientific Site Of The Month: SciScoop Breaking science stories and more.

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May Events

For May Travelers

May 1, 2004 Prague Kolache Festival Downtown area, Prague, Oklahoma.	Czech costumes, bull riding competition, arts and crafts, parade, polka street dance, kolaches and other foods. Learn Details: Call 405-567-4866.
May 1, 2004 Fried Onion Burger Day Festival unknown venue(s), El Reno, Oklahoma.	Craft show, activities for kids, classic car show, entertainment, and a chance to share in a sample of a very large burger weighing in at more than 850 pounds. Find Out More: Call 888-535-7366.
May 1, 2004 BrickFest Santa Fe Depot area, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.	Rodeo events, kids activities, music, arts and crafts, food vendors, pie eating contest, brick throw, 3-on-3 basketball contest, health fair, Valley Rally Bike Tour.. Further Information: Call 405-238-2555.
May 1, 2004 Chisolm Trail Cowboy Festival Heritage Center, Duncan, Oklahoma.	5K walk/run, Western commercial vendors, activities for kids, cow chip bingo, Western parade, chuck wagon cooks' competition, entertainment and more. Further Details: Call 580-252-6692.
May 1, 2004 Heart and Soul Festival Main Street area, Houston, Texas.	About a dozen churches and synagogues participate in this event, opening their doors for the day to present concerts, art and tours of the buildings. More: Call 713-526-9123.
May 1-2, 2004 Apple Blossom Festival S. Mountain Fairgrounds, Arendtsville, Pennsylvania.	Enjoy orchard blossoms and tours, entertainment, contests and arts and crafts. Additional Iformation: Call 717-677-7444.
May 1-2, 2004 Elk Grove Westerm Sandfest Elk Grove Regional Park, Elk Grove, California.	In its 47th year, the event features a classic car show, crafts, food vendors, parade, music, commercial vendors, rodeo events and more. Further Information: Call 916-685-5475.
May 1-2, 2004 FestForAll North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.	Children's Village with activities such as stories and animal encounters, arts and crafts, entertainment, food and more. More: Call 225-344-8558.
May 1-8, 2004 West Tennessee Strawberry Festival various venues, Humboldt, Tennessee.	Carnival, strawberry recipe contest, fireworks, crafts, parades, BBQ cookoff, concerts, checker tournament, motocross, golf tournament, events for kids, 5K and 10K Run, art show, car show and more. It's the 67th year for the festival. Learn Details: Call 731-784-1842.
May 1-8, 2004 Dogwood Festival various venues, Coshocton, Ohio.	Performing arts presentations, quilt show, Family Art Days, 100th Anniversary celebration of the Coshocton Public Library (May 5), postal cancellations, Rock Around The Clock musical, art auction, Tea and Harmony and more. Some events may require reservations and/or separate ticketing. Further Information: Call 740-622-0326.
May 1-8, 2004 Tulip Time Festival various venues, Holland, Michigan.	It's a special season for this event, marking 75 years of celebration. Special guests will be arriving from the Netherlands to join in the fun, and others, (including author Anna Pavord, who also works for Gardens Illustrated) will attend. Events include the Run For Habitat, themed parades, entertainment, food, and a quilt show. You'll have a chance to enjoy the many colorful tulip plantings throughout the town. Some events are ticketed separately, so be sure to check on availability. Learn Details: Call 800-822-2770.
May 2, 2004 Jewish Festival Oak Park, Santa Barbara, California.	Dance, food, crafts, information and displays, art, Park Halom for kids with rock climbing and other activities, used book sale, storytelling, crafts. The festival is in its 18th year. Further Information: Call 805-957-1115.
May 5-9, 2004 Vidalia Onion Festival various venues, Vidalia, Georgia.	Arts and crafts booths, turtle race, chef contest, museum exhibits, tour of a plantation, fireworks, golf tournament, special events for kids, carnival rides and games, rodeo, 5K and 10K Onion Run and Walk, vehicle show, Christian concert, air show, onion eating contest, Vidalia Onion Chili Cook-Off, and plenty of foods, including onion rings and other treats. Find Out More: Call 912-538-8687.
