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Auburn 4th of July Festival July 04, 2009 Auburn, Washington, USA


Family oriented festival featuring over 50 local artisans, entertainers on two stages, 8 inflatable rides for children, trackless train, children's bike parade, pony carousel, petting zoo, antique/classic car show, rock wall and euro-bungy trampolines, expanded food court, bingo, bocce, spray park and much, much more.

Fourth of July Little Falls Street Fair July 04, 2009 Little Falls, New Jersey, USA


4th of July is the theme with fun as the focus for our 7th annual Little Falls Fourth of July Street Fair. Featuring kiddie rides, new merchandise vendors, crafters, local shops, festival foods, live entertainment, pony rides & amusements.

Wildlife Festival July 10 - July 11, 2009 Tenino, Washington, USA


Friday 7/10 - Art Sale and Dinner: Heritage Room Our Wildlife Festival kicks off with a Wildlife Art Sale & dinner at the Heritage Room located at 604 Water St. in downtown Olympia. Signed and authenticated prints of wildlife will be available from a variety of artists including: * Robert Bateman * Cynthie Fisher * Linda Daniels * James Faulkner * John Seerey-Lester * Scott Kennedy Dinner will be provided by Occasions Catering. Art Auction Program Rates: $40 per person or $75 per couple Saturday, All Day Festival: Its time for everyone to get down to earth. Take a mini sanctuary tour, taste a variety of local food specialties while you shop Vendor Lane, having the opportunity to purchase handmade products from soap and candles, to paintings, clothing, handcrafted woods, and much more. Enjoy hours of local entertainment and even add a great camping experience. Wildlife Festival Band Schedule Schedule TBA Wildlife Festival Program Rates Admission to the festival is free $5 general admission fee for a 15 minute sanctuary tour. Overnight Camping Overnight camping is available after the event at an additional cost. Space is limited. Advanced reservations and prepayment are required. Visit our CAMPING page for further camping information!

Allstate Milk Carton Derby at Seafair July 11, 2009 Seattle, Washington, USA


The 37th annual Milk Carton Derby will take place on the southwest shores of Green Lake on Saturday, July 5, 2008. Nearly 100 colorful milk carton boats of all shapes and design will compete for $10,000 in prizes. The Derby is highlighted by a full day of "competition" as children, adults, families and businesses build milk carton watercraft for show and racing on Green Lake. This year's event boasts an endless list of terrific prizes and an opportunity for everyone to win!

KidSpree July 18 - July 19, 2009 Aurora, Colorado, USA


Aurora’s KidSpree features more than 60 hands-on activities and entertainers, including life-size board games, climbing walls, inflatable rides, magicians, musicians, jugglers, clowns, a giant maze, car art and more. The event is Colorado's largest free outdoor festival just for kids.

Freshi Film Festival July 18 - July 19, 2009 Hollywood, California, USA




Washington Town and Country Fair August 05 - August 09, 2009 Washington, Missouri, USA


Celebrate farm and community life with exhibits galore, fun events for the entire family, arts and crafts, games and much more.

Austin Ice Cream Festival August 08, 2009 Austin, Texas, USA


6 Great Bands, 20 Ice Cream Vendors, Arts & Crafts, a Carnival, Petting Zoo, Games, and FUN FUN FUN!!! If you love ice cream don't miss this one! 2nd Annual ICE CREAM FESTIVAL 2008 August 9, 2008 Do you scream for ice cream? If you do, bring yourself, your friends, your family and even your dog to the 2nd Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival. This yummy event will include lot’s of games, activities, contests and live entertainment as well as what we all scream for…ICE CREAM! Presented by Amplify Credit Union and Whole Foods Market and all those who love ice cream, the 2nd Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival is an event centered around family, fun, and ice cream which harkens back to a time when ice cream trucks roamed the streets and running through sprinklers was an art form. While having a great time, we will also be raising money for local charities, such as the Austin Children's Shelter, La Leche and Habibis Hutch.

Maywood Summertime Family Funfest August 09, 2009 Maywood, New Jersey, USA


Main thoroughfare will be transformed into a pedestrian marketplace. Non stop music and entertainment along with family fun attractions. On site businesses and restaurants will open their doors and showcase their specialties. Over 100 exhibitors, kiddie rides, pony rides, games, non stop activities, and delicious food.

