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June 30-July 4, 2010
Sawdust Days
Menominee Park,
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Carnival rides, Great Cat Adventures, Veteran's Parade on July 4 at 9am, Lucky Button hunt, Historic Village with hundreds of reenactors, Fusion Wrestling Alliance events, fireworks on July 3 at 9:45pm, karaoke, festival foods, 4 stages of entertainment. Among those scheduled to perform at this writing: Paradox, Ryan Brunet & Malfecteurs, Jeffrey Broussard & Creole Cowboys, Purgatory Hill, Haze, Ballet Folklorico, Slab, Road Trip, Twang Dragons, Reverend Raven, Johnny Rawls. There will also be the unusual Misa Catolica con Mariachi.
Learn More: Call 920-235-5584

July 1-4, 2010
National Tom Sawyer Days
Downtown near Tanyard Gardens,
Hannibal, Missouri
This festival celebrates 55 years in 2010. Enjoy a parade on Broadway July 3 at 10am, Hannibal Cannibal 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk (plus a 4K fun run), musical entertainment, Hannibal's Got Talent, carnival, Tomboy Sawyer July 3, raffle for a car, Teen Night, pet show, arts and crafts in Central Park at 4th and Broadway, baby contest, frog jumping contest, washer pitching tournament, beer tent, tricycle races, horseshoe pitching tournament, mud volleyball, back seat driver contest, Fence Painting Contest.
Details: Call 573-221-2477

July 2-5, 2010
First Town Days Festival
Tuscora Park,
New Philadelphia, Ohio
For a 33rd year you can enjoy fun such as the Classic Car, Truck & Bike Show. There will be a talent show, bocci tournament, parade July 2 at 6:30pm, pie eating contest, music, fireworks July 3 at 10pm, KISS tribute, carnival midway, wiffle ball tournament, karate demo, turtle race, parent/child sack race, fishing derby for kids, hoop shoot for kids, men's legs contest, food, senior bingo.
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July 3-10, 2010
National Cherry Festival
Downtown,
Traverse City, Michigan
Cherries Grand Buffet July 9 at 11am, plus 1pm and 3pm seatings. Call the festival number for reservations. You can also enjoy a golf scramble, Cherryland Band Classic, Cherry Teddy Bear Tea, family sand sculpting, Kids' Big Wheel Racce, teen volleyball tournament, air show with U.S. Navy Blue Angels, kids' bubble gum blowing contest, kids' turtle races, souvenirs, kids' bicycle rodeo, senior bowling, Ultimate Air Dogs, senior pinochle tournament, seniors euchre tournament, hot dog eating contest, Historical Bus Tour, Cherry Idol, Historical Walking Tour, picnic, fireworks the evening of July 10, DTE Energy Cherry Royal Parade July 10 at 11:15am, cherry pie eating contest, cherry pit spitting contest, beer tent, bingo, Cherries D'Vine July 4 at noon, Cherrypoly Tournament finals, Million Dollar Hole-in-one, Cherry Classic Film Series, diaper derby, art activities for kids. Enjoy music from Randy Houser, THINK Floyd USA, Gregg Rolie Band, Los Lonely Boys.
Questions? Call 231-947-4230 or 800-968-3380

July 5-11, 2010
Spring Ho Festival
W. M. Brock Park and other venues,
Lampasas, Texas
Spring dance, washer pitching tournament, pet parade, horseshoe tournament, dance contest, museum special exhibits, activities for children, kids' fishing derby, grand parade July 10 at 11am, 10K and 1-mile run, BBQ cook-off, talent contest, carnival, diaper derby, fireworks July 7 at 9:15pm, arts and crafts, pet parade July 9 at 9:30am.
Further Information: Call 512-556-5301

July 7-10, 2010
Wyandotte Street Art Fair
First Street and Biddle Avenue from Oak to Eureka,
Wyandotte, Michigan
Street entertainers, 250 artisans showing and selling their work, food court with ethnic specialties and other treats, staged musical entertainment, art activities for kids, festival merchandise. Please, no pets. (Service animals are welcome, of course.) It's the festival's 49th year of fun.
Learn More: Call 734-324-4502

July 7-10, 2010
Ohio Hills Folk Festival
Downtown,
Quaker City, Ohio
Mile Long Parade at 7pm on Friday, Queens Parade on July 10 at 4pm, arts and crafts, craft demonstrations, pet show, farm museum, flea market, 5K run, car show, kids' bike race, rides, kiddie parade, fireworks on Saturday night, entertainment on Saturday evening. 2010 marks the 106th year of the event.
Questions? Call 740-679-2704

July 8-10, 2010
Pioneer Days
Downtown,
Marlinton, West Virginia
Pioneer Village, parade, arts and crafts, music and more.
Details: Call 800-336-7009 or 304-799-4452

July 8-11, 2010
Diller Picnic
Downtown,
Diller, Nebraska
Civil War reenactments, Pasture Golf Tournament, KUTT 99.5 remote broadcast, beer garden and dance Friday night, karaoke, tractor pulls, evening bingo, fireworks Thursday at 10pm, music and other entertainment, food stands, chicken BBQ, Mid-States Mud Drags, parade on Saturday at 7pm, carnival. The festival celebrates 114 years in 2010.
Further Info: Call 402-793-5991

July 8-11, 2010
Potsdam Summer Festival
Market Street area downtown,
Potsdam, New York
It's the 43rd year for this one. Enjoy antiques, arts and crafts in Ives Park, a fun run, parade Saturday at 5:30pm, sidewalk sales, merchant specials, vendors, fire department race, activities for kids, Potsdam SUNY Reunion, music from Potsdam Community Band on Saturday. You can also tour stained glass windows of 3 local churches on July 9.
Get the Facts: Call 315-274-9000

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July 8-11, 2010
Auburn Cornfest
Community Park and Downtown on Main,
Auburn, Ohio
Auburn celebrates for a 40th year with a softball tournament, parade on Sunday at 1pm, blood drive, Corn Stalk 5K, kids' fishing derby (ages 2-13 and limit of 250 kids), fireworks at dusk on July 8 (rain date July 9), bingo, corn eating contest, festival foods, carnival rides and games, arts and crafts, Mudbog, music.
Questions? Call 989-225-4039 or 989-225-1834

