Deb's Monthly Review

September 2009

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 September 2009 Festivals and Events

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September 4-6, 2009 Eugene Celebration Downtown, Eugene, Oregon	It's the festival's 27th anniversary. Enjoy classic cars, Mayor's Art Show, 4 stages of entertainment, arts and crafts, parade on Saturday, Bike Lights Parade Saturday evening, KidZone, Slug Queen competition, Health & Well-being Celebration, film festival. Get details: Call 541-681-4108
September 5-8, 2009 Baltimore Festival Johnson Park, Baltimore, Ohio	Plans for this 21st year include carnival rides, 5K road race, arts and crafts vendors, fireworks Friday at 10pm, kiddie tractor pull, pie baking contest, strolling entertainment plus entertainment on stage, parade Saturday at 10:30am. Learn More: Call 303-688-4597
September 8-12, 2009 Wellston Coal Festival Downtown, Wellston, Ohio	Coal Bowl, games and rides, youth activities, festival foods, Go-cart races, karaoke contest, pageant, senior activities, quilt and craft show, 2 parades, tours of a working mine, Coal Miner Olympics, line dancing, sundae eating contest, art show, classic cars, street dance, baton and flag competition, health screenings, music, pet show, dessert making contest, lawnmower races. Questions? Call 740-364-5141
September 9-13, 2009 Defeat of Jesse James Days Downtown area, Northfield, Minnesota	The festival celebrates 61 years in 2009 with arts and crafts at the ice arena, Jesse James Bike Tour, grand parade Sunday at 2pm, rodeo dance, carnival, pancake breakfast at the VFW building Sunday from 7:30-11am, festival merchandise, vintage baseball, rodeo, musical entertainment, garden tractor pull, 15K run and 5K walk/run, food court at Bridge Square, square dance, kiddie parade, theatre, bingo on Bridge Square. Further Information: Call 507-645-5604
September 10-12, 2009 Grape Fall Festival= Nelson Hart Community Park and downtown, St. James, Missouri	Bike contest, pageant, antique tractor pull, demolition derby, carnival halls, exhibit hall, games for kids, 4-H exhibits, livestock show & buyer's dinner, parade at 11am on Saturday, wine garden, grape stomping, festival foods, entertainment. It's the 76th season for this event. Get The Facts: Call 573-265-3899 or 573-265-6649
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September 8-12, 2009 Seymour Apple Festival Downtown, Seymour, Ohio	Bring a lawn chair for more comfortable listening of evening music. You can also enjoy arts and crafts, festival foods, apple baking contest, parade on Saturday, apple peeling contests and more. It's the festival's 37th year of fun. Details: Call 417-935-4801 or 417-935-2257
September 9-13, 2009 Rustic Lore Days Various venues, Glenwood City, Wisconsin	Golden Wheel Hunt, raffles, BBQ dinner, pedal tractor pull, coloring contest for kids, street dance, softball tournament, tractor pull, grand parade on Sunday at 1pm, city-wide garage sales, car show, antique tractor show, pageant, ATV pull, arts and crafts, variety show. Questions? Call 715-265-4011
September 10-12, 2009 Marion Popcorn Festival Downtown, Marion, Ohio	Popcorn cooking contest, golf outing, Bike Night, Popcorn 100 Bike Tour, Popcorn 5000 5K Run, Poppin Pooch Pageant, Corn Hole Classic, window decorating contest, senior rest area, 49-plus softball tournament, carnival midway, opportunity to visit the Wyandotte Popcorn Museum, Marion Midget Footall, merchant specials, scholarship pageaqnt, arts and crafts, festival merchandise, music, activities for kids, parade on Thursday, bowling tournament.. More: Call 740-387-8919
September 11-12, 2009 Valley Fair Days Community Center (and other venues), Grain Valley, Missouri	Activities for kids, arts and crafts, games and rides, parade on Saturday at 10am, festival foods, entertainment, commercial vendors. Further Info: Call 818-647-2627
September 11-13, 2009 Broom Corn Festival Downtown, Arcola, Illinois	Lawn Rangers broom and mower drill team, parade on Saturday, beer and wine tent with large-screen TV, antique tractors on display, arts and crafts, 5K and 10K race plus 5-mile walk, National Broom Sweeping Contest held Friday on Main Street, carnival rides, food booths, music, Tanger Outlets sidewalk sale in nearby Tuscola, lawnmower races, broom-making demos. 2009 marks the 39th year for the event, but it's the inaugural year for the Lawn Rangers. Details: Call 217-268-4530 or 800-336-5456
September 11-13, 2009 Popeye Picnic Downtown, Chester, Illinois	Horseshoe tournament, Comedy (must be over age 21), caricatures in State Street Plaza, Birds of Prey educational exhibit, teen dance, giant inflatables and pony rides for the kids, puppets, Good Island sand sculpting, arts and crafts, fireman's muster, History and Mystery Tours, wrestling, remote control model plane show, unveiling of Bluto statue, 5K run/walk and 1.5 mile fun run/walk, carnival rides, volleyball tournament, petting zoo, Popeye Museum and Store, Army exhibit, sacred concert at St. Mary's Church, Randolph County Humane Society Pet Show, raffles, washer pitching tournament, Bluto Look-Alike Contest, juggling, Popeye films, parade at 11:30am on Saturday, smorgasbord. Watch for Popeye and other cartoon characters strolling during this 30th year. Learn More: Call 616-828-5000
September 11-13, 2009 Posen Potato Festival Various venues downtown, Posen, Michigan	Musical entertainment, carnival rides, arts and crafts, pancake breakfast, potato displays and industry info, flea market, polka dance, potato dish contest, parade at 11:30am on Sunday, sausages and other festival foods. 2009 marks the festival's 58th year. Questions? Call 989-766-8128
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September 11-13, 2009 Boxelder Bug Days Downtown, Minneota, Minnesota	For this 25th year the town celebrates with a garden tractor pull, Sawdust Scramble, Xtreme Bull Riding on Sunday, music, sporting clay shoot, boxelder bug races, carnival, fireworks Saturday at 9:30pm, Run the Bug 5K run/walk on Saturday, arts and crafts, parade Sunday at 1pm, pedal tractor pull, fireman's pancake breakfast at the firehall on Sunday from 8:30-11am, golf ball roll, saddle club show, chili cooking competition, bingo, carnival. Most events are held at Memorial Park. Further Details: Call 507-872-6790 or 507-872-5256
September 11-13, 2009 Niagara County Peach Festival Academy Park, Lewiston, New York	Plans for this 52nd year include a parade at 11am on Saturday, carnival rides, entertainment, 5K run and 1-mile walk, Peach Fuzz Contest, Tribute to Elvis, arts and crafts, festival foods such as hot dogs and burgers, fresh peach treats (try the peach shortcake), peach dessert baking contest, pageant. Additional Facts: Call 716-754-7214 or 716-754-9500
