Deb's Monthly Review

September 2007

Editor: Deb Thompson deb@lightpatch.com

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

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 September 2007 Festivals and Events

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September 1, 2007 Alabama Butterbean Festival Main Street area, Pinson, Alabama	Golf tournament, Elvis impersonation contest, festival foods, non-profit booths, softball tournament, recipe contest, 5K and 1-mile race, car show, motorcycle show, arts and crafts, musical entertainment, bike road race, activities for the kids, pageant, rock climbing wall, festival merchandise, Tail Waggin' Pageant for dogs. Hours are 9am-4pm. Questions? Call 205-390-1952 or 800-691-6088
September 1, 2007 Dolan Days Community Park, Dolan Springs, Arizona	A pageant is held the night before the official festival begins. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, horse-centric events, arts and crafts, music, festival foods and more. Further Information: Call 928-767-3833
September 1-2, 2007 National Buffalo Wing Festival Dunn Tire Park on Swan Street, Buffalo, New York	Miss Buffalo Wing Contest, Baby Wing Contest, Hot Sauce recipe contest, Blue Cheese Bowl competition, Kid Zone, Running of the Chickens (a mere 0.5K, which makes it a race anyone can get in on), festival merchandise, musical entertainment, cooking demos and more. Get The Facts: Call 716-565-4141
September 1-2, 2007 Pocono Garlic Festival Shawnee Mountain Ski area, Shroudsburg, Pennsylvania	It's the festival's 13th year. They have expanded the festival to two days, but there will also be an admission charge for those over age 2. The garlic-eating tuba players will entertain you, as will other acts on stage and strolling near you. There will be arts and crafts and wine tasting, plus plenty of garlic-laden treats such as garlic funnel cakes and garlic soup. Learn More: Call 570-421-7321
September 1-3, 2007 Milan Melon Festival Town Square, Milan, Ohio	Classic cars, parade on Sunday at 2pm, arts and crafts, activities for kids, games and rides, muskmelon ice cream, muskmelon pie, watermelon sherbet, BBQ (and other festival foods). Details: Call 419-668-5231 or 419-499-4909
September 1-3, 2007 Bremerton Blackberry Festival Downtown Boardwalk, Bremerton, Oregon	Entertainment, arts and crafts, tours of the USS Turner Joy, fly-in at the airport, Blackberry Criterium Bike Race, chalk art, Berry Fun Run (5K/1-mile), treats such as corn dogs, beef brisket, chow mein, crepes, blackberry slugs (a sweet treat filled with blackberries and whipped cream), blackberry products for purchase, more. Come and have fun at this 18th year. Further Information: Call 360-377-3041
September 1-4, 2007 Box Car Days Downtown, Tracy, Minnesota	Golf tournament, mechanical bull, exotic animals petting zoo, pony rides, softball tournament, pageant, Belgian waffle breakfast at St. Mary's School (Morgan & Sixth St.) from 9am-1pm on Sunday, arts and crafts, festival foods, mud volleyball tournament, tractor show, fly-in/drive-in breakfast, box car road race, parade, Tracy Pigeon Race, beer garden, bingo, music, carnival, BBQ. It's the 80th year for this fun celebration. Questions? Call 507-629-4021 or 507-629-5540
September 1-4, 2007 Wellston Coal Festival Downtown, Wellston, Ohio	Karaoke, pageant, Coal Miner Olympics, square dancing, antique tractors, classic cars, tours of a working mine, lawnmower races, parade, line dancing, pageant, food vendors, rides and games, entertainment. Get The Facts: Call 740-364-5141
September 5-9, 2007 Defeat of Jesse James Days Downtown area, Northfield, Minnesota	Plans include vintage baseball, rodeo, bank raid reenactments, 5K walk/run, pedal tractor pull, music, helicopter rides, kiddie parade, antique tractor pull, carnival, festival merchandise, Jesse James Bike Tour, food court at Bridge Square area, fireworks, grand parade Sunday at 2pm, bingo, Horseshoe Hunt scavenger competition, arts and crafts, golf tournament, Western-style steak fry at the rodeo. Additional Details: Call 507-645-5604
September 5-9, 2007 Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival Civic Park on Daugherty Drive, Reynoldsburg, Ohio	It's the event's 42nd year of fun. Enjoy the Mutt Masquerade on Friday night, car and bike cruise-in, K-9 Cruise-in Friday night, Idol Contest, music, Civil War reenactors and encampment, carnival rides, arts and crafts, pizza taste-off, grand parade, festival merchandise, senior bingo, tomato growing contests (with categories for kids too), treats such as tomato jam, plenty of festival foods. (There will be no Civil War cannons or other firing during the canine-related events.) Learn More: Call 614-866-2861
September 6-8, 2007 Grape Fall Festival Nelson Hart Community Park & downtown, St. James, Missouri	Wine garden, parade at 11am on Saturday, carnival rides, greased pig contest, 4-H exhibits, demolition derby, livestock events, grape stomping, horseshoe tournaments, food, entertainment, classic cars. The festival is celebrating its 74th year. Questions? Call 573-265-7013
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September 6-8, 2007 Seymour Apple Festival Downtown, Seymour, Missouri	Come and help celebrate this 35th year with arts and crafts, food booths, contests, youth games, apple peeling contests, parade on Saturday, music in the evenings (bring your lawn chairs). Get The Facts: Call 417-935-4801
September 6-8, 2007 Marion Popcorn Festival Downtown, Marion, Ohio	This year's theme is "The Big Pop Goes to the Islands". Plans include a senior softball tournament plus the popcorn cooking finalists will be in competition for winnings in categories like salads, meatloaf and cheesecakes. There will be a Popcorn 5000 5K run, the Popcorn 100 Bicycle Tour, Corn Hole Tournament, festival merchandise for sale, musical entertainment, an opportunity to visit the Wyandot Popcorn Museum, beer gardens, merchant specials, volleyball tournament, arts and crafts, activities for kids, a parade on Thursday (6pm.), plenty of festival foods. Find Out More: Call 740-387-8919
September 7-8, 2006 Grain Valley Fair Daze City Fairgrounds, Grain Valley, Missouri	It's the festival's 21st year and plans include fireworks, car show, arts and crafts, commercial vendors, a parade, carnival, festival foods, entertainment and a cutest baby contest. Additional Details: Call 818-847-2627
September 7-9, 2007 Broom Corn Festival Downtown, Arcola, Illinois	Come and have fun at this 37th year with carnival rides, flea market, arts and crafts, parade on Sat., 5K and 10K race (plus a 5-mile walk), food booths, kiddie tractor pull, National Broom Sweeping Contest, music (Andy Griggs is scheduled to perform at this writing.) Questions? Call 217-268-4530 or 800-336-5456
September 7-9, 2007 Popeye Picnic Downtown, Chester, Illinois	It's the 28th year for this festival. Plan to enjoy a carnival that opens on the 7th, volksmarch, Lazer Tag Arena, arts and crafts, smorgasbord, petting zoo, a visit from Popeye characters, Popeye's 5K run/walk plus a 1.5-mile run/walk, sand sculptures, remote control model plane air show, teen dance, fireworks, giant inflatables for the kids, Popeye Film Festival, Popeye Museum & Store, parade (11:30am on Sat.), volleyball tournament, Heartland Championship Wrestling, comic book artists, Sea Hag's History & Mystery Tour, food booths, U.S. Air Force exhibits, clowns and strolling entertainment, video game challenge, plus the unveiling of a statue of Olive Oyl, Swee' Pea and The Jeep. Info: Call 618-828-5000
September 7-9, 2007 Eastport Salmon Festival Downtown, Eastport, Maine	Now in its 21st year, the festival features a architectural walking tours, festival dance, motorcyle show and rally (and toy run), salmon and chicken BBQ dinners, 5k run/walk (plus a 1-mile race for kids), sailboat races, arts and crafts, antiques, aquaculture info, educational displays and salmon industry info, dessert sale, coffee house/ice cream social, museum displays, wine tent, church breakfasts and luncheons, Chinese raffle, Paint Eastport Day at Eastport Gallery with a Silent Auction. (The Friday night session is mostly musical concerts.) Questions? Call 207-853-4644
