"A" NATIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS!
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS!!!
(Includes fairs, parades , steam shows, boat shows, sport shows, home shows and rodeos)
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2008
JANUARY
JAN 5-12 HARRISBURG, PA
Pennsylvania Farm Show. Farm Show Complex. Great attendance for this event.
JAN 12-13 DUNEDIN, FL
Denedin Street Festival. Atten ly 75,000 c/p (954) 472-3755
JAN 18-19 RUSTON, LA
Hot Heads Chili Cookoff. Atten LY 5,000.c /p (318) 368-8935
JAN 18-20 PLYMOUTH, MI
Ice Sculpture Spectacular. North America's oldest and largest ice-carving event. c/p (734) 459-6969
JAN 19 PELHAM, GA
Chivare. Family festival with 5k & 1 mile runs, kids carnival, entertainment. Food. Atten Ly 5,000. C/p (850) 926-8224
JAN 19-20 HOUGHTON, MI
Houghton Tip-Up Town USA. Michigan's Largest winter carnival. c/p (800) 248-5253
JAN 23-25 BARRE, VT
Vermont Farm Show. Downtown Auditorium Complex. Agricultural displays, farm products, farm machinery, commercial farm exhibits. Vermont's leading winter show. C/p Jon Turnel, (802) 241-3545
JAN 24-27 CADILLAC, MI
North American Snow Festival. Michigan's largest snowmobile event. c/p (800) 225-2537
JAN 25-FEB 3 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Indianapolis Home Show. c/p (800) 395-1350
JAN 26-27 TAMPA, FL
Black Heritage Festival. Street Festival, vendors, food, entertainment. Atten ly 2,000 c/p (813)974-0353
FEBRUARY
FEB 1-3 HUDSON, WI
Hot Air Affair. E. P. Rock Elementary School. Hot air balloons, marketplace, crafts. C/p (715) 985-8411
FEB 2-3 FREMONT, OH
17th Annual Living History Trade Fair. Sandusky County Fairgrounds. Exhibitors and re-enactors with items ranging from the French and Indian War through the Civil War. C/p sanduskycounty.org
FEB 5 LAKE DALLAS, TX
Mardi Gras Celebration. Parade. Cajun music, food. Atten Ly 2k,500. C/p (940) 497-2226
FEB 7-9 HOUGHTON, MI
Winter Carnival. Michigan Technological University. c/p (906) 487-2818
FEB 8-10 SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Scottsdale Home & Garden Show. Westworld
FEB 8-10 WICKENBURG, AZ
60th Annual Gold Rush Days. Rodeo, carnival, aprade. Atten LY 30,000. C/p (928) 684-5479
FEB 8-10 THOMASVILLE, GA
2nd Annual B lack Heritage Fesitval. Atten Ly 5,000. C/p (229) 226-5029
FEB 12-13 DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Ford Race and Rock Fest. Helt during the time of the Daytona 500. Atten ly35,000 c/p (386) 615-6900
FEB 15-17 LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Home Improvement Showcase. Atten LY 8,000. C/p (630) 953-2500
FEB 15-17 SUTTON, WV
West Virginia Sweetheart Festival. c/p Gary Beamer, (304) 765-3395
FEB 15-24 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show. Fairgrounds. c/p retroproductions.com
FEB 16-17 EUGENE, OR
Oregon Asian Celebration. Asian heritage festival. Atten LY 20,000. C/p (541) 554-9350
FEB 16-17 EAGLE RIVER, WI
Klondike Days. Northland Pines High School. Petgition, h orse and dog pulls, fur trade rendezvous, food, crafts. C/p (715) 477-2810
FEB 22-24 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Home Improvement Show. Atten LY 10,000. c/p (630) 953-2500
FEB 23 COOPERSVILLE, MI
Outhouse 500. Outhouse races, chili blast, beer, concert. 5K run. Atten l y 10,000. C/p (616) 997-5164
FEB 23-24 PHOENIX, AZ
Matsuri. Japanese cultural festival. Atten LY 75,000. C/p 480) 839-1445
FEB 23-24 GRANT, FL
Grant Seafood Festival. Atten LY 50,000.c/p (321) 727-3882
FEB 23-24 ORLANDO, FL
Orlando Downtown art & Living Expo. Atten ly 15,000. C/p (407) 210-3970
FEB 29-MAR 1 PHOENIX, AZ
Phoenix Sister Cities Worldfest. Multi-cultural festival. World bazaar. Atten Ly 5,000. C/p (480) 609-3978
FEB 29-MAR 2 SCHAUMBURG, IL
Chicago Home & Garden Show. Schaumburg Convention Center.