September 11-13, 2009 Mantua Potato Festival Buchert Park on East High Street, Mantue, Ohio	There is plenty of fun planned for this 36th year. Enjoy a French fry eating contest, potato chip eating contest, pageant, Potato Figure Contest, balloon art, parade at 2pm on Sunday, raffle, games and rides, entertainment, Potato Stomp road race and 1-mile fun run, festival foods, potato dish cooking contest. Questions? Call 330-274-0770
September 11-13, 2009 Clinton County Corn Festival County Fairgrounds on West Main, Worthington, Ohio	Corn Olympics, quilt show, parade on Saturday at 10am, festival foods, games, antiques, musical entertainment, arts and crafts, antique farm equipment on display. Learn More: Call 937-382-1965
September 11-13, 2009 Melon Festival Riverbend Park, Winston, Oregon	Celebrate 27 years of fun with a car show, community booths, talent show, contests, food, KIdZone, arts and crafts, music, parade on Saturday, festival foods. Additional Facts: Call 541-681-4108
September 11-13, 2009 Huckleberry Festival Daubenspeck Park, Bingen, Washington	Carnival, sawdust coin hunt for kids, classic cars, talent show, parade at 11am on Saturday, arts and crafts, egg toss, entertainment, microbrews and plenty of festival foods, including huckleberry pie and huckleberry jam. Get Further Details: Call 509-493-5294
September 11-13, 15, 17, 18-20, 2009 Jesse James Festival Festival Grounds on Highway 33, Kearney, Missouri	Fishing tournament on the 20th, Mutton Bustin', grandstand entertainment, parade at 10am on the 19th, arts and crafts, festival dances (ages 21 and older), rodeo, teen dance, demolition derby, breakfast buffet on the 19th from 7:30-10:30am, activities for kids, BBQ competition, firefighter contest, horseshoe pitching tournament, chainsaw carving, food and drink, car show, senior dinner, mud volleyball tournament. Please do not bring outside food and drink (or coolers) to the festival. There is plenty of fun planned for this 39th year. Learn More: Call 816-628-4646
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September 12, 2009 Valparaiso Popcorn Festival Downtown, Valparaiso, Indiana	Radio Disney, parade at 10am, hot air balloons, theatre performance of "How to Eat Like a Child", games and stories for the kids, food booths, entertainment, Popcorn Panic 5K walk and 5 mile run, Popcorn Parade, arts and crafts. Please no pets. (Working service animals are welcome, of course.) This year marks the event's 31st season. Info: Call 219-464-8332
September 12, 2009 Spinach Festival Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park at 87th & Lackman Roads, Lenexa, Kansas	The festival celebrates 25 years in 2009. Enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, antiques, pony rides and other activities for the kids, Spinach Recipe Contest, food and drink vendors paddleboats on the lake, Mad Science. Hours are 9am-5pm. Learn More: Call 913-541-8592 or 913-541-0209
September 12, 2009 Okrafest Downtown, Checotah, Oklahoma	Arts and crafts, activities for children, music, fried okra, food and drink vendors. General hours are 10am-4pm. Get The Facts: Call 918-473-4178
September 12, 2009 Kolache Festival Courthouse Square, Caldwell, Texas	Czech Easter eggs, Kolache Krunch 5K run/walk, arts and crafts, quilt show, street rod and classic car show, golf tournament, kolache bake show, Czech craft demonstrations, parade of costumes, more than 50 food concessions, museum displays, kolache eating contest, Czech meal and street dance the night before, kolache (and other pastries) for sale, antique tractors and engines on display, Czech genealogical assistance. 2009 marks the 25th year of fun. Questions? Call 979-567-0000
September 12-13, 2009 Tracy Dry Bean Festival 10th and Central Streets downtown, Tracy, California	Enjoy classic cars, activities for kids, arm wrestling contest, bean art, BBQ and other festival foods, arts and crafts, chili bean cook-off, bean tasting pavilion, 4 stages of entertainment, vendors, bean stalks planted by kids. General hours are 10am-7pm. Details: Call 209-835-2131 or 209-835-2244
September 12-13, 2009 Eastport Salmon Festival Downtown, Eastport, Maine	Plans for this 23rd year include a horseshoe pitching tournament, farmers market, bike rally, nature/birding cruise, 5K run/walk (plus a 1-mile race for the kids), arts and crafts, museum displays, Silent Auction, salmon meals midday on Water Street, Paint Eastport, food vendors, music. Further Information: Call 207-853-4644
September 12-13, 2009 Central New York's TomatoFest Emerson Park, Auburn, New York	Friday night dance, Tomato Recipe Cook-off, arts and crafts, fresh produce, veggie art, music (and other) entertainment, plus plenty of food vendors with pizza, pierogies, fried green tomatoes, chicken BBQ, fried dough, fried Twinkies and more. It's the event's 24th year. Learn More: Call 315-255-1658 or 315-253-6569
September 12-13, 2009 Clothesline Festival University Avenue, Prince Street & Goodman Street area, Rochester, New York	It's the 53rd year for this celebration. Plans include museum displays, student art, library art book sale, art (and other) activities for kids, entertainment, food concessions, several hundred artisans showing and selling their work, festival merchandise. Kids age 10 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult. Get the Facts: Call 585-473-7720
September 12-13, 2009 Funfest Downtown, Hazelton, Pennsylvania	Celebrate 31 years with Hazelton by enjoying a street fair, giant helium balloons, garage sale, arts and crafts, frozen pierogie slingshot challenge, parade Sunday at 2:30pm, karaoke, muscle car and street machine show, fireworks, teen activities, chili cook-off, activities for seniors, Run for the Gold 5K run/walk plus Kid Race, hot wing contest, music, Latin music celebration, activities for children, health fair. Questions? Call 570-455-1508 or 570-455-1509
September 12-13, 2009 Mushroom Festival Downtown, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania	2009 marks the festival's 24th season. Plans for fun include a parade at 10am on Saturday, Song & Wine Fest, Cute as a Button Mushroom Photo Contest, activities for kids, fresh mushroom sales, growers' mushroom judging, festival merchandise, classic cars, cooking demos, 5K run/walk, music, farm tours. Please leave pets comfortably at home while you come to enjoy the festival. Additional Details: Call 610-925-3373 or 888-440-9920
