Deb's Monthly Review
Deb's Monthly Review
November 2008
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Editor: Deb Thompson deb@lightpatch.com |
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November 2008 Festivals and Events
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November 1, 2008
Jackson Fall Festival
Commerce Street area downtown,
Jackson, Alabama |
The fun goes from 10am-4pm and includes festival foods, entertainment, a car
show, arts and crafts and a lumberjack competition. There is no admission charge.
Learn More: Call 251-246-3251
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November 1, 2008
Georgia Pecan Festival
Rylander Park,
Americus, Georgia |
Plans for this 5th year include arts and crafts, craft demonstrations,
Kidz Corner, pumpking carving contest, pumpkin seed spitting contest,
festival foods, pecan baking contest, 5K run at 8am and a 1-mile walk
at 9am, music, parade at 11am, hot dog eating contest and more. There is
no admission charge.
Details: Call 229-924-2646
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November 1, 2008
Cotton Gin Festival
Downtown,
Bostwick, Georgia |
Bostwick celebrates 19 years of festival fun with the 4-mile and 1-mile
Gin Run, arts and crafts, festival merchandise, festival foods, a parade
at 11am, an operating cotton gin display, entertainment (bring a blanket),
horse drawn wagons that shuttle festival-goers to and from the parking
area.
Further Information: Call 706-342-0182
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November 1, 2008
Mule Day
Mule Day Grounds,
Calvary, Georgia |
It's the 36th big year for this one. Enjoy a biscuits and sausage breakfast,
fish fry, barbecue, cane juice making and cane syrup making, food concessions,
Purtiest Mule and Most Ornery Mule contests, sling shot turkey shoot,
flea market, fresh-ground corn meal for sale, arts and crafts booths,
parade at 11am, museum displays, gospel music, cloggers and other
entertainment.
Get The Facts: Call 229-377-3663 or 229-377-6859
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November 1, 2008
Granite City Fall Festival
On the Square,
Elberton, Georgia |
Activities and rides for the kids, festival foods, entertainment, arts and
crafts. The fun goes from 9am-5pm. It's the festival's 9th year.
More: Call 706-213-0626
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November 1, 2008
Crossroads Pumpkin Fest
Historic downtown,
Statesville, North Carolina |
The festival celebrates 6 years this season. Enjoy a pumpkin dessert baking
contest, pumpkin pie eating contest, downhill skateboard races, Kid Zone,
more than 80 arts and crafts booths, music on 2 stages, Pumpkin Fest 5K Run,
pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin smashing, Pumpkin Chunkin'
Catapult Championship. The fun goes from 10am-5pm this year.
Questions? Call 877-531-1819 or 704-878-3436
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November 1-2, 2008
Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts
Downtown on Library lawn & at City Square,
Litchfield Park, Arizona |
Wine tasting, entertainment, activities for kids, antique sale, artist
demonstrations, more than 300 arts and crafts booths, book sale, food
court, book signings. It's the event's 38th year.
Learn More: Call 623-393-7820
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November 1-2, 2008
Toccoa Harvest Festival
Doyle Street area downtown,
Toccoa, Georgia |
Activities for kids, activities for teens, petting zoo, classic
car cruise-in, entertainment, produce and baked goods for sale, horse
and wagon rides, arts and crafts. There is plenty of fun planned for
this 32nd year.
Further Details: Call 706-282-3269
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November 1-2, 2008
Giant Omelette Celebration
Magdalen Square,
Abbeville, Louisiana |
Antique farm implements on display, antique cars, tractor egg cracking
competition, Kid's World, arts and crafts, Procession of Chefs and Eggs,
the making of a very large omelette which is then served to festival-goers,
music, plus plenty of festival foods such as chicken wings, seafood, burgers,
Boudin on a Stick, nachos, fries, bread pudding and funnel cakes.
Additional Facts: Call 337-893-0013
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November 1-2, 2008
Picayune Street Fair
Canal Street area downtown,
Picayune, Mississippi |
Merchant specials, music, rock climbing wall, arts and crafts, Tung Blossom
5K Run/Walk on Saturday, antiques and collectibles, plenty of festival foods
such as roasted corn, seafood, Chinese dishes, barbecued meats, hot dogs and
burgers, Greek dishes.
Learn More: Call 601-799-3070
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November 1-8, 2008
Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival
various venues,
Vardaman, Mississippi |
Sweet potato tasting booth, Harvest Banquet (separate fee), 5K run/2-mile
walk, sweet potato cookbooks, fresh sweet potatoes for sale, arts and crafts,
pageant, Student Government Day, sweet potato recipe contest, quilt
auction. The festival celebrates 35 years in 2008.