May 6-9, 2004 Wild Turkey Festival Downtown, McArthur, Ohio.	Quilt show, musical entertainment, carnival rides and games, car show, pageant, festival foods. Learn Details: Call 740-596-4945.
May 6-9, 2004 Rooster Days Festival Central Park, Humboldt, Tennessee.	Carnival, high school jazz band performance, arts and crafts, trade show, parade, rock climbing wall, rooster crowing contest, gospel music, festival foods and more. More Information: Call 918-251-1518.
May 6-9, 2004 Black Gold Days Black Gold Park, Glenpool, Oklahoma.	Blue Grass concert, games and contests for kids, tractor show, tractor pull, horseshoe pitching tournament, arts and crafts, carnival, parade, gospel music and more. Learn Details: Call 918-322-3505.
May 7-8, 2004 Apple Blossom Festival unknown venue(s), Elkhorn City, Kentucky.	Local art, crafts, music, parade, food. Additional Information: Call 606-432-5063.
May 7-8, 2004 Rough And Ready Days various venues, Monticello, Arkansas.	5K run/walk , chicken cooking contest, silent auction, games, rides, fireworks, arts and crafts, pancake breakfast, entertainment (inlcuding a Rock and Roll celebration), antique car show, activities for children, fishing derby, bike show, chicken races, egg drop, and more. Find Out More: Call 870-367-6741.
May 7-9, 2004 Kernersville Spring Folly unknown venue(s), Kernersville, North Carolina.	Carnival rides, Spring Folly 10K and 1-mile Fun Run, vendors, living history encampments, classic cars and antique trucks, music, arts and crafts, food. Information: Call 336-993-4521.
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May 7-9, 2004 Dogwood Festival 1045 Old Academy Road, Fairfield, Connecticut.	Local choirs and bands perform at the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church. You can enjoy walking tours, art, crafts, baked goods and other foods. This is the event's 69th year. Learn Details: Call 203-259-5596.
May 7-9, 2004 Apple Blossom Festival unknown venue(s), Manson, Washington.	Now in its 84th year, the festival will include a street fair with food and crafts, car and motorcycle show, quilt show, gem and mineral show, Pig Jig Fun Run, carnival, art show, parade, Edible Apple contest and more. More: .
May 8, 2004 Cherry Fest Village Park, Whitehouse, Ohio.	Dessert contest, parade, cherry pie, games and more. Further Information: Call 419-877-5182.
May 8, 2004 Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival unknown venue(s), Abbeville, Georgia.	Arts and crafts, music, activities for children. Find Out More: Call 229-467-2107.
May 8-9, 2004 Free State of Yell Fest unknown venue(s), Dardanelle, Arkansas.	Carnival, food, entertainment, 5K race and more. This is the event's 15th year. Further Information: Call 479-229-3328.
May 8-9, 2004 Gum Tree Festival Courthouse Square, Tupelo, Mississippi.	Juried art show, food, vendors, activities for kids, entertainment and more. Details: Call 662-844-2787.
May 8-9, 2004 Poke Salad Festival unknown venue(s), Blanchard, Louisiana.	Parade, street dance, carnival, entertainment, arts and crafts and food. Further Information: Call 318-929-3219.
May 10-15, 2004 Strawberry Festival various venues, Adairville, Kentucky.	Crafts, pet show, pageant, womanless beauty pageant. Learn More: Call 270-539-4231.
May 11-15, 2004 Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival various venues, Portland, Tennessee.	Golf tournament, Church Choir Night, Chamber Day at the Tennessee Welcome Center, pancake breakfast, Strawberry Stride Run (5K, 1 mile and kids fun run), music, food, crafts, games, drawings, kiddie parade and more. Details: Call 615-325-9032.
May 13-14, 2004 Mayhaw Festival Hwy 129 & 109, Starks, Louisiana.	Games, arts and crafts, carnival rides, food booths and more. Additional Information: Call 337-743-6297.