September 12-19, 2009 McClure Bean Soup Festival Moondust Meadows on Old Stage Road, McClure, Pennsylvania	This is the 118th year for the festival. Enjoy a cake/cupcake decorating contest, shoe box float contest, homemade ice cream contest, garden tractor pull, basket raffle, chili contest, pumpkin decorating, basket bingo, pageant, activities for kids, horseshoe pitching contest, pet photo contest, Baby Bean Photo Contest, milk chugging contest, Pepsi Parade Day, scarecrow contest, pony rides, entertainment (bring a lawn chair for comfortable viewing). And let's not forget the famous bean soup served from big iron kettles much the same way it's been done for generations. More: Call 800-336-7389
September 13, 2009 Pet Rock Festival Quinsagamond Community College, Worcestershire, Massachusetts	Worcestershire celebrates the event's 11th anniversary with a cat photo contest, dog contests for best ears and waggiest tail, Owner-dog LookALike Contest, info on rescue and adoption of animals, Doggie Water Park, celebrity guests and speakers, rabies clinic, low-cost microchipping for your pets, Kind Kids activity tent, New England Disco Dogs, doggie massages, vendors, raffle, vegetarian food court, Adoptable Dog Parade. Funds raised at the event assist local animal shelters and other charities. Rain date is September 20. Details: Call 508-755-7400 ext. 222
September 17-20, 2008 Nappanee Apple Festival Downtown, Nappanee, Indiana	Have fun this 34th year with a lumberjack show, laser light show, karaoke, cloggers, Guitar Hero Contest, teen dance, a 7-foot in diameter apple pie, music and more. More: Call 574-773-7812
September 17-20, 2009 Grapevine Grapefest Main Street, Grapevine, Texas	Pre-festival golf tournament, carnival games and rides, Italian CarFest, beer pavilion, mini train excursions, a whopping 6 stages of entertainment, Kid Zone, cooking demos, wine and food pairings, wine auction, arts and crafts. Kids under age 6 get in free with an adult. Some activities may require a fee and/or reservations. It's the 23rd year for this one. Further Information: Call 817-470-3185 or 800-457-6338
September 17-20, 2009 Golden Delicious Festival Courthouse area, Clay, West Virginia	Plans for this 36th season include a stroller decorating contest, quilt show, grower's expo, bingo, festival foods, carnival rides, chili cook-off, 5K walk/run, local musical entertainment, art auction, outdoor drama, motorcyle show, karaoke, baking contest, fireworks on Saturday night, patriotic ceremonies, gospel sing, antique cars, festival parade at 1pm on Saturday, Kid's Day, apples for sale. Get The Facts: Call 304-587-4455
September 18-19, 2009 Festival of the Forks Downtown, Albion, Michigan	Street dance with Hula Hoops and vintage music, parade on Saturday at 10am, auction, Class Reunion Cruise-in and Dinner, festival merchandise, library book sale, Spanish Heritage Month music, Jazz Stage, Art at the Forks, arts and crafts, food vendors, reunion picnic in Victory Park on Sunday, activities for kids. It's the 43rd year for this one. Info: Call 517-629-5533
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September 18-19, 2009 Big River Days River Front Park, Clarksville, Missouri	Students' Day (for third graders) on Friday, recycling demos, festival foods, historic re-enactments, Birds of Prey info, storytelling, activities for kids, tours of the lock, Native American encampment, trout pond, aquarium. It's a great celebration of life on (and along) the Mississippi River. Get Details: Call 573-242-3336 or 573-242-3112
September 18-20, 2009 Francesville Fall Festival Downtown, Francesville, Indiana	Flea market, auto show, fireworks, antiques, harvest dance, chicken dinner, pancake breakfast Saturday from 6-10am at the fire station, baked goods auction, parade at 2pm on Saturday, 5K walk/run on Saturday at 8am, cornhole tournament, stonewheel pottery demonstrations, baking contest, American Legion fish and tenderloin fry, firefighter water battle, chicken bingo, 3-on-3 basketball, entertainment. It's the 39th season for the festival. Further Facts: Call 219-567-2234
September 18-20, 2008 Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival Main Street, Blue Springs, Missouri	Celebrate 40 years of fun with Dock Dogs show each day, bands inside the beer tent (except Sunday, when there is no beer). The community stage on the far west end of Main Street will host karaoke, dance, kids' activities and more. View the parade on Saturday at 10am, check out arts and crafts, plus commercial booths and food vendors. Details: Call 816-228-8322
September 18-20, 2009 Clark County Mule Festival County Fairgrounds on Route EE, Kahoka, Missouri	Mules are the stars in this event. Enjoy mule polo, mule pulls in various classes, team mule roping and penning, mule jumps, bareback mule riding. In the back-to-back race two riders must switch positions on a mule without dismounting. In the popular Dolly Parton race each rider wears a huge bra filled with water balloons and attempts to finish a race without losing his or her balloons. In addition to the mule events you can enjoy arts and crafts, musical tires (a bit like musical chairs), silent auction, trail rides, festival merchandise, breakfast, costume contest, saddle give-away, quilt give-away. Find Out More: Call 660-866-2330 or 660-727-3295
September 18-20, 2009 Greentree Festival Kirkwood Park at Geyer & Adams, Kirkwood, Missouri	Parade Saturday at 10am, festival foods, cutest baby contest, more than 200 arts and crafts vendors Saturday and Sunday, dog show, book fair, entertainment, classic cars, activities for kids, sailboat regatta, Canine Frisbee Contest, wine garden, folklife artisans and re-enactors, fiddler tent. General festival hours are 5-10pm on Friday, 8:30-7pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. It's the festival's 40th anniversary. Additional Information: Call 314-821-4181
September 18-20, 2009 Southside Fall Festival & Rodeo Hyde Park & South Street, St. Joseph, Missouri	It's the 21st year for this one. Enjoy professional rodeo events, rides and games, arts and crafts, pony rides and other activities for kids, food court, parade on Saturday at 10am, 2 stages of musical entertainment, baby contest. No pets, please. Do note that this is an alcohol-free event. Questions? Call 815-238-3515
September 18-20, 2009 Peanut Butter Festival Gumtown Park, New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Anything That Floats Race, Peanut Butter Cook-Off, parade on Saturday at 3pm on Broad Street, carnival, Subway Sub Eating Contest, 5K run and 2-mile walk, mountain bike race, classic car cruise-in, arts and crafts, festival foods, music. 2009 marks the festival's 14th season. Details: Call 814-275-1718 or 814-275-3929