July 8-11, 2010
People's Choice Festival
Pennsylvania Military Museum on Rt. 322,
Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
Bounce houses and other fun for the kids, Student art, art show and sale, festival foods, activities for teens, rides on Little Smilin' Choo Choo trackless train (for all ages, with small fee). General hours are Thursday through Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday noon-5pm, entertainment in two areas. It's the festival's 18th anniversary.
Additional Info: Email info@peopleschoicefestival.com

July 8-11, 2010
Pioneer Days
Downtown,
Marlinton, West Virginia
It's the 43rd year for this one. Enjoy photography, horse and buggy rides, festival foods, classic cars, Antique Car parade Saturday at 2pm, quilt display, old-time music, demonstrations, Pioneer Village, firefighter/EMS parade Friday at 7pm, flea market, Grand Feature Parade Saturday at 2:30pm.
Get the Facts: Call 920-766-7390 or 920-786-7380


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July 9-10, 2010
Turkey Festival
Various venues,
Pelican Rapids, Ninnesota
Street dance, flea market, classic cars, used book sale, turkey BBQ, beer garden, pancake breakfast Saturday from 7:30-10:30am, Pelican Idol, festival parade on Saturday at 11am, bingo, kiddie parade. The event is also known as Turkey Days and is celebrating 127 years in 2010.
Questions? Call 218-863-1221

July 9-11, 2010
Byron Fest
Downtown,
Byron, Illinois
Celebrate 23 years with a classic car show at the United Church of Byron on Saturday from 8am-3:30pm, parade on Sunday at 2pm, Catfish Catch & Release Trout event on July 10 from 7am-4pm, carnival midway, arts and crafts, softball tournament, quilt show, 5K run on Saturday, Gospelfest on July 8, plus music from Cowboy Troy with Penny Mae Dixon, 7th Heaven and Dot Dot Dot.
Get Details: Call 815-234-5500

July 9-11, 2010
Moxie Festival
Main Street area,
Lisbon Falls, Maine
It's the festival's 27th year. Enjoy a turkey supper at the Masonic Hall, a child I.D. and fingerprinting program, library book sale, pony rides for the kids, music, penny scramble, pancake breakfast on Saturday at the Masonic Hall from 6:45-9:15am, recipe contest, canoe race, fireman's muster, fireworks show at 9:15pm on Friday, bubble gum blowing contest, petting zoo, art. Moxie is a soft drink with a tiny hint of bitterness and is a local favorite.
Further Information: Call 207-783-2249

July 9-11, 2010
Quietside Flamingo Festival
Pemetic Field and Harbor House Community Center,
Southwest Harbor, Maine
Flamingo 4-Miler and Fun Run on July 11, Farmer's Market Saturday 10am-2pm, Grand Flamingo Parade Saturday at 10am, Coast Guard pancake breakfast Saturday morning, music and other entertainment, arts and crafts, activities for kids, golf scramble, lots of pink flamingos all over town. It's the festival's 53rd year.
Details: Call 207-244-3713

July 9-11, 2010
River Raisin Festival
Ellis Park and Bachmayer Park,
Blissfield, Michigan
The festival celebrates 27 years in 2010. Expect fun such as a youth talent contest and show, softball tournament, activities for kids, arts and crafts, parade on Saturday at 10:30am, car and bike show, carnival (opens July 7), 3-on-3 basketball tournament, fireworks July 10 (rain date July 11), laser show, antique tractor pull, chicken BBQ and food concessions, Idol Contest, Cub Scouts Tug-O-War, drawings for prizes, entertainment on 3 stages.
More: Call 517-266-8909 or 888-68-BLISS

July 9-11, 2010
LaGrange Street Polish Festival
LaGrange Street between Central and Mettler,
Toledo, Ohio
Come and help celebrate this 27th year with a pierogi eating contest, arts and crafts, Polish and American beers, polka mass, Dancing with the Stars: Polka Edition, plenty of festival foods such as pizza, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, pierogies, paczki, corn on the cob, funnel cakes and coffee cakes.
Questions? Call 419-255-8406

July 9-11, 2010
Catfish Days
Central Park,
Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Bass and walleye fishing tournaments, flea market, egg toss, musical entertainment, rides and games, parade at 2pm on Sunday, softball tournament, bike tour on Saturday (15, 20 and 50-miles), motorcycle poker run, fireworks Sunday at 10pm, car show, activities for kids, catfish sandwiches and other festival foods.
Further Details: Call 608-534-6335

July 10, 2010
Parker County Peach Festival
Historic downtown,
Weatherford, Texas
The festival marks 27 seasons with arts and crafts, fresh peaches for sale, activities for kids, Peach Pedal Bike Tour, food court with plenty of festival treats (including peach smoothies and peach cobbler), 2 stages of entertainment (plus a kids' stage). Among those scheduled to perform at this writing: Reunion Band, Garrett Bradford, Beni Moorman, Texas Weather. General festival hours are 8am-5pm. Ages 12 and younger are admitted free of charge.
Get the Facts: Call 888-594-3801

July 10-11, 2010
Los Altos Arts and Wine Festival
Main and State Streets,
Los Altos, California
Several hundred artisans showing and selling their work, gourmet festival foods, wine and microbrews, appearances by local media personalities, entertainment on several stages, special area for the kids. General hours are 10am-6pm for this 31st year.
Learn More: Call 650-917-9799 or 650-844-3507

July 10-11, 2010
Choochokam Langley Festival of the Arts
Whidbey Island Center,
Langley, Washington
2010 marks the festival's 35th year. Get ready for arts and crafts, a street dance on Saturday night, Digital Film Festival, activities for kids, street performers, festival foods, a half marathon on Saturday at 8:30am, 3 stages of entertainment with more than 40 performers. General festival hours are 10am-9:30pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday.
Get The Facts: Call 360-221-2010