September 7-9, 2007 Maryland Seafood Festival Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Maryland	Activities for kids, 3 stages of entertainment, educational displays, crab soup cooking competition, a tent full of arts and crafts, food and more. Festival hours are 11am-9pm Fri. and Sat. and 11am-7pm on Sun. Kids under age 7 are admitted free with a paying adult. The festival is celebrating its 41st year. Learn More: Call 410-266-3113
September 7-9, 2007 Posen Potato Festival various venues, Posen, Michigan	Potato dish contest, buttermilk pancake breakfast on Sun., bingo, lawn tractor pull, polka dance, polka folk mass, potato pancake breakfast on Sat., grand parade (1:30pm on Sun.), potato cookbooks for sale, Bump & Run, kiddie parade, antiques, festival lunches and dinners, flea market, potato displays and industry info, Sat. evening football game at the high school. Get The Facts: Call 989-766-8128
September 7-9, 2007 Boxelder Bug Days Downtown, Minneota, Minnesota	Pottery sale, parade, pedal tractor pull, carnival, arts and crafts, rolle bolle, street dance, 5K run/walk, boxelder bug races, sports events and more. Details: Call 507-872-6790 or 507-872-5256
September 7-9, 2007 Grape and Fall Festival Historic Downing Street, Hollister, Missouri	Enjoy this 9th year with arts and crafts, activities for kids, classic cars, 3-on-3 basketball, food vendors, entertainment. Teams compete for the Ugly Monkey Trophy in the Grape Stomp competition. There is no admission charge. Find Out More: Call 417-334-3050
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September 7-9, 2007 Niagara County Peach Festival Academy Park, Lewiston, New York	Opening ceremony with National Anthem, arts and crafts, pageant, Peach Fuzz Contest, carnival rides, parade at 11am on Sat., entertainment, 5K run/walk and 1-mile walk, festival foods, plenty of fresh peach treats such as peach shortcake, a peach dessert baking competition. Hours are 5-11pm on Friday, 11am-11pm on Saturday and 11am-11pm on Sunday. There is no admission charge. The festival celebrates a happy 50 years in 2007. Get The Facts: Call 716-754-7214 or 716-754-9500
September 7-9, 2007 Mantua Potato Festival Buchert Park on E. High St., Mantua, Ohio	Parade, Potato Stomp road race and 1-mile fun run, antique farm equipment display, games and rides, entertainment, potato baking contest, arts and crafts, one-on-one paintball tournament (Sept. 9), lots of festival foods (including potato treats). There is no admission charge. It's the festival's 34th year. Questions? Call 330-274-0770
September 7-9, 2007 Clinton County Corn Festival County Fairgrounds on W. Main, Wilmington, Ohio	Corn Olympics, hog calling contest, music, antiques, arts and crafts, quilt show, parade on Sat. at 10am, festival foods, antique farm equipment on display, games. Come and enjoy this 30th year. There is no admission charge. Details: Call 887-428-4748
September 7-9, 2007 Eugene Celebration Downtown, Eugene, Oregon	Musical entertainment, hot air balloons, pet parade on Sunday at 1:30pm, arts and crafts, activities for kids, film festival, classic cars, parade and more. It's the 25th year for this one. More: Call 541-681-4108
September 7-9, 2007 Melon Festival Riverbend Park, Winston, Oregon	Festival foods, music and other entertainment, games for kids, car show, talent show, parade on Saturday, mud volleyball, softball, basketball and more. It's the festival's 39th year. Details: Call 541-679-0118
September 7-9, 2007 Huckleberry Festival Daubenbeck Park, Bingen, Washington	Beverage garden and North West Brew Fest, carnival, parade, arts and crafts, entertainment, huckleberry pie and other festival treats. Further Info: 509-493-5294
September 8, 2007 Valparaiso Popcorn Festival Downtown, Valparaiso, Indiana	Cutest baby contest, theatre, Popcorn Panic 5-mile run and 5K walk, 2 stages of entertainment, games and rides for the kids, Popcorn Parade, arts and crafts booths, hot air balloons, Lil Kernel Puff Kiddie Run, food booths, street dance. The event celebrates 29 years in 2007. Get The Facts: Call 219-464-8332
September 8, 2007 Spinach Festival Sar-Ko-Par-Trails Park at 87th & Lackman Roads, Lenexa, Kansas	In its 23rd year the festival offers food and drink vendors, arts and crafts, antiques, petting zoo, Spinach Speedway car show, appearances by Popeye and Olive Oyl and the making of the World's Largest Spinach Salad. Enjoy the fun from 9am-5pm. There is an admission charge for those age 12 and older. Further Details: Call 913-541-8592 or 913-541-0209
September 8, 2007 Okrafest Downtown, Checotah, Oklahoma	Arts and crafts, games, activities for kids, car show, food and drink vendors, entertainment. Additional Information: Call 918-473-4178
September 8, 2007 Kolache Festival Courthouse Square, Caldwell, Texas	It's the 23rd year for this event, which features a kolache bake show, antique tractors and engines on display, craft demonstrations, kolache eating contest, polka music, Kolache Krunch 5K run/walk, street dance, arts and crafts booths, classic cars, displays, quilt show and more. Hours are 9am-10pm. Questions? Call 979-567-0000
September 8-9, 2007 Tracy Dry Bean Festival 10th & Central Streets downtown, Tracy, California	It's the festival's 21st year. Enjoy a chili bean cook-off, bean tasting pavilion, Spam cook-off, salsa cook-off, Spam carving contest, jalapeno eating contest, commercial vendors, arts and crafts, non-profit information, dry beans for sale, BBQ and other festival foods, 2 stage of entertainment. Find Out More: Call 209-835-2131 or 209-835-2244
September 8-9, 2007 Castle Rock Artfest Town Hall & Miller Library parking lots, Castle Rock, Colorado	Plans for this 18th year include a new venue, more than 150 artisans showing and selling their work, Imagination Zone for kids, strolling entertainment plus entertainment on stage, plenty of festival foods, silent auction. Please do not bring outside food or beverages (or pets). There is an admission charge for those age 12 and older. Additional Facts: Call 303-688-4597
September 8-9, 2007 Canal Days various venues, Cambridge City, Indiana	Parade, Haunts & History Tour, food vendors, antiques, musical entertainment, arts and crafts, activities for kids. The fun goes from 9am-6pm. Further Info: Call 765-478-4689
September 8-9, 2007 Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair Downtown, Little Falls, Minnesota	Celebrating its 35th year, the festival will offer such fun as an antiques and collectibles fair (at Le Bourget Park), food vendors, 700-plus juried artists and more. Hours are 8am-6pm on Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday. Park free at the Morrison County Fairgrounds and catch a free shuttle to the downtown area. (While you're at the Fairgrounds, be sure to check out the car show.) Learn More: Call 320-832-5155 or 800-325-5916
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September 8-9, 2007 TomatoFest Emerson Park, Auburn, New York	Food vendors, arts and crafts, commercial vendors, rides, entertainment and more. Come and enjoy the fun and also help raise money for local charities. Further Details: Call 315-255-1658 or 315-253-6569
September 8-9, 2007 Clothesline Festival Memorial Art Gallery on University Ave., Rochester, New York	More than 500 artistans show and sell their work. You can also enjoy food concessions, entertainment, activities for kids, festival merchandise, Creative Workshop Open House, an organ concert at the museum and more. Please, no pets. The event is held rain or shine, 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. Kids age 12 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult. It's the festival's 51st year. Additional Information: Call 585-473-7720
September 8-9, 2007 FunFest Downtown, Hazelton, Pennsylvania	Craft show, rides and games, ethnic foods, activities for kids, fireworks (Sat. night at 9pm), karaoke contest, drawings for prizes, activities for seniors, teen activities, musical entertainment, parade Sunday at 2:30pm, 5k run/2-mile walk, muscle car and street machine show, health fair. This year's theme is "FunFest Remembers the Wild West". Learn More: Call 570-455-1508 or 800-OKF-FEST
