September 2003

Editor: Deb Thompson deb@lightpatch.com

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September Events

For September Travelers

September 2-6, 2003 Harvest Festival unknown venue(s), Steelville, Missouri.	Rodeo, music, queen pageant and more. Additional Details: Call 573-775-5533. Note: I grew up in this general area, and can tell you that Steelville used to be the epitome of small town rural life. I haven't been there in many years, but it used to be the kind of place where local gentlemen spent much of their day in town sitting outside the local businesses playing checkers or just visiting. It's also the County Seat for Crawford County, so if you do any genealogy, the court house is a great place to visit. And people come from all over the world to fish in the spring-fed rivers in the area. Somewhere along the way, Steelville got a reputation for being a hillbilly town, but here's a slightly different perspective.
September 2-6, 2003 Wellston Coal Fest Downtown, Wellston, Ohio.	Tours of working mine, 5K run, 4 on 4 basketball, Coal Dust Sundae eating contest, lawn mower races, rides, entertainment, Coal Miner Olympics, crafts, food. More Information: Call 740-384-6669.
September 3-6, 2003 Concordia Fall Festival Downtown, Concordia, Missouri.	This German Festival is more than 100 years old, and this year's event include 3 parades, a carnival, quilt exhibits, German foods and more. Further Details: Call 660-463-2454.
September 3-6, 2003 Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival Civic Park on Daugherty Drive, Reynoldsburg, Ohio.	Parade, pageant, tomato exhibits, largest tomato contest, arts and crafts, tallest tomato plant contest, community tent, cruise-in, motorcyle cruise, pooch parade, and more. This is the festival's 38th year. More Information: Call 614-866-2861.
September 4-6, 2003 Marion Popcorn Festival Downtown, Marion, Ohio.	Arts and crafts, 5K Run, Popcorn 100 bike tour, popcorn sculptures, pageant. For Details: Call 740-387-8919.
September 5-6, 2003 Grape and Fall Festival Historic Downing Street, Hollister, Missouri.	Music and dance shows, storytelling, arts and crafts, martial arts demonstration, classic car show, Miss Grapefest. Additional Details: Call 417-334-3050.
September 5-6, 2003 Schell City Fall Festival Main Street, Schell City, Missouri.	Music, games, street dance, food, tractor pull. More: Call 417-432-3220.
September 5-7, 2003 Defeat Of Jesse James Days various venues, Northfield, Minnesota.	Car show, kiddie parade, pedal tractor pull, Jesse James Bike Tour, Dr. Visty's Elixir Medicine Show, arts and crafts, steak fry, 5K non-competitive walk, square dance, 5K and 15K races, bingo, bank raid reenactment, carnival, horseshoe hunt. Learn More: Call 507-645-5604.
September 5-7, 2003 Posen Potato Festival various venues, Posen, Michigan.	This is the event's 52nd year. There will be a demolition derby, polka dance, potato displays, bingo, kiddie parade, festival dinner, arts and crafts, flea market, potato pancake breakfast, grist mill tours, and more. Further Information: Call 989-766-8128.
September 5-7, 2003 Boxelder Bug Days various venues, Minneota, Minnesota.	Races, parade, arts and crafts, dancing, storytelling, sports competitions and more. More: Call 507-872-6790.
September 5-7, 2003 Mantua Potato Festival Buchert Park, Mantua, Ohio.	Crafts, Bucket Brigade, food, rides, entertainment, pageant, 1-mile fun run, 15K Potato Stomp. Further Information: Call 330-274-0770.
September 5-7, 2003 Broom Corn Festival Main Street, Arcola, Illinois.	Parade, flea market, helicopter rides, 5K and 10K races, craft demonstrations, children's tractor pull, music by Steve Azar, and more. Additional Details: Call 800-336-5456.
September 5-7, 2003 Valparaiso Popcorn Festival Downtown, Valparaiso, Indiana.	This is the festival's 25th year. Popcorn Parade, more than 500 food and crafts booths, games for kids, rides, 5-mile Popcorn Panic run, entertainment, German Fest dinner, balloon fest, and more. Please--no pets, skates, skateboards or bikes. More: Call 219-464-8332.