Carrot Fest August 22 - August 23, 2009 Bradford, Ontario, Canada


The theme of Carrot Fest has always been celebrating the agricultural heritage of the Holland Marsh and our community. The black organic soil makes this area one of Canada’s top carrot producing regions, and Bradford West Gwillimbury, the Heart of Ontario’s Vegetable Industry. For the last ten years, the Carrot Fest Committee and the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury have successfully produced a well attended event. From 2005 to 2008, we tripled our festival attendance; and in the process, elevating the image of our region to rest of the province. Over the past ten years at Carrot Fest, the number of events and entertainment has increased significantly. Some of our new attractions include: • Midway & Children’s Village • Carrot Fast 5km Charity Run • Carrot Fest(Soap Box) Cart Derby • Texas Hold’em Poker Tourney (For prizes, no money involved) • BMX/Inline Stunt Show • Amateur Arm Wrestling Tournament • Professional Wrestling • Youth Battle of the Bands • Increased number of Vendors • Main Stage Acts • Ontario DockDogs Competition • Superdogs Show • Ken & Jen Pig Races

Nevada State Fair August 26 - August 30, 2009 Reno, Nevada, USA


State fair caliber entertainment and a carnival are the main features but you're sure to enjoy the homemade arts and crafts or the agricultural and commercial exhibits.

Michigan State Fair August 28 - September 07, 2009 Detroit, Michigan, USA


An annual family tradition since 1849, the Michigan State Fair brings together Michigan’s rural, urban and suburban communities in a family oriented, fun filled event that showcases the best and brightest the State has to offer in agriculture, industry, commerce and recreation. With its traditional agriculture exhibits, interactive educational activities, time-honored competitions, unique products and attractions and nightly headliner entertainment, the Fair attracts over 225,000 individuals for an affordable, can’t miss entertainment experience. As Michigan’s premier, family entertainment event of the summer, the Fair’s massive attendance numbers, variety of activities and exhibits and extensive media coverage make it a can’t miss sponsorship opportunity for businesses to promote their brand, sell products and services, and enhance consumer relationships.

Linden Street Festival Car & Cycle Show September 05, 2009 Linden, New Jersey, USA


Main thoroughfare will be transformed into a pedestrian marketplace. Non Stop Music and entertainment along with family fun attractions. On site businesses and restaurants will open their doors and showcase their specialties. Over 100 exhibitors, kiddie rides, pony rides, games, activities, delicious food and an all day car & cycle show.

Tennessee State Fair - MY STATE FAIR September 11 - September 20, 2009 Nashville, Tennessee, USA


If historic events were ranked like historic sites, the Tennessee State Fair would be very close to the top of the list! Each year the Tennessee State Fair features great educational and entertaining exhibits, livestock, agricultural, and creative arts competitions for blue ribbons and more than $200,000 in premiums money. Experience the largest midway company in the country, racing pigs, mule pulling, cow milking, sorghum making, grilling and cooking competitions, all the silly photo fun in the Family Fun Zone and new this year, Kidz Kountry. Take a trip through time in Volunteer Village, challenge your brother, sister, mother or father in Wii bowling or get a family feud of guitar hero organized. This year promises to be one of the best family gatherings in State Fair history with great food, great times at a great value!

New Providence Street Festival September 13, 2009 New Providence, New Jersey, USA


Kids Korner with a variety of Children's activities, kiddie rides, pony rides, petting zoo, clowns, live entertainment, games, crafters & quality merchandise vendors . Festival foods, local retail & restaurants showcase their specialties.

Tulare County Fair September 16 - September 20, 2009 Tulare, California, USA




Summerset Festival September 18 - September 20, 2009 Littleton, Colorado, USA


Summerset Festival was founded as a way to gather the community together to say good-bye to summer. For the first few years, the festival was held on the west side of Johnson Reservoir. When Clement Park opened in 1987, Summerset Festival found a new home Clement Park and its 200 acres continue to provide Summerset with a unique and beautiful event venue. Now, as the primary fundraiser of the Foothills Foundation, it has grown in size and sophistication, attracting over 40,000 festival-goers each year. In the early days of the event, organizers had to borrow money to keep the event afloat. Now, the mission of the event is to raise funds for Foothills Park & Recreation District and to create opportunity for businesses and organizations to showcase their specialties.