September 18-20, 2009 Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest Downtown, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania	Celebrate 11 years with German food and beer, fireworks Saturday night, music and dance, arts and crafts, activities for children, Bavarian products, festival foods. Hours are 5-11pm on Friday, 11am-11pm on Saturday and 11am-6pm on Sunday. Questions? Call 724-745-1812
September 18-20, 2009 Jordan Fall Festival Festival grounds on Beaver Street, Jordan, New York	Fish fry, soccer challenge, chicken BBQ, pancake breakfast Sunday at 8am, teen karaoke, kids' greased pole climb, classic cars (plus a truck and bike show), arts and crafts, music, festival, pre-read book sale, Alpine Run (8.5 miles and 1.5 mile). When you get the munchies you can indulge in BBQ favorites, curly fries, nachos, homemade pie, ice cream and there's a stop called the candy store. It's the event's 63rd year. Further Information: Call 315-889-9423 or 315-730-7498
September 18-20, 2009 German Russian Schmeckfest Various venues, Eureka, South Dakota	Polkafest, antique tractor pull at the Horse Arena, vintage car and tractor show, quilt exhibit at the Gary Krein Insurance Building, music and dance, German dinner, fresh kuchen. Find Out Details: Call 605-284-5137 or 605-284-5110
September 19, 2009 Sunflower Fair Downtown, La Porte, Indiana	Plans for this 11th year include an art gallery walk, kids' coloring contest, rides and games for kids, rib cooking competition, festival foods, American Red Cross, antique auto show, music, arts and crafts, collectibles, 5K run and health walk, trolley rides, sunflower contest for largest and tallest sunflower. Learn More: Call 219-362-2084
September 19, 2009 Bethel Harvest Fest Village Common on Broad Street, Bethel, Maine	Celebrate 12 years with a Chowdah Cook-Off, music, bike tours, festival foods, farmers market, hiking, chainsaw carving, apple picking, fresh apples for sale, demonstrations, arts and crafts, apple pie baking contest. Get The Festival Facts: Call 207-824-2282 or 800-442-5826
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September 19, 2009 King Turkey Day Various venues, Worthington, Minnesota	Great Gobbler Gallup Turkey Race will be run. The second leg (pun intended) will be run in Cuervo, Texas on October 10. There is a King Turkey Day Parade after the race (bring your lawn chair if you like). There are also festival foods, a flea market, sports and other activities. Info: Call 507-372-2929 or 800-279-2929
September 19-20, 2009 Johnny Appleseed Festival Johnny Appleseed Park & Archer Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana	Celebrate 35 years with fresh apple cider, entertainment on 4 stages, historical displays, re-enactments, old-time medicine show (for fun only with no sales), arts and crafts, blacksmithing demonstrations, activities for children, wool-spinning demonstrations, apple pie, bagpipe gathering, Abraham Lincoln (Fritz Klein) giving a speech or two, fife and drum corps, apple pancake roll-ups, plus savory foods such as chicken and dumplings. General festival hours are 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. Questions? Call 260-427-6003
September 19-20, 2009 Ohio Pawpaw Festival Lake Snowden, Albany, Ohio	2009 marks the festival's 11th year of fun. Enjoy tethered hot air balloon rides, pawpaw trees for sale, Pawpaw Cook-Off, beer garden (with pawpaw beer), commercial vendors, fresh pawpaws for sale, festival foods, arts and crafts, cooking demos, bike ride, pawpaw eating contest, atlatl throwing, horse-drawn wagon rides, games for kids, information booths and displays, music. More: Call 740-992-7992 or 800-878-9767
September 19-20, 2009 Maple Fall Festival Wildwood Park at 1800 S. Central Ave. (Hwy. 13), Marshfield, Wisconsin	Maple syrup judging, maple recipe contest, pancake and maple syrup breakfasts both days from 8am-2pm, Dress a Sunflower Contest for kids, maple sundaes and other maple treats, area especially for kids, giant sunflower contest, entertainment, 200 arts and crafts booths, beer garden. This is the festival's 17th year. Learn Details: Call 715-384-4314 or 800-422-4541
September 19-26, 2009 Persimmon Festival Main Street area, Mitchell, Indiana	Candlelight Tour, carnival games and rides, pancake breakfast at the Masonic Lodge 6-10am on the 26th, Persimmon Pudding Contest, community dinners, music, Red Cross blood drive, quilt display, photo contest, ham radio exhibit, arts and crafts, antique tractor and machinery show, historic walking tours, lip sync contest, road rally, classic cars, community yard sale, emergency equipment day, softball tournament, parade at 2pm on the 26th, horseshoe pitching tournament. 2009 marks the event's 63rd season. Further Information: Call 812-849-4441 or 800-580-1985
September 22-26, 2009 Jackson County Apple Festival Downtown, Jackson, Ohio	Square dancers, baby stroller race, rides and games, school parade, rollerblade competition, lawnmower races, volleyball tournament, grand finale parade, raffle, apple peeling contest, baby crawling contest, stuffed animal competition, lip sync contest, pageants, quilt show, freshly-made apple butter, apple treats, ice cream blizzard eating contest, apple pie. Among those scheduled (at this writing) to entertain: Lewis Brothers, Wellston Wranglers, Smooth Sounds of Santana, James King Band. Find Out More: Call 740-286-1339
September 23-26, 2009 Fall Harvest Festival Central Park, North Branch, Minnesota	The festival celebrates 19 years with classic cars, commercial vendors, arts and crafts, silent auction, entertainment, food. The fun goes from 9am-4pm. Further Information: Call 651-674-4077
September 23-26, 2009 Black Walnut Festival City Park and other venues, Stockton, Missouri	Pancake breakfast Friday and Saturday beginning at 7am, tractor pull, terrapin race, Nut Run (10K and 2-miles) on Saturday, vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment, craft demonstrations, street dance Saturday night, festival parade Saturday at 2pm, food, pageant. There is plenty of fun planned for this 49th year. Further Facts: Call 417-276-5213