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July 10-18, 2010
Maine Potato Blossom Festival
Downtown,
Fort Fairfield, Maine
Chicken BBQ, food court, carnival, mashed potato wrestling, musical entertainment (bring lawn chairs if you like), 1979/1980 Class Reunion, grand parade at 1pm on Saturday, beer garden, bike parade, Cowboy wild West Roundup at The Rocking S Ranch on North Caribou Road, Community Market, County Gospel Festival, Hymn Singing/Sing-along, chess tournament, town wide yard sale, exhibits at Francis Malcolm Science Center, bike rodeo for kids, 3-on-3 basketball, pageant, coloring contest entries on display, Industry Dinner, Fiddlers Night, baby parade, girls softball tournament and much more.
Info: Call 207-472-3802

July 11-17, 2010
Sinclair Lewis Days
Various venues,
Sauk Centre, Minnesota
Waffle breakfast, fireworks on Friday night, street dance, Kiddie Parade at 7pm on Wednesday, turtle races (please bring your own turtle), softball tournament, girls basketball tournament, church pie social, musical entertainment, merchant specials, bean bag tournament, parade July 17 at 7pm, senior pie and ice cream social, school house tours, pageant, treasure hunt, food vendors, arts and crafts, foot race.
Get Details: Call 320-352-5201

July 15-17, 2010
Bagelfest
Peterson Park,
Mattoon, Illinois
Celebrate 25 seasons with a softball tournament, carnival (opens Wednesday evening), bingo, arts and crafts, bagel breakfast (with oodles of toppings) July 16 from 8-10am, Run for the Bagel 5K and 10K Run plus a 5K walk and a 1-mile fun run, food vendors, parade July 17 at 10:30am, entertainment, Bagel Bow Wow Saturday at 2pm, beer tent with music.
Questions? Call 217-258-6286 or 800-500-6286

July 15-17, 2010
Kudzu Festival
Town Square,
Holly Springs, Mississippi
Dunking booth, cooking contests, carnival, blood drive, Kids Field Day, arts and crafts, talent show, pet show.
Further Information: Call 662-252-2575 or 888-687-4765

July 15-18, 2010
Venetian Festival
Lakefront,
St. Joseph, Michigan
Sand sculpting, fireworks Saturday at 10:30pm, River Run/Walk, lighted boat parade Saturday at 10:15pm, festival foods, carnival rides, Big Band Dance, games for kids, arts and crafts, volleyball tournament, classic cars Thursday 6-10pm, Blessing of the River. There's plenty of fun planned for this 32nd year.
Get The Facts: Call 259-963-7917

July 16-17, 2010
Marysville Peach Festival
D Street in historic downtown,
Marysville, California
Musical and other entertainment, 5K run/walk, carnival ride, food, peach treats, fresh peaches for sale, arts and crafts, activities for kids, peaches and pancake breakfast at The Silver Dollar Saturday from 8-10:30am.
Learn More: Call 530-749-3954

July 16-17, 2010
Cookson Jubilee
Tenkiller Area Community Building and grounds,
Cookson, Oklahoma
Pancake breakfast 7:30-10:30am at Tenkiller Lake Airpark, dancing and music, arts and crafts, activities for kids, Colgate Country Showdown, food. Lawn chairs and blankets are fine to bring for listening to music. Please, no pets or outside coolers.
Additional Info: Call 918-457-3220

July 16-17, 2010
Watermelon Festival
Various venues,
Pageland, South Carolina
Car and motorcycle show, children's stage in Moore's Park, pageant (before main festival), arts and crafts, festival merchandise, music, rodeo events, carnival, watermelon eating contest, watermelon seed spitting contest.
Questions? Call 843-673-6400

July 16-17, 2010
Northwest Raspberry Festival
Various venues,
Lynden, Washington
Raspberry pancake breakfast at the Community Center, Jazz, wine tasting, Raz and Shine car and truck cruise-in, storytelling at the library, Gold Wing Road Riders Lighted Motorcycle Parade, Razz to Riches prize drawing, 5K run/walk (meets Saturday at 9am in the Lynden High School parking lot), raspberry sundaes, sidewalk sales, fresh berries for sale, museum displays, 3-on-3 basketball, arts and crafts.
Further Details: Call 360-354-5995

July 16-18, 2010
Culver Lake Fest
Emerson High School area,
Emerson, Arkansas
Arts and crafts, parade on Saturday, games for kids, food, golf scramble. Plans were still being finalized for this 27th year.
More Info: Call 574-842-2899

July 16-18, 2010
Yarmouth Clam Festival
Various venues,
Yarmouth, Maine
Firefighters muster, Mad Science, special post card cancellation, Ed Morris' Balloon Zoo, parade on Friday at 6pm, flapjack breakfast beginning at 7am Saturday and Sunday at the First Parish Church, peach shortcake, blueberry pancake breakfast beginning Saturday and Sunday at Memorial Green, 5-mile road race, blueberry crisp, strawberry shortcake, canoe and kayak races, festival merchandise, bike race, Kids' run run, fireworks Friday at 9:30pm, pizza, BBQ chicken, clam-shucking competition, diaper derby, horse and wagon rides, church tours. If you don't care for clams you can munch on sweet potato fries, fried mozzarella sticks, hot dogs, fresh fruit salad, cinnamon rolls and other festival foods. Be sure to check out the teen battle of the bands and have a root beer float during your visit. It's the festival's 45th season.
Get The Facts: 207-846-3964

July 16-18, 2010
Somerfest
Laurel Arts, 214 S. Harrison,
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Enjoy a 32nd year of fun with roving entertainers, staged entertainment, arts and crafts, festival foods, activities for the kids, teen area, Tribute to the Beatles on Sunday.
Questions? Call 814-443-2433

July 16-18, 2010
Covington Days
Multi-Care Health Facility on Wax Road,
Covington, Washington
It's the festival's 25th year and the fun includes a watermelon eating contest, reptile education, quilt show, chalk art, art show Friday night, pancake breakfast Saturday at the Rotary from 8-11am, festival foods, parade at 10am on Saturday, 5K run/walk at 7:30am on Saturday, activities for kids, music.
More Info: Call 425-432-9140

July 16-18, 2010
Comcast Bite of Seattle
Seattle Center,
Seattle, Washington
6 stages of entertainment including a Kids' Stage, comedy club for those 21 and older, wine tasting, cooking demos, Dock Dogs, Foster Imposter Chickens appearance, Great Steak Challenge (with the Deen Brothers on hand), Canstruction Challenge at Fisher Pavilion Building. Enjoy music from the likes of the CeeCee James Trio, Afraid of Figs, Paul Browlow, JD Hobson Band, One Eyed Jack, Victor Janusz, Chrome Molly, Storm Creek, Scattergun, Chasing Jane and others. The big draw, of course, is food. You might find yourself sampling Nutella crepes, curry dishes, grilled top sirloin chili, soft tacos, Thai dishes, lemon crepes, smoothies or strawberry lemonade.
Learn More: Call 425-283-5050