May 13-16, 2004 Festival of Greece St. Basil The Great Greek Orthodox Church. Houston, Texas.	This is the 8th year for the festival. Enjoy a Greek marketplace, music, foods, and activities for the kids. More: Call 281-679-5395.
May 13-16, 2004 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee Fairgrounds, Angels Camp, California.	You get the fun of a county fair, with the added fun of the frog-jumping contests. Find Out Details: Call 209-736-2561 or 800-225-3764.
May 14-15, 2004 Blackbeard Fest various venues, Morehead City, North Carolina.	Focus on Queen Anne's Revenge vessel project (with a barbecue and music) and other events in Jaycee Park downtown with pirate costumes and other fun. Learn More: Call 252-808-0440.
May 14-15, 2004 Stagecoach Days unknown venue(s), Marshall, Texas.	Western re-enactments, Bull Plop, horseshoe tournament, domino tournament, stagecoach rides, arts and crafts. Further Information: Call 903-935-7868.
May 14-15, 2004 Swedish Festival Swedish Village, Kingsburg, California.	Crafts, entertainment, plenty of ethnic foods. Additional Details: Call 559-897-1111.
May 14-15, 2004 Picklefest Downtown area, Atkins, Arkansas.	This may be the last year for this event as it's named now. The pickle industry seems to have gone to other areas, and the folks would like to have a festival, but may focus on other area fun rather than the pickles. For the best up-to-date information, I suggest calling them to find out what events will still be happening this year. Further Information: Call 479-641-2363 or 479-641-0959.
May 14-15, 2004 Mike The Headless Chicken Days unknown venues, Fruita, Colorado.	The tale says that Mike survived the attempt to make him dinner in 1945, though he lost his head in the process. Each year the town clebrates his will to live with events such as a pet parade, the 5K Run Like a Headless Chicken, games, microbrew fest, car show, music, and the chicken market with products based on a chicken-theme. More: Call 970-858-3663.
May 14-16, 2004 Grand Canyon Sweet Onion Festival Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale, Arizona.	Music, pancake breakfasts, games and contests, magic show, fresh onions for sale, theatre. Bring a canned food donation for one dollar off admission Further Information: Call 623-435-9578.
May 14-16, 2004 Queen Creek Peach Festival Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek, Arizona.	Pick your own peaches during the festival, plus there are chef demonstrations, canning demonstrations, peach tree pruning demonstrations, a peach sampling area, activities for children, peach pies for sale, pancake breakfast with fresh peaches, and more. More Details: Call 480-987-3100.
May 14-16, 2004 Live Oak Festival Courthouse Square, Columbus, Texas.	Antique Fair, entertainment, pet parade, melodrama, stagecoach rides, antique car display, youth talent show, cake walk, children's activities, Cowboy Grub Breakfast, arts and crafts show and more. Information: Call 979-732-5135.
May 14-16, 2004 Spring Fair Memorial Park, Berea, Kentucky.	Kentucky foods, demonstrations, music, international pavilion, arts and crafts, projects for kids. Further Details: Call 859-986-3192.
May 14-16, 2004 Pasadena Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds, Pasadena, Texas.	Call Washer pitching contest, Mud Volleyball tournament, rides, petting zoo, pony rides, Texas' largest Strawberry Shortcake, teen area, entertainment, barbecue cookoff and lots of festival foods. Find Out More: Call 281-991-9500.
May 15, 2004 Moonlight Jubilee Downtown, Mt. Pleasant, Texas.	Cornbread and Bean Cookoff, motorcycle rally, dominoes tournament, outhouse parade, Northeast Texas Championship Outhouse Races, Fun Run, arts and crafts, Cow Pattie Bingo, quilt show, entertainment, events for kids, ice cream and more. Details: Call 903-572-8567.
May 15, 2004 Wash Pot Festival unknown venue(s), Garfield, Georgia.	Arts and crafts, lawnmower pull, kids area, soapbox derby, street dance, and you can sample foods cooked in "wash pots". Find Out More: Call 478-763-2211.
