Deb's Monthly Review

September 2005

Editor: Deb Thompson deb@lightpatch.com

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

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September 2005 Festivals and Events

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September 2, 2005 Because of Hurricane Katrina's damage, it is especially important right now that you verify all festival or event information. Even areas that were not in the direct path of the storm may have strained local resources in their attempts to assist displaced people. Some typically available festival or event venues may have become temporary evacuation centers. Travel in some areas may be difficult or restricted. Once there has been more restoration to affected areas your attendance and support at local events and festivals will be a great way to help the local economy and our national economy in general. Until then, please show patience with event operators and communities.

September 1-3, 2005 Sweet Corn Festival Lions Park, Millersport, Ohio	Enjoy a parade, carnival, 4 stages of entertainment, Hula Hoop contest, outhouse races, tractor pull, nature education tent, Cob Cleaning corn eating contest, rolling pin throwing contest, pageant, festival foods and more. (Some events beginning Wednesday, August 31). Further Information: Call 740-467-3639.
September 2-3, 2005 Dolan Days Dolan Springs School, Dolan Springs, Arizona	Dance, pancake breakfast, parade, car show, road apple roulette, arts and crafts, more. Additional Details: Call 928-767-3890
September 2-4, 2005 National Buffalo Wing Festival Dunn Tire Park on Swan Street, Buffalo, New York	Pageant, festival merchandise, 0.5K Chicken Wing Run, bobbing for wings, baby wing contest, sauce cooking contest, entertainment, car and truck show, wing eating contest, activities for kids, cooking demonstrations. Some events may be ticketed separately and/or require registration. Questions: Call 716-565-4141
September 2-5, 2005 Bumbershoot various venues, Seattle, Washington	Now in its 35th year, Bumbershoot attracts more than 2500 performers to share poetry and literature, dance, comedy, theatre, film, music and more. In addition to live performances you can enjoy an artisan marketplace, festival foods and special activities for kids. It's a great way to experience the arts for a reasonable price. For tickets, call the number below or call Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at some Western Washington Starbucks locations. Learn More: Call 206-628-0888
September 2-5, 2005 North Carolina Apple Festival Downtown, Hendersonville, North Carolina	Breakfasts, apple orchard tours, 8K run/1-mile walk, Gem & Mineral Spectacular, arts and crafts, kiddie carnival, merchant specials and sidewalk sales, vendors, postage stamp cancellation, King Apple Parade, street dance, and music from Last Man Standing, Caribbean Cowboys, Russ Wilson and many others. Park in Jackson Park and take a shuttle to the festival area. (Check out the Henderson County Historic Courthouse, which is celebrating a 100th anniversary this year). Find Out More: Call 828-697-4557
September 2-5, 2005 Box Car Days Downtown, Tracy, Minnesota	Parade, beer tent, fly-in breakfast, pageant, arts and crafts, street dance, carnival, food. Questions: Call 507-629-4021
September 2-5, 2005 Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival Churchill County Fairgrounds, Fallon, Nevada	Cantaloupe eating contest, battle of the bands, camel rides, carnival, entertainment, K-9 demonstration, music, karaoke, rodeo events, cowboy poetry, car show, arts and crafts, food. The festival is celebrating its 20th year. Further Details: Call 775-423-2544
September 3, 2005 Blackberry Festival various venues, Bremerton, Oregon	5K/1 mile Berry Fun Run plus a Berry Dash for the kids, golf tournament, chalk art competition, bike race, car show, festival foods, entertainment, arts and crafts and plenty of berry treats such as blackberry scones, pie, blackberry wine and blackberry syrup. Information: Call 360-377-3041
September 3, 2005 Festivale Italiano Silver Street, Hurley, Wisconsin	Watermelon eating contest, spaghetti eating contest, raffle, arts and crafts, music, food. Learn More: Call 715-561-4334
September 3, 2005 Pocono Garlic Festival Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania	Area vineyards offer tastes and sales plus some 50 restaurants bring out treats such as garlic funnel cakes and other garlic-laden goodies (some sweet and some savory). This is one festival where you are encouraged to bring your coolers and buy treats to take home with you! You can also enjoy arts and crafts, a garlic eating contest, and music from the famous Garlic Eating Tuba Troubadours. The festival runs from 10am-5pm. Further Details: Call 610-381-3303 or 570-421-7235.