July 16-18, 2010
Strawberry Festival
Various venues,
Vashon Island, Washington
Help celebrate this 101st year with festival foods, antique tractors, grand parade on Saturday at noon, arts and crafts, Kiwanis pancakes (with berries) breakfast 7-11am on Saturday and 8am-noon on Sunday, Thriftway Shopping Cart Drill Team, street dance, carnival, beer garden, plus music from Maya Tighe, Island Jazz Quintet, Fingertips, Rose Laughlin, Loose Change and others.
Further Details: 206-483-8217 or 206-408-8057

July 17, 2010
Burgerfest
Main Street,
Hamburg, New York
5K run, blood drive, emergency info, games and activities for kids, community and commercial vendors, Taste of Hamburg food court, film festival, entertainment on 2 stages, arts and crafts, bed races. Please bring donations for the food drive.
Info: 716-983-9861

July 17, 2010
North Carolina Peach Festival
Fitzgerald Park,
Candor, North Carolina
The festival celebrates 14 years in 2010. Enjoy a pageant, festival merchandise, food, miniature trains, classic cars, a parade, peaches and ice cream, peach eating contests, entertainment (bring lawn chairs if you like).
Questions? 910-974-4221

July 17, 2010
Peach Festival
City Park,
Stratford, Oklahoma
Fun planned for this 34th year includes peach ice cream in the afternoon, games and contests, a car show, arts and crafts, pageant, parade, festival foods, entertainment.
More Information: 580-759-4405

July 17-18, 2010
San Clemente Ocean Festival
San Clemente Pier,
San Clemente, California
Gymnastics performances, biathlon, face painting, fishing derby for kids, City Lifeguard pancake breakfast both days from 7:30-10:30am, Woody car show, California Waterman and Waterwoman Championships, ocean art show, rubber duck race, Dolphin Dash Kids' Beach Run for ages 12 and younger, bodysurfing clinic, bodysurfing competitions, commercial vendors, food vendors, sand scultpure, music.
Get The Facts: 949-440-6141

July 17-18, 2010
Santa Barbara French Festival
Oak Park,
Santa Barbara, California
If you can't go to France and celebrate Bastille Day, come to Santa Barbara instead. Enjoy a Poodle Parade at 5:30pm on Sunday, French and domestic beers, face painting and bounce houses and other activities for kids, Statue of Liberty replica, Eiffel Tower replica, drawings for airfare, tribute to Edith Piaf by Delilah Shank, French Polynesian Dance performance, entertainment on 3 stages with one whole stage devoted to accordian music, arts and crafts, stories, travel info on France, French bread, pastries, quiche, crepes, cheese, Cajun specialties and other festival foods. There is no admission charge. It's the festival's 23rd year.
Find Out More: 805-897-PARIS (7274)

July 17-18, 2010
Ethnic Arts Festival
Dawes Park,
Evanston, Illinois
Fun planned for this 25th year includes festival foods, music, arts and crafts, poetry and folk dancing.
Info: 847-448-8058

July 17-18, 2010
Mollyockett Day
Downtown on the Common,
Bethel, Maine
This festival takes a look back at Molly Ockett, an Abenaki woman who was part of the Pigwacket tribe and who had a great deal of influence during her life in the area. Celebrate with a frog jumping contest, jewelry auction, fireworks, games, arts and crafts, parade at 10am on Saturday, chainsaw carving, 5-mile race, kids' 1-mile fun run, dance demos, raffle, bingo, entertainment, festival foods, fiddler's contest. The festial is 2 days this year, so maybe we should call it Mollyockett Days?
Further Details: 207-824-2282

July 17-18, 2010
Green River Festival
Greenfield Community College,
Greenfield, Massachusetts
Help celebrate this 24th year with festival foods, arts and crafts, activities for kids, hot air balloons (weather permitting) with illuminations and rides, 3 stages of entertainment with one stage dedicated to kids. Among the musical artists scheduled (at this writing) to perfrom: Lake Street Drive, The Felice Brothers, Rubblebucket, Fancy Trash, Rusty Belle, Wax Museum, Old Crow Medicine Show. Those age 12 and younger get in free. Please, no dogs except service dogs. This is an alcohol-free event.
Questions? 413-773-5463

July 17-18, 2010
Blueberry Festival
Burnside Plantation,
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Help celebrate this 25th year with arts and crafts in the lower meadow, ballet performances, Celtic performances, farm tours, craft and other activities for children, Colonial games, horse-drawn carousel, blueberry pie eating contest, petting zoo.
Get The Facts: 610-888-5044 or 610-882-0450

July 17-18, 2010
Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival
Downtown,
Walla Walla, Washington
Bald as an Onion Contest, onion bowling, Mr. and Mrs. Onion-head decorating, Sweet Skip with tastings (may have an extra fee), farm equipment display, martial arts demo, arts and crafts, games and other activities for kids, Sweet Onion 5K Run at 7am on Saturday, chef demos, beer and wine garden, Saturday night street dance, musical entertainment. 2010 marks the festival's 26th season.
Further Details: 206-483-8217 or 206-408-8057

July 20-24, 2010
Plainfield Farmer's Fair
Fairgrounds on Route 191,
Plainfield, Pennsylvania
Face painting and other activities for kids, livestock display and judging, BBQ chicken, kids I.D. program, watermelon eating contest, 4-H projects, antique equipment display, truck and tractor pull, bingo, craft tent, home arts exhibits, demolition derby, adult pedal tractor pull, kiddie pedal tractor pull. Those age 12 and younger get free admission. (Always check locally--festivals may require an adult to accompany children.)
More: 610-963-6816