September 8-9, 2007 Mushroom Festival Downtown, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania	Mushroom bobbing contest, arts and crafts, parade at 10am on Saturday, Underground Railroad tours, fresh mushroom soup cooking competition, music, cooking demonstrations, dance party, art show, antiques, remote control air show, Soup & Wine Fest on Broad Street, free prostate cancer screening, golf tournament, growers' mushroom judging, fresh mushrooms for sale, rides for kids, festival merchandise, classic cars, farm tours. Please leave pets comfortably at home while you come to enjoy the festival's 22nd year. Questions? Call 610-925-3373 or 888-440-9920
September 8-15, 2007 McClure Bean Soup Festival Moondust Meadows on Old Stage Rd., McClure, Pennsylvania	The festival celebrates an impressive 116 with years a pageant, frog jumping contest, milk chuggin contest, hot potato toss, parade, historical reenactors, carnival, music, homemade ice cream contest, karaoke, Tae Kwon Do demonstrations, basket bingo, garden tractor pull, horseshoe pitching contest, Baby Bean Photo Contest, car stereo competition. There are also plenty of festival foods, including the famous bean soup that is made in big iron kettles and served with crackers, much the same way it was given out to soldiers so long ago. Get The Facts: Call 800-338-7389
September 9, 2007 Pet Rock Festival Quinsigamond Community College, Worcestershire, Massachusetts	Doggie water park, Adoptable Dog Parade, cat photo contest, celebrity guests, dog contests, rabies clinic, information on rescue and adoption of animals, festival merchandise, entertainment, food. Leased pets are welcomed. There is an admission charge and the funds raised at the event go to help local food drives and animal shelters. Further Information: Call 508-755-8004 ext. 245
September 13-16, 2007 Nappanee Apple Fair Downtown, Nappanee, Indiana	Carnival, health fair, Apple Dumpling Contest, classic cars, garden tractor pull, parade, helicopter rides, karaoke, teen dance, entertainment on 2 stages, apple pie eating contest, senior bingo, arts and crafts, foot race, Mr. Crabapple Contest, Fall Furniture Festival & Haystack Supper, drawings for prizes, horseshoe pitching, 3-on-3 basketball, BBQ challenge, baking contests, car & plane show, cross-cut saw contest, Baby Olympics, line dancing, talent show, plenty of apple butter and other apple treats, plus festival foods. Watch for the 7-foot (in diameter) apple pie. Learn More: Call 574-773-7812
September 13-16, 2007 Grapevine GrapeFest Main Street, Grapevine, Texas	Grape stomp, 4 stages of musical (and other) entertainment, cooking demos, KidZone, wine and food pairings, Italian CarFest, wine tasting, wine auction, carnival, food vendors, tennis tournament. Some activities may require a separate fee and/or reservations. It's the festival's 21st year. Details: Call 817-410-3185 or 800-457-6338
September 13-16, 2007 Golden Delicious Festival Courthouse area, Clay, West Virginia	Apple pie eating contest, carnival, baking contest, pageant, festival auction, local musical entertainment, rope jumping contest, chili cook-off, fireworks, quilt show, pig tail contest, antique cars, outdoor drama, motorcyle show, Golden Delicious Grand Parade, karaoke, patriotic ceremonies, gospel sing, Oreo stacking contest, Hula Hoop contest, hat decorating contest, banjo and fiddle contest, antique engines on display, 5K run/walk on Sunday. Additional Facts: Call 304-587-4455
September 14-15, 2007 A Taste of Lahaina Lahaina Recreation Park II, Lahaina, Hawaii	Enjoy this 16th year with rides and activities for kids, country store, Best of Island Music Festival, beer and wine garden, tasting size portions of food from area restaurants. Chefs compete for Best of Tastes. The fun goes from 5-10pm. Further Info: Call 808-667-9175 or 888-310-1117
September 14-16, 2007 Francesville Fall Festival Downtown, Francesville, Indiana	It's the festival's 37th year and plans include arts and crafts, 3-on-3 basketball, garden tractor pull, auto show, pancake breakfast Sat. 6-10am, volleyball tournament, parade at 2pm on Saturday, baked goods auction, entertainment, pageant, garden tour, dinners, 5K walk/run Sat. at 8am, festival foods. Additional Information: Call 219-567-9689 or 219-567-2224
September 14-16, 2007 Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival Main Street, Blue Springs, Missouri	Carnival, arts and crafts, area for kids' fun, karaoke, parade on Sat. at 10am., 9 Ball Open Pool Tournament, quilt show, 3 stages of entertainment, commercial booths, food. Details: Call 816-228-6322
September 14-16, 2007 Clark County Mule Festival County Fairgrounds on Rt. EE, Kahoka, Missouri	Mule parade, mule pulls in various wt. categories, mule polo, team mule roping and penning, mule jumps, bareback mule riding, back-to-back race in which riders must switch positions without dismounting, the Dolly Parton race (in which riders wear a huge bra dilled with water balloons and try to finish the race without losing the balloons). You can also enjoy musical tires, a flea market, carnival, arts and crafts, breakfasts, homemade ice cream and other festival foods, plus drawings for prizes. It's the festival's 22nd year. Get The Facts: Call 660-866-2330 or 660-727-3295
September 14-16, 2007 Jesse James Festival Festival Grounds on Hwy. 33, Kearney, Missouri	Enjoy this 37th year with a carnival, mud volleyball, truck and tractor pull, 5K/10K run and 5K walk, merchant specials, festival dances, demolition derby, senior dinner, teen dance, arts and crafts, firefighter contest, parade, portable laser tag, fire apparatus show, BBQ competition, breakfast buffet, chainsaw carving, horseshoe pitching, apple pie contest, food and drink. Please—no outside beverages or coolers. Find Out More: Call 816-628-4646
September 14-16, 2007 Greentree Festival Kirkwood Park at Geyer & Adams, Kirkwood, Missouri	Come and have fun at this 47th year with a sailboat regatta, the GreenTeen Festival, bike ride, book fair, classic cars, cutest baby contest, parade, tennis tournament, arts and crafts (Sat. & Sun. only), kids' dog show, entertainment, Canine Frisbee Contest, wine garden, senior bingo, activities for kids. Hours are 5-10pm Fri., 8:30am-7pm on Sat and 10am-5pm on Sun. Questions? Call 314-821-4161
September 14-16, 2007 Southside Fall Festival & Rodeo Hyde Park & South Street, St. Joseph, Missouri	Karaoke, 2 stages of musical entertainment, arts and crafts, food court, parade Sat. at 10am, fireworks, baby contest, professional rodeo events at the Stockyard Arena, pony rides and other activities for kids. The festival is an alcohol-free event. Please leave pets comfortably at home while you attend this 19th year of fun. Additional Details: Call 816-238-3515
September 14-16, 2007 Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest Downtown, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania	Plans for this year include arts and crafts, music and dance, rides, activities for kids, festival foods, Bavarian products, Bavarian Bike Run (Sunday), fireworks. Hours are 4-11pm Fri., 11am-11pm Sat. and noon-6pm on Sun. Learn More: Call 724-745-1812
September 14-16, 2007 Peanut Butter Festival Gumtown Park, New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	5K run and 2-mile walk, mountain bike race on the 15th, chicken barbecue, health fair, carnival, police motorcyle rally, parade Sat. at 3pm, musical entertainment, class car cruise-in, festival foods, bingo. 2007 marks the festival's 12th year. Further Information: Call 814-275-1718 or 814-275-3929
September 14-16, 2007 German Russian Schmeckfest various venues, Eureka, South Dakota	German dinner, arm wrestling competition, music, dance, vintage vehicles, fresh kuchen coffee cake, German church service at Zion Lutheran Church, more. Details: Call 605-284-5137 or 605-284-5110
September 15, 2007 Sunflower Fair Downtown, La Porte, Indiana	Antique auto show, art gallery walk, music, activities for kids, American Red Cross 5K run and health walk, trolley rides, kids' coloring contest, crafts and collectibles, festival foods, sunflower contests for largest and tallest sunflowers. It's the festival's 8th year. Questions? Call 219-362-2084
September 15, 2007 Bethel Harvest Fest Village Common on Broad Street, Bethel, Maine	Bike tours, wagon rides, chainsaw carving, apple picking, Chowdah Cook-Off, festival foods, fresh apples for sale, arts and crafts, demonstrations, apple pie baking contest, music. The festival celebrates its 19th year in 2007. Details: Call 207-824-2282 or 800-442-5826