September 3-5, 2005 Capitola Begonia Festival various venues, Capitola, California	Horseshoes on the sand, fishing derby, sand sculpture contest, music, student art in the park, chalk art area for kids, rowboat races, community beach volleyball, nautical parade down Soquel Creek, Beach Blanket Begonias hat decorating. More: Call 831-476-3566 or 800-919-8155
September 3-5, 2005 Milan Melon Festival Town Square area, Milan, Ohio	Big Wheelie Race, melon eating contest, activities for kids, games and rides, music, chicken BBQ, 10K run, pedal tractor pull, classic cars, arts and crafts, watermelon sherbet, melon ice cream, other festival foods. Questions: Call 419-499-2766
September 3-5, 2005 Findley Lake Harvest Festival Main Street, Findley Lake, New York	Quilt show, entertainment, arts and crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, vendors, pony rides for the kids, food. Learn More: Call 716-769-7852
September 6-10, 2005 Harvest Festival various venues, Steelville, Missouri	Rodeo events, food, entertainment, parade, merchant specials and sidewalk sales. Further Information: Call 573-775-5533
September 6-10, 2005 Concordia Fall Festival Downtown, Concordia, Missouri	Tribute to veterans, drawings for prizes, square dance, food, entertainment, parades, carnival, pedal tractor pull, back seat driving contest, livestock show. Further Information: Call 660-463-2454
September 6-10, 2005 Wellston Coal Festival Downtown, Wellston, Ohio	Classic cars, karaoke, lawnmower races, entertainment, a parade, Coal Miner Olympics, tours of mine, dances, rides and games, vendors. Additional Details: Call 740-384-5141
September 7-11, 2005 Defeat of Jesse James Days various venues, Northfield, Minnesota	5K Walk/Run and 15K run, pedal tractor pull, helicopter rides, entertainment, bank raid reenactments, food court at Bridge Square area, Horseshoe Hunt scavenger competition, square dance, bingo, Jesse James bike tour, parades, arts and crafts, breakfasts, rodeo, carnival, appearance by the Hollywood Cowboys (among those sceduled at this writing are Ben Cooper, Will Hutchins and Jan Merlin). Questions: Call 507-645-5604 or 800-658-2548
September 7-11, 2005 Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival Civic Park on Daugherty Drive, Reynoldsburg, Ohio	The festival celebrates its 40th year with tomato exhibits, a Tallest Tomato Plant contest, free tomato juice, carnival, arts and crafts, entertainment, pizza taste-off, Civil War reenactors, grand parade, senior bingo, festival merchandise, motorcycle cruise-in, commercial vendors, car cruise-in. Further Details: Call 614-866-2861
September 8-10, 2005 Grape and Fall Festival Downtown/Hart Park, St. James, Missouri	5K Run and 1 mile walk, carnival, arts and crafts, pageant, ATV pull, demolition derby, softball and horseshoe tournaments, food, entertainment, grape stomp, wine tasting. Get More Information: Call 573-265-3899
September 8-10, 2005 Seymour Apple Festival Downtown, Seymour, Missouri	Games, arts and crafts, entertainment, pageant, food, 5K run. The festival is celebrating its 33rd year. Further Details: Call 417-935-2888
September 8-10, 2005 Marion Popcorn Festival Downtown, Marion, Ohio	Popcorn cooking contest, pageant, arts and crafts (on Oak Street), entertainment, carnival, Popcorn 5000 5K Run, Popcorn 100 Bicycle tour, Marion Midget Football, parade, activities for kids, Popcorn golf tournament, vendors, Popcorn volleyball tournament, opportunity to visit the Wyandot Popcorn Museum. Learn More: Call 740-387-8919
September 8-11, 2005 Grapevine GrapeFest Main Street, Grapevine, Texas	Grape stomp, classic cars, 4 stages of entertainment, wine tasting, wine auction, champagne brunch (reservations: 817-410-3185), tennis tournament, carnival, food. Find Out Details: Call 817-410-3185 or 800-457-6338
September 9-10, 2005 Grape and Fall Festival Historic Downing Street, Hollister, Missouri	Arts and crafts, entertainment, pageant, activities for kids, car show, grape stomp, food. Further Information: Call 417-334-3050
September 9-10, 2005 A Taste of Lahaina Lahaina Recreation Park II, Lahaina, Hawaii	Vendors, entertainment, beer and wine garden, tasting-size portions of food from local restaurants, activities for kids. There is an admission charge for those age 13 and older. Get Details: Call 808-667-9175 or 888-310-1117
September 9-11, 2005 Niagara County Peach Festival Academy Park, Lewiston, New York	Peach fuzz contest, carnival rides, peach dessert baking contest, peach shortcake, festival foods, entertainment, pageant, parade, arts and crafts, 5K run/walk. Questions: Call 716-754-9500.
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September 9-11, 2005 Huckleberry Festival Daubenspeck park, Bingen, Washington	Parade, carnival, talent show, huckleberry pie, vendors, beverage garden, entertainment. Learn More: Call 509-493-2122.
September 9-11, 2005 Broom Corn Festival Downtown, Arcola, Illinois	Kiddie tractor pull, arts and crafts, parade, antique tractor display, Lawn Rangers, 5k and 10K race, beer tent, broom-making demonstrations, food. Come and enjoy the festival's 35th year! Information: Call 217-268-4530 or 800-336-5456.