July 21-24, 2010
National Baby Food Festival
Downtown,
Fremont, Michigan
This event is celebrating its 20th year. Enjoy 3-on-3 basketball, arts and crafts, kid's parade and bike decorating contest, baby photo contest, Corporate Olympics, karaoke competition, bike races, grand parade on Saturday at 10:30am, baby food eating contest, tricycle race, Chris Cook Memorial Run, Kids Expo, music from Tony's Polka, Reckless Abandon, Tan Lines, Little Sister, Jonny Diaz. And we can't forget to mention the Colgate Country Showdown.
Additional Information: 800-592-2229

July 21-24, 2010
Durbin Days
Main Street area,
Durbin, West Virginia
Train rides, parade, fireworks, old-time music, classic cars, arts and crafts.
Details: 800-336-7009

July 22-24, 2010
Paducah Summer Festival
Various venues,
Paducah, Washington
Musical entertainment, arts and crafts, games and contests, commercial vendors, festival foods, activities for kids.
Learn More: 800-PADUCAH

July 22-25, 2010
Turkey Days
Downtown,
Fremont, Minnesota
Demolition derby on Saturday, activities for kids, all-school reunion, turkey cooking competition, parade on East Main Sunday at 2pm, pre-festival pageant, street dance.
Get The Facts: 800-407-3488

July 23-24, 2010
Mize Watermelon Festival
City Park,
Mize, Mississippi
Watermelon eating contest, free watermelon slices, car and truck show on Saturday, music (bring lawn chairs), arts and crafts, greased watermelon race, watermelon seed spitting contest, festival foods, biggest watermelon contest. Among those scheduled to perform at this writing: JD Barnett and the Country Boys with Marie Clinton, who will be opening for Earl Thomas Conley. It's the festival's 32nd season.
Questions? Call 601-733-5647

July 23-24, 2010
West Union Festival
Historic downtown,
West Union, New York
Farmers' Market, vendors, showing of film No Drums, No Bugles, Train on the Tracks 5K run/walk, walking tours, fishing contest, cake walk, antique car show, historical items and reproductions, Liars Contest, parade Friday at 7pm, pancake breakfast at the Lions Club, hot dog eating contest, pet contest, music, Victorian era costume contest.
Further Details: Call 304-673-1400 or 304-873-3379

July 23-25, 2010
Gilroy Garlic Festival
Christmas Hill Park,
Gilroy, California
Battle of the bands, arts and crafts, strolling entertainment, cooking demo from Fabio Vivian (plus he will host the Garlic Showdown with four Bay Area chefs), festival merchandise, staged entertainment. The big draw is the food, of course. Expect treats such as garlic-buttered popcorn, baked potatoes, Hawaiian BBQ kabobs, sweet potato pie, garlic bread (which is usually the top seller at the festival), garlic sausage sandwiches, wraps and gyros, garlic almonds, corn dogs, guacamole, garlic fried green tomatoes, corn on the cob, funnel cakes, soft drinks, garlic ice cream, smoothies, strawberry shortcake, fried garlic, chocolate-dipped fruit. There will also be wine at the festival and plenty of garlic-based products for sale. It can be hot in Gilroy, so dress accordingly. It's the festival's 32nd year of fragrant fun.
Further Details: Call 408-842-7625

July 23-25, 2010
Pierogi Fest
119th Street downtown,
Whiting, Indiana
Pierogi toss, Barbie Busha Contest, Polish Idol, Polka Dance Off, karaoke, pierogi eating contest, Marching MBAs with their briefcases, Twirling Babushka Brigade, Mr. Pierogi and the Pieroguettes. The festival celebrates 16 years in 2010.
Learn More: Call 877-659-0292

July 23-25, 2010
Blueberry Art Festival
Whiteside Park,
Ely, Minnesota
Blueberry pancake breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings, more than 300 booths of arts and crafts and festival foods, music, bounce houses and other activities for the kids. Hours for this 30th year are noon-7pm on Friday, 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. Please leave pets comfortably at home while you visit the festival.
Info: Call 216-365-6123

July 23-25, 2010
Blueberry Festival
Various venues,
Lake George, Minnesota
Kids' Sawdust Money Pit, horseshoe pitching tournament, bingo, senior ball game, children's carnival, quilt show, pie sale, bed races, music, blueberry pancake breakfast, Firemen's Bean Feed. It's the 27th year for this one.
Learn Details: Call 218-266-2995 or 218-256-3977

July 23-25, 2010
Bele Chere
Downtown,
Ashville, North Carolina
Arts and crafts, food from local restaurants, commercial booths, non-profit booths, festival merchandise, craft activities and rides for kids. Music on several stages is scheduled to include performances from Inner Visions, Tha Mad Tea Party, Mark McGuinn, Kellie Watson, The Debibulators, Voodoo Court, Jamie McLean, Bayou Diesel. There will be beer at the festival, but Sunday is an alcohol-free day. Outside coolers and pets are not permitted. 2010 marks the festival's 32nd season.
Additional Facts: Call 828-259-5800

July 23-25, 2010
Cleveland Irish Culture Festival
Fairgrounds,
Berea, Ohio
Irish dog show, exhibits on well-known Irish-Americans, petting zoo, Irish historical exhibits, tourist and travel info, Irish poetry and stories, children's activities. When you get hungry you can have a burger, corn dog or barbecue plate or you can try boxty and sausage or a corned beef plate. There will also be pizza, scones, fruit smoothies and lemonade. Entertainment is scheduled to be from John McDermott, Donn Stiffe, Mossy Moran, Scythian, Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul, The Irish Sopranos and others. The festival celebrates 28 seasons this year.
Further Details: Call 330-231-6174 or 800-485-8013

July 23-25, 2010
Aquafest
Various venues,
Lake Stevens, Washington
Fifty-dollar boat races, Movie in the Park, arts and crafts, diaper dash, Aquafest Idol, food court, quadrathon, duck dash, pizza eating contest, library book sale, Proud Pet Show, Aquarian 10k/5k/kids fun run, Grand Parade down Main Street on Saturday at 1pm, disc golf competition, firefighter breakfast Saturday and Sunday 8am-noon at the downtown fire station on 21st Street NE, street soccer, softball tournament, tennis tournament, horse-drawn wagon rides, classic car show, art show and sale, food court, fireworks over the lake at 10pm Saturday (bring blankets or lawn chairs if you like). 2010 marks 50 seasons for the festival.
Learn More: Call 425-397-2344