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September 23-27, 2009 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Downtown, Barnesville, Ohio	Flea market, Rockwell Orchards open house, music, pet show, pumpkin weigh-in, carnival rides, crafts, football game, antique displays, pumpkin pie baking contest, fudge making contest, farm equipment on display, classic cars, pageant, miniature train rides, media broadcasts, book sale, 5K Pumpkin Run and Fitness Walk, horticultural displays, soup and sandwich lunches, pumpkin pies for sale, dance at the Elks Lodge, quilt show, parade on Saturday at 2pm, pumpkin pie eating contest, pumpkin roll, storytelling competition, pumpkin treats such as pumpkin ice cream and pumpkin doughnuts. Additional Details: Call 740-425-2593
September 24-27, 2009 World Chicken Festival Downtown, London, Kentucky	Colonel Sanders Look-Alike Contest on Saturday, carnival rides and games, arts and crafts, festival foods, car show. Plans for entertainment on 4 stages currently include: Magic Mike, Hogue Family, Grampa Cratchet Show, Colony Riders, The Cupps, The Sargents, Mark Bishop. It's the festival's 20th anniversary. Info: Call 606-878-6900 or 800-346-0095
September 24-27, 2009 Preston County Buckwheat Festival Various venues, Kingoowd, West Virginia	Bingo, timber show, Fireman's Day Parade, 4-H exhibits, fireworks Saturday at 10pm, Ag Olympics, carnival rides (opening Wednesday evening), arts and crafts, livestock judging, road bowling, musical entertainment, kid's pet show, Tug of War, agricultural exhibits, buckwheat pancakes and sausage dinners, drawings for prizes. There is plenty of fun planned for this 68th year. Find Out Details: Call 304-379-2203
September 25-26, 2009 Oktoberfest Unity Village (M-350 and Colbern Road), Lee's Summit, Missouri	Wiener Dog Contest and Parade Saturday morning, activities for kids, 4 areas of entertainment, biergarten, German music and dance, arts and crafts, food. Questions? Call 815-524-2424 or 888-647-5470
September 25-27, 2009 Wanatah Scarecrow Festival Various venues downtown, Wanatah, Indiana	Plans for the 2009 event include karaoke, soybean stalk with the most pods contest, heaviest pumpkin contest, rides for kids, music, rock climbing wall, duck raffle, food vendors, bingo, 5K run and 3K walk, car show, fish fry, largest zinnia contest, pancake breakfast on Sunday from 8am-1pm, tallest sunflower contest, pedal tractor pull, scarecrow sculpting for small children, Scarecrow Scamper fun run for kids ages 2-9, arts and crafts, scarecrow displays throughout town. Find Out Details: Call 219-733-2183 or 800-584-1417
September 25-27, 2009 Mississippi Pecan Festival Wingate Road, Richton, Mississippi	The event takes place in a pecan Orchard on Wingate Road between Hwy. 49 and Hwy. 15. Enjoy trail rides, draft horse demo, pecan charity baking contest, crafts demos, fiddlers' competition, pony rides for the kids, antique engine show, chainsaw carving, stock dog demos, mule pull, pecan pies, pageant, festival foods, Purtiest Rooster Contest, antiques, quilt show, arts and crafts booths, wagon rides, music, rock climbing wall, drawings for prizes. Questions? Call 601-525-3782 or 601-964-8201
September 25-27, 2009 Whole Enchilada Festival Meerscheidt/Hadley Sports Complex, Las Cruces, New Mexico	Games and activities for kids, making (and serving) of the World's Largest Enchilada on Sunday, motorcyle and car show, 1-mile fun run plus 5K run, parade Saturday at 10am, festival foods, beer garden. There are 2 stages of entertainment with planned musical artists including Los Lobos, Phat Soul, Triple Jack and Algo Nuevo. Further Information: Call 505-526-1938
September 25-27, 2009 Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival Downtown, Leavenworth, Washington	Kiddie parade, festival foods, pumpkin carving, arts and crafts, beer garden, rock climbing wall, Bavarian music and a street dance, giant inflatables for the kids. The town's Bavarian theme also makes it fun to visit any time of the year. Get The Facts: Call 509-548-5807
September 26, 2009 Grape and Fall Festival Historic Downing Street, Hollister, Missouri	Celebrate this 11th year with games and other activities for kids, arts and crafts, food vendors, entertainment, teams competing for the Ugly Monkey trophy in the Grape Stomp contest. Find Out Details: Call 417-234-3050
September 26, 2009 Shakin' in the Shell Festival & Car Show Highway 39, Shell Knob, Missouri	The general fun goes from 10am-10pm. Enjoy classic cars, music, contests, raffle, festival foods, ugly dog contest, rock climbing wall, games, Re/Max Balloon Rides 5-8pm, arts and crafts. I received some conflicting information. Most festivals do seem to have their share of local political issues, so just go for the fun and celebrate the best of Shell Knob. More: Call 417-858-3300
September 26, 2009 Hallettsville Kolache Festival Knights of Columbus Hall, Hallettsville, Texas	Kolache baking demonstrations, classic car and bike show, pageant, arts and crafts, parade at 10am, horseshoe pitching tournament, activities for kids, kolache eating contest, washing pitching tournament, 42 tournament, rock climbing wall, food and drink vendors. 2009 marks the festival's 15th anniversary. Find Out Details: Call 361-798-2662
September 26, 2009 Autumn Harvest Festival Downtown, Marlinton, West Virginia	It's the 23rd year for this one, with fun such as craft and gift vendors, a pageant, horseshoe pitching and other games, farmers market, wagon rides, activities for kids, music, soccer match, agricultural and homemaking exhibits, a youth fiddle contest. And let's not forget the 18th Annual West Virginia Roadkill Cookoff. No actual roadkill is used in this clever competition. Instead, chefs prepare wild game dishes. (Last year's Fried Moose Balls were actually a mix of sausage, sauerkraut and cream cheese.) Learn Information: Call 800-336-7009
September 26-27, 2009 Taste of Morgan Hill Monterey Road area downtown, Morgan Hill, California	Custom and classic cars, local restaurant foods and beverages, commercial vendors, quilt show, wine and microbrews, Kids Zone, arts and crafts, 2 stages of musical entertainment. The festival celebrates 20 seasons in 2009. Questions? Call 408-779-9444
September 26-27, 2009 Adams Avenue Street Fair Adams Avenue (between Bancroft & 35th Streets), San Diego, California	Arts and crafts by the hundreds, carnival rides, 3 beer gardens, activities for the kids, food vendors, an impressive 6 stages of entertainment featuring more than 50 musical acts. Get Details: Call 619-282-7329
September 26-27, 2009 AppleUmpkin Fall Arts and Crafts Festival Gaslight Village, Wyoming, New York	Baking contest, food court, cookbooks, arts and crafts booths, music, strolling entertainment, antiques and more. Learn More: Call 585-495-9940