Four States Fair and Rodeo September 18 - September 27, 2009 Texarkana, Arkansas, USA


The upcoming 65th Annual Four States Fair is a nine-day event featuring: Nightly performances on the outdoor stage - FREE of charge with fair admission, livestock shows, petting barn area for kids, parade downtown, fine arts, home arts exhibits, commercial area, and vendors and concessionaires covering the grounds. Weekdays 4 p.m. - until & Weekends 1p.m. – 9p.m. The great line up of entertaining things to do includes the carnival provided by Gold Star Amusements, music, our Annual Demolition Derby and four nights of PRCA action from Scotty Lovelaces "Classic Rodeo Company," and the Agricultural Learning Center, where kids can learn about dairy, ag related products and even milk a life-size cow!

The Great Pumpkin Farm September 25 - November 01, 2009 Clarence, New York, USA


Western New York’s premier family festival now attracts more than 150,000 people per year and is NY’s largest Fall Festival!!! “Oink”toberfest BBQ Cook-Off kicks off a month-long celebration featuring incredible pumpkin displays, bins of apples, fresh squeezed cider, rides, food, and family fun. Hayrides, the Pumpkin Palace, the Hay Maze, the Giant Teepee, and acres of Pumpkins, all make a visit fun for the entire family. The eyes of the world are on Clarence the first weekend in October as growers worldwide await news from the World Pumpkin Confederation Weigh-Off to see if there will be a new Guinness Book of World Records Champion. The farm is open every day from 10am to dusk through November 1st. Weekday Group Tours for schools, senior centers & community organizations available Monday – Friday. Enjoy the fun, the food, the great Halloween Crafts, Old-Fashioned Bakery and Candy Store in the Pumpkin Palace. There are games & rides for kids, corn stalks, hay bales, Indian corn & zillions of Pumpkins. The Country Store inside the Pumpkin Palace has everything you need to decorate for Fall!!

Stirling Street Fair October 04, 2009 Stirling, New Jersey, USA


Approximately one mile long, this tree lined contry road provides a great setting for this fall event. Featuring a wide variety of quality vendors and attractions. Great food, local establishments and organizations, crafters, games, Kiddie rides, pony rides and climbing wall. Fun for all!

S'more Than You Imagined October 10, 2009 Auburn, Washington, USA


A giant bon fire, big band music, s'mores and scary stories in the dark! A perfect way to celebrate the season. Face painting available. It's a free family event that's a sure hit.

Candy Festival October 10, 2009 Fairfield, California, USA


Fairfield's Candy Festival is a family oriented event that showcases the cluster of candy companies that call Fairfield home. The centerpiece of the event is Candyland, an airconditioned tent home to about 30 candy companies with gourmet products to sample and purchase. There are four venues for live musical entertainment, two full blocks of kids' activities, two food courts, a public safety showcase and craft/ commercial vendors from all over California.

ChristmasVille December 03 - December 06, 2009 Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA


Historic downtown Rock Hill, SC is transformed into a whimsical holiday village featuring over 70 family festivities in four days. Voted runner up for Event of the Year by Showfest 2007.

Holiday Night of Lights December 04, 2009 Fairfield, California, USA


Annual Christmas tree lighting, arrival of Santa Claus downtown and merchant holiday open house.

Santa Parade & Tree Lighting December 05, 2009 Auburn, Washington, USA


A festive non-motorized children's parade, followed by community caroling and a tree lighting ceremony. Santa open's his house directly after event for photo opportunities.

Orlando Summer Jam Festival June 05, 2010 Orlando, Florida, USA


Kick-off the summer with a spectacular fun-filled day of food, fun and entertainment at the 2008 Orlando Summer Jam Festival. This free Summer Festival is a celebration of the community and the rich heritage of the City. Join us June 8th for a spectacular day of fun for the whole family. Be entertained by the flavorful sounds of Latin, Jazz, Soul, Rock and Country music live on stage. Enjoy beautiful handcrafted, unique gifts and savory mouth-watering foods in the Marketplace which is spread throughout Lake Eola Park. The FunZone features carnival rides and games. There is information and activities for everyone from medical screenings to City of Orlando programs and services. The Orlando Summer Jam Festival is co-sponsored by the City of Orlando and will conclude with a fireworks spectacular display.