May 15, 2004 Cherokee Rose Festival Downtown area, Gilmer, Texas.	Car show, hip hop carnival, cow milking contest, baby crawling contest, quilt show, Hoola-Hoop contest, turtle races, pet show, street dance, bubble gum blowing contest and more. Additional Information: Call 903-843-2413.
Colorful festivals are great for taking pictures. Please ask permission before taking photos of arts and crafts items at a festival booth.
May 15-16, 2004 Taste Addison 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, Texas.	Nearly 50 restaurants present samplings of their menus, plus there will be carnival rides and games, and you can browse arts and crafts. There will also be wine tasting, activities for kids, and musical entertainmnet (at this writing, the B52's are scheduled to perform). Find Out Details: Call 800-ADDISON.
May 15-16, 2004 Castroville Artichoke Festival Hwy 183 area, (called Merritt Street downtown), Castroville, California.	Arts and crafts, farmers market, tours of artichoke fields, music, wine tasting, vintage cars, artichoke treats, activities for kids, 10K run for PAL, classic car show and more. Further Information: Call 281-451-5999.
May 15-16, 2004 Chocolate Festival Wood Park, Oakdale, California.	Arts and crafts, foot court (including chocolate funnel cakes), Old West reenactments, climbing wall, bounce houses, agricultural displays, family area, classic car show, games, music, 5K and 1-mile runs, Chocolate Avenue (with plenty of chocolate treats). Bring a donation of canned goods for one dollar off admission. More: Call 209-847-2244.
May 15-16, 2004 California Strawberry Festival unknown venue(s), Oxnard, California.	Entertainment, Strawberryland for the kids, Strawberry Tart Toss, Shortcake eating contest, an appearance by the Budweiser Clydesdales, arts and crafts, strawberries for sale, and festival foods such as strawberry pizza, kabobs, and even BBQ sandwiches served with sweet strawberry sauce. Further Details: Call 805-385-4739 or 888-288-9242.
May 15-16, 2004 Blue Crab Festival Waterfront, Little River, South Carolina.	Arts and crafts, food, entertainment, kids area, and more. Learn More: Call 843-249-4252.
May 16, 2004 Street Faire Downtown, Escondido, California.	Entertainment, food, arts and crafts, commericial vendors. Further Information: Call 760-745-2125.
May 16, 2004 Whitetop Mountain Ramp Festival Mount Rodgers Fire Hall, Whitetop, Virginia.	BBQ chicken dinner (which includes fried potatoes and ramps), arts and crafts, plus bluegrass and mountain music. There will be a ramp eating contest. (If you've never had ramps, think of something like leeks, but with a stronger flavor and aroma). More: Call 276-773-3711 or 276-388-3477.
May 21-23, 2004 Strawberry Festival Veteran's Field, Galt, California.	Arts and crafts, kids area, entertainment, carnival rides, retail vendors, international festival foods, and treats such as strawberry waffles and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Details: Call 209-745-2529.
May 21-23, 2004 Chesapeake Jubilee City Park, Chesapeake, Virginia.	Musical entertainment, food, 4-H events, crafts and more. Additional Information: Call 757-482-4848.
May 22, 2004 Black Bart Festival Downtown, Cloverdale, California.	This event celebrates a bit of local color involving a bandit who was also a poet of sorts. You can enjoy a pancake breakfast, music, food, bathtub races, a cow chip toss, 3K run/walk, antiques, crafts and more. Details: Call 707-894-4470.
May 22, 2004 Gold Dust Days various venues, Fredonia, Kansas.	Arts and crafts, ragtime music, old-fashioned games, and more. Further Information: Call 620-378-3221.
May 22, 2004 Albemarle Potato Festival unknown venue(s), Elizabeth City, North Carolina.	Potato peeling contest and other events. Additional Details: Call 252-338-2227.
May 22, 2004 Rhubarb Festival Native Wines, Mount Pleasant, Utah.	Parade, box car derby, ugly truck contest, wine tasting, raw rhubarb-eating competition, rhubarb pie baking contest queen pageant, music and more. Details: Call 435-462-9261.
