USA
Events (June 2009 – September 2009)
Strolling of the
Heifers Weekend
Brattleboro, Vermont
June 5-7
See 100 flower-bedecked bovine beauties
as they parade through town, kicking off a summertime festival
featuring music, square dancing and a Green Expo.
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TD Bank Philadelphia
International Cycling Championship
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 7
Cyclists compete in North America’s largest single-day
international race, which includes pedaling up the steep Manayunk
climb.
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Kapalua Wine &
Food Festival
Maui, Hawaii
June 11-14
World-famous winemakers, master sommeliers, celebrated chefs
and industry insiders unite for a series of wine tastings,
festive gatherings and gourmet meals, including the popular
“Kapalua Seafood Festival.”
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DockDogs
Houston, Texas
June 26-28
See mighty dogs compete for the title of highest canine jumper
as they leap off a dock into cool Houston waters.
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Charleston Harbor
Fest
Charleston, South Carolina
June 26-29
Join in a harbor-wide celebration of seafaring with tours
of tall ships, an authentic pirate camp, a children’s
village, family boat building, music and more.
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Flower Festival
Aibonito, Puerto Rico
June 26-July 5
The “Garden of Puerto Rico,” which boasts hundreds of flower varieties, invites you to enjoy the sights and scents of its beautiful plant life accompanied by live local music.
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Route 66 Festival: Hot Dogs & Hot Rods on 66
Clinton, Oklahoma
June 26-27
Get your kicks on Route 66 with live entertainment, free hot dogs, a car and bike show, a poker run and the Wiener Nationals dog races.
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Go Fourth on the River
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 4
This Independence Day extravaganza on the Mississippi Riverfront features outdoor concerts and a dazzling fireworks display staged by two “dueling barges” on the river.
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Festival of Arts
Anaheim, California
July 5-August 29
California’s premier fine art exhibition, set in a six-acre canyon park near Laguna Beach, hosts a wide spectrum of art media: paintings, sculpture, pastels, drawings, stained glass and more.
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Mariachi Spectacular
Albuquerque, New Mexico
July 8-12
Experience Albuquerque’s Latin flavor at this melodic event, which features some of the world’s finest and most accomplished mariachi musicians.
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Native American Festival & Basketmakers Market
Bar Harbor, Maine
July 11
You’ll find original hand-crafted Wabanaki baskets, beadwork, carvings and jewelry for sale at this popular Native American market. Entertainment includes storytelling, music and dancing.
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Vectren Dayton Air Show
Dayton, Ohio
July 18-19
This world-class air show celebrates Dayton’s noteworthy aviation heritage with aerobatic champions, military craft demonstrations and family-friendly entertainment.
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U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition
San Diego, California
July 18-July 19
Join around 300,000 people flocking to charming Imperial Beach for this renowned sandcastle competition, preceded by a street celebration with food, crafts and entertainment.
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World Football Challenge
Baltimore, Maryland
July 24
Four of the best football (soccer) teams in the world—Chelsea Football Club, AC Milan, FC Internazionale Milano and Club America—face off in Baltimore this summer.
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World Championship Cardboard Boat Races
Heber Springs, Arkansas
July 25
If you have a competitive spirit, make your way down south to prove your skills in watermelon eating, sand sculpting or tug-of-war contests—or take the ultimate challenge at the Cardboard Boat Race and Demolition Derby.
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Ballard Seafood Fest
Seattle, Washington
July 25-26
Seattle’s historic neighborhood of Ballard hosts a fantastic seafood festival featuring salmon barbecue plus arts, crafts and entertainment.
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African World Festival
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
August 1
Join the celebration of African heritage to see authentic artwork, unique jewelry and traditional clothing and taste spectacular African-American cuisine.
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Meskwaki Annual Pow Wow
Tama, Iowa
August 6-9
In its 95th year, the Midwestern Pow Wow provides a look at Meskwaki Indian culture through dances, songs, crafts, traditional games and traditional native home tours.
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2009 PGA Championship
Chaska, Minnesota
August 10-16
Minnesota’s acclaimed Hazeltine National Golf Club plays host to the 91st U.S. PGA Championship, known as “Glory’s last shot” since it is the season’s final major golfing championship.
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Bridgewater Beaver County River Regatta
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
August 14-16
Fun along the river abounds with Jet Ski races, a skydiving show, a lighted boat parade, barefoot water skiing and more.
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The Michigan State Fair
Detroit, Michigan
August 28-September 7
The nation’s oldest state fair, first held in 1849, has something for all ages with a lineup of concerts, a circus, exhibits and thrilling midway rides and games.
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43rd Annual Moon Viewing Concert & Picnic
North Salem, New York
August 29
Visit the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden for Japanese music and a heritage picnic dinner. A highlight of this romantic night is the reflection of the full moon on the lily pond.
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Fotoseptiembre USA
San Antonio, Texas
September 1-30
This unique, eclectic international photography festival showcases traditional photographs, digital images, photographic installations, funky cameras and alternative processes in galleries throughout the region.
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Moab Music Festival
Moab, Utah
September 3-14
Set among spectacular red rock canyonlands, this award-winning music festival draws musicians and music lovers from across the world for superb classical chamber, traditional and vocal concerts.
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Jazz Festival
Chicago, Illinois
September 4-6
The Chicago Jazz Festival has been going strong for more than 30 years, celebrating Chicago’s jazz roots and showcasing the diverse talent of local and international musicians.
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41st Annual Yellow Daisy Festival
Stone Mountain Park, Georgia
September 10-13
The highly acclaimed show attracts more than 500 artists and crafters. Clogging and crafting demonstrations are among the events lined up as bonus activities.
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