September 5-7, 2003 Canal Days Downtown, Cambridge City, Indiana.	Arts and crafts, baby contest, fishing contest, kiddie land, Firefighter 5K Run, music, street vendors, art exhibit, Dress Your Pet Contest, Civil War Encampment, Batman Show, and more . Details: Call 765-478-4689.
September 5-7, 2003 Huckleberry Festival unknown venue(s), Bingen, Washington.	Carnival, parade, Northwest Brewers Fest, entertainment, food vendors. Information: Call (sorry--unknown contact phone number).
September 5-7, 2003 Hullaballoo various venues, Moorhead, Minnesota.	Safety Fair, bed races, Power Bowl, car show, fly-in, golf scramble, 8K Run/5K Walk/Youth Run. Further Details: Call 218-299-5340.
September 5-7, 2003 St. Louis Art Festival Clayton Business District, St. Louis, Missouri.	Artisans, entertainment, and foods from local restaurants (try an Indian Salad Wrap, Kosher Hot Dogs, Cajun Red Beans & Rice or Coconut & Mango Sorbet). Kids can enjoy the Creative Castle while everyone browses the artists' work in mediums such as ceramics, pastels, mixed media and jewelry. More Information: Call 314-863-0278.
September 5-7, 2003 Maryland Seafood Festival Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Maryland.	Arts and crafts, seafood, entertainment. More Details: Call 410-268-7682.
September 5-7, 2003 Niagara County Peach Festival Academy Park, Lewiston, New York.	Rides, pageant, games, crafts, entertainment, food. Further Information: Call 716-754-7214.
September 5-7, 2003 Lewiston Kiwanis Niagara County Peach Festival Center Street, Lewiston, New York.	Games and rides, crafts, entertainment, parade, food. Learn More: Call 716-754-7214.
September 6, 2003 Santa Fe Heritage Festival Runge Park, Santa Fe, New Mexico.	Horseshoe tournament, food and crafts booths, beauty pageant, talent show, BBQ, raffle, music, historical displays, celebration of 75th anniversary of local high school, more. Additional Details: Call 409-925-8558.
September 6, 2003 Spinach Festival Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, Lenexa, Kansas.	Popeye and Olive Oyl come to mix the world's largest spinach salad, and there are historical exhibits, a petting zoo, games, quilt show, green rock skipping, cane pole fishing, arts and crafts and more. More: Call 913-541-8592.
September 6-7, 2003 Mushroom Festival various venues, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.	Fresh Mushroom Soup Cooking Contest, music, antique car parade and show, street dance, microbrew fest, mushroom farm tours, art exhibition, crafts, and more. Find Out More: Call 888-440-9920.
September 6-7, 2003 Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair Downtown, Little Falls, Minnesota.	Some 900 juried artisans participate in this event, and there are 60 food vendors to help feed the crowds. Further Details: Call 320-632-5155.
September 6-7, 2003 Artfest Wilcox Square, Castle Rock, Colorado.	Imagination Zone for kids, entertainment, more than 125 artisans, and plenty of food. Additional Information: Call 303-688-4597.
September 6-7, 2003 Grain Valley Fair Daze Main Street, Grain Valley, Missouri.	Celebrating its 125th year, the event features a parade, crafts, games, fireworks, musical entertainment, food and a carnival. Further Details: Call 816-847-2627.
September 6-7, 2003 Crested Butte Fall Festival Center for the Arts, Crested Butte, Colorado.	Silent auction, mini-golf tournament, Fall Festival of Beers, chili cooking contest, disc golf tournament, music and more. Learn More: Call 800-545-4505.
September 6-7, 2003 Clinton County Corn Festival County Fairgrounds, Wilmington, Ohio.	This is the festival's 26th year, and features include antiques, a quilt show, steam engines and tractors on display, tractor pulls, food, crafts, agricultural heritage displays, Corn Olympics. Information: 877-4-A-VISIT.
September 6-7, 2003 TomatoFest Emerson Park on Owasco Lake, Auburn, New York.	Arts and crafts, food, entertainment. Additional Details: Call 800-449-9615.