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May 22-23, 2004 Downtown Arts Fest Downtown area, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.	Arts and crafts, children's art area, entertainment and plenty of food. Additional Details: Call 570-322-5544.
May 27-29, 2004 Sulphur Water Festival unknown venue(s), Sulphur, Oklahoma.	Children's area, musical entertainment, food, carnival. Details: Call 580-622-2824.
May 27-30, 2004 Mudbug Madness Festival Plaza, downtown, Shreveport, Louisiana.	The term "mudbug" actually refers to a crawfish. There is a huge crawfish boil during the festival, but you can also enjoy lots of Cajun atmosphere, with music, vendors, events for kids, and plenty of food. Learn More: Call 318-222-7403.
May 27-31, 2004 Grubstake Days various venues, Yucca Valley, California.	The first night there is a carnival, and then as the carnival continues on subsequent days, the festival adds a food court, parade, team roping and barrel racing, cowboy church, vendor fair, gold panning exhibit, demolition derby and more. Further Information: Call 760-365-6323.
May 27-31, 2004 Walleye Festival Waterworks Park, Port Clinton, Ohio.	Strolling entertainment, commercial vendors, parade, carnival rides, pancake breakfast, food vendors. Find Out More: Call 419-732-2864.
Italian fashion and gifts	Festival Fact: The Germania Festival in Cincinnati served more than 16,000 sauerkraut balls at last year's event.
May 27-31, 2004 Moonshine Festival unknown venue(s), New Straitsville, Ohio.	History museum exhibits, talent show, fiddle and banjo contest, vehicle show, parades, carnival games and rides, entertainment, working Moonshine Still display, moonshine doggies, moonshine burgers, moonshine pie, flea market and more. Additional Details: Call 740-394-2838.
May 28-30, 2004 Olden Days Festival Historic District of town, Smithfield, Virginia.	Antiques, crafts (including many older crafts), entertainment on stage and strolling entertainment, classic cars, activities for kids, food. Further Information: Call 757-365-0223 or 800-365-9339.
May 28-30, 2004 Iris Festival Swan Lake area, Sumter, South Carolina.	Tennis tournament, flower show, entertainment, arts and crafts, food court, chalk drawing contest, sale of iris (and other) plants and more. Information: Call 803-436-2640 or 800-688-4748.
May 28-30, 2004 Lilac Festival Main Street, Lisbon, New Hampshire.	In honor of the state flower the event includes a parade, special stamp cancellation, flea markets, concessions, carnival rides, quilt show, entertainment, golf tournament, fireworks, petting zoo, karaoke, tree planting ceremony, magic show. Learn Details: Call 603-838-2862 or 603-838-6336.
May 28-30, 2004 Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival Festival Grounds, 4253 W. Ponkan Road, Zellwood, Florida.	In its 31st year, the event offers entertainment, arts and crafts, a corn eating contest, a corn shucking contest, carnival, plenty of sweet corn for sale and more. More: Call 407-886-0014.
May 28-31, 2004 Norwalk Jaycees Strawberry Festival Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio.	This event includes a variety show, Rose Parade, Carnival rides, crafts, entertainment, food, 5K run, strolling entertainment. Further Information: Call 419-663-4062.
May 28-31, 2004 Horned Toad Derby Olsen Park, Coalinga, California.	Parade, crafts, carnival rides, food vendors, deep pit BBQ, firefighter competitions, softball tournament, horned toad races, entertainment. More Details: Call 800-854-3885.
May 28-31, 2004 Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Village Green, Garden Grove, California.	Child and queen pageants, karaoke contest, celebrity autograph signing, entertainment, Red Head Roundup, Memorial Day service, carnival rides and games, arts and crafts, largest Strawberry Shortcake, commercial vendors and food. Information: Call 714-638-0981.
May 28-31, 2004 Festival Of Flags Downtown, Oak Hill, Ohio	More than 2000 flags are displayed during this event, with more banners and other patriotic touches adding to the decorations. You can enjoy a quilt show, arts and crafts, carnival rides, food booths, activities for children Additional Details: Call 740-682-6301 (days) or 740-682-7057 (eve).