September 26-27, 2009 Geneva Grape Jamboree Intersection of Routes 534 and 20 downtown, Geneva, Ohio	Grape stomping, grape baking contest, pie eating contest, baby contest, pageant, rides, vendors, fresh grape juice, arts and crafts, entertainment, grape products for sale, parade at 1:30pm on Saturday and another parade at 2pm on Sunday. It's the festival's 46th anniversary. Find Out The Facts: Call 440-466-JAMB
September 26-27, 2009 Corvallis Fall Festival 6th Street and Monroe Avenue area, Corvallis, Oregon	Now celebrating its 37th season, the festival offers fun such as arts and crafts, 2 stages of entertainment, Children's Talent Spotlight, food court, wine tasting, artist demonstrations, Art Discovery Zone for kids of all ages, 5K/10K run Sunday morning. Please, no pets. Service dogs are welcome. Details: Call 541-752-9655
September 30-October 3, 2009 Ohio Swiss Festival Main Street (and other venues), Sugarcreek, Ohio	Swiss costumes, pageant, arts and crafts, rides, wine and cheese tasting, festival grande parade on the 29th, kids' parade, Swiss wrestling and stone throwing, music and dancing. Learn More: Call 330-852-4113 or 888-609-7592
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September Somethings! Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:
Sept. 2-5 Millersport Sweet Corn Festival, Lions Park, Portsmouth, Ohio, 740-467-3639 Sept. 3-7 Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival (74th), Downtown, Morgan City, Louisiana, 985-256-2931 or 985-385-0703 Sept. 3-6 River Days Festival, Riverfront Landing, Portsmouth, Ohio, 740-354-8807 Sept. 3-7 Marshmallow Festival (18th), Main Street area, Ligonier, Indiana, 260-894-4073 Sept. 3-7 Septemberfest, Qwest Center on 10th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 586-752-4436 Sept. 4-6 Caramel Festival, Winchester, Ohio, 937-695-0950 Sept. 4-6 West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival (31st), Clarksburg, West Virginia, 304-622-7314 Sept. 4-6 Progress Days, Lions Park, Progress, Wisconsin, 715-428-2861 Sept. 4-7 Capitola Begonia Festival, Stockton Bridge area, Capitola, California, 831-476-3566 or 800-919-8156 Sept. 4-7 Gold Rush Days (10th), Old Sacramento, Sacramento, California, 916-808-7777 Sept. 4-7 Wagon Days, downtown, Ketchum, Idaho, 866-305-9899 Sept. 4-7 Little Italy Festival, Clinton, Indiana, 765-832-9935 or 765-832-7254 Sept. 4-7 Marshall County Blueberry Festival, Centennial Park, Plymouth, Indiana, 888-936-5020 Sept. 4-7 Arts, Beats & Eats, downtown, Pontiac, Michigan, 248-334-4600 Sept. 4-7 Santa-Cali-Gon Days, Independence Square on Lexington, Independence, Missouri, 816-252-4745 Sept. 4-7 Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival, Churchill County Fairgrounds, Fallon, Nevada, 775-427-3428 or (msg) 775-423-4802 Sept. 4-7 North Carolina Apple Festival, downtown, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 828-697-4557 Sept. 4-7 Sturgeon Festival, Anson Park on Cty. Hwy. S, Jim Falls, Wisconsin, 715-832-5405 Sept. 5-6 Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival (31st), Winchester, Kentucky, 858-744-0556 or 800-298-9105 Sept. 5-7 Paul Bunyan Days (70th), various venues, Fort Bragg, California, 707-961-6300 Sept. 8 Ayden Collard Festival (35th), West Avenue area, Ayden, North Carolina, 252-746-7080 or 252-746-2266 Sept. 9-12 Grande Fiesta Italian,                    N. Hempstead Harbor Beach Park, Port Washington, New York, 516-883-3826 Sept. 9-12 Peach Days, Main Street and downtown, Brigham City, Utah, 435-723-3931 Sept. 10-13 Yellow Daisy Festival (41st), Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain, Georgia Sept. 10-13 Roann Covered Bridge Festival, downtown, Roann, Indiana, 765-833-2167 Sept. 10-13 West Virginia Oil & Gas Festival, City Park and downtown area, Sistersville, West Virginia, 303-455-1257 or 304-652-2939 Sept. 10-20 Feast of San Gennaro (82nd), Mulberry Street area (Little Italy), New York, New York, 212-768-9320 Sept. 11-12 Arenzville Burgoo, Town Park, Arenzville, Illinois Sept. 11-12 Chief Sarcoxie Days, Sarcoxie Square, Sarcoxie, Missouri, 417-548-7639 Sept. 11-12 Nordicfest (25th), Libby, Montana, 406-293-6430 or 800-785-6541 Sept. 11-12 International Goat Days Festival, USA Stadium (Babe Howard Ave.), Millington, Tennessee, 901-872-4559 Sept. 11-12 TosaFest, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, 414-899-6449 Sept. 11-13 Loblolly Days, downtown, Bryant, Indiana, 260-997-6476 Sept. 11-13 Greek Festival (48th), 12001 Wornal Rd., Kansas City, Kansas, 816-942-9100 Sept. 11-13 Harvest Festival, Cromwell Park Pavilion (5577 Hwy. 73N.), Cromwell, Minnesota, 218-644-3430 or 719-657-2845 Sept. 11-13 Harvest Moon Festival (16th), Whiteside Park on Sheridan St., Ely, Minnesota, 218-365-6123 Sept. 11-13 Japanese Fall Festival, Mizumoto Stroll Garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Park, Springfield, Missouri, 417-854-1049 Sept. 11-13 St. Louis Art Fair (16th), Business District, Clayton, Missouri, 314-863-0278 Sept. 11-13 Knox County Corn Festival, City Square, Edina, Missouri, 660-397-2326 or 660-397-2202 Sept. 11-13 Seafood Festival Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, 603-925-6717 Sept. 11-13 Irish Festival, Riverplex at Sandcastle Waterpark, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 412-422-1113 Sept. 11-13 Dairy Days, Legion Park, Platteville, Wisconsin, 608-348-8888 Sept. 12 Heritage Day, downtown, Owensville, Missouri, 573-437-7027 Sept. 12 Montana State Chokeberry Festival, Main Street, Lewiston, Montana, 406-535-5436 Sept. 12-13 Capitola Art & Wine Festival, 10am-6pm, corner of Capitola & Monterey Ave., Capitola, California, 831-475-5622 Sept. 12-13 Cornbread Festival, along Big Raccoon Creek, Mansfield, Indiana, 765-653-4025 Sept. 12-13 Old Albany Days (43rd), Albany Museum, Sabetha, Kansas, 785-284-3446 Sept. 12-13 Harwich Cranberry Festival, Oak Street area, Harwichport, Massachusetts, 508-430-2811 Sept. 12-13 Biloxi Seafood Festival, Town Green, Biloxi, Mississippi, 228-594-0014 Sept. 12-13 Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival (15th), downtown, Norwich, New York, 507-336-3378 Sept. 12-13 Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest, Duchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, New York, 645-658-7181 Sept. 12-13 Rockaway Music and Arts Fall Festival, Jacob Riis Park, Rockaway Beach, New York, 718-474-6760 Sept. 12-13 North Carolina Gourd Festival (68th), State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, North Carolina, 336-886-8937 Sept. 12-13 Texas Gatorfest, Fort Anahuac Park, Anahuac, Texas, 409-267-4190 Sept. 15-20 Kentucky Bourbon