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September 6-7, 2003 Hazleton FunFest Broad Street area, Hazleton, Pennsylvania.	Teen street party, muscle car show, events for kids, parade, entertainment, craft show, fireworks. Information: Call 800-698-7111.
September 6-7, 2003 Burrillville Arts & Crafts Festival Routes 107 and 98, Harrisville Village Burrillville, Rhode Island.	Arts and crafts, entertainment, events for kids. Event is held rain or shine Further Details: Call 401-568-4300.
September 6-7, 2003 Autumn Moon Festival Chinatown, San Francisco, California.	Parade, 3 stages of continuous entertainment, children's games, face painting, prizes, community talent contest, mooncakes. Additional Information: Call 415-982-6306.
September 6-7, 2003 Eastport Salmon Festival various venues, Eastport, Maine.	Strawberry Shortcake, Salmon Festival Dinner, boat rides to salmon pens, educational exhibits, 5K run/walk, arts and crafts, music. Details: Call 207-853-4644.
September 7, 2003 Pet Rock Fest Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, Massachusetts.	Parade of dogs available for adoption, lots of music, events for kids, cat photo contest, food, vendors, rabies and microchip clinic for dogs. You are welcome to bring your dog to this festival! Further Information: Call 508-755-8004 est. 245.
September 7-14, 2003 King Turkey Day various venues, Worthington, Minnesota.	Women's Volleyball competition, Golf-Fore-Life, country line dancing, square dance demonstrations, teen dance, street rodders show, 5k Run/Walk, pancake breakfast, free throw challenge, sports card show, pony rides, craft show, parade, Great Gobbler Gallop, BBQ, beer garden, 10K race, and more. Learn More: Call 507-372-2929 or 800-279-2919.
September 9-13, 2003 McClure Bean Soup Festival unknown venue(s), McClure, Pennsylvania.	This festival is in its 112th year, and the celebration includes carnival rides, entertainment, and lots of food, with historical reenactors all around, to add to the fun. Additional Details: Call 800-338-7389.
September 10-13, 2003 American Soya Festival unknown venue(s), Amanda, Ohio.	Soybean seed spitting contest, parade, Big Wheel race, pedal tractor pull, music, contests, square dancing, rides, food. Details: Call 740-969-4715.
September 11-13, 2003 Seymour Apple Festival Downtown, Seymour, Missouri.	BBQ, crafts, parade, music, games, street dance, activities for kids, pet show, Murphy Orchards Open House on US Hwy 60. Additional Information: Call 417-935-2888.
September 11-13, 2003 Grape and Fall Festival Nelson Hart Community Park, St. James, Missouri.	In its 70th year, the festival features a queen pageant, parade, demolition derby, games, music, food and more. Details: Call 573-265-3899 or 800-480-3899.
September 11-14, 2003 Grapevine Grapefest Main Street, Grapevine, Texas.	Music and dance exhibitions, wine tastings, grape stomping, classic car show, food and drink, events for kids, Grapefest Tennis Classic, and more. Learn More: Call 817-410-3185.
September 12-13, 2003 Waterfest Olde Towne, Excelsior Springs, Missouri.	Arts and crafts, food, music, rides, bike parade, entertainment. Further Information: Call 816-630-6161 or 866-730-6161.
September 12-13, 2003 A Taste Of Lahaina Special Events Arena, Lahaina, Hawaii.	Maui restaurants present tasting dishes, while musicians entertain. There will also be a beer and wine garden, and there are games for children. Additional Details: Call 808-667-9193.
September 12-14, 2003 Shrimporee of Texas Johnson Avenue at State Highway 361, Aransas Pass, Texas.	4 stages of entertainment, carnival rides and games, industry information, arts and crafts, and food. More: Call 800-633-3028.
September 12-14, 2003 Greentree Festival Kirkwood Park, Kirkwood, Missouri.	Canine frisbee contest, senior bingo, parade, senior arts and crafts, Civil War reenactments, sailboat regatta, classic car show, police auction, events for kids, book fair, food booths, craft booths. And kids are invited to enter their dog in the costume contest! Additional Information: Call 314-822-5855 .