Septemeber 9-11, 2005 Mantua Potato Festival Buchert Park, Mantua, Ohio	In its 32nd year the festival offers classic cars, rides, games for kids, raffle, arts and crafts, antique farm equipment show, 2 stages of entertainment, potato doughnuts, baked potatoes, potato pancakes, a potato baking contest and more. Further Details: Call 330-274-0770
September 9-11, 2005 Boxelder Bug Days Downtown, Minneota, Minnesota	Boxelder bug races, sports events, arts and crafts, more. Minneota is also celebrating its Quasquicentennial this year. Additional Information: Call 507-872-6790
September 9-11, 2005 Posen Potato Festival various venues, Posen, Michigan	Antiques, potato pancake breakfast, carnival, entertainment, grist mill tours, VFW roast beef dinner, potato dish contest, arts and crafts, potato displays, polka folk mass, demolition derby, bingo, flea market, polka dance, entertainment. The festival is now in its 54th year. Learn More: Call 989-766-8128
September 9-11, 2005 Maryland Seafood Festival Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Maryland	Mad Dog Canine Free Flight Frisbee Show, crab soup cooking competition, arts and crafts, National Guard display, entertainment, seafood, art tent and beach golf for kids, climbing wall, dog stunt show, Marine tug-of-war challenge, volleyball tournament, petting farm. The event runs from 11am-8pm. Further Information: Call 410-266-3113
September 9-11, 2005 Eureka! California Admission Day Weekend various venues, Sacramento, California	State Parks in the area will have free admission, and for those of us who have been waiting to see the renovation of the Leland Stanford Mansion, this is the grand opening of that building. There will be Living History events at Rooftop Park, free tours of the State Capitol Museum, railroad exhibits and more. If you plan to arrive in town a few days before the celebration you might be able to increase your fun by catching the last day or two of the California State Fair, which closes September 5. Learn More: Call 916-445-7373 or 888-831-8585
September 9-11, 2005 Popeye Picnic Downtown, Chester, Illinois	Remote control air show, Popeye 5K Run/walk, motorcycle show, petting zoo, car cruise-in, carnival, teen dance, games, fireworks, arts and crafts, flea market, helicopter rides, Popeye Film Festival, volleyball tournament, talent show, Popeye Museum, smorgasboard, entertainment, a visit from Popeye characters, washer tournament, food, prizes. Some activities require a separate admission charge or reservation. Additional Details: Call 618-826-5000 ext. 221
September 9-11, 2005 Clinton County Corn Festival County Fairgrounds on Main St., Wilmington, Ohio	Entertainment, quilt show, classic cars, antique tractors and engines on display, parade, arts and crafts, antiques, contests and food. Further Information: Call 937-382-1965
September 9-11, 2005 St. Louis Art Fair Clayton business district, St. Louis, Missouri	Creative Castle for kids, hands-on art for the grown ups, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Keep up your festival energy with nachos, soba noodles, enchiladas, sandwiches, Southwest spring rolls, kabobs, burritos, seafood, cheesecake and other foods. Questions: Call 314-863-0278.
September 10, 2005 Spinach Festival Sar-Ko-Par-Trails Park, Lenexa, Kansas	The World's Largest Spinach Salad arrives with no less than Olive Oyl and Popeye to present it. Enjoy antiques, arts and crafts, green rock skipping, petting zoo, pony rides, Spinach Speedway car show, largest sunflower contest, paddle boats, quilt show, drawing for quilt, Spinach Cafe. Further Details: Call 913-541-8592
September 10, 2005 Okrafest Downtown, Checotah, Oklahoma	Car show, arts and crafts, entertainment, games, free fried okra, okra eating contest, festival foods, activities for kids, pageant, more. More: Call 918-473-4178
September 10, 2005 Kolache Festival Courthouse Square, Caldwell, Texas	Co-ed softball, polka music, arts and crafts, street dance, costumes, kolache baking contest, kolache eating contest, classic cars, Kolache Krunch 5K run/walk, food vendors. Learn Details: Call 970-567-3218
September 10, 2005 Valparaiso Popcorn Festival Downtown, Valparaiso, Indiana	Popcorn Panic 5M run and Popcorn 5K walk, talent show, lunches, parade, entertainment, dinners petting zoo, more than 500 arts and crafts booths, food vendors, Lil Kernel Puff (kiddie run), hot air balloons. Please leave pets at home. Questions: Call 219-464-8332.
September 10-11, 2005 Eastport Salmon Festival various venues, Eastport, Maine	Chowder cooking contest, salmon dinners and BBQ, arts and crafts, antiques, tours of salmon pens by boat, entertainment, sailboat sail-in, 5K run/walk (and a 1 mile race for kids), educational displays, microbrewery tent, strawberry shortcake. Learn More: Call 207-853-4644.