Info: Call 662-682-7559
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November 2, 2008
Fall Back Festival
Gaslamp Quarter,
San Diego, California |
In its 8th year the festival brings the fun of storytelling, puppet shows,
antique farm equipment on display, gold panning, historical and archeological
info, pony rides, face painting, crafts, food, music, hay rides, watermelon
seed spitting contest, spaghetti eating contest, pie and ice cream eating
contests, Home of 1000 Spiders, bubble gum blowing contest. The main venue
is in the 5th Street and Island Avenue area. This festival is an especially
good one to take kids to because there are always plenty of activities geared
toward the younger set.
Get The Facts: Call 830-374-3161
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November 6-9, 2008
Spinach Festival
Downtown,
Crystal City, Texas |
Have fun during this 27th year with the Popeye Menudo Breakfast, spinach cooking
contest, bingo, family movie, arts and crafts, 5K fun run, parade November
9 at 1pm, carnival and music. Among those scheduled to perform at this writing
are Michael Salgado, Los Texas Wranglers, Sunny Sauceda, Savannah Votion.
Questions? Call 304-479-2115
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November 7-8, 2008
Pomegranate Festival
Old Logandale School on Moapa Valley Boulevard,
Logandale, Nevada |
Pomegranate-related goodies for sale, festival foods, arts and crafts, entertainment
and more.
Details: Call 702-398-7007 or 702-397-6444
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November 7-8, 2008
Urbanna Oyster Festival
Downtown,
Urbanna, Virginia |
Join this 51st celebration with pirates and historically correct storytelling,
arts and crafts, festival parade on Saturday, rides for kids, pageants,
art activities for kids, oyster shucking contest, music on several stages,
clowns, games, merchant specials, tours of The Alliance (and other industry
vessels), art exhibit at Middlesex Woman's Club, eco-tours of Urbanna Creek
by kayak, model boat builders displays. Thursday of that week is Education
Day, open only to schoolchildren. (Call for details.)
More: Call 804-758-0368
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November 7-9, 2008
Heritage Harbor Days
Heritage Park,
Foley, Alabama |
It's the Festival's 8th anniversary. Plan to help celebrate with a Backyard
Barbecue Cook-off, 5K Gobble Wobble road race, petting zoo, living history
area, antique tractor display, shrimp industry dinners and talks, pancake
breakfast Saturday from 7-9am at the First Baptist Church (details for breakfast
only at 251-943-8467), arts and crafts, musical entertainment, stories,
carnival, pony rides for the kids, quilters at work, Children's Art Village.
Get The Facts: Call 251-943-1200
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November 7-9, 2008
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival
Seville Square,
Pensacola, Florida |
Music and other entertainment on 2 stages, more than 200 artisans showing
and selling their wares, heritage craft demonstrations, sidewalk art,
face painting, sand art, art projects for kids at the Children's Festival
10am-4pm Sat. & Sun.), festival merchandise, more than 200 pieces of
student art on display, festival foods. General hours are 9am-6pm on Friday
and Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday.
Info: Call 800-874-1234
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November 7-9, 2008
Louisiana Pecan Days
Front Street downtown,
Colfax, Louisiana |
Sausage stand, pralines for sale, music, costume contest, carnival rides,
pecan pies for sale, arts and crafts, cooking contests, fireworks. Friday is
Children's Day.
Get Details: Call 318-627-5196
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November 7-9, 2008
St. Rita Pecan Festival
St. Rita Church School at 7100 Jefferson Highway,
Harahan, Louisiana |
Carnival games and rides, arts and crafts, festival foods (including pecan pie
and fudge), musical entertainment. It's the festival's 17th anniversary.
Further Facts: Call 785-527-5524
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November 7-9, 2008
Special Olympics Fall Festival
Villanova University,
Villanova, Pennsylvania |
For a 20th year student volunteers gather and guide athletes from 44 counties
and help host 400 coaches. Athletes particpate in power lifting, bocce,
soccer, volleyball, long-distance running, roller skating and roller hockey.
Some events are hosted at Shipley School in Bryn Mawr at at Skate 309 in
Hatfield. Events are held rain or shine and the public is encouraged to come
and cheer on the participants. There will also be Olympic Town (with crafts,
snacks, game booths, workshops, guest appearances and more.) A victory parade
and a dance will be held, plus there are opening and closing ceremonies.
Find Out More: Call 610-519-7244
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November 8, 2008
Monticello-Jasper County Deer Festival
Historic Square downtown,
Monticello, Georgia |
General hours for this 42nd year are 7:30am-5pm. Enjoy the 5k and 1-mile Deer
Dash, festival foods, entertainment, arts and crafts, festival parade.
Additional Information: Call 706-468-8994
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November 8, 2008
Old South Day
Community Civic Center on Spense Street,
Ochlocknee, Georgia |
Breakfast is at 6am, so get there early and then stay for general festival
hours of 9am-4pm. Enjoy cane syrup made in open kettles, a living museum,
parade, arts and crafts, entertainment, festival foods and more. It's the
32nd year for this one.