MARCH
MAR 1-2 MURFREESBORO, TN
MTSU 8th American Indian Festival. Atten Ly 10,00.c/p (615) 796-4210
MAR 5-6 AUSTIN, TX
Swamp Thing & Crawfish Festival. Zydeco music, food, atten LY 20,000. C/p (512) 441-9015
MAR 6-8 DE RIDDER, LA
Louisiana Farm Bureau. Carnival, crafts, music, entertainment. Atten LY 3,000. C/p (318) 985-2338
MAR 6-8 MOREAUVILLE, LA
Louisiana Farm Festival. Carnival, crafts, contests, entertainment. Atten LY 2,500. C/p (318) 985-2338
MAR 6-8 MOREAUVILLE, LA
Louisiana Farm Festival. Carnival, music, food. Atten LY 3,000. C/p (318) 985-2338
MAR 7-8 BRUNSWICK, GA
Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale. 172 mile long yard sale on US Highway341 from Perry GA to Brunswick, GA. C/p (912) 375-5035
MAR 8 MILWAUKEE, WI
St Patrick's Day Parade. Large parade with great attendance. c/p (414) 427-6696
MAR 10-18 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Indiana Flower & Patio Show. Fairgrounds. One of the better flower shows in the midwest. c/p (800) 215-1700
MAR 14-16 LINCOLNSHIRE, IL
Home Improvement Show. Atten LY 7,500. c/p (630) 953-2500
MAR 15 NEW ORLEANS, LA
St. Joseph's Day Parade. (Italian themed parade) One of the largest ethnic parades in the southeast. Atten LY 100,000. C/p (504) 421-0955
MAR 15 ERIN, TN
Irish Day Celebration. Parade. Atten Ly 15,000.c/p (931) 289-5100
MAR 15 NEW LONDON, WI
St Patricks's Day Parade and Irish Fest. Atten LY 6,500. C/p (715) 256-0371
MAR 15-16 ROANOKE, VA
Roanoke St Patricks Day Parade. Parade and Celtic Festival at Railside Plaza. Atten LY 10,000. C/p (540) 342-2640
MAR 17 MACON, GA
Cherry Blossom Ballon Fest/Airshow. Air Show, Fly in, balloon launch, evening glow. Aten Ly 8,000. Part of the Cherry Blossom Festival. C/p (478) 751-7414
MAR 17 CLARE, MI
Irish Festival. Bagpipers, corned beef and cabbage, clown band, Celtic dancers, bed races. c/p (989) 588-6129
MAR 28-29 RIO RANCHO, NM
2008 Pork & Brew BBQ Championship. Carnival, music, food. AttenLY 25,000. C/p (888) 746-7262
MAR 28-29 SEVIERVILLE, TN
Spring Corvette Expo 2008. c/p MCS Promotions, (865) 687-3976
MAR 28-30 PHOENIX, AZ
Phoenix Home & Garden Show. Phoenix Convention Center
MAR 28-30 VILLA PARK, IL
Home Improvement Show. Atten LY 10,000. C/p (630) 953-2500
MAR 28-30 TOMBALL, TX
Tomball German Heritage Festival. Downtown street festival. Excellent sales at this event. Food, music, crafts, antiques. Atten LY 20,000. C/p (281) 379-6844
MAR 29-30 WHITE OAK, NC
Old Fashion Planers Day. Carnival, food, entertainment, tractor pulls, Atten LY 2,000. C/p (910) 866-5636
APRIL
APR 4-5 WAYCROSS, GA
Swampfest. Colncerts, crafts, food, entertainment, contests. Atten Ly 10,00. C/p (912) 283-2112
APR 5-6 MACON, GA
Cherry Blossom International Food Fair. Street fair, ethnic and international food. Part of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Atten LY 20,000. C/p (478) 751-7414
APR 6-7 GREENCASTLE, IN
Fleece Fair. Putnam County Fairgrounds. Approx 80 exhibitors with merchandise related to wool and sheep. C/p (812) 829-4501
APR 12 GREENVILLE, NC
Pirate Fest. Street festival, atten ly 10,000 c/p (252) 328-4696
APR 17-19 CLARKSVILLE, TN
Rivers & Spires Festival. Atten Ly 30,000. C/p (931) 552-9006
APR 18-19 TEMPE, AZ
8th Annual Rotary River Rally. Tempe Town Lake. Atten Ly 10,000. C/p (480) 609-3978
