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January 8-11, 2009
Riverwalk Mud Festival
Various venues along Riverwalk,
San Antonio, Texas
The Parks Department drains the river and then refills it once a year. Once the water is back, the fun begins. Celebrate with a Mud Pie Ball, parade, arts and crafts, Mud King pageantry, festival foods.
Learn More: Call 210-227-4262

January 9-11, 2009
Old Town Jubilee
Old Main Street area,
Yuma, Arizona
More than 3 blocks downtown are filled with arts and crafts, musical entertainment, festival foods and activities for the kids. General hours are 10am-4pm on Friday, 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday.
Details: Call 926-782-5712

January 10, 2009
Oatmeal Festival
Downtown,
Lafayette, Colorado
Plans for the 13th season include a health fair and health screenings, youth art show, oatmeal baking contest, bake shop, activities for kids. They also host a great big oatmeal breakfast with pancakes, muffins, hot cereal and the most toppings you have ever seen, approximately 140 choices. The breakfast runs from 7:30am-12:30pm and is held at the Pioneer Elementary School on Baseline Road.
Further Information: Call 303-926-4352

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January 10, 2009
Winter Festival
Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center
(2 miles north of town on Hwy. 131),
LaFarge, Wisconsin
Chili cooking competition, auction, homemade bread baking contest, ice carving demonstrations, skating and skiing, snow sculpting demonstrations, dog pull, warming fires, snowmobile fun and much more. Bundle up and enjoy the outdoors!
Get The Facts: Call 608-625-2960

January 10-11, 2009
Cape Coral Festival of the Arts
Cape Coral Parkway,
Cape Coral, Florida
Most of the fun goes from 10am-5pm and includes 300 juried artists and craftspeople showing and selling their wares, activities for kids, sidewalk sales, festival foods, music.
More: Call 239-945-1988

January 15-18, 2009
Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival
City Complex on S. Cypress St.,
Fellsmere, Florida
Take advantage of the free shuttle parking at Mesa Park and enjoy a jalapeno eating contest, Croaker Run (poker run), carnival rides and games, pony rides for the kids, helicopter rides, arts and crafts, hay bale toss competition, line dancing exhibition, games of leap frog, unique foods, music. There is no admission charge to this event.
Questions? Call 772-571-0150

January 15-18, 2009
Sandpoint Winter Carnival
Various venues,
Sandpoint, Idaho
Carnival, skiing, parade, musical entertainment, fudge making and candy making contests, Taste of Scandinavia from 5-8pm (Jan. 15) at Cedar Street Bridge Marketplace, K-9 Keg Pull, pizza eating contest, chili cooking contest, snow sculptures, spelling contest for the grown-ups in the crowd, possibly fireworks.
Learn More: Call 208-255-1876

January 15-19, 2009
Winterfest
Various venues,
Tonawanda, New York
Concert, hayrides through Lincoln Park, ice sculpting competition, miniature golf tournament, one-pitch softball tournament, 3-on-3 hockey tournament, figure skating exhibition, hole-in-one contest, ice hockey, senior dance, knee hockey tournament for the youth, bonfire, recreational skating, snowmobile rides, fireworks. Plus, there is a Floating Flicks Night at the Aquatic Fitness Center. Watch movies while floating on air mattresses or rubber rafts (or in an inner tube).
Further Details: Call 716-831-1001

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January 16-17, 2009
Mohican Winter Fest
Downtown,
Loudonville, Ohio
Snow Ball Dance Saturday night at the American Legion Hall from 7-11pm, winter hikes through Mohican State Park, ice skating in the park (and possibly ice skating lessons), ice carving displays, ice carving competitions, festival foods, skiing. Many events take place at Central Park.
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Winter Carnival
Perrins Field, plus the Civic Center and City Hall lawn,
Deer Park, Washington
Frostbite 5K Fun Run, event geocache, chili cooking contest, teen dance (Friday night), snow softball tournament, broomball, fireworks, outhouse race, activities for kids, chess tournament, arts and crafts, metal detector treasure hunt, snomobile show, karaoke contest, community dance.
Learn More: Call 866-898-2768

January 11, 2009
Fire & Ice Festival
Uptown,
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Ice carving and ice sculptures, musical entertainment, actitivites for the kids, arts and crafts, food, contests and more. It's the festival's 14th year.
Info: Call 814-443-1748

January 16-18, 23-25, 2009
Tip-Up Town USA
Lake & Shoreline area,
Houghton Lake, Michigan
Antique snowmobile display, magicians and puppets, ice fishing contest, parade, helicopter rides, medallion hunt, tailgate party, bed races, ice fishing for kids, festival merchandise, pony rides for the kids, dog contest, family skating, ice slide, chainsaw wood carving, softball on ice, bubble gum blowing contest, tethered balloon rides (weather permitting), fireworks, poker run, Hockey Puck Shoot, Tug-O-War, sack races, drawings for prizes, beard contest and much more. It's the festival's 59th year of fun.
Get The Facts: Call 989-366-5544 or 800-248-6263