4th of July Fireworks Display July 04, 2009 Stevenson, Washington, USA

Old fashioned 4th of July at Rock Creek Park in Stevenson with new fireworks display beginning at dusk.

4th of July Jubilee July 04, 2009 Arcata, California, USA

The 4th of July Jubilee Festival is a family fun event with entertainment, arts & crafts, food, a kids' corner, and fireworks. It's a classic old fashioned 4th of July celebration, including fire truck rides and a full farmer's market.

Circus City Festival July 11 - July 18, 2009 Peru, Indiana, USA

Join us in Mid-July as we celebrate our Circus Heritage in Peru, Indiana with Great Family Entertainment in the American Tradition. Experience the beautifully costumed young performers who are so skilled that circus fans find it hard to believe they are amateurs; enjoy the rides, food, games and more on the main streets of Peru and for the grand finale, Peru's own Circus City Parade, one of Indiana's largest parades, steps off on the final Saturday.

Saint Louis Zoo July 15 - July 19, 2009 St. Louis, Missouri, USA



KlaHaYa Days July 16 - July 19, 2009 Snohomish, Washington, USA



The Dog Days of Summer Fundrasier July 16 - July 19, 2009 Fraser, MI, Michigan, USA

25 Local businesses have decorated dog house silhouttes. Come out and vote for your favorite. Voting is 25 cents per vote. All proceeds to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Elkhart County 4-H Fair July 17 - July 25, 2009 Goshen, Indiana, USA

Free grandstand entertainment, thousands of 4-H exhibits, Midway, IPRA rodeo, Lucas Oil tractor pulls, Motorcycle races, demo derby, circus and thrill show. Animal shows, family competitions, talent shows, 3on3 basketball, horseshoe pitching, agricultural displays, youth age center, hot air balloon chase, parade, strongman competition, multi cultural events and our famous food row.

Mighty Mud Mania July 17, 2009 scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Children 1 to 17 participate through a variety of obstacles, all involving delicious mud.Children participate in the “original mud” course, the “6 and Younger” “mini mud course,” or “mudville” for the tiny tots or the giant mudpit.

Nile Valley Days July 18 - July 19, 2009 Naches, Washington, USA

Fun family activities: many vendors with hand-crafted items, food booths, displays, kid’s games, egg-toss, live entertainment, Lions’ Bingo, black-powder demonstrations, horseshoe tournaments, rescue demonstrations by Central WA Mountain Rescue, a Civil War encampment and demonstration in full uniform, and amateur wood events including the spike drive, cross-cut saw, wood-splitting, and axe throw. When available, we also have archery demonstrations, pony rides for the kids, alpacas on display, and other events. Each year we try to include a new family-oriented activity.

Maryhill Family Fun Day and Exhibit Opening July 18, 2009 Goldendale, Washington, USA

The opening of Ansel Adams: Masterworks inspires this afternoon of family fun and wonder. The family fun event: Fun with Photomontage from 1-4pm. Bring your own photographs to the museum and create a fantastic photomontage to take home. No photos? You may also select photographs supplied by Maryhill Museum of Art. Children under 17 are admitted free with one paid adult admission for all Family Fun Activities.

The Dallas Zoo July 18 - July 19, 2009 Dallas, Texas, USA



Amur Leopard Festival July 18 - July 19, 2009 Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA



Ag Expo July 21 - July 23, 2009 East Lansing, Michigan, USA

Ag Expo draws thousands of visitors from across the Midwest and Canada to the beautiful MSU campus to see demonstrations and exhibits featuring the latest university research, equipment and vehicles and other products and services of interest to farmers and agribusinesses. Michigan State University will host the state’s largest and longest-running outdoor farm show July 21-23 and we hope you’ll be a part of it. Whether you are an annual visitor or if you’ve never had the chance to explore the 35 acres of exhibits featuring the university’s research and extension work plus plenty of equipment, seed and input dealers, agencies and services, plan to join us this July. We’ve got plenty of special events on tap, including new ride-and-drive demonstrations, educational talks and activities especially for beef, dairy and crop producers as well as equine enthusiasts. Mark your calendar, call your friends and head to MSU to see what’s new in your field.