Festival, downtown, Bardstown, Kentucky, 800-638-4877 Sept. 17-19 Hootin and Hollarin, Downtown Square, Gainesville, Missouri, 417-679-4913 Sept. 17-20 Newark Days Cirque de Newark (54th), Community Center Park, Newark, California Sept. 17-20 Black Gold Festival, downtown, Hazard, Kentucky, 606-436-0161 Sept. 18-19 Italain Fest, 11am-10pm, Main Street, Collinsville, Illinois, 704-338-1080 Sept. 18-19 Back to the Fifties, Courthouse Square, Lebanon, Indiana, 866-447-5050 Sept. 18-19 Cow Days Festival, Downtown, Greensburg, Kentucky, 270-932-4298 Sept. 18-19 Arts & Crafts Festival/Taste of Hutchinson, Liberty Square Park, Hutchinson, Minnesota, 320-587-5252 or 800-572-6689 Sept. 18-19 Cider Days, 10am-5pm, Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri, 417-631-6200 Sept. 18-19 Lexington FunFest, Municipal Complex on Maiden Ln., Lexington, South Carolina, Email beth@lexingtonfest.com Sept. 18-19 Doodle Soup Days, Bradford, Tennessee, 731-742-3494 Sept. 18-19 Melon Days, City Park, Green River, Utah, 435-564-3448 Sept. 18-20 Saengerbund Oktoberfest, 49 Salem Church Rd., Newark, Delaware, 302-385-9454 Sept. 18-20 Monterey Jazz Festival (52nd), County Fairgrounds, Monterey, California, 831-655-8070 Sept. 18-20 Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival, Ports O' Call Village, San Pedro, California, 310-798-7476 Sept. 18-20 Oktoberfest, Peoria, Illinois, 309-671-5555 Sept. 18-20 Wizard of Oz Festival (28th), Expo Center at Hwy. 49 & Division Rd., Chesterton, Indiana, 219-963-1691 Sept. 18-20 Victorian Festival, downtown, Northville, Michigan, 248-349-0345 Sept. 18-20 Potato Fest (15th), Savannah, New York, 315-365-3156 Sept. 18-20 Festival of Grapes, Village Green, Silver Creek, New York, 716-934-3983 Sept. 18-20 Greek Festival, State Fairgrounds Expo Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, 919-751-4548 or 919-859-9715 Sept. 18-20 Street Painting Festival (11th), Moore Square & City Market, Raleigh, North Carolina, 919-828-7834 Sept. 18-20 Rally Round Greenville, Downtown on the Square, Greenville, Texas, 903-455-1510 Sept. 18-20 Plano Balloon Festival, Oak Point Park, Plano, Texas, 972-867-7566 Sept. 18-21 Scarecrow Festival, Courthouse area, Washington, Ohio, 740-636-2354 Sept. 19 Wings of the Warners Festival, Veteran's Memorial Park, Alturas, California, 530-233-4434 Sept. 19 Larkfest (28th), Lark Street neighborhood, Albany, New York, 518-434-3861 Sept. 19 Spud Day, City Park, Shelley, Ohio, 208-357-3390 Sept. 19 Potato Festival (16th), 9am-4pm, Richford, New York, 607-657-2526 Sept. 19-20 Balloonfest, Alturas, California, 530-233-3572 Sept. 19-20 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival (83rd),                    10-6/10-5, Old Mill Park, Mill Valley, Calfornia, 415-381-8090 Sept. 19-20 Oceanside Harbor Days, 9-6, 1540 Harbor Drive N., Oceanside, California, 760-722-1534 Sept. 19-20 Autumn Moon Festival (19th), Grant Ave. (between California & Pacific Streets), San Francisco, California, 514-982-6306 Sept. 19-20 Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival,                    10-5, Central Park at Kiely & Homestead, Santa Clara, California, 408-615-3140 Sept. 19-20 Levi Coffin Days, Downtown, Fountain City, Indiana, 785-994-9551 Sept. 19-20 Cuba Garlic Festival (5th), Empire City Farms, Cuba, New York, 585-968-5654 Sept. 19-20 Quaker Arts Festival (48th), 9-5/10-4, Middle School, Orchard Park, New York, 716-662-3366 Sept. 19-20 Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Sept. 23-27 Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, City Park and other venues, New Iberia, Louisiana, 337-369-9323 Sept. 24-26 Tallahatchie Riverfest, downtown, New Albany, Mississippi, 888-534-8232 Sept. 24-27 Honeybee Festival, County Fairgrounds, Paris, Illinois, 217-363-9440 Sept. 24-27 Huntingburg Herbstfest, City Park, Huntingburg, Indiana, 812-683-5699 Sept. 24-27 Festival in the Park (45th), Freedom Lake Park, Charlotte, North Carolina, 704-338-1080 or 219-778-2471 Sept. 24-27 Oktoberfest, Town Square, Marienville, Pennsylvania, 814-927-8218 Sept. 25-26 Irmo Okra Strut, 6-11pm/10am-5pm, St. Andrews Road, Columbia, South Carolina, 803-781-6122 Sept. 25-26 Beef-A-Rama (45th), Minocqua, Wisconsin, 800-44-NORTH Sept. 25-26 Big Country Hot Air Balloon Festival Red Bud Park, Abilene, Texas, 325-692-2637 Sept. 25-27 Antique & Apple Festival, Moulton, Alabama, 256-974-5067 Sept. 25-27 Pensacola Seafood Festival (32nd), Seville Square, Pensacola, Florida, 850-433-6512 Sept. 25-27 Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival, various venues, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 508-842-4438 Sept. 25-27 Tipp City Mum Festival (51st), City Park, Tipp City, Ohio, 937-667-8631 Sept. 25-27 Fort Hand Festival (77th),                    Kunkle Park (285 Pine Run Church Rd.), Washington Township, Apollo, Pennsylvania, 412-496-3611 or 724-989-4808 Sept. 25-27 Atalya Arts & Crafts Festival (34th), Huntington Beach State Park, Murrels Inlet, South Carolina, 843-237-4440 Sept. 25-27 Morgan County Sorghum Festival (37th), West Liberty, Texas, 606-743-3330 Sept. 25-27 Cranberry Fest (37th), Warrens, Wisconsin, 606-378-4200 Sept. 25-Oct. 1 Oktoberfest, Fairgrounds, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 608-784-3378 Sept. 26 Applefest (21st), various venues, Woodbine, Iowa, 712-647-2943 Sept. 26 Dog Days Celebration, Farmers Market, Kirkwood, Missouri, 314-622-0084 Sept. 26 National Soybean Festival/Antique Tractor Show, Main Street, Portageville, Missouri, 573-379-2292 Sept. 26 Cauliflower Festival (7th), 10-4, Village Park, Margaretville, New York, 845-586-4464 or 845-586-2219 Sept. 26 Mansfield Pecan Festival (24th), Rose Park, Mansfield, Texas, 817-473-0507 Sept. 26-27 Marion County Country Ham Days (40th), Main Street, Lebanon, Kentucky, 270-692-9694 Sept. 26-27 Heritage Reunion (32nd), 8-6/8-5, Downtown, Fair Grove, Missouri, 417-759-2807 Sept. 26-27 North Carolina Spot Festival (45th),                    Field south of Hwy. 17/210 intersection, Hampstead, North Carolina, 910-270-9642 or 888-576-4756 Sept. 26-27 Pretzel Festival, 9-9/noon-6, Veterans Memorial Park, Germantown, Ohio, 937-859-8331 Sept. 26-28 Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival, Custer State Park, Custer, South Dakota, 605-255-4515 Sept. 27 Busti Apple Festival, Historical Society grounds/Grist Mill, Busti, New York, 716-483-0134