September 10-11, 2005 California Dry Bean Festival 10th & Central Streets, Tracy, California	3 stages of entertainment, area for kids, AARP Road Show, more than 350 arts and crafts vendors, food. Admission to the festival is free, but some events may require separate fees and/or registration. Festival hours are 10am-9pm on Saturday and 10am-6pm on Sunday. Questions: Call 816-524-2424
September 10-11, 2005 Canal Days various venues, Cambridge City, Indiana	Activities for kids, antique tractor show, car show, karaoke, entertainment, parade, food vendors and more. Further Details: Call 765-478-4689 or 765-478-6315
September 10-11, 2005 Autumn Moon Festival Grant & Washington in Chinatown, San Francisco, California	Lion dancing, martial arts demonstrations, parade, youth talent contest, 3 stages of entertainment, moon cakes and other food, activities for children. Questions: Call 415-982-6306
September 10-11, 2005 Grain Valley Fair Daze Main Street behind Community Center, Grain Valley, Missouri	Frog jumping contest, arts and crafts booths, fireworks, entertainment, carnival, car show. Further Details: Call 816-847-2627
September 10-11, 2005 Clothesline Festival Memorial Art Gallery grounds, Rochester, New York	600 artisans show and sell their work, plus there are special activities for kids. Browse festival merchandise, food vendors and more. Additional Information: Call 585-473-7720
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September 10-11, 2005 Castle Rock Artfest Wilcox Square, Castle Rock, Colorado	Children's Imagination Zone, 150 artisans showing and selling their work, food booths, microwbrew tasting, festival merchandise, silent auction, entertainment on stage, strolling entertainment. You can park at the county fairgrounds and take a shuttle to the festival. There is an admission charge for those age 12 and older. Please do not bring pets to the event. Get Details: Call 303-688-4597.
September 10-11, 2005 Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair Downtown, Little Falls, Minnesota	850 juried artists participate, plus there are food vendors and more. You can park at the Morrison County fairgrounds and catch a shuttle to the downtown area. It's the 33rd year for this event. Further Information: Call 320-632-5155.
September 10-11, 2005 Mushroom Festival various venues, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania	Mushrooms for sale, entertainment, rides for kids, arts and crafts, Underground Railroad tours, parade, dance party, golf tournament, fresh mushroom soup cooking contest, Soup & Winefest, remote control air show, cooking demonstrations. The festival is celebrating its 20th year. Learn More: Call 610-925-3373 or 888-440-9920
September 10-11, 2005 FunFest Downtown, Hazelton, Pennsylvania	Entertainment, parade, pageant, Hula-Hoop contest, variety show, activities for seniors, arts and crafts, classic cars, 5K run/2 mile walk. Questions: Call 570-455-1508 or 800-OKF-FEST
September 10-11, 2005 TomatoFest Emerson Park, Auburn, New York	Commercial vendors, entertainment, arts and crafts, activities for kids, carnival rides and food. Kids under age 12 are admitted free with a can of food. The event brings in food for local charities, so do bring any and all canned items you are able to. Additional Details: Call 315-255-1658
September 11, 2005 Pet Rock Festival Quinsigamond College, Worcestershire, Massachusetts	Local food drives and local animal shelters benefit from this great charity event. Enjoy dog contests of all types, raffles, a doggie water park, rabies clinic, cat photo contest, festival merchandise, food, information on rescue and adoption of animals. Entertainment scheduled includes Pet Rock (the band), Jediah and Orleans. The event runs from noon-5pm. (September 18 has been set as a rain date). Further Information: Call 508-755-8004 ext. 245
September 13-17, 2005 McClure Bean Soup Festival unknown venue(s), McClure, Pennsylvania	Lots of food, including the great bean soup, will be at this event. Enjoy fireworks, historical reenactors, country music karaoke, a carnival and more. Veterans in uniform get free soup. It's the 114th year for this festival. Additional Details: Call 800-338-7389
September 16-17, 2005 Heritage Day Downtown, Houston, Missouri	Classic cars, antique tractors on display, arts and crafts, entertainment. Learn More: Call 417-967-2220
September 16-18, 2005 Jordan Fall Festival Festival grounds on Beaver Street, Jordan, New York	8.5 mile Alpine Classic Run, classic cars, antique tractor display, karaoke, BBQ, entertainment, arts and crafts, greased pole climb, drawings for prizes, rides, festival foods. Information: Call 315-730-7498
September 16-18, 2005 Peanut Butter Festival Gumtown Park, New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Mountain bike race (on the 17th), 5K run, parade, arts and crafts, games, motorcycle cruise-in, entertainment, food. Questions: Call 814-275-1718 or 814-275-3929