July 23-25, 2010
Derby Days
Cory Park,
Dousman, Wisconsin
It's the festival's 55th year of fun. Enjoy a men's softball tournament, carnival, food tent, parade Sunday at 11am, chicken BBQ, beer tent, State Frog Jumping Championship (you can usually rent a frog), entertainment from Smooth Edges, Speakeasy and 4 Lane Highway.
Questions? Call 262-965-3128 or 262-965-3043

July 23-25, 2010
Iron River Blueberry Festival
Moon Lake Park and downtown,
Iron River, Wisconsin
Games and rides, blueberry pie eating contest, music, polka mass, fresh blueberries for sale, Lions Club chicken BBQ, blueberry pie for sale whole or by the slice, food booths, beer garden, arts and crafts, drawings for prizes, pageant, pedal tractor pull for the kids.
Details: Call 800-345-0716

July 24-25, 2010
Rosendale Street Festival
Main Street,
Rosendale, New York
Arts and crafts, face painting, music on several stages, ethnic foods, activities for kids. General hours are noon-9pm on Saturday and noon-7pm on Sunday. Please, no alcohol or pets.
Further Information: Call 845-750-6168

July 26-31, 2010
Butch Cassidy Days
Downtown,
Junction, Utah
Water Day at Junction Park, horseshoe tournament, parade, cooking competition, barrel racing, 5K run/walk, fishing derby at Otter Creek State Park, rodeo events, volleyball, Movie in the Park July 28, exhibits, Family Feud, outdoor dances, 3-on-3 basketball.
Learn More: Call 435-577-2029

July 28-31, 2010
Violet Festival
Victory Park,
Pickerington, Ohio
Music will include songs from Swagg, Deep Six, Jimmy Fortune and others. (Bring lawn chairs to enjoy the music.) There will be a car and bike show, business showcase, beer garden, fireworks at 10:30pm on Friday, community vendors, arts and crafts, carnival rides, Downtown Dash. Those under 12 are admitted free.
Get The Facts: Call 614-834-2717

July 29-31, 2010
Louisiana Watermelon Festival
Downtown,
Farmerville, Louisiana
Fun planned for this 47th year includes a 5K run, watermelon tasting competition, melon growing competition, tennis tournament, festival foods, music, arts and crafts, arm wrestling, street dance Friday at 7pm, treasure hunt, motorcycle poker run, watermelon auction, baby photo contest, parade, pageants, rides and games.
Info: Call 316-368-0044

July 29-31, 2010
Great Texas Mosquito Festival
Municipal Park,
Clute, Texas
Fun planned for this 30th year includes BBQ and fajita cooking contests, Mosquito Calling Contest, festival foods, arts and crafts, baby crawling contest, Mr. and Mrs. Mosquito Legs Contest, washer pitching tournament, Mosquito Chase 5K Run, haystack dive, Dodge Ball Sting Tournament, senior bingo, horseshoe pitching, plus music from Carey Donahue, Intercoastal Pirates and Trailer Choir.
Details: Call 979-265-8392 or 800-371-2971

July 29-August 1, 2010
Swiss Days
Throughout town,
Berne, Indiana
Fun planned for this 59th year includes 3-on-3 basketball, old-fashioned craft demos, foods vendors, arts and crafts booths, sand sculpture competition at Pine Lake, car show on Saturday, activities for kids, National Weiner Dog Races on Saturday (may require fee), parade at 6pm on Saturday, pancake breakfast on Saturday at the fire station from 6-10:30am, tennis tournament, Agape Sports League ball game, games and rides, horse pull and miniature horse pull, Swiss Steintoss competition on Saturday at 3pm, quilt show, amateur radio gathering, bowling tournament, music.
Questions? Call 260-589-8080

July 29-August 1, 2010
Munger Potato Festival
Community Park and Township Hall,
Munger, Michigan
Games and activities for kids, pageant, potato bratwurst, Figure Eight Derby, demolition derby, carnival, bingo, kids' pedal pull, parade Sunday. Events are still being finalized at this writing.
Information: Call 989-659-3471

July 29-August 1, 2010
Flambeau Rama
5th Street North,
Park Falls, Wisconsin
3-on-3 basketball, sidewalk sales and merchant specials, arts and crafts (Saturday and Sunday), frog jumping contest, parade, carnival, chalk drawing contest, run/walk, music, flea market, food court, youth casting contest.
Learn Information: Call 715-762-2703 or 800-762-2709

July 30-31, 2010
Hot Dog Festival
Downtown,
Frankfort, Indiana
Bun Run/Walk, festival foods, arts and crafts, hot dogs with all the toppings, music and other entertainment, activities for the kids, Frankie's Big Birthday Bash, karoke, National Dachshund Racing Finals, ABATE Bike Show and Rodeo, Bowser Dash Car Show, circus acts, Corndog Corn Hole Challenge, Greatest American Hot Dog Challenge. The festival celebrates 16 years in 2010.
Additional Details: Call 765-654-4081

July 30-August 1, 2010
Tour de Terrace Festival
56th Avenue West between 220th and 224th,
Mountain Terrace, Washington
Plans for this 17th year include arts and crafts, dance performances, food booths, pancake breakfast Saturday and Sunday 8am-noon at the Nile Shrine Center, carnival, car show, fireworks Saturday at 10pm, miniature golf.
Info: Call 425-776-7331

July 30-August 8, 2010
Coast Guard Festival
Waterfront area,
Grand Haven, Michigan
Golf tournament, battle of the bands, Kids Parade on Saturday, July 31 at 10:30am, pancake breakfast on August 1 from 8am-noon, ship tours, cruise-in car show, 1-mile family fun run, 10K run, 5K run/walk, quilt show, fireworks on August 7 at dusk, arts and crafts, Abba Mania, USO Liberty Bells, carnival, tributes to the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard, bike tour (30/60/100-miles), Grand Parade August 7 at 11:45am, Coast Guard Retirees Dinner, softball tournament, Tot Trot obstacle course. This is the festival's 86th anniversary.
Get The Details: Call 616-846-5940 or 888-207-2434