September 15, 2007 King Turkey Day various venues, Worthington, Minnesota	Pancake breakfast from 9am-noon, junior varsity volleyball, baseball card show, King Turkey Day Parade at 1pm (bring your lawn chairs), Great Gobbler turkey race, food vendors, Turkey Day 10K foot race, flea market, more. More: Call 507-372-2929 or 800-279-2919
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September 15, 2007 Heritage Day Downtown, Houston, Missouri	Antique tractors on display, arts and crafts, contests, pageant, entertainment. Get The Facts: Call 417-967-2220
September 15, 2007 Monett Fall Festival Broadway St. and Downtown, Monett, Missouri	Tamale Cook-off, entertainment, arts and crafts, drawings for prizes, karaoke, carnival, festival T-shirts, car show, activities for kids. Further Information: Call 417-235-3349 or 417-354-0841
September 15, 2007 Johnny Appleseed Festival Johnny Appleseed Park & Archer Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana	Old-time medicine show (for fun only with no sales), farmer's market, arts and crafts, entertainment on 4 stages, historical displays and reenactments, antiques and reenactments, activities for kids, There will be a pipe, fife and drum corps gathering. You will have the privilege of hearing Abraham Lincoln (Fritz Klein) speak during this 33rd year. Please do not bring pets to the event. You can forget deep-fried snack cakes at this festival. The festival food is all made on open grills and in big kettles. How about a dish of chicken and dumplings or fried apples rolled in cinnamon-sugar? Details: Call 260-427-6003
September 15-16, 2007 Big River Days Riverfront Park, Clarksville, Missouri	British Regiment reenacments, riverboat music, river otter show, Native American encampment, 5000-gallon aquarium, activities for kids, tours of the lock, festival foods. Questions? Call 573-242-3769
September 15-16, 2007 Ohio Pawpaw Festival Lake Snowden, Albany, Ohio	The festival celebrates 9 years of fun with games for kids, cooking demonstrations, pawpaw trees for sale, atlatl throwing competition, fresh pawpaws for sale, pawpaw eating contest, face painting, information booths and displays, commercial vendors, arts and crafts, food. Pets are permitted if kept on leash. There is an admission charge for those 12 and older. Hours are 10am-10pm on Sat. and 10am-4pm on Sun. Additional Information: Call 740-992-7992 or 800-878-9767
September 15-16, 2007 Maple Fall Festival Wildwood Park at 1800 S. Central Ave. (Hwy. 13), Marshfield, Wisconsin	Dress a Sunflower Contest for kids, giant sunflower contest, maple syrup products for sale, entertainment, area especially for kids, maple syrup recipe contest, pancake and maple syrup breakfast both days from 8am-1pm, more than 150 arts and crafts booths, maple sundaes and other goodies. Hours are 9am-5pm on Sat. and 10am-4pm on Sun. It's the festival's 15th anniversary. Learn More: Call 715-384-3454 or 800-422-4541
September 16-19, 2007 Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival Angell Park, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin	There will be uncooked, sweet corn for sale Sat. and Sun. In addition, enjoy a parade on Thursday at 6:30pm, food booths, carnival games and rides, petting zoo, beer tent, entertainment, activities for kids, bingo, arts and crafts Sat. and Sun., cooked sweet corn and other festival foods, midget auto racing, rock climbing wall, face painting. More than 100,000 are expected to attend this popular event. There is no admission charge for those age 6 and younger. Info: Call 715-538-4353 or 715-538-4252
September 18-22, 2007 Jackson County Apple Festival Downtown, Jackson, Ohio	This year's theme is "Football Nights and Apple Delights". Celebrate with freshly-made apple butter, car show, quilt show and quilt demonstrations, musical entertainment, carnival games, opening parade, apple pie baking contest, pageants, arts and crafts, marching bands, karaoke, lip sync contest, baby crawling contest, grand finale parade, lawnmower races, raffle, Ice Cream Blizzard eating contest, gospel music, gospel karaoke, rollerblade competition, volleyball tournament, all kinds of apple treats and festival foods. Further Details: Call 740-286-1339
September 21-23, 2007 Rhythm & Ribs Raley Field at 400 Ball Park Dr., Sacramento, California	The festival celebrates its 5th anniversary with arts and crafts, music from local bands, rib cooking contest (some samples available), activities for kids and more. Additional Information: Call 916-376-4676
September 21-23, 2007 Wanatah Scarecrow Festival Various venues downtown, Wanatah, Indiana	Church dinners, 3-on-3 basketball, pancake breakfast Sun. from 8am-1pm, entertainment, fish fry, rock climbing wall, Scarecrow Scamper fun run for kids ages 2-9, antique sale, fireworks, game booths, softball tournament, toy and collectibles show, car show, 5K run and 3K walk, pedal tractor pull, scarecrow sculpting for small children, food booths, garden tractor pull, tallest sunflower contest, bingo, scarecrow displays throughout town, karaoke, largest zinnia contest, duck race. Please—no bikes, lasers, weapons or silly string. Your pets will be more comfortable at home, so please do not bring them to the festival area. No alcohol or smoking at this event, please. Get The Facts: Call 219-733-2183 or 800-584-1417
September 21-23, 2007 Festival of the Forks Downtown, Albion, Michigan	BBQ, fire and circus performances, parade on Sat. at 10am, flea market, arts and crafts, music, dance contests, food vendors and more. It's the festival's 41st year. More: Call 517-629-5533
September 21-23, 2007 Oktoberfest Crown Center, Union Station & Washington Square Park, Kansas City, Missouri	Chainsaw carving demo, racing pigs, commercial vendors, fireworks, arts and crafts, carnival, entertainment, activities for kids, festival foods such as Italian sausage, gyros and burritos. There is an admission charge for those age 12 and older. You're asked to leave Fido safely at home when you attend. No outside coolers, please. Additional Information: Call 816-221-0636 or 816-421-2341 ext. 102
September 21-23, 2007 Jordan Fall Festival Festival grounds on Beaver St., Jordan, New York	Classic cars (plusa bike & truck show), pumpkin painting, teen karaoke, BBQ, arts and crafts, festival foods, games for kids, music, antique tractor and engine display, greased pole climb, drawings for prizes, pancake breakfast, homemade pies, pre-read book sale, merchants tent. There is no admission charge. Hours are 5-10pm on Fri., 10am-10pm on Sat. and 11am-5pm on Sun. Questions? Call 315-689-9423 or 315-730-7498
September 21-22, 2007 Pelican Festival Flying Cow Arena, Grove, Oklahoma	Pie auction, battle of the bands, pelican viewing tours, KidsZone, parade on Sat. at 10am, music, commercial vendors, carnival, food booths, arts and crafts. Hours are 2-10pm on Sat. and 9am-10pm on Sun. There is no admission charge. Get Details: Call 918-786-2289 or 866-588-4726
September 22-23, 2007 Autumn Moon Festival Grant Avenue (between California & Pacific Streets), San Francisco, California	Celebrate this 17th year with music, lion dancing, dragon dances, arts and crafts, magic show, martial arts demos, balloon artists, parade, activities for kids, entertainment and ethnic foods such as moon cakes, bubble tea, hot teas and dim sum. More: Call 514-982-6306
September 22-29, 2007 Persimmon Festival Main Street area, Mitchell, Indiana	Most of the downtown Main Street activities are held between Sept. 24 and Sept. 29. There will be a parade Sat at 2pm, pageant, carnival rides, Persimmon Pudding Contest, community dinners almost every evening (lasagna on Monday), pancake breakfasts at the Masonic Lodge, arts and crafts, ham radio exhibit and gathering, photo contest, quilt display, classic cars, karaoke, musical entertainment, chili cooking contest, historic walking tours, 5K/1-mile run and 5K walk, persimmon pudding eating contest, exhibition of art by kids, community yard sale, commercial vendors, displays of the police and fire vehicles and life line helicopters, lip sync contest, horseshoe tournament, road rally and scavenger hunt. The festival celebrates 61 seasons this year. Questions? Call 812-849-4441 or 800-580-1985