Questions? Call 229-574-5375 or 229-574-5151
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November 8, 2008
Thibodeauxville Fall Festival
Downtown,
Thibodeauxville, Louisiana |
Antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, Cajun and other festival foods,
music on 2 stages, rubber duck race on Bayou Lafourche, activities for children,
car show. Festival hours are 8:30am-5pm.
Find Out Details: Call 985-446-1187
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November 8, 2008
Society Hill Catfish Festival
St. David's Academy on South Main,
Hartsville, South Carolina |
Activities for kids, 5K run/walk at 8am, arts and crafts, food court. There will
also be an auto, truck and motorcycle show plus a parade at 11am. General
hours are 9am-4pm. This is the festival's 22nd year and it's an alcohol-free
event.
Further Details: Call 843-378-4681 or 888-427-8720
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November 8-9, 2008
Loxley Arts & Crafts Festival
Municipal Park,
Loxley, Alabama |
Enjoy food vendors, antique tractors and trucks, arts and crafts, entertainment,
heritage crafts, art activities for kids, Hours are 9am-5pm and there is no
admission charge.
Get Details: Call 251-970-3068 or 251-964-5638
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November 8-9, 2008
Homosassa Arts, Crafts & Seafood Festival
Mason Creek Road at Yulee Drive,
Homosassa, Florida |
It's the 34th year for this event. Plan on fun such as musical entertainment,
door prizes, raffle for a boat (plus art and golf packages, sports
packages, groceries), special postage cancellation, arts and crafts
booths, 30 food vendors with kabobs, fried green tomatoes, Cajun dishes,
seafood platters, fish sandwiches, dogs and burgers, smoothies,
chocolate-covered strawberries and bananas, hot fudge cake, cream puffs.
General festival hours are 8-5 on Saturday and 8-4:30 on Sunday. Ages 12
and under get in free. (Take the Shuttle service to the Blues & Barbecue
Festival down the road.)
Further Information: Call 352-628-2666
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November 13-16, 2008
Cracklin' Festival
Veterans Park,
Port Barre, Louisiana |
Help celebrate this 23rd year with carnival rides (beginning Thursday from
5-10pm), parade down Saizan Street on Saturday at 10am, Cracklin'
Cooking Contest, arts and crafts, entertainment, Cajun foods. November
15-16 are the main festival days. There is a pageant held earlier in the
month. Please, no ice chests, glass containers or pets. (Service animals
are always welcomed at festivals.) Children age 10 and younger get free
admittance.
Learn More: Call 337-585-6673 or 337-585-6251
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November 14-16, 2008
Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts
Avenue of the Fountains,
Fountain Hills, Arizona |
There is no admission and parking is free at this event. Enjoy more than 470 artisans
showing and selling their work, breakfast and lunch festival foods with
shaded areas for munching. There will also be musical entertainment. The
fun goes from 10am-5pm come rain or come shine. Please leave pets comfortably
at home.
Get The Festival Facts: Call 480-337-1654
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November 15, 2008
Elegant Evening Downtown
Downtown area,
Paso Robles, California |
Take a carriage ride or stroll past luminarias lining sidewalks. Roving
minstrels will entertain you and local merchants open their doors from
5-8pm. Enjoy refreshments and browse their local store specials. And take
a good look at those store windows, which will be filled with very unique
mannequins that are actually participants from the local dance studio.
Find Out Details: Call 805-238-4103
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November 15, 2008
Pecan Fest
Walnut Street at 5th Street,
Chetopa, Kansas |
5K run/walk, arts and crafts, quilts, pecan harvesting demos, pecan
cooking contest, pecan pies, breakfast, vendors, activities for kids,
music and more.
Further Information: Call 620-236-7511
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November 15-16, 2008
Three Rivers Art Festival
North Columbia Street area,
Covington, Louisiana |
Now in its 12th year, the festival offers fun such an art area for children,
more than 200 juried artisans showing and selling their wares, food court,
student art exhibit, music and the Three Rivers Run (5K and 1-mile). Hours are
10am-5pm and there is no admission charge. Please, no pets at this event.
Get The Facts: Call 985-871-4141 or 985-705-7968
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November 21-22, 2008
Elk Falls Annual Open House
7th & Osage Streets,
Elk Falls, Kansas |
Once again, take a tour of (themed) decorated outhouses and vote for your
favorites. You can also get in on merchant specials, quilt display, arts and
crafts, walking tours, a flea market, open houses (of homes, as opposed to
outhouses) and great festival foods.