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

July 1-3 Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta & River Festival (20th), Point Pleasant, West Virginia, 304-675-8788
July 1-5 Roswell UFO Festival, Roswell, New Mexico, 888-ROSFEST
July 1-4 Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival (36th), Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 724-834-7474
July 5 Americana Festival, various venues, Centerville, Ohio, 937-433-5898
July 7-11 Bear Paw Festival, Eagle River, Alaska, 907-694-4701
July 8-9 Truckers Jamboree (31st), Iowa 80 Truck Stop (East 284), Walcott, Iowa, 563-284-6961
July 8-10 Dairy Festival, Elsie, Michigan, 989-862-5210 or 989-834-2132
July 8-11 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts (43rd),
                   Penn State University campus & Downtown, State College, Pennsylvania, 814-237-3682
July 9-10 Batesville Summerfest/Berryfest, Downtown, Batesville, Indiana, 812-934-3101 or 812-933-6116
July 9-10 Michigan Elvisfest, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti, Michigan, 734-480-3974 ext. 1
July 9-10 Freedom Fest, Grayson County Middle School, Leitchfield, Kentucky, 270-259-6164
July 9-10 July Jamboree (13th), Downtown on Main, Cedar City, Utah, 435-586-3121
July 9-10 Redmond Derby Days (70th), 6-10pm/10am-10pm, City Hall Complex on 85th Street, Redmond, Washington, 425-556-2299
July 9-10 Benedum Festival (16th), City Park, Bridgeport, West Virginia, 800-368-4324
July 9-11 The Wayne Chicken Show, Bressler Park, Wayne, Nebraska, 402-375-2240
July 9-11 Grease Pole Festival, Community Center at 261 Swan Street, Buffalo, New York, 716-852-1648 or 716-578-6254
July 9-11 Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival, Stoweflake Resort, Stowe, Vermont, 800-253-2232
July 9-11 Nabor Days, Riverview Park, Cadott, Wisconsin, 715-289-3338
July 10 North Carolina Blackberry Festival (9th), downtown, Lenoir, North Carolina, 828-726-0616
July 10 Hanover Tomato Festival (32nd), 9-4, Pole Green Park, Hanover, Virginia, 804-550-4705
July 10 New Deal Festival, Arthurdale, West Virignia, 304-864-3959
July 10-11 Sugar Creek Arts Festival (27th), 10-5/11-4, Uptown at North Street/Quad area, Normal, Illinois, 309-454-9557
July 10-11 International Mango Festival (18th), Fairchild Botanical Garden, Coral Gables, Florida, 305-667-1651
July 10-11 July Jamboree, 10-5, Zenith Park, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, 505-682-2733
July 10-11 Haddonfield Craft & Fine Art Festival (18th), Kings Highway downtown, Haddonfield, New Jersey, 856-216-7253
July 10-11 Corn Hill Arts Festival, 10-6/10-5, Corn Hill neighborhood/Clinton Ave. area, Rochester, New York, 585-262-3142
July 14-17 Crawford County Fair (64th), Hood Park, Cuba, Missouri, 877-212-8429
July 14-18 Capital Lakefair, downtown, Olympia, Washington, 360-943-7344
July 15-18 Polish Festival Bronson, Michigan, 517-369-7334 or 800-968-8333
July 15-18 Sorrento Cheese Italian Heritage Festival (33rd), Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 716-674-6133 ext. 17
July 16-17 Paw Paw Days, downtown, Paw Paw, Michigan, 269-657-5395
July 16-18 Stir-Up Days, Ashland, Nebraska, 402-944-3613
July 16-18 Downtown Days & Hungry Mother Arts & Crafts Festival,
                   Marion downtown area and Hungry Mother State Park, Marion, Virginia, 276-763-4190
July 16-18 Lavender Festival (14th), various venues, Sequim, Washington, 877-681-3035
July 17 Oldham Country Day, Main Street, LaGrange, Kentucky, 502-222-4454 or 502-222-1625
July 17 Farmers Day Festival, Main Street, China Grove, North Carolina, 704-857-8811
July 17-18 Oatka Festival (22nd), Leroy, New York, 585-768-7433
July 17-18 Mill Creek Festival, 11-6, Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek, Washington, 425-745-1891
July 21-25 Barre Heritage Festival, Main Street, Barre, Vermont, 802-476-1812
July 22-25 Jamboree Days, Lion's Memorial Park, New Auburn, Wisconsin, 715-237-2223
July 23-24 Street Festival (39th), 2nd Street area, Davenport, Iowa, 563-823-3694 or 800-732-3538
July 23-25 Bologna Festival, downtown, Yale, Michigan, 810-387-8253
July 23-25 Town & Country Jamboree, City Park, Moulton, Texas, 361-596-7205
July 23-25 Whaling Days (38th), Waterfront Park on Byron Street, Silverdale, Washington, 360-692-1107
July 24-25 Salsa Festival (17th), Plaza Park, Oxnard, California, 805-247-0197
July 24-25 Geneva Arts Fair, 10-5, South Third Street, Geneva, Illinois, 630-232-6060
July 25 Pear Fair (38th), 9-6, downtown, Courtland, California, 916-775-2000
July 25 WWISCAA Food Festival, County Convention Center, Greenville, Mississippi, 552-376-8663 or 800-820-8204
July 25 Watermelon Festival, Chapman Park, Stanley, Wisconsin, 715-644-5880
July 28-31 North Carolina Watermelon Festival (25th), Murfreesboro, North Carolina, 252-398-5922
July 30-31 Altus Grape Festival (27th), City Park, Altus, Arkansas, 479-468-4684
July 30-31 Feast of Lanterns, Lighthouse Avenue area, Pacific Grove, California, 831-649-8737
July 30-August 1 Kitsap Arts & Crafts Festival (51st), Kola Kole Park, Port Gamble, Washington, 360-297-2490
July 31 Dutch Festival, 8-4, Center Square, Hanover, Pennsylvania, 717-637-6130
July 31-August 1 Old Olcott Days, Lakeview Village Shoppes, Olcott, New York, 716-735-7489