January 17-18, 2009
Street Fair
2nd Street & Florence downtown,
Casa Grande, Arizona
More than 150 arts and crafts booths, car & bike show, entertainment, historic bike tour, food court. General hours for this 9th year are 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.
Questions? Call 520-836-8744 or 800-916-1515

January 17-18, 2009
Ice Fest
Front Street Park,
Leavenworth, Washington
Snowy tug of war, Great Smooshing Race (with 4-person teams strapping on one pair of skis and racing against one another), dog sledding, snow shoe challenge, ice cube hunt for kids (with cash inside cubes), snow sculptures, music.
Details: Call 509-548-5807

January 17-18, 2008
Flake Out Festival
Downtown,
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Ice carving demos, craft activities for kids, blacksmithing demonstrations, fireworks, arts and crafts for sale, face painting, horse drawn wagon rides, pony rides for the little ones, food concessions, State Snow Sculpture Contest. Come and help celebrate 19 years.
More: Call 800-223-3557

January 19-25, 2009
Stowe Winter Carnival
Main Street,
Stowe, Vermont
This 35th year brings a Snowgolf Tournament, block party on Main, youth hockey tournament, ski race, kids' carnival, chicken pie church supper on Saturday at the Community Church with seatings at 5:30 and 6:30pm, snow volleyball tournament, a dance, fireworks, ice carving, movies.
Get The Facts: Call 802-253-7321 or 800-247-8693

January 22-25, 2009
Winterfest
In & around Downtown,
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Now in its 11th year, the festival celebrates the heart of winter with a chili cooking contest, Winter Paws pet show, pancake breakfast Sunday 8-11am at Blowing Rock School Cafeteria on Morris Street, hayrides, hot chocolate, activities for kids, dusk bonfire in Memorial Park (weather permitting) with S'Mores and toasted marshmallows (supplies provided), ice carving competition, merchant specials, wine tasting and wine auction, Blues Festival at Hayes Performing Arts Center, Winterfeast (additional fee: call 828-295-9627 for reservations). There will also be a raffle and a silent auction.
Info: Call 828-295-7851

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January 22-February 1, 2009
St. Paul Winter Carnival
Various venues,
St. Paul, Minnesota
A whole celebration is based on King Boreas defeating Vulcanus Rex so that the fun can go on. There is a King Boreas Grand Day Parade plus a royal ball and Victory Dance. You can also enjoy snow and ice sculptures, a laser light show, cultural dance and storytelling sessions, fireworks, torchlight parade, Securian Frozen 5K & Half Marathon, skating, education exhibit, Fire & Ice Peewee Hockey Tournament. Landmark Center is the headquarters for information and also hosts the fun of the Teddy Bear Band, Hula Hoop Contest, coloring contest, mosaic making for kids, Lion Dance, magic shows. For those young and old and in-between there is a food court and a chance to visit the skating museum.
Get Details: Call 651-223-4700

January 22-February 22, 2009
Washington's Birthday Celebration
Various venues,
Laredo, Texas
Enjoy a Birthday Parade, music and dance, Jamboozie, Family Fun Fest, Jalapeno Festival, theatre, air show, Princess Pocahontas Pageant and Ball, youth parade, carnival, comedy shows, fireworks, Taste of Laredo and more.
Further Facts: Call 956-722-0589

January 23-24, 2009
Jack Frost Fest
Downtown,
Spooner, Wisconsin
Get in on some turkey bowling (no live animals are harmed) or the chili cooking contest. There will also be an ice fishing contest, rib cooking contest, winter golf tournament, raffle, antique snowmobiles on display, pond hockey tournament, free movies at the Palace Theatre, volleyball, merchant specials, food.
Find Out More: Call 715-635-2168 or 800-367-3306

January 23-25, 2009
Yuma Lettuce Days
Historic downtown,
Yuma, Arizona
Farm equipment on display, activities for kids, very large salad bar and other festival foods, arts and crafts, entertainment. It's the festival's 11th year.
Additional Information: Call 928-783-3061

January 23-25, 2009
Waukesha Janboree
Various venues,
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Events are still being firmed up for this season but will probably include a pancake breakfast, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, horse drawn wagon rides, chili cooking competition, ice and snow sculpting, fireworks, activities at Lowell Park, food drive and more.
Questions? Call 282-524-3737