Questions? Call 620-329-4425
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November 21-23, 2008
Mountain Mandarin Festival
Gold Country Fairgrounds,
Auburn, California |
Recipe contests, fresh mandarins for sale, arts and crafts, music, activities
for kids, industry displays, cooking demos, mandarin orange cookbooks,
plus festival foods (including mandarin gelato and chocolate-covered
mandarin slices. It's the festival's 15th anniversary.
Learn Details: Call 916-663-1918
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November 21-23, 2008
Rock Falls Hometown Holidays
various locations,
Rock Falls, Illinois |
Soup and sandwich supper, live reindeer on display, chili supper, turkey
supper, Santa Claus Parade on Saturday at 1pm, refreshments, crafts, tree
lighting, activities for kids, entertainment, Santa's Wild Race, Festival
of Praise on Sunday.
Further Information: Call 815-625-4500
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November 21-23, 2008
Folk Fair International
Wisconsin State Fair Park,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
This one celebrates 20 years with musical entertainment, specialty food
sales, arts and crafts, festival food booths, Children's Carnival, bungee
jumping, KPUP local broadcasts, not-for-profit booths.
More: Call 520-394-0060 or 888-794-0060
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October 10-12, 2008
Bass Festival
Downtown,
Rio Vista, Wisconsin |
There are several venues with music and dance groups from countries such
as Polynesia, Romania, Korea, Ireland, Norway and many other places.
There will be a 5K run on Sunday at 9am, plus you can get festival
merchandise, International Bazaar, Heritage Lane and visit the Living
History encampment. You're invited to check out the World Cafe, where you
can enjoy foods from Germany, Italy, Egypt, Greece and other countries.
Education Day is Friday and will be full of workshops and language classes,
plus a chance for students to enjoy foods from all over the planet.
Find Out Details: Call 414-225-6225 or 800-FAIR-INTL
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November 22, 2008
Peterman Station Arts & Crafts Festival
Alongside railroad tracks,
Peterman, Alabama |
This year marks the festival's 25th season. Events are held about 5 miles
north of Monroeville. Enjoy more than 100 arts and crafts booths, music,
activities for kids and festival foods such as Brunswick stew, cracklin'
bread and collards. General hours are 9am-4pm and there is no admission
charge.
Get The Facts: Call 251-564-2260
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November 23, 2008
Poinsettia Festival
Coast Highway from D to J Streets,
Encinitas, California |
This event sport about 450 booths, including non-profit groups,
commercial interests, antiques and also arts and crafts. Food is available
at nearby restaurants, plus you can enjoy 3 stage of entertainment and the
great poinsettia (and other floral) displays at the Capital Flower Pavilion.
There will also be plenty of activities to keep the kids busy.
Further Information: Call 760-945-9288 or 760-943-1950
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November 23, 2008
International Pickle Festival
Community Center on Route 32 South,
Rosendale, New York |
It's the 11th year for this one. There's a pickle juice drinking contest plus
judging of canned pickled produce. Grab a partner and get in on the Pickle Toss
where you try to toss as many pickle chips into his or her mouth as possible.
You can find pickle products for sale plus other great festival foods.
And check out the entertainment.
Learn More: Call 845-658-9649
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November 28, 2008
Holidays Happen
Town Center on Market Street,
Reston, Virginia |
Holiday Parade at 11am, fun and photos with Santa, Race for the Kids run at
7:30am, horse drawn carriage rides, holiday tree lighting at 6pm with a
sing-along, brass quintet and songs from the Reston Chorale.
Questions? Call 703-689-4699
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November 28-30, 2008
Rockland Festival of Lights
various venues,
Rockland, Maine |
Santa arrives by lobster boat. The Jolly Old Elf will attend the community
pancake breakfast on Sunday morning and there will be time for pictures.
The lobster trap holiday tree will have its lighting on Friday night and
there will be cookies and other refreshments. Enjoy Santa's Workshop, craft
and home decor workshops, horse drawn carriage rides, merchant specials,
craft market, and the popular Eat, Drink and be Merry on Main (on Saturday).
Enjoy the Parade of Lights Saturday evening and then caroling and hot
chocolate.
Find Out Details: Call 207-596-6378 or 800-562-2529
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November 29, 2008
Olde Fashion Christmas at Home
various locations,
Gustine, California |
Arts and crafts from 10am-4pm on 5th Street, Community Breakfast with
Santa from 8-11am, local museum open house, lighted truck and tractor
parade down 5th Street. There will be fire truck rides in the afternoon.
Stay for the Christmas tree lighting, music and more fun with Santa.
Further Information: Call 209-854-2384 or 209-854-2003
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November 29, 2008
Swine Time Festival
Swine Time Grounds on U.S. Hwy. 84,
Climax, Georgia |
5K run at 8:30am, Swine Time Parade at 10am, Hog Calling Contest, Best
Dressed Pig, arts and crafts, Log Cabin, corn shucking contest, pig
racing, syrup making, greased pig chase, baby crawling contest, quilts,
entertainment, food.