May 28-31, 2004 Pound Heritage Days Main Street, Pound, Virginia.	Music, a car show, entertainment, street dance, crafts, carnival rides. Further Information: Call 276-679-0961.
May 28-31, 2004 Azalea Festival various venues, Brookings, Oregon.	Street fair, dried flower sale, flower show, crafts, carnival, parade and more. To Learn More: Call 800-535-9469.
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May 28-31, 2004 Chestertown Tea Party Downtown, Chestertown, Maryland.	It's the 29th year for this event, and there will be historic militia and music groups, craft workers, festival foods, a Sneaker Creeper race for kids, raft race, mime and puppet shows, bluegrass music, face painting, farmers market, displays on tea, walking tours of the historic area, sea stories, and more. Additional Details: Call 4101-778-0416.
May 29-30, 2004 Strawberry Festival Downtown area, Arroyo Grande, California.	Hundreds of arts and crafts booths, strawberry shortcake, games, music, strawberries by the box, and more. Further Information: Call 805-473-2250.
May 29-30, 2004 Camas Festival Mini Park, Weippe, Idaho.	Melodrama, historic craft demonstrations, food booths, bake sale, entertainment, historic talks and more. Find Out More: Call 208-435-4362.
May 29-31, 2004 Utica Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival 1 mile South of town on State Route 13, Utica, Ohio.	Entertainment, sheep herding demonstrations using border collies, motorcyle show, kiddie tractor pull, car show, displays at the museum of ice cream making, ice cream eating contest and more. Learn Details: Call 740-892-4272.
May 29-31, 2004 Wyatt Earp Days unknown venue(s), Tombstone, Arizona.	Chili cook-off, Wyatt Earp Look-alike Contest, American Legion BBQ, gunfight reenactments, other Old West stunts. Get More Information: Call 520-457-3197.
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May Somethings! Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:
May 1 Pine Tree Festival, Swainsboro, Georgia, 478-237-6426 May 1-2 Wine Country Festival, Livermore, California, 925-373-1795 May 1-2 Frog Fest, City Park, Waynesville, Missouri, 573-774-6171 May 1-2 Montpelier Wine Festival, Montpelier Station, Virginia, 540-672-2728 May 6-9 River City Fest, River Front Park, Logansport, Texas, 318-697-5498 May 6-9 Cochon de Lait Festival, Mansura, Louisiana, 318-964-2152 May 6-9 Azalea Festival, Fredericktown, Missouri, 573-783-2507 May 7-9 Pan American Festival, Mayfair Park, Lakewood, California, 562-866-9771 May 8 Happy Birthday Harry Truman, Independence Square, Independence, Missouri, 816-325-7111 May 8 Glennville Sweet Onion Festival, Farmers Market, Glennville, Georgia, 912-654-3332 May 8-9 Seafood Festival & 65th Blessing of Fleet, Brunswick, Georgia, 912-265-4032 May 12-15 Patriot Days, City Park, Clay City, Kentucky, 606-663-0263 May 14-15 Fountain Run Barbecue Festival, Main Street, Fountain Run, Kentucky, 270-434-4080 May 15 McLean Day, Lewinsville Park, McLean, Virginia, 703-790-0123 May 15 International Street Fair, Athens, Ohio, 740-593-4330 May 15 Luther Burbank Parade & Festival, Downtown, Santa Rosa, California May 15 Oak Street Arts & Crafts Festival, Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, 570-339-2930 May 15 Mayfest, Strasburg, Virginia, 540-465-3187 May 15 Spring Festival, Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia, 540-347-4414 May 15 Red Suspenders Day, Gridley, California, 530-846-3142 May 15-16 Local Colors Parade & Festival, Roanoke, Virginia, 540-342-2640 May 15-16 Old Timer's Day, Main Street, Van Buren, Arkansas, 479-474-7300 May 18-22 Dylan Days, Hibbing, Minnesota, 218-262-3895 May 21-22 Bonnie and Clyde Festival, Gibsland, Louisiana, 318-843-6141 May 21-22 Little River Days, Little River Park, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, 270-885-9096 May 21-23 