Other September 2009 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. 4-7 Dragon Con, Hyatt Regency & Atlanta Marriott, Atlanta, Georgia, 770-909-0115 or Email dragoncon@dragoncon.org Sept. 4-7 Crawford Rock Swap, City Park, Crawford, Nebraska, 308-432-8950 Sept. 4-7 Mason Shoe's Annual Labor Day Sale 301 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, 715-723-4323 Sept. 5 Fireworks Extravaganza, Genesee County Village (1410 Flint Hill Rd.), Mumford, New York, 585-538-6822 Sept. 5-7 Arts Festival Oklahoma, Community College, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 405-882-7576 Sept. 11-12 Bristol Hills Storytelling Festival (20th), County Historical Museum, Bristol, Indiana, 574-875-9135 Sept. 11-13 Scarefest, Lexington Convention Center, Lexington, Kentucky, 859-576-5517 or Email thescarefest@hotmail.com Sept. 11-13 Gen Show, Prairie County Fairgrounds, Terry, Montana, 406-653-2154 Sept. 11-13 Camel Races (50th), Camel Dome on F Street, Virginia City, Nevada, 775-887-1294 or 775-647-7008 Sept. 11-13 Mud Bowl, Hog Coliseum, North Conway, New Hampshire, 603-356-2096 or 800-367-3364 Sept. 11-13 Charlotte Antique & Classic Boat Show, Queens Landing, Mooresville, North Carolina, 800-633-6224 Sept. 11-13 Tulsa House Beautiful Show, State Fairgrounds, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 800-469-0990 Sept. 11-13 A Fair in the Park (40th), Mellon Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 412-687-8858 Sept. 12 Hillbilly Chili Cook-Off, 10-4, Bull Shoals State Park on Hwy. 178, Lakeview, Arkansas, 870-445-4538 Sept. 12 Hopedale Day in the Park (rain date Sept. 13), 10-4, Town Park on Dutcher St., Hopedale, Massachusetts, 508-473-8753 Sept. 12 Dam J.A.M. Bicycle Tour, (30, 55, 71 or 101 miles), Pryor, Oklahoma, 918-825-0158 Sept. 12 Sidewalk Arts Festival, 9-5, Main Avenue area, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 605-338-1167 Sept. 12-13 RK Gun Show, Expo Center, Kansas City, Missouri, 563-927-8176 Sept. 12-13 What the Hay (hay bale sculptures) (20th), Hwy. 239 & 541 (off 87), Hobson, Montana, 406-423-5366 Sept. 12-13 Rubber Stamps & Paper Arts Festival,                    10-5/11-4, One Exposition Ave., Greenville, South Carolina, 854-233-2562 or 541-574-8000 Sept. 12-20 Fall Boat Show, Jack London Square, Oakland, California, 800-698-5777 Sept. 13 Arts Festival, 9:30-4, Lourdes College, Sylvania, Ohio, 419-882-2135 Sept. 16-20 National Championship Air Races & Air Show, Reno-Stead Airport, Reno, Nevada, 775-972-6663 Sept. 18-20 Off the Beaten Track Studio Tour (8th), Mountain View, Arkansas, 870-269-8068 or 888-679-2859 Sept. 18-20 Denver Gem & Mineral Show, Merchandise Mart Expo Hall, Denver, Colorado, Email info@denvermineralshow.com Sept. 19 Great Forest Park Balloon Race (plus other balloon events that weekend),                    Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri, Email info@greatforestparkballoonrace.com Sept. 19-20 Arts & Crafts Show (25th), Country Club Circle, Diamondhead, Mississippi, 228-255-2697 or 228-255-3451 Sept. 19-20 Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival,                    10-5/10-3, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, New York, 845-876-4001 or 541-574-8000 Sept. 19-27 Frontier Days, Eva, Alabama, 256-796-7023 Sept. 23-27 Cherry's Jubilee, various venues, Monterey, California, 831-759-1836 Sept. 25-27 Ohio Gourd Show (47th), Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, Ohio, 740-965-4661 Sept. 26-27 Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Show (50th),                    10-6/10-5, County Fairgrounds, Monterey, California, 831-755-7741 Sept. 26-27 Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire (89th), 9-5, Orchard House, Genoa, Nevada, 775-782-8896 Sept. 26-27 Longhorn Rod Run, Main Street, Spring, Texas, 281-259-7633
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Once upon a time there was a man with a gentle voice and quiet charm. He made several movies and worked in a TV show playing a character who rode a motorcycle from town to town, touching lives, and singing a little here and there. Then some of us didn't hear much of him for awhile. We wondered if he would ever come to sing for us again.
Michael Parks is singing, and he recorded 17 songs for us to enjoy, including: I'll Never Be Free Basin Street Blues Don't Go To Strangers Easy Street This CD was a long time coming, but it was worth waiting for. Take a trip to Listen Recordings where you can order your copy.

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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!

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.

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More romantic places for marriage proposals (We did restaurants in July and August) (presented in no particular order): Ladew Gardensin Monkton, Maryland On a hot air balloon ride The Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island Muir Woods in Mill Valley, California The place where you met. Buckingham Fountain in Chicago, Illinois at Woodlands Inn in Summerville, South Carolina. Snow White Grotto at Disneyland in Anaheim, California Bellagio in Las Vegas On a carnival ride or on a trail ride (but the kiss may be tricky on horseback) Central Park in New York, New York At a sports stadium. The Kansas City Royals even have a marriage proposal package. Note: Before you propose in a very public way, be sure you're fairly certain of getting a "yes". And be sure your intended likes such a public display. Sometimes the best place to propose is a spot that has meaning only to the two of you.
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Tasty, consistent pizza: Antonio's Pizzeria & Restaurant, 318 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 718-398-2300 Sicilian pizza, calzone, garlic knots, eggplant parm heros, meatball sandwiches, more. Pantaleone's New York Pizza, 2120 S. Holly, Denver, CO 303-757-3456 The margherita pizza is a favorite with many, more of a knife and fork dish. Locatelli's Pizza, 13215 Grant Rd., Cypress, TX 832-717-3300 Houston area, pizza, tortellini, lasagna, sandwiches, salad, more. Rocco's Pizza, 6335 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 323-655-0058 Meat Lovers Pie, white pie, wings, salad, calzone, spaghetti. Amadeo's, 3905 Western Blvd., Raleigh, NC 919-851-0473 Pizza, calzone, stromboli, spinach lasagna, cheese ravioli, cheese bread And here's one people seem to either love or hate: Nu Yalk Pizza, 2205 Kietzke Ln., Reno, NV 775-826-8508 Whole or slice, Sicilian Wednesdays (slices only), calzone, sandwiches, attitude (or so I hear) You get one topping per slice. No exceptions. And don't take the crushed red peppers to the table.

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