Get The Facts: Call 229-248-8850 or 229-246-1050
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November 29, 2008
Chitlin' Strut
Civic Center & Fairgrounds,
Salley, South Carolina |
The Idol Contest is on Friday and the carnival also begins then. Then
on Saturday you can enjoy a pancake breakfast from 7-11am at the Masonic
Lodge, arts and crafts, a chitlin' plate lunch, music, antique tractors on
display, parade at 10am, festival merchandise, festival foods. (A pageant
is held earlier, prior to the main event.)
Questions? Call 803-258-3485
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November 29, 2008
Christmas in Olde Ballinger
County Courthouse lawn,
Ballinger, Texas |
Entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, games for kids, visit from
Santa, tree lighting, parade.
Learn More: Call 325-365-2333 or 325-365-5611
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November 29-30, 2008
Space Coast Art Festival
Downtown (along A1A & the Minuteman Causeway),
Cocoa Beach, Florida |
Student art show, arts and crafts, art activities for kids, food court, other
activities. The Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot is held earlier, at 7:30am
on Thanksgiving Day. The festival clebrates its 45th season this year.
Find Out Details: Call 321-784-3322
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November 29-December 2, 2008
Pirates in Paradise
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park,
Key West, Florida |
Maritime exhibits, Sunset Sail on Tall Ships (for an extra fee), National
Walk the Plank Championships, historic re-enactment of a Pyrate Trial on
December 6, marketplace, kids' treasure hunt, tributes and luncheon in
honor of singer Norma Miller's 89th birthday, Key West Holiday Parade
December 4 from 7-9pm, Pirates Pillage & Plunder Party, Pub Stroll,
and more. As you enjoy the festival, beware of costumed actors and stunt
performers who mingle with the crowd and initiate skirmishes and maybe a bit
of swordplay. Some activities may require separate ticketing and/or
reservations.
Further Information: Call 305-296-9694
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November 30-December 1, 2008
Christmas Festival on Heritage Square
Heritage Square downtown,
Sulphur Springs, Texas |
Trolley rides to Heritage Park, tours of the courthouse, arts and crafts,
Christmas Parade, Choral Festival and concert, more.
Questions? Call 888-300-6623
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Nov. 1 Hravest Festival, 11-5, County Park, Johns Island, South Carolina, 843-795-4FUN Nov. 1-3 Halifax Art Festival, Marketplace on Beach Street, Daytona Beach, Florida, 396-441-2776 or 800-854-1234 Nov. 1-2 Festival of the Arts (37th), 9:30-4, Inverness, Florida, 352-726-3913 Nov. 1-2 Seafood & Arts Festival (20th), E. G. Simmons Park, Ruskin, Florida, 813-645-3808 Nov. 2 World's Championship Shrimp Cookoff (15th), 10-6, Port Isabel, Texas, 800-527-6102 Nov. 5-9 Bald Eagle Festival (14th), Haine, Alaska, 907-766-2202 or 907-766-3094 Nov. 6-8 Greek Fest (46th), 50 S. Ann Street, Mobile, Alabama, 251-438-9888 Nov. 7-9 Irish Festival, State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Maryland, Email irishfest08@comcast.net Nov. 7-9 Greek Festival (41st), 2020 NW 21st St., Fort Worth, Texas, 817-626-5578 Nov. 7-9 Scottish Clan Gathering & Highland Games, Pace Park, Salado, Texas, 254-947-5232 Nov. 7-15 American Indian Film Festival (33rd), San Francisco, California, 415-554-0525 Nov. 8 Turkey Trot, 9-3, downtown, Collinsville, Alabama, 256-524-2788 Nov. 8 Great Day in the Country, 9-4, Lawton Elementary School grounds on Broadway St., Oviedo, Florida, 407-365-9420 Nov. 8 Heritage Syrup Festival (20th), 9-5, 514 N. High, Henderson, Texas, 903-657-4303 or 866-650-5529 Nov. 8-9 Downtown Festival & Art Show (27th), 10-5, downtown, Gainesville, Florida, 352-334-5064 Nov. 14-16 Greek Festival, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Pensacola, Florida, 800-874-1234 Nov. 14-16 Bull Fest, Robstown, Texas, 956-240-5900 Nov. 15-16 Mobile Renaissance Faire, Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds at Cody & Ziegler, Mobile, Alabama, 877-429-8462 Nov. 21-22 Seaside Treasure Festival, 53rd & Avenue U, Galveston, Texas, 409-744-4526 Nov. 21-23 Indy International Festival, State Fairgrounds on E. 38th St., Indianapolis, Indiana, 317-236-6515 Nov. 22-23 ArtFest, 10-5, Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, Arizona, 480-968-5353 or 888-278-3378 Nov. 26-28 World's Championship Duck Calling Contest & Wings Over the Prairie Festival (73rd), Main Street, Stuttgart, Arkansasa, 870-673-1602 Nov. 28 Festival of Lights, 5:30-8pm, Main Street, Placerville, California, 530-672-3436 Nov. 28 Festival of Lights (19th), downtown, Yountville, California, 707-944-0904 Nov. 30-Dec. 6 Christmas on the River, Demopolis, Alabama, 334-289-0270 |