January 24, 2009
Chillfest
Mill Creek Park,
Chatfield, Minnesota
Polar Plunge, illuminated parade, snowmobile radar racing, chili feed, games and more. Come and get in on the fun this 7th year.
Find Out Details: Call 507-259-6902

January 24, 2009
Chill Out
Arbor Vitae Community Building,
Minocqua, Wisconsin
Ice fishing tournament, raffles, activities for kids, bonfire with S'Mores, a cook out on the ice, Kitty Cat snowmobile races.
Further Details: Call 715-356-5266 or 800-446-6784

January 26-February 1, 2008
Winter Rec Festival
Various area parks,
LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Broomball, figure skating events, ice fishing derby, medallion hunt, scrabble tournament, rock 'n roll party, torchlight ski hike, euchre tournament, hockey, skate party, fireworks, kids' carnival, softball, volleyball, snow sculpture contest.
Get Details: Call 608-784-4880 or 608-789-7533

January 28-February 1, 2009
Snowdown Winter Festival
Various venues,
Durango, Colorado
Parade January 30 at 6pm, snow sculpting, mountain bike slalom Feb. 1 at 2pm, Snowdown Follies Jan. 30-31, Outlaw Josie Pete's Golf Tournament, more games and contests. It's the 31st year for this event.
Further Information: Call 970-247-3435

January 29-February February 1, 2009
Chambersburg Ice Fest
Downtown,
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Giant ice carvings and displays, merchant specials, popcorn giveaway, free hot chocolate, festival foods, student photography exhibit, pancake breakfast on Jan. 31 from 8-11am at Trinity Episcopal Church on South Second Street, Artfest, chili cooking contest at Central Presbyterian church hall, hot pepper eating contest (also at the Presbyterian Church), ballet performance, auction, fireworks.
Find Out Details: Call 717-254-7101 or 717-264-6883

January 30-February 8, 2009
Winter Carnival
Various venues,
McCall, Idaho
Join the locals for a 44th year as they throw a frosty celebration full of events such as a snow shoveling contest, ski jumping, ski racing, snowshoe racing and snow sculptures. Ski joring is a more unusual event in which a horse pulls the skier, so don't miss that one. There will be a food court, dog sled racing, musical entertainment, Mardi Gras Parade Jan. 31 at noon, casino night, wacky men's beauty contest and lots more fun.
Learn More: Call 208-834-7631 or 800-260-5130

January 31, 2009
Kumquat Festival
Pasco Fairgrounds & downtown,
Dade City, Florida
Kumquat Kiddie Corral, classic cars and tractors on display, fire trucks on display, farmers market, wagon rides, quilt show, 5K/No-K run, entertainment, 10K walk, arts and crafts, kumquat dishes, merchant specials, pageant, recipe contest, grower info, festival foods, 4-H dinner. Most of the fun is between 9am and 5pm.
Get The Festival Facts: Call 352-567-3769

January 31, 2009
Texas Citrus Festival
Downtown,
Mission, Texas
Vaquero Cook Off, entertainment, lighted parade at 7pm, royal court pageantry, activities for the kids, 5K fun, costume style show with citrus elements as wearable art.
Find Out Details: Call 956-585-9724

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January 31, 2009
Winterfest on Broadway
Broadway District,
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Dunk tank with local celebrities sitting, chili cooking contest with chili available for tasting by festival-goers, ice sculpting, cookie decorating, Eskimo games, beer barrel racing. General hours are 11am-8pm.
Questions? Call 920-437-2531

January 31-February 7, 2009
Ole & Lena Days
Various venues,
Granite Falls, Minnesota
Come and help celebrate Norwegian heritage with lutefisk dinners, a frozen lefse flinging contest plus snowy games and activities such as sleigh rides. There will be a Fireman's dance, arts and crafts and plenty of Scandinavian foods. I'm getting a mix of dates on this one and some events may begin on January 4th, so be sure to double-check the schedule before you travel!
Learn Details: Call 320-564-4039

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January Somethings!
Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:

Jan. 10-11 Medieval Faire, Lakes Regional Park, Fort Myers, Florida, 239-275-3300
Jan. 15-25 Sundance Film Festival, Park City, Utah, 877-733-7829
Jan. 16-18 International Balloon Festival, Bluff, Iowa, 435-672-2341
Jan. 16-19 Morro Bay Bird Festival, Morro Bay, California, 805-275-4143 or 866-464-5105
Jan. 17-18 Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival,
                   Convention Center at 40th & Bay, Ocean City, Maryland, 410-524-9177
Jan. 24-Feb. 1 Flurry Fest, Bismarck, North Dakota, 701-222-0615
Jan. 28-Feb. 2 Taos Winter Wine Festival (23rd), Taos, New Mexico, 866-968-7386