Delaware State Fair July 23 - August 01, 2009 Harrington, Delaware, USA

World-class concert events, several free grounds attractions and strolling acts, acres of carnival rides, thousands of free exhibits, hundreds of animals and exotic foods.

Teddy Bear Parade & Block Party July 25, 2009 Stratton, Vermont, USA

Any and all bring your favorite stuffed bear to enter in our Teddy Bear Parade, prizes for all. Enjoy storytelling, music and entertainment for the whole family. The restaurants will be serving great food all weekend with beer gardens open for outdoor dining.

Kansas City Zoo July 25 - July 26, 2009 Kansas City, Missouri, USA



Civil War Encampment July 25, 2009 Vienna, Virginia, USA

A Civil War Encampment, where visitors will travel back in time to experience the day-to-day lives of soldiers and civilians, will be held July 25 from 9am to 4pm on the Freeman Store grounds and the Town Green, located at 131 Church Street NE in Vienna, VA 22180. The family-friendly encampment is free to the public and will feature artillery, infantry, cavalry, and a military hospital, as well as live performances, including live firing. A kid’s camp, which will include training, lunch, and recreation from 9 to1 will be held, advance registration is required. For more information, please call 703.200.7806.

Rock County 4-H Fair July 28 - August 02, 2009 Janesville, Wisconsin, USA

The Rock County 4-H fair is the largest youth fair existing today in the United States. Formed in 1920, we bring quality top name entertainers for 5 nights for free grandstand shows. Cost of gate entrance is $8 and seating is first come first serve. Sorry, no lawn chairs. If you like great youth exhibits, great food and entertainment at a low price, then you've come to the right place.

Ulster County Fair July 28 - August 02, 2009 New Paltz, New York, USA

Good Old Fashioned Country fun with lots of family entertainment, livestock exhibits, crafts, rides, and fair food

Kendall County Fair July 30 - August 02, 2009 Yorkville, Illinois, USA

An Old-Fashioned Family Oriented County Fair on 40 beautiful wooded acres south-west of Chicago. Come for the good food, impressive projects, Agriculture Kid's Tent, and much more!

New Jersey State Fair July 31 - August 09, 2009 Augusta, New Jersey, USA

The New Jersey State Fair offers agricultural competitions and education, horse shows, 4-H, livestock and animals, rides and attractions, free entertainment, vendors, foods and much more. Animals, competitions and exhibits bring public attention to agriculture, education, youth advancement and the great things that Sussex County and New Jersey Have to offer.

Back to School Expo July 31 - August 01, 2009 Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

In-mall marketing opportunity to reach back to school shoppers; attendance includes mall traffic

Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival August 01 - August 02, 2009 Blaine, Washington, USA

Enjoy a weekend full of family fun! Saturday events: Plover Ferry Rides, Drayton Harbor Maritime's Community Sailing Programs 2nd Annual West Marine Community Sailing Regatta at 11AM at Gate #3. Watch the Prestigious George Raft Race at 1pm (rafts made from recycled materials)and view Steam Boats from the Northwest Steam Society at Gate #2 on Marine Drive. Piano Maestro Don Stag will be playing a Calliope (Steam Organ) near Gate#2, Saturday afternoon. Downtown Blaine along Peace Portal between H & G Street, activities will begin at 10am on Saturday and include children's games, a treasure hunt, arts & crafts fair, motorcycle show & shine, merchant's Sidewalk Sale and a Pirate Costume Contest. Sunday events include steam boat exhibit and coast guared displays & demonstrations. Come be part of the fun! For lodging and more information on this fun event, call the Blaine Visitor Center at (360) 332-6484 or email: info@blainechamber.com

JamFest Benefit Weekend August 01 - August 02, 2009 Dallas, Texas, USA

This Come out and enjoy two fun-filled days of fun. The event includes a Celebrity Basketball Jam and a "Star-studded" Concert on Saturday. Additionally, on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a Back-to-School outdoor festival. Youth will receive T shirts, back-to-school supplies, and minds filled lifechanging information.