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Nov. 1 Harvest Pumpkin Craft Festival, 9-4, 1200 Lakeshore Drive, Yukon, Oklahoma, 405-350-8937 Nov. 1 Holiday Craft Sale, 9-3, High School on Elm Street, Lancaster, Wisconsin, 608-723-2173 Ext. 354 Nov. 1-2 Great Southwest Rubber Stamp Fall Fiesta (12th), Convention Center, Mesa, Arizona, 417-443-2231 Nov. 1-2 Paso Gathering (16th), Pioneer Museum, Paso Robles, California, 805-239-4566 Nov. 1-2 Gun Show, Seaside Park at County Fairgrounds, Ventura, California, 602-843-5303 Nov. 1-2 Midwestern Woodcarvers Show (39th), 9am-5pm/10am-4pm, Belle Clair Expo Hall, Belleville, Illinois, 618-235-1003 Nov. 1-2 Christmas in New Orleans Crafts Expo, Ponchartrain Center at 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, Louisiana, 504-796-5853 Nov. 1-2 Clinton Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, 10-5/10-4, High School, Clinton, New York, 315-853-5574 Nov. 1-2 Gun Show, Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, Oregon, 918-272-1119 Nov. 1-2 Gun Show, Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup, Washington, Nov. 2 Taste of the Town, 11am-5pm, Centennial Park, Fort Myers, Florida, 239-277-1197 Nov. 5-9 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival (11th), Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, 302-645-9095 Nov. 5-9 American Sandsculpting Championship (22nd), Fort Myers Beach, Florida, 866-916-7283 Nov. 6-8 Mistletoe Mart, Church of the Ascension on N. Court St., Westminster, Maryland, 410-848-3251 Nov. 6-8 Mistletoe Marketplace, Mississippi Trade Mart, Jackson, Mississippi, 601-948-2357 Nov. 6-9 Sacramento International Auto Show, Cal Expo, Sacramento, California, 916-635-2728 Nov. 7-8 Arkansas Valley Arts & Crafts Fair, 10-7/9-5, Pope County Fairgrounds, Russellville, Arkansas, 479-229-4200 or 479-968-3208 Nov. 7-8 Bookworm Bash, 9-6, Addison Circle Park, Addison, Texas, 800-233-4766 Nov. 7-9 Farscape Convention, Airport Marriott on Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, 818-409-0960 Nov. 7-9 Intertribal Marketplace, 10-5, (Nov. 7 members only), Autry National Center in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California, 323-667-2000 Nov. 7-9 Southern Colorado Holiday Food & Gift Festival, Expo Center at 1515 Auto Mall Loop, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 888-412-5015 Nov. 7-9 Library Book Sale, St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Delavan Way, Greenwich, Connecticut, 203-531-0426 Nov. 7-9 Telfair Art Fair (14th), Telfair Square, Savannah, Georgia, 912-700-8800 Nov. 7-9 National Farm Toy Show, Beckman High School & National Farm Toy Museum, Dyersville, Iowa, 701-883-5206 Nov. 7-9 Cherry Hill Stargate Convention, Clarion Hotel, Clarion Hill, New Jersey, 818-409-0960 Nov. 7-9 Weems International Artfest, State Fairgrounds, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 505-293-6133 Nov. 7-9 Art Walk, downtown, Canandaigua, New York, 585-396-0300 Nov. 7-9 Wizard World Texas & Texas Fear Fest, Convention Center on Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas, Email conventions@wizardworld.com Nov. 7-9 Rug Show & Sale, Deer Valley Resort, Park City, Utah, 435-649-0535 Nov. 7-9 YMCA Crafts Fair, University Mall, Blacksburg, Virginia, 540-552-9686 Nov. 8 Meadowcrest Arts & Crafts, Green County High School, Greensboro, Georgia, 800-886-5253 or 404-274-5555 Nov. 8 Homemade Holidays Craft Show, 9-4, Ottawa Middle School, Ottawa, Kansas, 785-242-8618 Nov. 8 Fall Art & Craft Show, 10-5, Community Center, Burnet, Texas, 512-756-0834 Nov. 8 Great Hartford Craft Exposition, 9-4, Hartford Union High School on Cedar St., Hartford, Wisconsin, 262-273-5033 or 262-670-0117 Nov. 8-9 Flamingo Follies Art Show, 9-5, Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 386-424-2175 Nov. 8-9 Antiques & Vintage Collectibles Show, The Centre, Evansville, Indiana, 