September 12-14, 2003 Blue Springs Fall Festival Main Street area, Blue Springs, Missouri.	Karaoke contest, lip sync contest, remote control car races, more than 250 arts and crafts booths, large area for children, biscuits and gravy breakfast, beer garden, parade, entertainment, food and game booths. Further Details: Call 816-228-6322.
September 12-14, 2003 Peanut Butter Festival Gumtown Park, New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.	Entertainment, carnival, crafts, food. Learn More: Call 814-275-3929.
September 12-14, 2003 Tom Mix Festival various venues, DuBois, Pennsylvania.	Memorabilia display, Tom Mix look-a-like performance, wagon train encampment, music, contests, food and craft vendors, collectibles. This is the festival's 24th year. Additional Details: Call 8114-371-5010 or 814-371-4406.
September 12-14, 2003 Texas Gatorfest various venues, Anahuac, Texas.	Gatorfest Poker Run, Gatorfest Bike Tour, pageant, fly-in, sail-in, gator round-up and more. To Learn More: Call 409-267-41190.
September 13, 2003 Kolache Festival On The Square downtown, Caldwell, Texas.	Czech arts and crafts, polka music and dancing, Kolache bake show, kolache eating contest, Kolache Krunch 5K Run/Walk. Additional Information: Call 979-567-3218.
September 13-14, 2003 Maple Fall Festival Wildwood Park & Zoo, Marshfield, Wisconsin.	Largest sunflower contest results, Wenzel's Farms Hot Dog eating contest, maple syrup dessert contest, Maple Dance, more than250 arts and crafts vendors, pancake and maple syrup breakfast, farmer's market, bingo, American Heart Walk, face painting, Amish specialty foods, Packer Party. Details: Call 715-384-3454.
September 13-14, 2003 Scarecrow Festival Routes 202 & 263, Lahaska, Pennsylvania.	Scarecrow-making workshops (fee involved and it's best to make a reservation), pumpkin painting, pumpkin pie eating contests, entertainment. Further Information: Call 215-794-4000.
September 13-14, 2003 Ohio Pawpaw Festival Lake Snowden, Albany, Ohio.	Pawpaw eating contest, woodland hike, The Best Pawpaw Competition, Pawpaw Stout in the beer garden, entertainment, atlatl throwing contest, regional arts and crafts, Jambalaya Jam, door prizes and more. Details: Call 740-698-2124.
September 13-14, 2003 Oak Festival Center in the Woods, California, Pennsylvania.	Handmade quilt raffle, demonstrations, rides, games, bingo, crafts, entertainment and food. More: Call 724-938-3554.
September 16-20, 2003 Jackson County Apple Festival Downtown, Jackson, Ohio.	Pageant, rides, music, games, parades, fresh apple butter, lip sync contest, apple peeling contest, hot wing eating contest, baby stroller races, quilt show, karaoke, and more. Additional Information: Call 740-286-1339.
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September 17-30, 2003 Scarecrow Festival Misty Woods Subdivision, Hwy 9, 3 miles East of Park University Parksville, Missouri.	Baked goods for sale, 70 scarecrows on display, Cookbook for sale, festival t-shirts for sale, and you can build your own scarecrow with materials from the Scarecrow Cafe. Further Information: Call 816-587-6138.
September 18-20, 2003 Raytown Roundup Days Downtown, Raytown, Missouri.	Entertainment, games, food, parade. Additional Details: Call 816-353-8500.
September 18-20, 2003 Humansville Fall Festival Downtown, Humansville, Missouri.	Exhibits, games and rides, parade, activities for kids, and more. Information: Call 417-754-2257.
September 19-21, 2003 Jordan Fall Festival Beaver Street, Jordan, New York.	Pumpkins, greased pole climb, games and rides for children, crafts, music, antique gas engine exhibit, food. Further Details: Call 315-730-7498.
September 19-21, 2003 Jesse James Festival Festival Grounds, on Hwy 33, north of town, Kearney, Missouri.	BBQ, rodeo events, contests, historical reenactments, carnival, dog show, entertainment. Additional Information: Call 816-628-4229.