18th Annual Project Playhouse August 01 - September 12, 2009 Irvine, California, USA

The 18th Annual Project Playhouse event will enjoy its first inaugural year at Irvine Spectrum Center from August 1 through September 12 of 2009. With imagination and craftsmanship, Southern Californias premier homebuilders design, construct and decorate one-of-a-kind fairytale cottages and modern playhouses. Approximately 8 feet wide by 10 feet tall, these unique playhouses are fully furnished by California’s top interior designers and incorporate luxurious materials such as Italian marble, mahogany and stone. Visitors have an opportunity to view the pint-size creations and enter-to-win one of the playhouses remaining playhouses are made available for auction. All proceeds benefit HomeAid Orange County in its mission to build dignified housing where homeless families and individuals can rebuild their lives. Project Playhouse has raised over $5 million in Orange County to help those in need. In 2008, Project Playhouse celebrated its 17th anniversary in Orange County. The event included an Open House drawing 3,000 additional visitors to the property.

Fairfax 4-H Fair and Frying Pan Farm Park Show August 01 - August 03, 2009 Herndon, Virginia, USA

The Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Frying Pan Park Farm Show is for visitors of all ages. The tradition of the Fairfax County 4-H Fair began in 1948 and has continued to offer a multitude of 4-H exhibits, two days of horse shows, livestock and rabbit judging, dog and pet shows, food, kiddie rides, free entertainment, old-fashioned games, goat milking, a pie-eating contest, demonstrations, 4-H Fashion Show, crafters, and much, much more. Visitors who have their Fair Passport stamped at each specified location will receive a prize from the 4-H Association's Information Booth. This year our special features will include a tractor pull, Search and Rescue dog demonstrations, storytelling, and more! Please come and celebrate our 61st Anniversary!!! Please note, however, that rides are only available for children ages 5 and up in order to abide by Virginia Cooperative Extension/Virginia Tech insurance policies. No exceptions will be made. Fairgoers will also enjoy the fantastic Frying Pan Park Farm Show and Fairfax County Park Authority's 1920's-era Kidwell Farm. Activities include hayrides, cow milking, blacksmith and farrier demos, animal washing and grooming, sheep shearing, and lots more!

Heart of the Glens Festival August 01 - August 09, 2009 Belfast, United Kingdom - Northern Ireland

A family fun festival with a week's programme of events to suit all ages.

Gould Lions Club Turtle Derby Beauty Pageant August 01, 2009 Dumas, Arkansas, USA

Beauty Pageant for girls ages 0 to 21

Lancaster County Fair August 05 - August 09, 2009 Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

The fair features 4-H and open-class exhibits and animal shows, a barbecue, a hay hauling contest, a miniature horse show and a garden tractor pull.

Baker County Fair August 05 - August 08, 2009 Baker City, Oregon, USA

Annual 4-H/FFA Fair with open class exhibits

River Flicks August 07 - August 28, 2009 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

River Flicks is downtown Milwaukee's only free outdoor movie series and is every Friday in August. The family friendly event invites people of all ages to watch their favorites on a large 40 foot inflatable screen. In 20089, movie-goers enjoyed The Wizard of Oz, Bee Movie, Muppets Take Manhattan, and The Goonies.

Mohegan Colony Storytelling & Music Festival August 08, 2009 Crompond, NY, New York, USA

Ninth Annual All day Storytelling and Music Festival with Nationally acclaimed performers offering exciting interactive twists on traditional tales with music - Irish singer/storytellers, bi-lingual Spanish English teller, hot jazz swing, political stories and Ghost Story Concert around flickering candlelight and tiki torches end the event. There is a mroning workshop with Corinne Stavish to hone your skills and ointorduce you to this age =old art form. "Harlots, Hussies, Heroines: Shady Ladied of teh bible." You won;t want to miss it. Call for information or for reservations. 914-528-5830 or 914-528-1446.

Back to School Splash August 08 - August 09, 2009 Miami, Florida, USA

Free family event sponsored by South Florida Parenting and Padres de hoy, focusing on the last splash of fun before back-to-school. features a Pirate treasure hunt, water games, dunk tank, paddle boats, crafts, face painters. Florida Marlins Street Team will be a highlight with music, contests, games and visit from Billy the Marlin. Adopt a kitten at Meow Mobile. Bounce houses and slides, sampling, Hispanic activities and more. All activities are free.

Gould Lions Club Turtle Derby August 08, 2009 Gould, Arkansas, USA

61st Annual Turtle Derby. The Horseshoe Tournament starts at 10:00am. The Auction starts at 11:00am, with the BBQ lunch, Bingo, Turtle Races, and Waterslide following.