812-471-9419 Nov. 8-9 Herkimer County Arts & Crafts Fair, Community College, Herkimer, New York, 315-866-0300 Nov. 8-9 Autumn Art & Craft Festival, Suffolk Community Sports & Expo Center on Crooked Hill Rd., Brentwood, New York, 631-563-8551 Nov. 8-9 Holiday Fine Craft Fair, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 215-579-5997 Nov. 9 Hudson Valley Railroad Society Annual Railroad Exposition (37th), 10am-3pm, Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, 645-297-0901 Nov. 9-16 Miami Book Fair International (25th), Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida, 305-237-3258 Nov. 11-12 Christmas Boutique & Angel Street Cafe, 601 Claymont Drive, Ballwin, Missouri, 636-394-2233 Nov. 11-13 Wichita Farm & Ranch Show, Kansas Coliseum, Wichita, Kansas, 316-755-1243 Nov. 11-13 YMCA Christmas Market (33rd), Convention Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 423-265-8834 Nov. 13-16 Fall AutoFest (24th), Festival Park on U.S. Hwy. 301, Zephyrhills, Florida, 813-258-6726 Nov. 13-16 Fall Festival Craft Show, Canterbury Park, Shakopee, Minnesota, 952-445-7223 Nov. 13-16 Dickens Christmas Show (27th), Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 843-448-9483 Nov. 14-15 Blue Angels Homecoming Show, Pensacola Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, 850-452-2583 or 800-874-1234 Nov. 14-16 Louisiana Highland Games, Jackson, Louisiana, 225-927-2944 or 225-344-7228 Nov. 14-16 Deer Widows Weekend, Outlets on Beyer Road, Saginaw, Michigan, 989-624-6226 Nov. 14-16 Northern Virginia Christmas Market, Dulles Expo & Convention Center, Chantilly, Virginia, 757-417-7771 Nov. 14-16 New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair, Rockingham Park, Salem, New Hampshire, 603-332-2616 Nov. 14-16 Wasatch Gun Show, CAM-PLEX, Gilette, Wyoming, 901-456-7556 Nov. 15 Potpourri Craft Show (19th), 9-4, High School, Enfield, Connecticut, 860-745-1315 Nov. 15 Merritt Pottery Show & Sale, 8am-3pm, next to Courthouse, Knoxville, Georgia, 478-474-7833 Nov. 15 Pfall Pfest Arts & Crafts Show (22nd), 9am-3pm, Rec Center on Immanuel Rd., Pflugerville, Texas, 512-251-5082 Nov. 15-16 Twin Cities Chocolate Extravaganza, 11-5, Convention Center on Second Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota, tickets 651-335-6025 Nov. 15-16 Best Friend of Charleston Train Show, 9-5/10-4, Armory at 5000 Lackawanna Blvd., North Charleston, North Carolina, 843-760-7405 Nov. 15-16 Holiday Craft Show, Fairfax High School on Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax, Virginia, 703-246-6321 Nov. 21 Holiday Lighted Parade, 6:30pm, Northville, Michigan, 248-349-7640 Nov. 21 Window Wonderland, 7-9:30pm, downtown, Wooster, Ohio, 330-262-6222 Nov. 21-22 Broadmoor Art & Craft Festival, Broadmoor High School at 9650 Goodwood Rd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 225-926-1420 Nov. 21-23 Official Stargate Convention, Airport Marriott, Burbank, California, 818-409-0960 Nov. 21-23 Gingerbread Village, Church of the Magdalen at 12626 E. 21st N., Wichita, Kansas, 620-683-4788 or 620-744-2836 Nov. 21-23 Paradise City Arts Festival, Royal Plaza Trade Center, Marlborough, Massachusetts, 413-587-0772 or 800-511-9725 Nov. 21-23 Gun Show, 9-6/9-6/9-3, Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada, 775-828-2350 Nov. 21-23 Zia Arts & Crafts Festival, State Fairgrounds, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 505-823-1092 Nov. 21-23 Greater Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular), Laurel Highland Events Center, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 724-863-4577 Oct. 25 Fall Fest Arts & Crafts Show, 10-3, Tunkhammock Area High School, Tunkhammock, Pennsylvania, 570-833-2320 Nov. 22 Gazette Holiday Parade, 5pm, State Street & Erie Blvd., Schenectady, New York, 518-372-5656 Nov. 22 Craft Show, 8-4, Linton Middle School on Aster St., Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, 412-244-9440 or 412-796-2147 Nov. 22 WCTC Craft Fair (36th), 800 Main St., Pewaukee, Wisconsin, 262-691-5470 Nov. 22 Jaycees Arts & Crafts Fair, Richland Middle School on Hwy. 80 S., Richland Center, Wisconsin, 608-647-5501 Nov. 22 Holiday Marketplace, 9am-9pm, County Fairgrounds, West Bend, Wisconsin, 262-334-2402 Nov. 22-23 Gem & Mineral Show, Performing Arts Center on Hobson Way, Oxnard, California, 805-642-5779 Nov. 22-23 Christmas on Vinegar