September 19-21, 2003 Slater Fall Festival Main Street, Slater, Missouri.	Parade, antique tractor display, carnival, plus this year is Slater's 125th birthday, so there are special ceremonies and events. More: Call 660-529-2711.
September 19-21, 2003 Nappanee Apple Festival various venues, Nappanee, Indiana.	Cross cut saw contest, pedal pull, craft and food booths, pancake breakfast, bingo, entertainment, apple peeling contest, bed race, pie eating contest, helicopter rides, and more. This is the festival's 28th year. Additional Details: Call 574-773-7812.
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September 19-21, 2003 Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest Pike Street, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.	German music and dance, rides, games, crafts, and food. Further Details: Call 724-745-1812.
September 19-21, 2003 Creative Arts Guild Festival City Park Intermediate School, Dalton, Georgia.	Arts and crafts, food vendors, children's hill, storytelling, 3D student art exhibit, musical entertainment, Peacock Alley Filmfest, outdoor sculpture show. The first evening is mainly the judge's preview and patron parties. Information: Call 706-278-0168.
September 19-21, 2003 Festival of the Forks Downtown, Albion, Michigan.	Softball tournament, helicopter rides, Ducky Derby, teen dance, pie eating contest, parades, marketplace, face painting, pony rides, rock climbing wall, food booths, bingo, book sale, arts and crafts, displays, museum openings, AVSO 5K Run/Walk, talent show, pet show, spaghetti dinner and more. Learn Details: Call 517-629-5533.
September 19-21, 2003 Francesville Fall Festival unknown venue(s), Francesville, Indiana.	Turkey shoot, rides, entertainment, garden tractor pull, parade, dinners, crafts, flea market, mini NASCAR. Additional Information: Call 219-567-9689.
September 19-21, 2003 Southside Fall Festival Hyde Park, St. Joseph, Missouri.	Rodeo, food court, arts and crafts, children's activities, petting zoo, music, parade, baby show. I believe this is an alcohol-free event. Learn More: Call 816-238-3515.
September 19-21, 2003 Eugene Celebration Downtown, Eugene, Oregon.	6 entertainment stages, art shows, run/walk, Pet Parade, arts and crafts, food, and more. Additional Information: Call 541-681-4108.
September 19-21, 2003 Bayfest unknown venue(s), Corpus Christi, Texas.	Navy Parachute Team show, arts and crafts, entertainment, and more. More: Call 361-887-0868.
September 20, 2003 Bethel Harvest Fest unknown venue(s), Bethel, Maine.	Harvest produce for sale, arts and crafts, music, chainsaw sculpture demonstration, Chowdah Cookoff, and more. Further Information: Call 207-824-2282.
September 20, 2003 Sunflower Fair Downtown, La Porte, Indiana.	5K Run, antique car show, art walk, entertainment, vendors, trolley rides, contests. More Information: Call 219-326-5354.
September 20-21, 2003 Big River Days Riverfront Park, Clarksville, Missouri.	Barge excursions, demonstrations, historical reenactments, wildlife, tours, food. Additional Details: Call 573-242-3132.
September 20-21, 2003 German Russian Schmeckfest unknown venue(s), Eureka, South Dakota.	Vintage car show, entertainment, crafts, and festive foods such as the German coffee cake called Kuchen. Information: Call 605-284-2455.
September 20-21, 2003 Autumn Gold Bond Park, Estes Park, Colorado.	Bratwurst, beer and hot cider, music. Learn Details: Call 800-44-ESTES.
September 20-21, 2003 Clark County Mule Festival County Fairgrounds on Route EE, Kahoka, Missouri.	Mule polo, quilt display and giveaway, trail rides, flea market, mule show, crafts, mule rodeo, food and drink, mule pull, silent auction. Additional Information: Call 660-727-2490.