September 26-29, 2007 Black Walnut Festival City Park and other venues, Stockton, Missouri	Plans for this year include a pet parade, talent contest, street dance, craft demonstrations, pancake feed (Fri. and Sat. at the Am. Legion Hall), terrapin race, festival parade at 2pm on Sat., pageant. The festival is celebrating its 47th season. Learn More: Call 417-276-5213
September 26-29, 2007 Ohio Swiss Festival Main Street (and other venues), Sugarcreek, Ohio	Enjoy Swiss music and dancing, Big Wheel race, arts and crafts, kiddie tractor pull, kid talent show, classic car parade and festival parade, yodeling competition, Swiss costume contest, Swiss-cheese making competition and cheese auction, 5K run, pageant, steinstossen (stone throw competition), staged musical entertainment. Details: Call 330-852-4113 or 888-609-7592
September 27-30, 2007 World Chicken Festival Downtown, London, Kentucky	Car show, volleyball tournament, Gospel Eggs-stravganza, parade Saturday at 11am on Main Street, activities for kids, cooking contest, musical entertainment, chicken served from a large frying skillet, carnival rides and midway and more. Info: Call 606-878-6900 or 800-348-0095
September 27-30, 2007 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Downtown, Barnesville, Ohio	Classic cars and farm equipment on display, pageant, pumpkin weigh-ins, festival foods plus pumpkin ice cream and doughnuts, pumpkin pies, decorated pumpkin contest, carnival rides, pumpkin baby contest, art show, pumpkin pie contest, talent show, flea market, media broadcasts, 5K Pumpkin Run and Fitness Walk, crafts, music, pumpkin roll contest, miniature train rides, music, soup and sandwich lunches, pet show, book sale, open house at Rockwell Orchards, beard and moustache contest, tall tales story competition, dance at the Elks Lodge. Get The Facts: Call 740-425-2593
September 27-30, 2007 Preston County Buckwheat Festival various venues, Kingwood, West Virginia	Buckwheat cake and sausage dinners, Fireman's Parade, Farmer's Day Parade, trampoline show, pageant, Irish road bowling, Ag Olympics, livestock exhibits, bicycle decorating, arts and crafts, agricultural exhibits, livestock judging, Lumberjack Show, bingo, 5K run/2-mile walk, pumpking decorating contest, School Day Parade, fireworks Fri. night at 10pm (rain date is Sat. night at 10pm.) It's the festival's 66th season. Learn More: Call 304-379-2203
September 28-30, 2007 Westville Pumpkin Festival Prairie Meadows Park (at U.S. Hwys. 6 & 421), Westville, Indiana	Horseshoe tournament, pumpkin contest, arts and crafts, pumpkin pie, parade, foot race, antique tractor pull, festival foods. Details: Call 219-785-2463
September 28-30, 2007 Oktoberfest Unity Village (M-350 Hwy & Colbern Rd.), Lee's Summit, Missouri	Celebrate with German music and dance, arts and crafts, activities for kids, 2 stages of entertainment, carnival. Get The Facts: Call 816-524-2424
September 28-30, 2007 Mississippi Pecan Festival Wingate Road, Richton, Mississippi	The venue is an actual pecan orchard. (Wingate Road is between Hwy. 49 & Hwy. 15.) Enjoy a pecan charity baking contest, Purtiest Rooster Contest, festival foods, bluegrass and gospel music, mule pull, arts and crafts, pageant, antique engines on display. Questions? Call 601-525-3792 or 601-964-8201
September 28-30, 2007 Whole Enchilada Festival Meersheidt/Hadley Sports Complex, Las Cruces, New Mexico	Celebrate 27 years of festival fun with a parade, carnival rides, poker run, horseshoe pitching, motorcycle and car show, festival foods, arts and crafts, the making of the World's Largest Enchilada (with samples), 1-mile fun run plus 5K run, music, dancing. There is an admission charge for those age 7 or older. Additional Information: Call 505-526-1938
September 28-30, 2007 Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival Downtown, Leavenworth, Washington	Kiddie parade, rock wall climbing, giant inflatables for kids, pumpkin carving, beer garden, arts and crafts, festival foods, Bavarian music and a street dance, grande parade on Saturday at noon. Details: Call 509-548-5807 or Email abk@crownet.com
September 29, 2007 Hallettsville Kolache Festival Knights of Columbus Hall, Hallettsville, Texas	Plans for this 13th year include a horseshoe tournament, car show, kolache baking contest, kolache eating contest, activities for kids, washer pitching tournament, petting zoo, arts and crafts, music, parade, food and drink booths. Some of treats in store will be tamales, Frito pie, red beans, nachos, fries, kolache pastries, snow cones and lemonade. Get The Facts: Call 361-798-2662
September 29, 2007 Autumn Harvest Festival Downtown, Marlinton, West Virginia	Craft and gift vendors, classic car show, clowns, agricultural and homemaking exhibits, music, horse show, activities for kids, largest pumpkin contest, 16th Annual West Virginia RoadKill Cookoff—no actual road kill is involved in this competition—a variety of wild game is prepared instead. Further Information: Call 800-336-7009
September 29-30, 2007 Taste of Morgan Hill Monterey Road area Downtown, Morgan Hill, California	This is the event's 18th year and plans include a Kids Zone, arts and crafts, commercial vendors, quilt show, custom and classic cars, entertainment, festival foods. Hours are 10am-6pm. More: Call 408-779-9444
September 29-30, 2007 Adams Avenue Street Fair Adams Avenue (between Bancroft & 35th Streets), San Diego, California	Arts and crafts, activities for kids, 3 beer gardens, food vendors, 6 stages of entertainment (more than 70 musical acts), carnival, pancake breakfast at the Normal Hts. Community Center. Festival hours are 10am-9pm on Saturday and 10am-6pm on Sunday. The fun takes place across an 8-block area of town. Still Have Questions? Call 619-282-7329
September 29-30, 2007 Fall Harvest Festival Central Park, North Branch, Minnesota	Block party, commercial vendors, classic cars, arts and crafts, festival foods, entertainment, breakfasts. It's the festival's 17th season and hours are 10am-4pm on Saturday and noon-4pm on Sunday. Info: Call 651-674-4077
September 29-30, 2007 Hilton Apple Fest Community Center, Hilton, New York	Approximately 200 arts and crafts booths, Apple Derby run, fresh apples for sale, festival merchandise, photography contest, apple pie contest, car show, entertainment, apple cider. Find Out More: Call 585-234-3378
September 29-30, 2007 AppleUmpkin Fall Arts and Crafts Festival Gaslight Village, Wyoming, New York	From 10am until 5pm enjoy arts and crafts booths, musical entertainment and dancing, food court, baking contest, cookbooks for sale, antiques and more. Questions? Call 585-495-9940
September 29-30, 2007 Geneva Grape Jamboree Intersection of Rts. 534 & 20 Downtown, Geneva, Ohio	Entertainment, arts and crafts, pie eating contest, Slovenian dancers in full costume, grape stomping, exhibits, grape products for sale, fire truck pull Sat. at 4pm (which is a benefit event for Special Olympics), baby contest for grapiest baby, Jamboree Parade, drawings for prizes. Details: Call 440-466-JAMB
September 29-30, 2007 Taste of Rhode Island Newport Harbor (4 Commercial Wharf), Newport, Rhode Island	Family Fun Zone, 5 stages of entertainment, tasting-size portions of food from dozens of area restaurants, New England Oyster Festival, cooking demonstrations, wine garden. It's the event's 19th year. Additional Information: Call 401-846-1600
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September Somethings! Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:
Sept. 1 Prairie Arts Festival (29th), 9am-5pm, Downtown, West Point, Mississippi, 662-494-5121 Sept. 1 Festivale Italiano, Silver Street, Hurley, Wisconsin, 866-340-4334 Sept. 1-2 Gold Camp Days, Oatman, Arizona, 928-768-6222 Sept. 1-2 Heritage Celebration, Memorial Park, Foresthill, California, 530-367-2474 Sept. 1-2 Salsa Fiesta (12th), Creede, Colorado, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102 Sept. 1-2 Big Muddy Blues Festival, Laclede's Landing, St. Louis, Missouri, 314-241-5875 Sept. 1-2 Chile Festival, Airport area, Hatch, New Mexico, 505-267-5050 Sept. 1-2 Lobsterfest (41st), Marina, Westport, New York, 518-962-4356 or 800-626-0342 Sept. 1-2 Oatmeal Festival, 4H Club Arena, Bertram, Texas, 512-355-2197 Sept. 1-2 Mad River Valley Craft Fair,                    10am-5pm & 10am-4pm, Kenyon's Field on Route 100, Waitsfield, Vermont, 802-496-4420 (before 8:30pm) Sept. 1-3 Apple Harvest Festival, Apple Annie's Orchard, Willcox, Arizona, 520-384-2084 Sept. 1-3 Art & Soul Festival, Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California, 510-444-2489 Sept. 1-3 Tapestry Arts Festival, Downtown, San Jose, California, 408-494-3590 Sept. 1-3 Kingsland Catfish Festival, Downtown, Kingsland, Georgia, 912-729-5999 Sept. 1-3 Schaumburg Septemberfest (37th), Schaumburg Rd. at Summit Dr., Schaumburg, Illinois, 847-923-3636 Sept. 1-3 Watermelon Festival, Downtown, Clyde, Kansas, 765-446-3300 Sept. 1-9 Tennessee Soybean Festival, Martin, Tennessee, 731-588-2507 Sept. 2 Brewery Gulch Days (42nd), 11am-5pm, Bisbee, Arizona, 520-432-3554 or 866-2BISBEE Sept. 2 Running of the Sheep, Downtown, Reed Point, Montana, 406-326-2315 Sept. 2-3 Pioneer Days, Pioneer Museum off US 301 North, Dade City, Florida, 352-567-0262 Sept. 4-8 Concordia Fall Festival, Downtown, Concordia, Missouri, 660-463-2454 Sept. 4-8 Harvest Festival, Steelville, Missouri, 573-775-5533 or 573-775-2151 Sept. 5-9 Grande Festa Italiana,                    Hempstead Harbor Beach Park, Port Washington, New York, 516-883-3826 Sept. 5-9 Rustic Lore Days, Glenwood City, Wisconsin, 715-265-4011 Sept. 6-9 Yellow Daisy Festival Stone Mountain, Georgia Sept. 6-9 Roann Covered Bridge Festival, Downtown, Roann, Indiana, 765-833-2187 Sept. 7-8 Peach Days, Main St. & downtown, Brigham City, Utah, 435-723-3931 Sept. 7-9 Greek Festival, 223 Church St., Santa Cruz, California, 831-429-6500 Sept. 7-9 Bryant Loblolly Days, Downtown, Bryant, Indiana, 260-997-6476 Sept. 7-9 Cornbread Festival, Mansfield, Indiana, 765-653-4025 Sept. 7-9 Greek Festival, 120th & Womal, Kansas City, Kansas, 816-942-9100 or 816-728-2127 Sept. 7-9 Harvest Festival, Cromwell Park Pavilion, Cromwell, Minnesota, 218-644-3430 Sept. 7-9 Japanese Fall Festival, Mizumoto Stroll Garden at Nathanael Greene Park, Springfield, Missouri, 417-854-1049 Sept. 7-9 St. Louis Art Fair, Business District, Clayton, Missouri, 314-863-0278 Sept. 7-9 Knox County Corn Festival, Courthouse on the Square, Edina, Missouri, 660-397-2326 or 660-397-2202 Sept. 7-9 Nordicfest (23rd), Libby, Montana, 406-293-6430 or 800-785-6541 Sept. 7-9 Seafood Festival (18th), Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, 603-925-8717 Sept. 7-9 Irish Festival, Chevrolet Amphitheatre, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 412-422-1113 Sept. 7-9 Dairy Days, Legion Field, Platteville, Wisconsin, 608-348-8888 Sept. 7-23 Expo New Mexico (State Fair),                    State Fairgrounds at San Mateo & Central, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 800-284-2282 or 505-265-1791 Sept. 8 Montana State Chokecherry Festival (19th), Lewiston, Montana, 406-535-5436 Sept. 8 Ossian Hey Days & Outhouse Races, 4760 Ossian Hill Rd., Dansville, New York, 585-335-2191 Sept. 8 Marion Fall Festival, Main Street, Marion, New York, 315-926-1166 Sept. 8 Ayden Collard Festival, West Avenue area, Ayden, North Carolina, 252-746-7080 or 252-746-2266 Sept. 8-9 Old Albany Days (41st), Albany Museum, Sabetha, Kansas, 785-284-3446 Sept. 8-9 Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival (13th), downtown, Norwich, New York, 507-336-3378 Sept. 8-9 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, New York, 845-658-7181 Sept. 8-9 Art & Craft Fall Festival, Jacob Riis Park, Rockaway Beach, New York, 718-474-6760 Sept. 8-9 North Carolina Gourd Festival (66th), State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, North Carolina, 919-557-5946 Sept. 8-9 Fort Hand Festival,                    Kunkle Park at 285 Pine Run Church Road (Washington Township), Apollo, Pennsylvania, 412-491-6152 Sept. 9-15 Berlin Brothers Valley Community Fair, High School Gym, Berlin, Pennsylvania, 814-267-3763 Sept. 11-16 Kentucky Bourbon Festival, downtown, Bardstown, Kentucky, 800-638-4877 Sept. 13-15 Chief Sarcoxie Days, Sarcoxie Square, Sarcoxie, Missouri, 417-548-7639 Sept. 13-16 West Virginia Oil & Gas Festival, City Park, Sistersville, West Virginia, 304-455-1257 or 304-652-2939 Sept. 14-15 Back to the Fifties, Courthouse Square, Lebanon, Indiana, 866-447-5050 Sept. 14-15 Cow Days Festival, Downtowwn, Greensburg, Kentucky, 270-932-4298 Sept. 14-15 Home Town Harvest Days, Town Square, Marshfield, Missouri, 417-468-2324 Sept. 14-15 Doodle Soup Days, Bradford, Tennessee, 731-742-3494 Sept. 14-16 Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival, San Pedro, California, 310-798-7478 or 310-366-6472 Sept. 14-16 Saengerbund Oktoberfest, 49 Salem Chruch Road, Newark, Delaware, 302-385-9454 Sept. 14-16 Wizard of Oz Festival, Hwy. 49 at Division Rd., Chesterton, Indiana, 219-983-1691 Sept. 14-16 Victorian Festival, Downtown, Northville, Michigan, 248-349-0345 Sept. 14-16 Festival of Grapes, Village Green, Silver Creek, New York, 716-934-3983 Sept. 14-16 Grecian Festival, State Fairgrounds Expo Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 919-781-4548 or 919-859-9715 Sept. 14-16 Scarecrow Festival, Downtown, Washington Court House, Ohio, 740-335-7514 or 740-636-2340 Sept. 14-16 Texas Gatorfest, Fort Anahuac Park, Anahuac, Texas, 409-267-4190 Sept. 15 Spud Day, City Park, Shelley, Idaho, 208-357-3390 Sept. 15 Heritage Day, Downtown, Houston, Missouri, 417-967-2220 Sept. 15 Heritage Days, Downtown, Owensville, Missouri, 573-437-7027 Sept. 15 Potato Festival (15th), 9am-4pm, various venues, Richford, New York, 607-657-2526 or 607-539-6283 Sept. 15 Rally Round Greenville, Downtown on the Square, Greenville, Texas, 903-455-1510 Sept. 15-16 Balloonfest, Alturas, California, 530-233-4433 Sept. 15-16 Wings of the Warners Migratory Birdfest, Veteran's Memorial Park, Alturas, California, 530-233-4434 Sept. 15-16 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival (51st), Old Mill Park, Mill Valley, California, 415-3811-8090 Sept. 15-16 Levi Coffin Days, Downtown, Fountain City, Indiana, 785-994-9551 Sept. 15-16 Harwich Cranberry Festival, Harwichport, Massachusetts, 508-430-2811 Sept. 15-16 Biloxi Seafood Festival, Town Green, Biloxi, Mississippi, 228-504-0014 Sept. 15-16 Cider Days, 10am-5pm, Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri, 417-831-6200 Sept. 15-16 Cuba Garlic Festival (3rd), Cuba, New York, 585-968-5654 Sept. 15-16 Family Festival by the Sea, Lido Beach Town Park, Hempstead, New York, 516-431-6650 Sept. 15-16 Quaker Arts Festival (46th), 10am-5pm & 10am-4pm, Middle School, Orchard Park, New York, 716-662-3366 Sept. 15-16 Scarecrow Festival, Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Pennsylvania, 215-794-4000 Sept. 15-16 Burrillville Arts & Crafts Festival (43rd), Harrisville Center, Burrillville, Rhode Island, 401-568-7470 Sept. 18-19 Fall Festival/Chili Cook-off/Talent Contest, Rockaway Beach, Missouri, 417-561-4280 or 800-798-0178 Sept. 20-22 Hootin and Hollarin, Downtown Square, Gainesville, Missouri, 417-679-4913 Sept. 20-23 Newark Days Cirque de Newark (52nd), Community Center Park, Newark, California, 510-793-5683 Sept. 20-23 Walnut Festival, Heather Farms Park, Walnut Creek California, 925-935-6755 Sept. 20-23 Huntinburg Herbstfest, City Park, Huntinburg, Indiana, 812-683-5699 Sept. 20-23 Black Gold Festival, downtown, Hazard, Kentucky, 606-438-0161 Sept. 20-23 Festival in the Park (43rd), Freedom Lake Park, Charlotte, North Carolina, 704-338-1060 Sept. 21-22 Italian Fest, Main Street, Collinsville, Illinois, 618-344-2884 Sept. 21-22 Street Painting Festival, Moore Square & City Market, Raleigh, North Carolina, 919-828-7834 Sept. 21-22 Tallahatchie Riverfest, Downtown, New Albany, Mississippi, 888-534-8232 Sept. 21-23 Antique & Apple Festival, Moulton, Alabama, 256-974-5067 Sept. 21-23 Monterey Jazz Festival, County Fairgrounds, Monterey, California, 831-655-8070 Sept. 21-23 Pensacola Seafood Festival (30th), Seville Square, Pensacola, Florida, 850-433-6512 Sept. 21-23 Potato Fest, Savannah, New York, 315-365-3156 Sept. 21-23 Tipp City Mum Festival (49th), City Park, Tipp City, Ohio, 937-667-8631 Sept. 21-23 Plano Balloon Festival, Oak Point Park, Plano, Texas, 972-867-7566 Sept. 22 Dog Days Celebration, 9am-noon, Farmers Market, Kirkwood, Missouri, 314-822-0084 Sept. 22 Soybean Festival, Main