Hill (20th), Mt. Pulaski, Illnois, 217-792-5698 Nov. 22-23 Boston Super Megafest, Framingham Sheraton, Framingham, Massachusetts, 800-505-8697 Nov. 22-23 Christmas Arts & Crafts Extravaganza (37th), Show Me Center & Osage Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 573-334-9233 Nov. 22-23 Band Booster Holiday Spirit Craft Fair (23rd), Parkway South High School on Hanna Road, Manchester, Missouri, 314-415-7786 Nov. 22-23 Capital of the Confederacy Civil War Show, 9-5/9-2, Raceway Complex, Richmond, Virginia, 804-928-1006 Nov. 26 Christmas in the Sky, Longview Lake Beach, Blue Springs, Missouri, 816-503-4830 Nov. 28 Lighted Christmas Parade, 6pm, 13th & Main, Clarinda, Iowa, 712-542-2166 Nov. 28 Christmas Light Parade, Center Avenue, Oakley, Kansas, 785-672-4862 or 785-672-3251 Nov. 28 Sundance Square Parade of Lights (26th), 6pm, Fort Worth, Texas, 817-336-2787 Nov. 28-29 Winter Art & Craft Fair, Seasons Convention Center on Hwy. 46, Nashville, Indiana, 812-587-5068 Nov. 28-30 Loscon 35, Los Angeles Airport Marriott, Los Angeles, California, 818-760-9234 or Email registrar@lasfs.info Nov. 28-30 Holiday Craft & Gift Show (31st), Wisconsin Expo Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 414-321-2100 or 717-796-2380 Nov. 29 Jacksonville Light Parade, 7pm, Downtown Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida, 904-630-3690 Nov. 29 Christmas Parade, 6:30pm, Town Square, Garnett, Kansas, 785-448-6767 Nov. 29 Homemade for the Holidays (22nd), 9-4, Pottorf Hall in CiCo Park, Manhattan, Kansas, 785-293-5712 Nov. 29 Lighted Christmas Parade, 7:15pm, Main Street, Russell, Kansas, 785-483-2897 Nov. 29 Rockets Over the Red, 4-9pm, River View Park, Shreveport, Louisiana, 318-222-7403 Nov. 29 Twinkle Light Parade, 5:15pm, Central Avenue area, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 505-768-3555 Nov. 29-30 Lakes Region Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, Opechee Conference Center on Doris Ray Ct. (off Elm), Laconia, New Hampshire, 603-528-4014 Nov. 29-30 Gig Harbor Winterfest Arts & Crafts Fair, Peninsula High School, Gig Harbor, Washington, 253-530-4400 or 253-858-8674 Nov. 30 Mid-America Train & Toy Show, 9-2, BTC Exhibit Hall at 1775 Universal Ave., Kansas City, Missouri, 913-561-5864 or 913-680-0404 |
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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.
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is singing, and he recorded 17 songs for us to enjoy, including:
I'll Never Be Free
This CD was a long time
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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!
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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
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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
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This coming December 13 you can get in on very special ceremonies in which wreaths
are placed at one of more than 280 locations to honor our fallen war heroes.
Find out more about how to support, volunteer or spread the word at
Wreaths Across America.
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The cars are due in San Francisco on November 8, in the Centennial voyage of
The Longest Auto Race.
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Looking for something almost traditional for Thanksgiving, but with a bit of
kick or surprise?
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes save you a a mashing job at the last minute.
If no one likes cranberry sauce or cranberry relish, try putting a can of
cranberry sauce into a
Holiday Cranberry Salad. Tired of gooey sweet potato dishes that taste more
like dessert? Serve the sweet potatoes as a first course in
Creany Sweet Potato Soup. And when it's time for dessert, if you like pumpkin, but are tired of regular pumpkin pie, try
Paula Deen's Pumpkin Cheesecake. Or if you want those sweet potatoes to be really
sweet as a dessert dish, how about some
Sweet Potato Pie Ice Cream? If you're serving a crowd, the trick is to do one twist on one traditional dish, instead of trying to make the whole meal non-traditional. Or, cook up a few traditional dishes and ask others to bring something unusual so that everyone can try a taste.
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