September 16-18, 2005 Blue Springs Fall Festival Main Center, Blue Springs, Missouri	Parade, children's area, carnival, arts and crafts, 3 stages of entertainment, other events. The festival is celebrating its 36th year. Additional Information: Call 816-228-2667
September 16-18, 2005 Jesse James Festival Festival Grounds on Hwy 33, Kearney, Missouri	Senior dinner, farmers market, parade, 5K/10K run and 5K walk, arts and crafts, teen dance, rodeo events, mud volleball, fire apparatus show, breakfast buffet, entertainment, Jesse James Corral for kids, BBQ contest, mule show, carnival, festival foods. Get Details: Call 816-628-4646
September 16-18, 2005 Greentree Festival Kirkwood Park at Geyer & Adams, Kirkwood, Missouri	In its 45th year the festival offers the fun of a bicycle race, book fair, Kirkwood's Kutest Baby Contest, a tennis tournament and a parade. You can also enjoy a wine garden, Canine Frisbee Contest, entertainment, senior bingo, senior pool tournament, Greenteen Festival, kids' dog show, arts and crafts and plenty of food. Learn More: Call 314-821-4161
September 16-18, 2005 Nappanee Apple Fair Downtown, Nappanee, Indiana	Pancake breakfast, pageant, helicopter rides, apple dumpling contest, biking events, antique fire truck display, carnival, bed races, teen dance, classic cars, apple pie eating contest, apple peeling contest, scarecrow contest, apple baking contest, arts and crafts, talent show, garden tractor pull and plenty of treats such as apple cider, apple butter and apple cobbler. The festival is in its 30th year. Details: Call 574-773-7812
September 16-18, 2005 Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest Downtown, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania	Rock climbing wall, vendors, activities for kids, rides and games, arts and crafts, casino tent, music and dance and plenty of food. Get Information: Call 724-745-1812
September 16-18, 2005 Southside Fall Festival & Rodeo Hyde Park & South Street, St. Joseph, Missouri	Professional rodeo events at the Stockyard arena, parade, pony rides, karaoke, entertainment, activities for kids, food court, arts and crafts, fireworks. This is an alcohol-free event. Questions: Call 816-238-3515
September 16-18, 2005 Irish Festival Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland	Songs and stories for kids, lectures on Irish history and culture, Irish language lessons, vendors, entertainment and festival foods such as potato dishes, pretzels and beer. Further Information: Call 410-747-6868
September 16-18, 2005 Francesville Fall Festival Downtown, Francesville, Indiana	Arts and crafts, festival foods, sports competitions, collectibles, dinners, parade, carnival, car show, baked goods and entertainment. Additional Details: Call 219-567-9689
September 16-18, 2005 East Side Floral & Antique Festival Blackstone Boulevard across from Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island	Antiques, fall planting gardens, lectures, vendors and more. Find Out More: Call 401-785-9450
September 16-18, 2005 Clark County Mule Festival County Fairgrounds on Rt. EE, Kahoka, Missouri	Mule parade, mule jumping competition, festival foods, flea market, arts and crafts, trail ride, carnival, rodeo, mule polo and other sporting events, Dolly Parton Race. Some events require separate admission or addition charge. Further Details: Call 660-866-2330 or 660-727-3295
September 16-18, 2005 Festival of the Forks Downtown, Albion, Michigan	In its 39th year the festival offers an AAUW book sale, art show, food vendors, entertainment, parade, antiques, a music workshop for the kids and more. Questions: Call 517-629-5533
September 17, 2005 King Turkey Day various venues, Worthington, Minnesota	Pancake breakfast, carnival, classic cars, flower show, flea market, turkey parade, food and beer vendors, Turkey Day 10K race and picnic reception, Great Gobbler Gallop turkey race, miniature golf, animal show, sports card show. Learn More: Call 507-372-2929
September 17, 2005 Sunflower Fair Downtown, La Porte, Indiana	Kids' coloring contest, crafts and collectibles, sunflower contests for largest and tallest sunflowers, American Red Cross 5K run and health walk, trolley rides, classic cars, rib cook-off, entertainment, food vendors. This is the event's 6th year. Get Details: Call 219-362-2084
September 17, 2005 Monett Fall Festival Downtown, Monett, Missouri	Car show, arts and crafts, entertainment, activities for kids, food, visit from Smokey Bear, games, rides. Get Details: Call 417-235-3349
September 17, 2005 Bethel Harvest Fest Village Common, Bethel, Maine	Chowdah Cook-Off, fresh apples for sale, produce for sale, arts and crafts, music, apple pie baking contest, guided and self-guided bike tours. Additional Information: Call 207-824-2282
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September 17-18, 2005 German Russian Schmeckfest unknown venue(s), Eureka, South Dakota	Parade, vintage vehicle show, arts and crafts, tractor pull, ethnic foods, variety show. Additional Information: Call 605-284-5137