Street, Portageville, Missouri, 573-379-2292 Sept. 22 Shakin' in the Shell Festival & Car Show (2nd), Shell Knob, Missouri, 417-858-3300 Sept. 22 Mansfield Pecan Festival, Katherine Rose Memorial Park, Mansfield, Texas, 817-473-0507 Sept. 22-23 Pretzel Festival, Veterans Memorial Park, Germantown, Ohio, 937-859-8331 Sept. 22-23 Corvallis Fall Festival (35th), Corvallis, Oregon, 541-752-9655 Sept. 25-31 Comal County Fair, Fair Park, New Braunfels, Texas, 830-625-1505 Sept. 26-30 Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, City Park and other venues, New Iberia, Louisiana, 337-369-9323 Sept. 27-30 Honeybee Festival, County Fairgrounds, Paris, Illinois, 217-463-9440 Sept. 27-30 Remembering James Dean Festival, Main Street & Playacres Park, Fairmount, Indiana, 765-948-4555 Sept. 27-30 Oktoberfest, Town Square, Marienville, Pennsylvania, 814-927-8218 Sept. 28-29 Harvest Moon Festival, Shadow Rock Park on Anthony Way, Forsyth, Missouri, 417-546-2741 Sept. 28-29 Mining Days, King Jack Park, Webb City, Missouri, 417-673-1154 or 417-673-1264 Sept. 28-29 Beef-A-Rama, Minocqua, Wisconsin, 800-44-NORTH Sept. 28-30 Morgan County Sorghum Festival (35th), West Liberty, Kentucky, 606-743-3330 Sept. 28-30 Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 508-842-4436 Sept. 28-30 Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival (32nd), Huntington Beach State Park, Murrels Inlet, South Carolina, 843-237-4440 Sept. 28-30 Hot Air Balloon Festival, Red Bud Park, Abilene, Texas, 325-692-2637 Sept. 28-30 Cranberry Fest, Warrens, Wisconsin, 608-378-4200 Sept. 28-Oct. 6 Oktoberfest, Fairgrounds, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 608-784-3378 Sept. 29 Cauliflower Festival (5th), Village Park, Margaretville, New York, 845-586-4464 or 845-586-2219 Sept. 29-30 Monterey Seafood & Music Festival (14th), Custom House Plaza, Monterey, California, 831-655-8070 Sept. 29-30 Applefest, various venues, Woodbine, Iowa, 712-647-2943 Sept. 29-30 Marion County Country Ham Days (38th), Main Street, Lebanon, Kentucky, 270-692-9594 Sept. 29-30 Heritage Reunion, Downtown, Fair Grove, Missouri, 417-759-2807 Sept. 29-30 North Carolina Spot Festival (44th),                    field south of Hwy. 17/210 intersection, Hampstead, North Carolina, 910-270-9642 or 888-576-4756 Sept. 29-30 Whiskey Rebellion Celebration, J.B. Shrock Playground, Berlin, Pennsylvania, 814-367-5987 Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival, Custer State Park, Custer, South Dakota, 605-255-4515 Sept. 29-Oct. 7 Orange County Pumpkin Festival, Downtown, French Lick, Indiana, 812-936-2405 Sept. 30 Chile Pepper Fiesta, noon-6pm, Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, New York Sept. 30 Busti Apple Festival, Busti, New York, 716-483-0134
Other September 2007 Events You Might Enjoy Events in this section may also be called festivals but are generally less multi-dimensional than events in the above category
Sept. 1-3 Hello Kitty Boardfest, just south of the Pier, Huntington Beach, California, 714-375-1132 Sept. 2 Antiques in the Square, City Park, Clear Lake, Iowa, 641-357-4000 or 800-285-5338 Sept. 7-8 Arenzville Burgoo, Arenzville, Illinois Sept. 7-8 Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival, Congdon Park, Bristol, Indiana, 574-875-9135 Sept. 7-9 Cherry's Jubilee various venues, Monterey, California, 831-759-1836 Sept. 7-9 Westport Kiwanis BBQ, Community Bldg., Westport, Indiana, 812-591-2066 Sept. 7-9 Camel Races, Camel Dome on F Street, Virginia City, Nevada, 775-887-1294 or 775-847-7008 Sept. 7-9 Mud Bowl, Hog Coliseum, North Conway, New Hampshire, 603-356-2096 or 800-367-3364 Sept. 7-9 Tulsa House Beautiful Show, State Fairgrounds, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 800-469-0990 Sept. 7-9 A Fair in the Park, Mellon Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 412-687-8858 Sept. 7-9 Charlotte Antique & Classic Boat Show, Mooresville, North Carolina, 800-633-6224 Sept. 8-9 What the Hay (hay bale sculptures), Hwy. 239 and 541 (off 87), Hobson, Montana, 406-423-5366 Sept. 8-9 Fort Klock Craft Fair, St. Johnsville, New York, 518-993-2352 Sept. 8 Dam J.A.M. Bicycle Tour, (30, 55, 71 or 101 miles), Pryor, Oklahoma, 918-825-0158 Sept. 8 Sidewalk Arts Festival, 9am-5pm, Main Avenue area, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 605-336-1167 Sept. 8-16 Fall Boat Show, Jack London Square, Oakland, California, 866-295-9853 Sept. 8-16 Friendship Flea Market, Friendship, Indiana, 859-341-9188 Sept. 9 Arts Festival, 9:30am-4pm, Lourdes College on Convent Blvd., Sylvania, Ohio, 419-882-2135 Sept. 14-15 Arts & Crafts Festival/Taste of Hutchinson,                    10am-6pm & 9am-4pm, Liberty Square Park, Hutchinson, Minnesota, 320-587-5252 or 800-572-6689 Sept. 14-16 Off the Beaten Track Studio Tour, Mountain View, Arkansas, 870-269-8068 or 888-679-2859 Sept. 14-16 Denver Gem & Mineral Show, Merchandise Mart Expo Hall, Denver, Colorado, Email bobl@peaktopeak.com Sept. 14-16 Great Forest Park Balloon Race, various venues, St. Louis, Missouri, Email info@greatforestparkballoonrace.com Sept. 14-16 Gun Show, Prairie County Fairgrounds, Terry, Montana Sept. 15 Hillbilly Chili Cook Off, 10am-4pm, Bull Shoals State Park, Lakeview, Arkansas, 870-445-4538 Sept. 15 Northern California Doll & Teddy Bear Show, Centennial Hall, Hayward, California, 925-947-1572 Sept. 15 Hopedale Day in the Park, 10am-4pm, Town Park, Hopedale, Massachusetts, 508-473-8753 Sept. 15 Larkfest (26th), 10:30am-5:30pm, Lark Street neighborhood, Albany, New York, 518-434-3861 Sept. 15-16 Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival,                    10am-5pm, Central Park at Kiely Blvd. & Homestead Blvd., Santa Clara, California, 408-615-3140 Sept. 15-16 Artists in the Country, 52 County Rd., Woodstock, Connecticut, 860-455-0103 Sept. 15-16 Columbia Gun Show, Midway Expo Center, Columbia, Missouri, 563-927-8176 or 563-927-8310 Sept. 15-16 Arts & Crafts Show (23rd), Country Club Circle, Diamondhead, Mississippi, 228-255-2697 or 228-255-3451 Sept. 15-16 Oklahoma Scottish Festival, River West Festival Park at 2105 S. Jackson Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma Sept. 15-16 Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival,                    One Exposition Avenue, Greenville, South Carolina, 864-233-2562 or 541-574-8000 Sept. 22 Food Bazaar, 10am-5pm, Placer Buddhist Church, Penryn, California, 916-652-6139 Sept. 22 Pursuit of Excellence Marching Band Competition,                    Mattke Field at SMSU, Marshall, Minnesota, 507-532-2157 or 800-260-0970 Sept. 22-23 Gun Show, Dome Center, Henrietta, New York, 585-334-4000 Sept. 22-23 Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival,                    Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, New York, 845-876-4001 or 541-574-8000 Sept. 22-29 Frontier Days, Eva, Alabama, 256-796-7023 Sept. 23 By Land & By Sea: Antique Vehicles Show, 9am-3pm, Mystic, Connecticut, 860-572-5315 or 888-973-2767 Sept. 23 Wood Carving & Art Sale, 10am-4pm, 2470 Old Bridge Rd., Saginaw, Michigan, 614-258-9783 Sept. 28-29 Siouxland Gem & Mineral Society Show, Senior Center on W. 29th, Sioux City, Iowa, 712-258-3645 Sept. 28-30 South Dakota Festival of Books, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Sept. 28-30 Renewable Energy Roundup (8th), Market Square, Fredericksburg, Texas, 541-482-0858 Sept. 28-30 Farm Aid, Randall's Island, New York, New York, 800-FARM-AID Sept. 29-30 Gem & Mineral Show (48th), County Fairgrounds, Monterey, California, 831-755-7741 or 755-417-7477 Sept. 29-30 Rock-a-thon, Museum Complex, Joplin, Missouri, 417-623-1180 Sept. 29-30 Ohio Gourd Show (45th), 9am-5pm, Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, Ohio, 740-965-4661 Sept. 29-30 Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire (87th), 9am-5pm, Orchard House, Genoa, Nevada, 775-782-8696 Sept. 29-30 Autumn Craft Festival, Mill Falls Marketplace on Rt. 3, Meredith, New Hampshire, 603-332-2616 Sept. 29-30 Longhorn Rod Run, Main Street, Spring, Texas, 800-OLDTOWN Sept. 30 Taste of Lodi, 1-5pm, Wine & Roses Hotel & Spa, Lodi, California, 209-365-1195 or 800-798-1810 Aug. 31-Sept. 3 State H.O.G. Rally, Bellingham, Washington, 360-739-6453
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Look at this guy!