Elvis Film Fest 6 August 11, 2009 Memphis, Tennessee, USA

MALCO HOSTS 6TH ANNUAL ELVIS® FILM FEST Rock and Roll comes home this summer via the silver screen with Malco Theatres’ annual Elvis Film Festival! The sixth annual Elvis Film Festival, is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2009 during Elvis Week®, at Studio on the Square in Midtown Memphis. This year’s festival salutes Fun in Acapulco, Roustabout and returning fan favorites Jailhouse Rock and King Creole. Tickets are $5 each and available at the theatre box office & online at www.malco.com. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Elvis Presley® Charitable Foundation. Email karen@malco.com for additional information.

America's Fair, The Erie County Fair August 12 - August 23, 2009 Hamburg, New York, USA

Largest event in NYS drawing 1 million visitors each August, 12 days of animal exhibits, agricultural competitions, mile long midway, over 800 vendors to eat or shop at, 1/2 million dollars in free entertainment, daily parade, motorevents, NASCAR driver appearances, focus on families but something for everyone. Mobile tours encouraged. typical guest profile: adults 25-54 homeowners with 2 children mirrors our market.

Skamania County Fair August 12 - August 16, 2009 Stevenson, Washington, USA

Free fair, entertainment, carnival, animals and timber carnival plus so much more.

Northern Pacific Railway Museum and Steam Show August 14 - August 16, 2009 Toppenish, Washington, USA

Ride in a caboose and tour the museum, view special exhibits on the railroad and Toppenish, railroad cars, and a steam engine from past time. Enjoy an operating model-train layout presented by the Tri-City Modelers (Saturday only), as well as an operating model train layout presented by the North Pacific Railway Museum Modelers. Buy, sell, trade railroad memorabilia on Saturday. Gift shop open each day.

Maryhill Arts Festival August 15 - August 16, 2009 Goldendale, Washington, USA

The Maryhill Arts Festival is an annual summertime tradition in the Gorge. Featuring over 50 artists displaying and selling art as well as live music performances, food, beer and wine vendors, and hands-on activities for families, the festival offers something for everyone.

San Mateo Peninsula Festival August 15 - August 23, 2009 San Mateo, California, USA

The San Mateo Peninsula Festival runs for ten days offering more than 100-entertainers performing on three stages, carnival rides, commercial exhibits, chili cook-offs, pig racing, petting zoos, livestock exhibits, art and craft exhibits, floral and fine art exhibits, carnival rides, and specially themed days including Kids Day, Seniors Day, Free ‘til Three, and Hispanic Heritage Day.

Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center 16th Annual Hil August 15, 2009 San Francisco, California, USA

The Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center is hosting the 16th Annual ‘Hillwide’ Garage Sale event on Saturday, August 15th, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please join us at this amazing community event that directly benefits the seniors of Bernal Heights and the Excelsior District. There are Four ways that you can participate in this event (1) Register to be an official garage sale site and get rid of unwanted items and turn them into cash, (2) Donate items to the BHNC’s huge garage sale at 515 Cortland and take the tax write-off, (3) Come shop on the day of the sale and buy untold garage sale treasures, (4) Pass on this information to EVERYONE you know! In 2007, there were over 105 sites located throughout Bernal Heights and we were voted in 2003 the “Best Five & Dime Street Sale” by the SF Bay Guardian. The Official Garage Sale map with all site information will be available at the BHNC from 9:00 AM to 4 PM at 515 Cortland Avenue on the day of the event. There is still time to register for an official garage sale site. Please contact our Hillwide Hotline at 206-2140 x130 or download and application on our website at www.bhnc.org. The garage sale registration fee is $24 for 2009 BHNC members or $29 for non-members. Proceeds from this event support the programs and services of the Senior Services Department of the BHNC.

Our Kids World Family Fun Fest August 22 - August 23, 2009 West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick, Dora The Explorer and Go Diego Go! Clifford the Big Red Dog, Strawberry Shortcake, Curious George, Winnie the Pooh and more! Star Wars Characters, Racetrack, Free Digital Fingerprinting, Bounce houses, rock wall, petting zoo, pony rides, science demonstrations, exotic wildlife and so much more!