Other January 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
Jan. 2-11 Houston Boat Show, The Reliant Center, Houston, Texas, 713-526-6361
Jan. 3 Fruitcake Toss , 9:30am-2pm, Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, Colorado, 719-685-5089 or 800-642-2567
Jan. 3 Swapfest (Ham Radio/Computer & Electronics),
                   8am-2pm, County Expo Center on Northview Rd., Waukesha, Wisconsin, 414-425-3644
Jan. 3-4 Northeast Motorcycle Expo, Expo Center, Hartford, Connecticut, 976-688-8888
Jan. 5-9 Macworld Expo, Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, 800-645-3976
Jan. 8-11 The Home Entertainment Show, St. Tropez Hotel & Alexis Park Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 702-242-4545
Jan. 9-11 Gem-Jewelry-Bead Show, Municipal Auditorium on Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41), Sarasota, Florida, 941-954-0202
Jan. 10-11 Gathering of the Gunfighters (11th), Territorial State Prison State Park, Yuma, Arizona, 928-783-4771
Jan. 10-11 Fungus Fair, 10am-5pm, Louden Nelson Community Center, Santa Cruz, California, 831-420-6115
Jan. 10-11 Cable Air Show, Cable Airport, Upland, California, 909-982-6021
Jan. 10-11 Boca Fest, 10am-5pm, Boca Center on Military Trail, Boca Raton, Florida, 954-472-3755
Jan. 10-11 Toy & Hobby Show, State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, North Carolina, 919-553-4285
Jan. 10-11 Gun Show, Fairgrounds, Jackson, Tennessee, 563-927-8176
Jan. 10-11 Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival, 10-5 & 11-4, Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, 541-574-8000
Jan. 10-18 RV Show, Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 724-446-1048
Jan. 10-25 The Main Event, Quartzite, Arizona, 928-927-5213
Jan. 11 Weatherfest (8th), noon-4pm, Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona, 617-227-2425
Jan. 14-18 Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show, McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, 800-337-7777
Jan. 15-18 World Championship Snowmobile Derby, Eagle River, Wisconsin, 715-479-4424
Jan. 16-18 Quilt Festival, Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, 520-498-4698
Jan. 16-18 Del Mar Antique Show & Sale, Fairgrounds, Del Mar, California, 800-943-7501
Jan. 16-18 Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show, State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 512-259-1999
Jan. 16-25 Milwaukee Boat Show, Wisconsin Expo Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 616-447-2860
Jan. 17-18 Delray Beach Art Festival, 10-5, Atlantic Avenue, Delray, Florida, 954-472-3755
Jan. 17-18 Central Florida Highland Games (32nd), Central Winds Park, Winter Springs, Florida, 407-428-7268
Jan. 17-18 StampScrapArtTour, Convention Center, Mesquite, Texas, 727-644-0590
Jan. 18 Bear & Doll Show, 10-4, Lafayette Hotel, Marietta, Ohio, 740-373-5522
Jan. 22-25 Indoor/Outdoor Home Show, Expomart, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 800-997-4438
Jan. 23-24 Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival, Riverside Convention Center, Riverside, California, 541-574-8000
Jan. 23-25 Chattacon 34, Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Jan. 24-25 Heard Museum Guild Library Book Sale & Treasure Hunt, 9-5 & 10-4, Phoenix, Arizona, 602-251-0209
Jan. 24-25 Gun Show, NW Georgia Trade Center, Dalton, Georgia, 229-423-4867
Jan. 24-25 Dallas Comic-Con, Civic Center on Arapahoe Road, Richardson, Texas
Jan. 24-Feb. 1 Louisville Sport, Boat, RV & Vacation, Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, Kentucky, 502-935-4141

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William Malmskog 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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The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania will offer chocolate special events to its guests all during the month of February. For a partial schedule, see Chocolate-Covered February. Among the fun offered are chef demonstrations, a chocolate dessert buffet and chocolate afternoon tea. Some events include child guests and some do not. You must also make reservations for most events at 717-534-8800. If you've been planning a trip to Hershey anyway, this is a great opportunity to enjoy some chocolate-centric fun.


One of a million non-tourist attractions: The Tiled Steps on Moraga Street in San Francisco.

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If you love to sing you'll be pleased to know that there are quite a few choruses and chorales doing auditions this time of year, in preparation for spring concerts. For instance, those in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area cam find an online listing of auditions. If you live in another geographical location you can find listings on Craigslist, in local papers and even in postings at churches, colleges or other public places. Talk to music teachers or do searches at local web sites. Or find a discussion at Google Groups. Quite a few choral groups also invite singers without a formal audition, so keep looking around if you love music but shudder at the thought of being competitive about it.


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