This is Scott L. Schwartz. If you ever get into trouble, you'll want him on your side. This guy means business. And his business is playing big and bad. Big may come easy, because he's 6'10" and weighs about 300 pounds. I'm not sure how he pulls off the bad part though, because he actually seems to be very... Well, never mind. Just click on the banner and get ready for some action. www.ultimatebadguy.com

Once upon a time there was a man with a gentle voice and quiet charm. He made several movies and worked in a TV show playing a character who rode a motorcycle from town to town, touching lives, and singing a little here and there. Then some of us didn't hear much of him for awhile. We wondered if he would ever come to sing for us again.
Michael Parks is singing, and he recorded 17 songs for us to enjoy, including: I'll Never Be Free Basin Street Blues Don't Go To Strangers Easy Street This CD was a long time coming, but it was worth waiting for. Take a trip to Listen Recordings where you can order your copy.

Above: Metallic Choker Necklace Left: Dreamcatcher Earrings

Joan Garnand creates from her home in Tennessee. Her design styles range from simple elegance to whimsical fun. Joan does hand-painted stationery, uses spare moments at festivals to paint faces, and entertains children at private parties. A sample of her work is illustrated online. Talk to her about what you're looking for!

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

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

Among the grand openings this fall: The Aurora on Catalina Island in California. MotorCity Casino in Detroit. Snow Mountain (snow park) in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Currents Riverview Bistro in Jacksonville.
September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day.		September 22 is World Carfree Day.
One of the fall comfort foods that many of us love is one variation or another of the tasty Corn Casserole. One recipe uses biscuit mix as an ingredient. Another variations skips the cornbread mix and biscuit mix and calls for crushed crackers. One version ups the amount of cream-style corn and includes uncooked white rice. It's a very forgiving recipe and each cook seems to have his or her own favorite touches like chopped bell peppers, green chiles, Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs.

(Link broken—Zinos.com is up for sale.)

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Last Updated August 26, 2007

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