September 17-18, 2005 Maple Fall Festival Wildwood Park & Zoo at 1800 S. Central Ave (Hwy 13), Marshfield, Wisconsin	Pancake and maple syrup breakfast, more than 200 arts and crafts booths, entertainment, food court, beer garden, bingo, activities for kids, largest sunflower contest, sunflower seed spitting contest. Additional Information: Call 715-384-3454 or 800-422-4541
September 17-18, 2005 Creative Arts Guild Festival Downtown, Dalton, Georgia	Arts and crafts, entertainment, area for kids, U21 for teens, food. Questions: Call 706-278-0168
September 17-18, 2005 Johnny Appleseed Festival Johnny Appleseed Park & Archer Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana	Food, arts and crafts, historical displays and reenactments, games, more. Please do not bring dogs to the festival. Learn More: Call 260-427-6020 or 260-471-8941
September 17-18, 2005 Big River Days Riverfront Park, Clarksville, Missouri	River otter show, food, tours of the lock, 5000 gallon aquarium, historic reenactments, activities for kids. Information: Call 573-242-3132
September 17-18, 2005 Ohio PawPaw Festival Lake Snowden, Albany, Ohio	Pawpaw trees for sale, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, pawpaw eating contest, pawpaw wheat beer, atlatl throwing, pawpaw cooking contest, food vendors, fresh pawpaws for sale. Pets are welcome if kept on leash. There is an admission charge for those age 12 and older. The festival is in its 7th year. Additional Details: Call 740-698-2124 or 800-878-9767
September 17-24, 2005 Persimmon Festival Main Street area, Mitchell, Indiana	Karaoke, entertainment, food vendors, parade, lasagna dinner, persimmon pudding cooking contest, persimmon pudding eating contest, golf scramble, chicken BBQ, horseshoe tournament, tennis tournament, blood drive, road rally, chili cook-off, fish fry, walking tours, pageant, carnival, pancake breakfast. This is the festival's 59th year. Learn More: Call 812-849-4441 or 800-580-1985
September 18-21, 2005 Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival Angell Park, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin	Carnival games and rides, parade on Thursday, beer tent, activities for kids, petting zoo, food booths, entertainment, uncooked corn for sale, cooked sweet corn and other festival foods, storytelling, rock climbing wall, arts and crafts. Questions: Call 608-837-4547
September 20-24, 2005 Jackson County Apple Festival Downtown, Jackson, Ohio	Quilt demonstrations and quilt show, apple peeling contest, parades, arts and crafts, pageants, apples for sale, games, Big Wheel race for kids ages 4-6, volleyball tournament, marching bands, stuffed animal contest for pre-schoolers, baby stroller race, carnival rides, rollerblade contest, ice cream blizzard eating contest, lip sync contest, martial arts demonstrations, apple pie baking contest, lawn mower races, music. Further Information: Call 740-286-1339
September 21-24, 2005 Black Walnut Festival City Park, Stockton, Missouri	Parade, carnival, pet show, local craft sales and craft demonstrations, relay race, pageant, music, food. This event is celebrating its 45th year. Questions: Call 412-276-5213
September 22-24, 2005 Raytown Roundup Days Downtown, Raytown, Missouri	Carnival, arts and crafts, parade, talent contest, games, food. Additional Details: Call 816-353-8500
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September 22-25, 2005 World Chicken Festival Downtown, London, Kentucky	Soap box derby, arts and crafts, battle of the bluegrass bands, Colonel Sanders look-a-like contest, quilt display, egg drop contest, karaoke, bowling tournament, wing eating contest, hot wing eating contest, golf scramble, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, chicken hat contest, world's largest stainless steel skillet. The festival is in its 16th year. Learn More: Call 606-878-6900 or 800-348-0095
September 22-25, 2005 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Downtown, Barnesville, Ohio	Hog calling contest, beard and mustache competition, flea market, 5K Pumpkin Run, pumpkin rolling contest, parade, pageant, classic cars, farm machinery displays, arts and crafts, tall tales competition, fudge contest, carnival, food vendors with treats such as pumpkin ice cream and pumpkin doughnuts. Further Details: Call 740-425-2593
September 23-24, 2005 Oktoberfest Downtown, Lee's Summit, Missouri	Area for kids (with face painting, pony rides and visits from Road Runner and Bugs Bunny), arts and crafts, carnival, German foods, entertainment on 2 stages, beer garden, pancake breakfast. Further Information: Call 816-524-2424
September 23-24, 2005 Whole Enchilada Festival Downtown, Las Cruces, New Mexico	Parade, martial arts demonstrations, enchilada cooking contest, carnival, entertainment, pet parade, poker run, motorcyle and car show, festival foods, arts and crafts, activities for kids, the making of The World's Largest Enchilada (with free samples). It's the 25th year for this event. Questions: Call 505-526-1938