APR 18-27 SHREVEPORT, LA
Holiday in Dixie, Major national event with many different activities city wide. Also some events in neighboring city of Bossier. Atten LY 175,000. C/p (318) 865-5555
APR 18-27 SPRING, TX
22nd Annual Texas Crawfish Festival. Music, carnival, food. Atten Ly 50,000. C/p (281) 353-9310
APR 19-20 WAYNESBORO, VA
Virginia Fly Fishing festival. Fly fishing product related vendors. Atten LY 1,000. C/p (540) 932-1043
APR 24-28 TERRE HAUTE, IN
31st Annual Strassenfest. 4th Street between Cherry and Wabash Ave. German festival. c/p (812) 443-1609
APR 25-27 SILOAM SPRINGS, AR
34th Annual Dogwood Festival. Food, vendors, entertainment. Atten LY 35,000. C/p (479) 524-6466
APR 25-27 UPLAND, CA
Lemon Festival. Carnival, entertainment. Atten Ly 50,000. C/p (909) 949-4499
APR 25-27 LAS VEGAS, NV
Rock and Jock Festival. Atten LY 5,000. C/p (702) 568-5191
APR 25-27 MESQUITE, TX
Real Texas Festival. Carnivalk, rodeo, music, food. Atten Ly 25,000. C/p (972) 216-6499
APR 26-27 ATLANTA, GA
Inman Park Festival. Inman Park. Atten LY 70,00. C/p (770) 242-4895
APR 26-MAY 3 ORLEANS, IN
Orleans Dogwood Festival. Congress Square. Carnival, entertainment, parade, crafts. C/p (812) 865-3484
APR 27-29 PETERSBURG, WV
Spring Mountain Festival. c/p Tammy Kesner, C of C, (304) 257-2722
MAY
MAY 1-30 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Indianapolis 500 Festival. City wide event with many different celebrations. C/p (317) 927-3378
MAY 2-4 DOVER, DE
74th Annual Old Dover Days. Downtown. Major city wide event with strong attendance. Parade. Atten ly 15,000. C/p (800) 233-5368
MAY 2-3 SPARTANBURG, SC
Spring Fling. Atten LY 50,000. C/p (864) 596-3104
MAY 2-4 ORANGEBURG, SC
Orangeburg Festival of Roses. Entertainment, races, contests, food. Atten Ly 35,000. C/p (803) 534-6821
MAY 2-4 BRIDGEPORT, WV
Entertainment, games, clans, vendors. Atten LY 7,500. c/p (304) 842-3457
MAY 3 MASON, MI
Spring Fling. Courthouse Square, downtown. Atten LY 4,000. C/p (517) 676-1046
MAY 3-4 SAN DIEGO, CA
Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival. Traditional music festival. Crafts. Atten LY 140,000. C/p (619) 282-7329
MAY 3-10 HOLLAND, MI
Tulip Time Festival. City wide event. One of the finest events in the midwest. Atten LY 500,000. C/p (800) 822-2770
MAY 4-10 HUMBOLDT, TN
West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. One of the best festivals in the area with strong attendance. Parade, horseshow, carnival. AttenLy 75,000. C/p(731) 784-1842
MAY 5-6 GASTHOF, IN
Gasthof Spring festival. Amish Village, crafts, flea market, entertainment. C/p (812) 486-4900
MAY 9-10 DOTHAN, AL
Johnny Mack Brown Western Festival. Atten ly 2,500 c/p (3e34) 793-9042
MAY 13-17 DAYTON, TN
Strawbery Festival. Downtown courthouse square. Carnival. Atten LY 7,500. c/p (423) 775-0361
MAY 16-18 REHOBOTH BEACH, DE
25th Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale. Atten LY 30,000. C/p (302) 227-2233
MAY 16-18 EUSTIS, FL
4th Annual Southern Monster Truck Showdown. Atten ly 10,000. C/p (352) 484-3413
MAY 17 WILLIMANTIC , CT
3rd Thursday Street Fest. International food, street performers, 6 stages, vendors, crafts. Atten LY 6,000. Monthly event helt May thru October. C/p (860) 456-1573.