September 20-29, 2003 Persimmon Festival Main Street (and other venues), Mitchell, Indiana.	Suppers, Italian lunches, music and dance entertainment, Seniors afternoon social, pageant, carnival rides, fish fry, Persimmon 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K Walk, antique and classic car show, pancake breakfast, persimmon pudding contest, historical walk, Ironjack Lumberjack Show, parade and more. Then, on September 29, stay around for cake and ice cream, a band concert, and a fireworks display in honor of Mitchell's 150th Birthday. Learn More: Call 812-849-4441 or 800-580-1985.
September 24-27, 2003 Black Walnut Festival Stockton City Park, Stockton, Missouri.	Crafts, music, food. Additional Information: Call 417-276-5213.
September 25-28, 2003 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Downtown, Barnesville, Ohio.	Giant Pumpkin Parade, car show, rides, contests, arts and crafts, banjo and fiddle contest, entertainment. Further Details: Call 740-425-4300.
September 25-28, 2003 Corn Husking Festival Saline County Fairgrounds, Marshall, Missouri.	Contestants husk a single row of corn and throw it into a horse-drawn wagon (with gleaners coming behind and finding leftover corn, which gets deducted from a contestant's score). Other features include a flea market, draft horse pull, petting zoo, baby contest, music and more. Learn More: Call 660-886-2233.
September 25-28, 2003 Fall Harvest Festival Central Park, North Branch, Minnesota.	Classic car show, arts and crafts, remote control car races, Spud Run, food. Additional Information: Call 651-674-4077.
September 25-28, 2003 Buckwheat Festival Fairgrounds, Kingwood, West Virginia.	Exhibits, 5K run, buckwheat cakes dinners, drawings for prizes, carnival midway, and more. Details: Call 304-329-0021.
September 26-27, 2003 Ohio Swiss Festival unknown venue(s), Sugarcreek, Ohio.	Swiss cheese from area plants, costumed entertainment, alpine horn players, parades, Swiss Miss contest, athletic events, yodeling, local shopping. Additional Information: Call 330-852-4113 or 888-609-7592.
September 26-27, 2003 Harvest Fest Main Street, Emmett, Idaho.	Downtown merchant sales, crafters, food. Details: Call 208-365-3485.
September 26-28, 2003 The Whole Enchilada Fiesta Downtown Mall area, Las Cruces, New Mexico.	Dancing, parade, 5K run, food, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and the making and sampling of the world's biggest enchilada (which uses hundreds of pounds of stone ground corn). Additional Information: Call 505-526-1938.
September 26-28, 2003 Cory Apple Festival unknown venue(s), Cory, Indiana.	Crafts, carnival, flea market, fish fry, antique tractor display, entertainment, parade, apple cider, golf tournament. Learn More: Call 812-864-2229.
September 26-28, 2003 Wanatah Scarecrow Festival unknown venue(s), Wanatah, Indiana.	Fall Harvest Contest, entertainment, teen dance, merchant giveaways, 5K race and 3K walk, bingo, pancake breakfast, car show, scarecrow sculpting, parade. Additional Details: Call 219-733-2183 or 800-584-1417.
September 26-28, 2003 Oktoberfest Town Square, Marienville, Pennsylvania.	Street dance, instant bingo, face painting, raffles, train rides, horse and wagon rides, crafts, games for kids, train rides, food vendors. Further Details: Call 814-725-4262.
September 26-28, 2003 Fiesta Italian Seattle Fisher Pavilion, Seattle, Washington.	Chef demonstrations, bocce tournament, photo exhibit, Italian Film Festival, mass in Italian, Taste of Italy, and more. Additional Information: Call 206-282-0627.
September 26-28, 2003 Liberty Fall Festival Downtown, Liberty, Missouri.	BBQ, entertainment, parade, crafts, food, events for children. Details: Call 816-524-2424.
September 27, 2003 Fall Crafts Festival Cumberland Street, Lebanon, Pennsylvania.	In addition to crafts, there will be food and entertainment. Learn More: Call 717-273-7215.
September 27, 2003 Hallettsville Kolache Fest 311 Highway 77 South, Hallettsville, Texas.	This is the 9th year of the festival, and events include a beer garden, arts and crafts, car show, karaoke contest, kolache eating contests, a parade, rides, and more. Additional Information: Call 361-798-2662.