September 23-25, 2005 Pelican Festival various venues, Grove, Oklahoma	Arts and crafts, pelican viewing tours, carnival, parade, talent competition, food. Find Out More: Call 918-786-2289
September 23-25, 2005 Wanatah Scarecrow Festival Downtown, Wanatah, Indiana	Parade, arts and crafts, Scarecrow Scamper fun run for kids, antique tractor display, entertainment, antiques, car show, toy and collectibles show, 5K run and 3K walk, food. Further Information: Call 219-733-2340
September 23-25, 2005 Rhythm & Ribs Raley Field, Sacramento, California	Local bands, rib cooking contest (with samples for visitors), arts and crafts, activities for kids. It's the festival's 3rd year. Details: Call 916-376-4676
September 23-25, 2005 Oktoberfest Berkley Riverfront Park, Kansas City, Missouri	Area for kids, fireworks, arts and crafts, carnival, German foods such as bratwurst and hand-twisted pretzels, entertainment, beer garden. There is an admission charge for those age 13 and older. Learn More: Call 816-221-0636
September 23-25, 2005 Cory Apple Fest Community Center, Cory, Indiana	Tractor display, parade, fish fry, 5K run, golf tournament, arts and crafts, food. Further Details: Call 812-232-2391
September 24, 2005 Halletsville Kolache Fest Knights of Columbus Hall, Hallettsville, Texas	In its 11th year the festival offers karaoke, activities for kids, kolache eating contest, arts and crafts and more. Questions: Call 361-798-2662
September 24, 2005 Autumn Harvest Festival Downtown, Marlinton, West Virginia	Games for everyone, auction, horseshow pitching, scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, entertainment, agricultural and homemaking exhibits, food concessions. Also on this day, Marlinton hosts the West Virginia RoadKill Cook-off. Crazy dishes like Tire Tread Tortillas are judged and served up. Just about anything is all right to put in, as long as the main ingredient is an animal that might be of the type commonly found along the road. But don't worry. No one goes out and chases down dinner with their SUV for this event. It's all in fun and the best cooks win cash prizes for their creativity. Find Out More: Call 800-336-7009
September 24-25, 2005 Taste of Morgan Hill Monterey Road area downtown, Morgan Hill, California	Quilt show, arts and crafts, Kids Zone, garden show, entertainment, classic cars, commercial vendors, lots of food. The festival runs from 10am-6pm. Further Information: Call 408-779-9444
September 24-25, 2005 Adams Avenue Street Fair Adams Avenue (between Bancroft & 35th Streets), San Diego, California	Food vendors, arts and crafts, carnival rides and seven stages of entertainment. Among those scheduled to perform at this writing are Little Charlie & The Nightcats and Pinetop Perkins. Additional Details: Call 619-282-7329
September 24-25, 2005 Mississippi Pecan Festival Wingate Road, Richton, Mississippi	The event is held in an actual pecan orchard and offers fun such as a mule pull, music, arts and crafts, talent show, purtiest rooster contest, stock dog demonstrations, pageant, antique engines on display, pecan charity baking contest, food. There is an admission charge. Questions: Call 601-525-3792
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September 24-25, 2005 Geneva Grape Jamboree Downtown at intersection of Routes 534 & 20, Geneva, Ohio	Parades, arts and crafts, entertainment, wine tasting, grape products for sale, sporting events, freshly squeezed grape juice. Learn More: Call 440-466-JAMB
September 24-25, 2005 Taste of Rhode Island Newport Harbor, Newport, Rhode Island	Now in its 17th year, this event features appetizer-size portions of food from 40 of the area's restaurants, plus 2 stages of music, strolling entertainers, a marketplace, area for kids, cooking demonstrations, plus a wine garden. Children under age 12 are admitted free with an accompanying adult. The event runs from 11am-9pm on Saturday and from 11am-6pm on Sunday. Questions: Call 401-223-0815 ext. 214
September 24-25, 2005 Fall Harvest Festival Central Park, North Branch, Minnesota	Vehicle fair, arts and crafts, Spud Run, commercial booths, remote control car races, classic cars, omelet and pancake breakfasts, food vendors. It's the 15th year for this event. Find Out More: Call 651-674-4077
September 25, 2005 Colden Visual Arts & Crafts Fair Route 240 at Bosten Colden Road, Colden, New York	Antique car show, arts and crafts booths, entertainment, trolley rides and food. The event runs from 11am-5pm. Additional Details: Call 716-941-5016
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September 26-October 2, 2005 Northeast Kingdom Fall Foliage Festival various venues, Cabot, Vermont	The festival actually takes place over a range of seven towns and includes music, arts and crafts, special dinners, fall color viewing and more. Get More Information: Call 802-639-6379 or 802-748-3678
September 29-October 1, 2005 Ozark Black Gold Walnut Festival Piney Creek Park, Alton, Missouri	Talent contest, pumpkin carving, games, music, arts and crafts, carnival. Details: Call 417-778-7295