MAY 17-20 BOYNE CITY, MI
National Morel Mushroom Festival. c/p (231) 582-6222
MAY 18 WILLMANTIC, CT
4th Annual River Fest. Atten LY 1000. C/p (860) 423-6389
MAY 18-19 GREENCASTLE, IN
Fair on the Square. Courthouse Square. Crafts, entertainment, music, food. C/p (765) 653-0096
MAY 22-25 SHREVEPORT, LA
Mudbug Madness. Cajun heritage festival. music, food. Atten ly 150,000. C/p (318) 222-7403
MAY 22-26 ROANOKE, VA
37th Annual Festival in the Park. Atten Ly 6,000. c/p (540) 342-2640
MAY 23-25 SIMPSONVILLE, SC
Freedom Weekend Aloft. Hot air balloons, music, carnival, food. Atten LY 150,000. C/p (864) 399-9481
MAY 23-26 VEEDERSBURG, IN
Steam Corner Antique Power Show. Steam Corner. Steam show. Antiques, crafts, flea market. C/p (765) 798-5710
MAY 23-26 SIMPSONVILLE, SC
Freedom Weekend Aloft. Hot air balloons, contests, carnival, music, food. Atten Ly 150,000. C/p (864) 399-9481
MAY 24 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade. Downtown, atten LY 300,000. C/p (317) 614-6121
MAY 26-27 ALMA, MI
Alma Highland Festival. c/p (989) 463-8979
MAY 28-JUN 1 DUBLIN, IN
Historic National Road Yard Sale. Along US Highway 40 throughout the state. C/p (765) 478-4809
MAY 29-JUN 1 HERNDON, VA
Herndon Festival. Street Festival. Business expo, carnival, music, entertainment. Atten LY 80,000. C/p (703) 787-7300
MAY 30-JUN 1 RUSSIAVILLE, IN
Russiaville Western Days Festival. Tractor show, crafts, carnival, parade, two rodeos. C/p (765) 883-7391
MAY 30-JUN 2 ENGLISH, IN
English Reunion Festival. English Park. Carnival, food, beauty pageant. C/p (812) 338-2654
JUNE
JUN 4-6 DANVILLE, WV
Hendricks County Antique Tractor and Machinery Show. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds. Steam show. Toy show, flea market, food, car show. C/p (317) 627-7171
JUN 4-7 PHILIPPI, WV
Calhoun County Wood Festival. c/p Jackie Blankenship, (304) 354-6671
JUN 5-8 NEW HAVEN, IN
New Haven Canal Days. Downtown and Schnelker Park. Carnival, parade, car show, 5k run, marketplace, entertainment. C/p (260) 749-2972
JUN 6-8 FOND DU LAC, WI
Walleye Weekend. Atten LY 100,000. C/p (920) 923-6555
JUN 7-15 FRIENDSHIP, IN
Friendship Flea Market. SR 62. Large flea market held in conjunction with National black powder shoot. Excellent market. C/p (812) 667-5645
JUN 6-8 ROSEDALE, INSushi
Rosedale Strawberry Festival. Main Street. Music, parade, old cars, crafts, contests. C/p (765) 548-2522
JUN 12-14 CROTHERSVILLE, IN
Crotheresville Red, White, and Blue Festival. Crothersville Community School grounds. Vendors, food, entertainment. C/p (812) 793-3378
JUN 12-15 SHELBURN, IN
Shelburn Old Fashioned Days. Downtown. Crafts, food, flea market, parade on Sat, entertainment, queen contest, carnival. C/p (812) 397-2544
JUN 13-14 LEXINGTON, IN
Lexington Old Settlers Days. Roslind English Memorial Park. Entertainment, food, carnival, flea market, crafts. C/p (812) 889-2522
JUN 13-15 MUNCIE, IN
Summer Heat Air Festival. Airport. Hot air balloons, air show, carnival, old car show, entertainment. C/p (785) 284-2700
JUN 14 LONG BEACH, CA
Sushi and Sake Festival. Japanese food fair. Atten Ly 10,000. C/p (310) 320-7827
JUN 14 DANBRIDGE, TN
7th Annual June Jubilee. Street festival. Atten ly 8,000. C/p (865) 397-2616
JUN 14-16 SPRINGVILLE, IN
Springville Homecoming Festival. Old Springville Gym. Carnival, food, music, parade on Sat. c/p (812) 797-0317
JUN 15-16 TRENTON, SC
37th Annual Ridge Peach Festival. Crafts, antiques, parade, music. Atten LY 9,000. C/p (803) 275-1976
JUN 19-20 NORTH JUDSON, IN
North Judson Mint Festival. Downtown. 5k run, crafts, flea market, food, beer garden, parade, beauty pageantg. C/p (574) 896-2704