September 27, 2003 New Cumberland Apple Festival Town Park, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.	Sidewalk sales downtown, vendors, entertainment, events for kids, and plenty of foods such as apple cakes, apple dumplings and apple pies. Further Details: Call 717-774-1340.
September 27-28, 2003 Fallasburg Fall Festival Fallasburg Park, Lowell, Michigan.	Juried arts and crafts from as many as 80 participants, plus musical performances for your enjoyment. Additional Information: Call 616-897-8545.
September 27-28, 2003 Fog Fest various venues, Pacifica, California.	Photo contest, arts and crafts, music, parade, entertainment, petting zoo, Fog Jog, split pea soup contest, Fog Bank contest (guess number of cotton balls on display at local banks), food and drink. Details: Call 650-355-8200.
September 27-28, 2003 Fall Festival of the Arts and Crafts Historic Downtown, Washington, Missouri.	More than 50 artisans participate, plus there will be a street dance, children's area, music by AmericaManta, and treats such as homemade potato chips, salads, and smoothies. Additional Information: Call 888-792-7466.
September 27-28, 2003 Germantown Pretzel Festival Veterans Memorial Park, Germantown, Ohio.	Food, entertainment, crafts. More: Call 937-859-8331.
September 27-28, 2003 Taste of Morgan Hill Main Street/Monterey Road area, Morgan Hill, California.	Kids' Korner, entertainment, custom classic car show, music and food. Additional Details: Call 408-779-9994.
September 27-28, 2003 Taste of Rhode Island Newport Yachting Center, Newport, Rhode Island.	Appetizer-size portions of food from 40 area restaurants and caterers, plus entertainment, cooking demonstrations, vendors, music and activities for kids. Learn More: Call 401-846-1600.
September 28, 2003 Colden Visual Arts & Crafts Fair Downtown on Route 140, Colden, New York.	Fine art, musical entertainment, crafts, chicken BBQ and other foods, photography. Additional Details: Call 716-941-5016.
September 30, 2003 Northeast Kingdom Fall Foliage Festival various venues, Cabot, Vermont.	Crafts, coffee and doughnuts, scenic rides, turkey supper, beef stew lunch. Additional Information: Call 802-563-2472.
September Somethings! Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:
September 4-7 Long Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival, Estes Park, Colorado, 800-90-ESTES September 5-6 Celtic Festival, New City Park, Buffalo, Missouri, 417-345-2852 September 5-7 Allen Street Samba Festival, Allen Street, Buffalo, New York, 716-876-6291 September 5-7 Seafood Festival, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, 800-GETATAN September 5-7 Harvest Festival, Cromwell, Minnesota, 218-644-3570 September 6 Oktoberfest, Gateway Harbor Park, North Tonowanda, New York, 716-692-5120 September 6-7 Johnny Appleseed Harvest Festival, Becker Farms, Gasport, New York, 716-735-7541 September 6-7 California Prune (Dried Plum) Festival, Yuba City, California, 530-671-3100 September 7-8 Gourd Festival, State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, North Carolina, 919-557-5946 September 7-8 Pioneer Harvest Festival, 1150 North A Street, Richmond, Indiana, 765-962-5756 September 11-13 Waverly Apple Jubilee, Waverly, Missouri, 660-493-2551 September 11-14 Harvest Festival, Kerman, California, 559-846-6343 September 12-13 Hutchinson Arts & Crafts Festival, Downown, Hutchinson, Minnesota, 320-587-5252 September 12-14 Laurie Hillbilly Days, Hillbilly Fairgrounds, Laurie, Missouri, 573-374-4871 September 13 Cajun Food Fest, Lydia Park, New Iberia, Louisiana, 337-365-5577 September 13 Millville Apple Festival, Community Center, Millville, Massachusetts, 508-865-0101 Septmeber 13 Pickwick Mill Day, Pickwick near Winona, Pickwick, Minnesota, 507-452-9658 September 13-14 Fall Harvest Festival, 1168 Stage Road, Williston, Vermont, 802-879-5226 September 13-14 Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival, Olcott