PIF - 42nd International Puppet Theatre Festival August 29 - September 04, 2009 Zagreb, Croatia



Great Allentown Fair September 01 - September 07, 2009 Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

The 155th Great Allentown Fair features thousands of farm and home exhibits amidst the excitement of rides, games, variety acts, international food and the biggest stars in show business! Who knows? This year you might be the top-name entertainment as you vie for the karaoke championship award. Bicyclists, jugglers and comedians? They will all be there for the fair. And if you can't hold a tune but can make some mean bread, enter in one of many culinary contests. You could also try your hand at making your own scarecrow or watch the demolition derby or extreme freestyle show. If variety is your game, Allentown is the place to be!

Festival of Children September 01 - September 30, 2009 Costa Mesa, California, USA

A monthlong event celebrating children and drawing attention to over 60 children's charities and the work they do in Orange County

Harvest Trail September 01 - October 31, 2009 Georgetown, Kentucky, USA



Lancaster Fair September 02 - September 07, 2009 Lancaster, New Hampshire, USA

A 138 year old 6 day fair located in northern NH on the VT & NH border. Held every year during Labor Day weekend.

Plymouth Community Fall Festival September 04 - September 06, 2009 Plymouth, Michigan, USA

The Plymouth Community Fall Festival grew out of a family picnic sponsored by the Plymouth Rotary Club. The first barbeque took place in 1956. Since then, other community service clubs, high school teams and churches have joined the Rotary to raise funds that go back to the Plymouth Community. The Festival is run by The Fall Festival Board, which is made up of volunteers from these various groups. Some elements of the festival include: A Taste Fest, carnival, evening entertainment and libations, Kellogg Park Stage – Community Entertainment by day, Rock and Roll by night Friday, a 5k Run and a Classic Car Show

Color The Skies Rise Shine Give Run September 05 - September 06, 2009 Ripon, California, USA

Color The Skies Rise Shine Give Run Balloon Festival Benefiting "Children's Hospital Centeral California" Family Fun Labor Day Weekend enjoy watching Dozens of Hot Air Balloons taking off from Mistlin Park at 6:30 to 7:00 am Have a wonderful Pancake Breakfast 7:00am to 11:00am 1 Mile Run,5k Runs &a Children's Fun Run Art ,Food, Entertainment ,Car Show

NatureFest September 06, 2009 Herndon, Virginia, USA

Herndon’s NatureFest is a great activity for all ages and a “must do” for families. This free event features games, nature crafts, face painting, music, and more. When visitors arrive they will receive a “Passport to Nature’s Treasures,” which includes a treasure map with descriptions of the various nature stations. Everyone who gets their passport stamped at 10 of the 14 stations will receive a big gourmet cookie reward after their tour through the park. The nature stations that will be set up throughout the southern part of this beautiful 58-acre nature park include: Honeybees – See the inside of a display beehive and learn how bees make honey by Garcia’s Apiary. Bats – A “bat cave” for kids and expert information with Johnny Pilcicki. Snakes – Their place in our lives – good or bad? Stream Life/Water Quality – See how tiny critters are clues to water quality. Use microscopes to see the wonder of life in a drop of stream water with Darrell Schwalm. Animal Artifacts, Skull & Bones – Hands-on chance to learn about animal form and function. Rocks & Fossils – Learn what fossils tell us and the special role of volcanic rock in the park with Dr. Joseph Gambino. Stream Valleys – Lifeblood of the Land – Discover how the water in the park’s local stream becomes drinking water and what lives here by Nature’s Web L.L.C. Forest Habitat – Live animals, mounts, tracks and signs. Farm Life – Demonstration by Frying Pan Park of what life may have been like when the park was farmed. Raptors – The role of hawks, owls, and others with live birds and special presentations by Lois Martin-Napier. Meadow, Butterflies and Native Plants – Plant communities, grasses and wildflowers with the Virginia Native Plant Society and Mona Miller “The Butterfly Lady.” How to grow your own habitats. Web of Life – A captivating role-playing activity that illustrates natural connections Take photos, learn and laugh with animal mounts and outdoor information provided by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and receive helpful energy resource information from the U.S. Minerals Management Service. Volunteers with knowledge and expertise – as well as those without specific experience including youth – are welcome to help with this event. For more information regarding volunteer opportunities call Susan Lilly, the Town’s Naturalist, at 703-435-6800 ext. 2113.