JUN 19-21 TABOR, SD
Czech Days. Czech heritage festival. Atten LY 10,000. C/p (605) 463-2476
JUN 19-JUL 4 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival. City wide event. Excellent event with strong attendance. Atten LY 400,000. C/p (319) 365-8313
JUN 20-21 BRYAN, TX
Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival. Atten LY 10,00. C/p (979) 209-5518
JUN 20-22 PISMO BEACH, CA
Pismo Beach Classic. Atten LY 125,000. C/p (866) 450-7469
JUN 20-22 ROCHESTER, IN
Fulton County Historical Power Show. Historical Society grounds. Steam show, flea market. C/p (574) 223-4436
JUN 20-24 DANVILLE, WV
West Virginia Coal Festival. c/p Joy Underwood, (304) 369-3391
JUN 21 WILLMANTIC, CT
3rd Thursday Street Fest. International food, street performers, vendors, crafts. Event helt May thru Oct. Atten LY 6,000. c/p (860) 456-1573
JUN 23-24 COON VALLEY, WI
Norskedalen Midsummer Fest. Scandinavian Celebration. Atten LY 1,000. C/p (608) 452-3424
JUN 24-28 COLUMBIA CITY, IN
Old Settler's Day and American Legion Festival. Downtown. Carnival, food, parade, entertainment. C/p (260) 244-6188
JUN 27-28 GREENWOOD, IN
Greenwood Freedom Festival. Old Park and Craig Park. Street fair, bands, parade, fireworks. C/p (317) 881-4545
JUN 27-29 ROCKVILLE, IN
Antique Power Association Tractor Drive and Show. Parke County 4-H Fairgrounds. Steam show. C/p (765) 5695226
JUN 27-29 NICKELSVILLE, VA
Nickelsville Days. Atten Ly 2,500. C/p (276) 479-3383
JUN 28-29 FISHERS, IN
Fishers Freedom Festival. Roy Holland Memorial Park. Entertainment, crafts, 5k run, parades, fireworks. C/p (317) 595-3195
JUN 28-JUL 5 LINTON, IN
Linton Freedom Festival. Humphrey's Park. Indiana's largest Independence Day parade, entertainment, fireworks, . C/p (812) 847-4846
JUN 28-JUL 5 VEVAY, IN
Switzerland County 4-H Fair. 4-H Fairgrounds. ATV races, livestock shows, pageants, carnival. C/p (800) 435-5688
JULY
JUL 2-4 FREETOWN, IN
Freetown July Festival. Pershing Township Park. Parade, music, hog roast, flea market, crafts. C/p (812) 497-2298
JUL 2-4 PEKIN, IN
Pekin Fourth of July Celebration. Pekin Park. Fireworks, parade, carnival, music, flea market. Oldest consecutive Fourth of July celebration the U.S. c/p (812) 967-3305
JUL 3 FT PAYNE, AL
Independence Day Celebration. Atten LY 5,000. C/p (256-845-1524
JUL 3-5 LOGAN, WV
West Virginia Freedom Festival. c/p Amber Miller-Gore, (304) 752-3052
JUL 3-6 CEDAR LAKE, IN
Cedar Lake Summerfest. Cedar Lake Town Complex. Parade, car show, talent show, fireworks, carnival. C/p (219) 374-4444
JUL 4 DOTHAN, AL
Family 4th Celebration. Atten ly 10,000 c/p (334) 699-1475
JUL 4 ALPHARETTA, GA
July 4th Fireworks and Festivities. Atten LY 10,000. C/p (678) 297-00101
JUL 4 AUBURN, GA
Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks. Atten LY 6,000. c/p (770) 963-4002
JUL 4 BLACKSTOCK, SC
4th of July Festival. Atten LY 13,000 c/p (803) 519) 9996
JUL 4 LAKE DALLAS, TX
July 4th Celebration. Atten LY 4,000. C/p (940) 497-2226
JUL 4 HERNDON, VA
4TH OF July Celebration. Atten LY 3,000. C/p (703) 787-7300
JUL 4-6 CHESTERFIELD, IN
Chesterfield Festival. Millcreek Center. Carnival, food, crafts, car show, bands, hot air balloons, fireworks, parade. C/p (765) 378-0086
JUL 4-6 FREETOWN, IN
Pershing Township Parkl. Parade, food, music, hog roast, flea market, crafts. C/p (812) 497-2298
JUL 4-6 VEEDERSBURG, IN
Steam Corner July 4th Celebration. Steam Corner. Steam show. Antiques, collectibles, crafts, flea market, fireworks. C/p (765) 798-5710
JUL 5 LONG BEACH, CA