Festival Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia, 757-282-2800 May 22-23 Raggedy Ann & Andy™ Festival, Arcola, Illinois, 800-336-5456 May 25-30 Gullah Festival, Beaufort, South Carolina, 843-525-0628 May 26-29 Blossburg Coal Festival, Blossburg, Pennsylvania, 570-638-3313 May 27 Yellow Brick Road Festival, Sedan, Kansas, 620-725-5221 May 27-29 Water Festival, Sulphur, Oklahoma, 580-622-2824 May 28-29 Escalante Festival, various venues, Escalante, Utah, 435-826-4660 May 28-30 Riverfest, Riverfront Park, Little Rock, Arkansas, 501-376-4781 May 28-30 Arts & Music Festival, Bay Street, Emeryville, California, 510-655-4002 May 29 Virgilina Summerfest, Virgilina, Virginia, 434-585-2657 May 29 Maple City Spring Festival, Center Street, Hornell, New York, 607-324-9786 May 29 Circle K Days, Cody, Nebraska, 800-658-4024 May 29 Strawberry Festival, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Heathsville, Virginia, 804-580-6172 May 29 Plumb Alley Day, Historic area, Abingdon, Virginia, 276-676-2282 May 29 Talala Festival, City Park, Talala, Oklahoma, 918-275-4380 May 29-30 Delaplane Strawberry Festival, Delaplane, Virginia, 540-592-3556 May 29-30 Farmington Internation Balloon Festival, Farmington, New Mexico, 505-326-7602 May 29-30 Hydrangea Festival, Lafayette Square, LaGrange, Georgia, 706-884-2500 May 29-30 Andersonville Spring Fair, Andersonville, Georgia, 229-924-2558 May 29-30 Greek Festival, 12326 Spotswood Furnace Rd., Fredericksburg, Virginia May 29-30 Pungo Strawberry Festival, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 757-721-6001 May 29-31 Blue Crab Festival, Palatka, Florida, 386-325-4406
Other May 2004 Events You Might Enjoy
May 1 Hampden Meadows Arts & Crafts Show, Barrington, Rhode Island May 1-2 Plein Air Paint-Off, Angel Fire, New Mexico May 8 Spring Arts & Crafts Fair, City Park, Sullivan, Missouri, 573-468-3314 May 14-16 Springtime Reunion Car Show, Fairgrounds, Merced, California, 209-384-7092 May 15 Art In The Park, Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, Virginia, 540-885-2028 May 15-21 Green Valley Book Fair, Mt. Crawford, Virginia, 800-385-0099 May 16 Bay To Breakers Race, San Francisco, California May 20 Guitar Concert, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, California, 310-434-4323 May 22 Big Boy Toy Show, Civic Center, Salem, Virginia, 540-375-3004 May 22 High School Choral Concert, Magnolia Park, Upland, California May 28-30 Watsonville Fly-In & Air Show, Watsonville, California, 831-763-5600 May 28-30 Gem & Mineral Show, Civic Center, Salem, Virginia, 540-384-6047 May 29-30 Moab Arts, Moab, Utah, 435-259-2742 May 29-30 Library Book Sale, Town Hall, Julian, California May 29-31 Kinetic Sculpture Race, Arcata to Ferndale, Arcata, California, 707-845-1717 May 29-31 Fine Art & Craft Show, Roanoke, Virginia, 540-342-2640
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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. Only a small sample of her work is illustrated online. Talk to her about what you're looking for!

There are lots of seminars, books, videos and programs that promise to get you government grant money for everything from college degrees to dancing. Some are a fair amount of help, some are scams and some overstate the availablity of funds. Before you plunk down hard-earned money to some third party, browse over to Grants.gov and get the real numbers for grant statistics, real information on applying, and real help with real forms.
Will that beautiful (but bullet-hard) peach ripen once you take it home from the store? Find out which fruits ripen after picking.		California Governor Arnold Schwarzeneggar is calling for a "Hydrogen Highway" in the state. Will other states follow? Read more about the brave new way to run cars at Fuel Cell Today.

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