Beach, Olcott, New York, 716-778-5730 September 13-14 Scarecrow Festival, Washington Court House, Ohio, 740-335-7514 September 13-14 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, Old Mill Park, Mill Valley, California, 415-381-8090 September 13-14 West Virginia Honey Festival, City Park, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 304-424-1960 September 13-14 Boardwalk Festival of Art, Boardwalk, Ocean City, New Jersey, 609-399-1412 September 18-20 Hootin and Hollarin, Courthouse Square, Gainesville, Missouri, 417-679-4493 September 19-21 La Fete Du Monde, Church Street, Lockport, Louisiana, 985-532-2554 September 19-21 Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey Fairgrounds, Monterey, California, 925-275-9255 September 19-21 Boston Folk Festival, UMass Boston (harborside), Boston, Massachusetts, 617-287-6911 September 20 Autumnfest, First Street, Owensville, Missouri, 573-437-2109 September 20 Dayton Depot Days Festival, Dayton, Washington, 509-382-2026 September 19 Greek Festival, 778 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena, California, 626-449-6943 September 19-20 Griggsville Apple Festival, Griggsville, Illinois, 217-833-2637 September 19-21 Irish Festival, Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, 410-747-6868 September 20-21 Johnny Appleseed Festival, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 260-483-5638 September 20-21 Somerset Ethnic & Craft Festival, Uptown, Somerset, Pennsylvania, 814-443-1748 September 20-21 Newport Arts Festival, Fort Adams State Park, Newport, Rhode Island, 617-742-3973 September 21 Adams County Heritage Festival, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 713-334-0752 September 21 Arts/Quincy Riverfest, Riverfront, Quincy, Illinois, 217-222-3432 September 25-28 World Chicken Festival, London, Kentucky, 800-348-0095 September 26-28 Pensacola Seafood Festival, Pensacola, Florida, 850-433-6512 September 27 Oktoberfest, Jefferson City, Missouri, 573-634-8198 September 27 Soybean Festival, Main Street, Portageville, Missouri, 573-379-5390 September 27 Burke Fall Festival, East Burke, Vermont, 802-626-4124 September 27 Asher's Fall Festival, Souderton, Pennsylvania, 215-721-3276 September 27-28 Irmo Okra Strut, Irmo, South Carolina, 803-407-6440 September 27-28 Faust Folk Festival, Faust Park, Chesterfield, Missouri, 636-475-4533 September 27-28 Geneva Grape Jamboree, Geneva, Ohio, 440-466-JAMB September 27-28 Fall Festival, City Park, Rockaway Beach, Missouri, 800-798-0178 September 27-28 Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival, Boling Park, Canton, Georgia, 770-704-5991 September 27-28 Craft Fair, Chester, Vermont, 802-228-5830 September 27-28 Wildlife Festival, Niagara Power Visitors Center, Lewiston, New York, 716-286-6661
Other September 2003 Events You Might Enjoy
September 5-6 Arkansas Championship Hillbilly Chili Cook-Off,, Bull Shoals, Arkansas, 870-445-4443 September 5-7 Bayou Lafourche Antiques Show & Sale, Civic Center, Thibodaux, Louisiana, 985-446-3858 September 11-14 Ohio the Musical (200th Birthday), Port Clinton, Ohio, 419-734-5503 September 13-14 Santa Clara Art and Wine, Central Park, Santa Clara, California, 408-615-3155 September 20 5th Annual Chili Challenge, Depot Park, Rutland, Vermont, 802-773-9380 September 20-21 International Draft Horse Show, Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint, Idaho, 208-263-7797 September 20-21 Armonk Outdoor Art Show, North Castle Community Park, Armonk, New York, 914-273-5708 September 26-28 Renewable Energy Roundup, Market Square on Main, Fredericksburg, Texas, 866-SUN-FAIR September 27 Hot! Hot! Hot Chili Cook-Off, Third Street between Piasa & State, Alton, Illinois, 618-463-1016
It's always best to call ahead to verify festival information. Please tell them you saw the listing in Deb's Monthly Review.

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