Other July 2010 Events You Might Enjoy
July 3 International Worm Races (43rd), Austin Park, Clear Lake, California, 707-994-3600
July 3 World's Largest Salmon Barbecue (39th), 11-6, Fort Bragg, California, 707-964-1228
July 3 Burklyn Arts Council Summer Craft Fair (40th), Bandstand Park, Lyndonville, Vermont, 902-628-5836
July 4 Cardboard & Duct Tape Regatta, Library Park, Lakeport, California, 707-363-5078
July 9-10 Be Cool Car Show, downtown, Bay City, Michigan, 989-892-2567
July 9-11 Shore Leave, Marriott's Hunt Valley Inn, Baltimore, Maryland, 410-496-4456
July 9-11 Liberty Con 23,
                   Comfort Inn at 6710 Ringgold Rd., Chattanooga, Tennessee, 423-893-7979 or Email uncletimmy@libertycon.org
July 10-11 Western Maine Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show (49th),
                   9-5/10-4, Telstar High School, Bethel, Maine, 207-836-2987
July 10-11 Art & Craft Show, 10-6/10-4, Mason Street area downtown, Charlevoix, Michigan, 231-547-2101 or 800-951-2101
July 10-11, Antiques & Collectibles Show, Expo Center, Portland, Oregon, 503-282-0877
July 10-11 RAVE Car Show, Fairgrounds on Route 7 South, Rutland, Vermont, 802-265-8026
July 11 Northeast Nebraska Toy Show (23rd), Community College Learning Center, Norfolk, Nebraska, 402-329-6210
July 15-17 Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival (45th), Village Park, Roseville, Ohio, 740-982-2712
July 15-18 Califoria Rodeo Salinas, Rodeo Grounds, Salinas, California, 831-775-3100 or 800-771-8807
July 16-18 Gem & Mineral Show, National Guard Armory on Hunting Hills Ln., Boone, North Carolina, 540-384-6047
July 16-18 & 23-25 Summer Boat Show (25th), Market Hall, Dallas, Texas, 469-549-0673
July 17 Shipwreck Day, downtown, Anacortes, Washington, 350-293-7911
July 17-18 Dayton Air Show, Dayton International Airport, Dayton, Ohio, 937-898-5901
July 17-18 Heirloom Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival,
                   10-5/11-4, Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, 817-410-3459 or 541-574-8000
July 22-25 Comic-Con International (41st), Convention Center, San Diego, Califoria, 619-491-2475
July 23-25 Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo (20th), Fortuna, California, 707-725-3916
July 23-25 U.S. Grand Prix, Laguna Seca Raceway, Salinas, California, 831-242-8201
July 23-Aug. 1 Cheyenne Frontier Days, various venues, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 800-227-6336
July 25 Art in the Park (44th), 9-4:30, City Park, Appleton, Wisconsin, 920-733-4089
July 29-31 Nebraska's Big Rodeo (89th), Junction of Hwy. 11 & Hwy. 91, Burwell, Nebraska, 308-346-5010
July 30-Aug. 1 Maine Quilts Show (33rd), Civic Center, Augusta, Maine, 207-577-0648
July 30-Aug. 1 Bridal Show, 10-5, Dallas Market Hall, Dallas, Texas, 972-713-9620
July 30-Aug. 1 Great Texas Balloon Race, County Airport, Longview, Texas, 903-237-4040
July 30-Aug. 2 European Motorcycle Meet, Sunday River Ski Resort, Newry (and Bethel), Maine, 800-282-0139

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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!



Michael Parks' CD is no longer available.
I admire his music and film work tremendously
and it's been great fun to say that in a very public way.




A Little Browsing...
Gaylord's Opryland Hotel has been under restoration since the area flooded. A mid-November 2010 opening is planned.

Some ways to serve watermelon
besides just slicing it.

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on the Oregon coast.
You've been traveling all day and it's past lunch time. You had a great breakfast. It's too early for dinner. How about having tea? The South and Southeast have some of the best tea rooms in the nation. Many of them are casual Do check by phone before you wander in wearing cut-off denims). Some tea rooms do require reservations, so phone ahead and see what the crowd is like. If you're traveling with kids, they won't be overwhelmed by the small servings. Let the kids get their wiggles worked out beforehand so that they can sit with mostly grown-ups around all that delicate china. Check to make sure the tea room can accommodate children. Some welcome little ones and some do not. A bonus is that tea rooms usually have a great variety of tastes and they have lots of offerings for those who harbor a sweet tooth.

Here's just a sampling of tearooms in the South:

The Densler House, 30535 Highway 25, Wilsonville, Alabama 205-669-1450

Shamrock Rose and Thistle Tea Room, 4513 Old Shell Road, Mobile, Alabama 251-343-4669

Emma's Tea Room, 401 Pratt Ave. NE, Huntsville, Alabama 256-489-5850

Victorian Grace, 616 N. Parsons Ave., Brandon, Florida 813-653-2662

Camelia Rose Tea Room, 120 N. Collins Street, Plant City, Florida 813-659-TCUP

Victorian Grace, 616 N. Parsons Ave., Brandon, Florida 813-653-2662

Camelia Rose Tea Room, 120 N. Collins Street, Plant City, Florida 813-659-TCUP

Elizabeth's Tea Room, 568 Atlantic Boulevard, Neptune Beach, Florida 904-270-1980

Magnolia Tea Room, 212 Howard Street, Auburndale, Florida 863-965-1684

The Potted Geranium, 201 W. Greene Street, Greensboro, Georgia 706-453-4979

Tea at Seven Springs, 4456 Marietta Street, Powder Springs, Georgia 770-439-9074

The Baron York Tea Room, 1444 Washington Street, Clarkesville, Georgia 706-754-3044

The English Tea Room, 734 Rutland Street, Covington, Louisiana 985-898-3988

Vianne's Tea Salon & Cafe, 544 Girod St, Mandeville, Louisiana 985-624-LOVE (5683)

A Spot for Tea, 100 East Vermilion St., Suite 130, Lafayette, Louisiana 337-251-3214

Simply Teavine, 1604 28th Ave., Hattiesburg, Mississippi 601-268-5523

The Pineapple Tea Room, 111 N. Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina 919-303-0411

The Wilmington Tea Room, 224 S. Water Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 910-343-1832

This Whole House, 106 E. Doty Ave, Summerville, South Carolina 843-851-8030

Tea, Lace and Roses, 123 W. Davis Street, Culpepper, Virginia 540-829-9700



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