September 29-October 2, 2005 Buckwheat Festival various venues, Kingwood, West Virginia	5K run/2-mile walk, race cars and modified trucks on display, carnival, livestock exhibits and judging, buckwheat cake and sausage dinners, arts and crafts, drawings for prizes, entertainment, pet show, bicycle decorating contest, agricultural exhibits, fireworks. Find Out More: Call 304-329-0021
September 30-October 1, 2005 Ohio Swiss Festival Main Street (and other venues), Sugarcreek, Ohio	Swiss music and dancing, costume contest, pageant, arts and crafts booths, kiddie parade, sporting events, Big Wheel Race, cheese making competition, yodeling contest, 5K run, food, grand parade, more. Questions: Call 330-852-4113 or 888-609-7592
September 30-October 2, 2005 Eugene Celebration Downtown, Eugene, Oregon	Pet parade, sporting events, arts and crafts, commercial and non-profit vendors, entertainment on several stages, KidZone, health information, parade, food. Learn More: Call 541-681-4108
September Somethings! Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:
Sept. 1-5 Michigan Peach Festival, Romeo, Michigan, 586-752-4436 Sept. 2-3 Old Settlers Festival, Clupper Grove, Bean Blossom, Indiana, 812-988-2626 Sept. 2-3 Mamou Cajun Music Festival, Mamou, Louisiana, 337-486-3273 Sept. 2-3 Oatmeal Festival, 4H Club Arena, Bertram, Texas, 512-355-2197 Sept. 2-3 Hatch Chile Festival, Hatch, New Mexico, 505-267-5050 Sept. 2-4 Greek Festival, Convention Center, Sacramento, California, 816-443-2033 Sept. 2-4 Big Muddy Blues Festival, Laclede's Landing, St. Louis, Missouri, 314-241-5875 Sept. 2-4 Caramel Festival, Winchester, Ohio, 937-695-0950 Sept. 2-4 Dusk 'til Dawn Blues Festival, DC Minner Street.                                (off Rentiesville-Honey Springs Road), Rentiesville, Oklahoma, 918-473-2411 Sept. 2-5 Marshmallow Festival, Ligonier, Indiana, 260-894-4986 or 260-410-3056 Sept. 2-5 Gold Rush Days, Old Sacramento, Sacramento, California, 916-808-7777 Sept. 2-5 Little Italy Festival, Clinton, Indiana, 765-832-823-9935 or 765-832-7254 Sept. 2-5 Earl Park Fall Festival,                                Community Park, Earl Park, Indiana, 219-474-5081 or 765-385-2678 Sept. 2-5 Santa-Cali-Gon Days, Independence, Missouri, 816-252-4745 Sept. 2-5 Balloonfest, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 208-667-2314 Sept. 2-17 Moab Music Festival, Moab, Utah, 435-259-7003 Sept. 3 Septemberfest, Ventura, Iowa Sept. 3 Big Butt Lumber Heritage Festival,                                County Fairgrounds, Brookville, Pennsylvania, 814-849-4661 Sept. 3 Prairie Arts Festival, Downtown, West Point, Mississippi, 662-494-5121 Sept. 3-4 Lumberjack Festival, Andes, New York, 845-676-3143 Sept. 3-4 Pirates on the Waterfront, Harbor Lawn, Louisville, Kentucky, 502-228-6080 Sept. 3-4 Heritage Celebration, Memorial Park, Forresthill, California, 530-367-2474 Sept. 3-4 Mad River Valley Craft Fair,                                Kenyon's Field on Route 100, Waitsville, Vermont, 802-496-4420 (before 8:30pm) Sept. 3-5 Tapestry Arts Festival, San Jose, California, 408-494-3590 Sept. 4 Labor Day Lobsterfest, Marina, Westport, New York, 518-962-4899 Sept. 4 Running of the Sheep , Downtown, Reed Point, Montana, 406-326-2288 Sept. 4 Brewery Gulch Daze, Bisbee, Arizona, 520-432-5421 Sept. 4 Salsa Fiesta, (pancake breakfast next day), Creede, Colorado, 800-327-2102 Sept. 4-6 Pioneer Florida Festival, Pioneer Museum, Dade City, Florida, 352-567-0262 Sept. 7-11 Grande Festa Italiana,                                Hempstead Harbor Park, Port Washington, New York, 516-767-3123 Sept. 8-11 Nordicfest, Libby, Montana, 406-293-6430 or 800-785-6541 Sept. 9 Heritage Day, Downtown, Houston, Missouri, 417-967-2220 Sept. 9-11 Greek Festival, 223 Church St., Santa Cruz, California, 831-429-6500 Sept. 9-11 Seafood Festival, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, 603-926-8718 Sept. 9-11 Irish Festival, Chevrolet Amphitheatre, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 412-422-1113 Sept. 9-11 Japanese Fall Festival, Nathanael Greene Park, Springfield, Missouri, 417-864-1049 Sept. 9-11 Hudson Valley Wine Fest, Grieg Farm, Red Hook, New York, 845-658-7181 Setp. 9-11 Melon Festival, Riverbend Park, Winston, Oregon, 541-679-0118 Sept. 9-11 Harvest Festival, Cromwell, Minnesota, 218-644-3570 Sept. 9-11 Greek Festival, 120th & Wornall, Kansas City, Kansas, 816-942-9100 Sept. 10-11 Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, Norwich, New York, 507-336-3378 Sept. 10-11 North Carolina Gourd Festival,                                State Fair Grounds, Raleigh, North Carolina, 919-557-5946 Sept. 10-11 Almond Community Days, Almond, New York, 800-836-1869 Sept. 10-11 Louisiana Folklife Festival, Monroe, Louisiana, 318-324-1665 Sept. 10-11 Fort Hand Festival, 285 Pine Run Church Road (Washington Twp.),                                Apollo, Pennsylvania, 412-491-8152 Sept. 11 Scott County Sorghum Festival, Oneida, Tennessee, 800-645-6905