Mariachi Festival. Queen Mary. Atten Ly 10,000. C/p (310) 320-7827
JUL 6-13 KENDALV ILLE, IN
Noble County Community Fair. Noble County Fairgrounds. Concerts, demo derby, rodeo, food, carnival. C/p (260) 347-0666
JUL 10-20 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
37th Annual Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration. Convention Center and RCA Dome. Large event with strong attendance. c/p (317) 925-2707
JUL 11-13 CROWNPOINT, IN
23rd Annual Antique Power Steam Show. Lake County Fairgrounds. Steam engines, flea market, model railroads. C/p (219) 683-4359
JUL 11-20 BEAUFORT, SC
Beaufort Water Festival. Atten ly 75,000 c/p (843) 524-0600
JUL 13-13 COLLINSVILLE, IL
Catsup Bottle Festival. Downtown. Atten LY 4,000. C/p (618) 344-8775
JUL 12-19 ELEANOR, WV
Putnam County Fair. c/p Michael Beller, (304) 586-4001
JUL 12-20 FORT WAYNE, IN
Three Rivers Festival. Downtown. One of the largest events in Indiana. C/p Chamber of Commerce
JUL 14-21 PERU, IN
Circus City Festival. Circus Arena. Circus parade, carnival. C/p (765) 472-3918
JUL 17-20 WINAMAC, IN
30th Annual Antique Power Show. City Park and Fairgrounds. Flea market, food, entertainment. C/p (574) 946-3905
JUL 18-19 SIOUX FALLS, SD
Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Festival. Atten LY 100,000. C/p (605) 335-6101
JUL 21-26 RIPLEY, WV
Jackson County Junior Fair. c/p Dick Waybright. C/p (304) 372-1955
JUL 24-27 CHARLESTON, WV
Charleston Ribfest. C/p Bill Picozzi, (304) 984-2412
JUL 25-26 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
African Festival. Tab Recreation. Food, model show, music, marketplace. C/p (317) 927-9777
JUL 25-27 FRANKFORT, IN
Frankfort Hot Dog Festival. Downtown. Crafts, flea market, car show, sporting events, entertainment. C/p (765) 654-4081
JUL 25-27 NEW CARLISLE, IN
New Carlisle Hometown Days. Memorial Park. C/p (574) 654-3672
JUL 25-27 WEST LAFAYETTE, IN
Tippecanoe Steam and Gas Power Show. Tippecanoe Amphiteater. Flea market.c /p (705) 497-1834
AUGUST
AUG 1-2 PIERCETON, IN
Pierceton Days Festival. Downtown at Brower Park. Carnival, crafts, car show, entertainment, parade, antiques. C/p (574) 594-5913
AUG 1-2 HUNTSVILLE, WV
Ritchie County Fair & Exposition. C/p Robin Cook, (304) 643-5150
AUG 4-9 INWOOD, WV
Berkeley County Youth Fair. c/p Ruthie Haden, (304) 229-2420
AUG 4-9 RICHWOOD, WV
Cherry River Festival. c/p Michael Rader, (304) 846-6069
AUG 6-9 ELIZABETH, WV
Wirt County Fair. c/p Debbbie Hennen, (304) 275-3915
AUG 6-17 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Indiana State Fair. State Fairgrounds. Major national fair. c/p (317) 927-7500
AUG 7-9 BEAN BLOSSOM, IN
Bean Blossom Gospel Festival. Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground. Gospel music, flea market. C/p (800) 414-4677
AUG 7-10 TENNESSEE, KENTUCKY & ALABAMA
World's Longest Yard Sale. 450 mile long sale also known as the Highway 127 Corridor Sale. Runs along highway 127 through the states of Kentucky, Alabama and Tennessee. . Almost anything and everything can be found on the highway of this sale. Many individual sales along with many large organized sales. Wonderful food and interesting shopping. Everything from junk, locally made crafts to quality antiques. Great event. Be sure to pay attention to your driving and parking. C/p Fentress County C of C, Box 1294, Jamestown, TN 38556. (800) 327-3945, (888) 805-4740 or (502) 564-4890.
AUG 8-9 LAURENS, SC
World Championship Rodeo. IPRA Rodeo. Carnival, exhibits. Atten Ly 3000 c/p (864) 861-3861
AUG 8-10 ST JOHNS, MI
St Johns Mint Festival. Parfade, flea market, entertainment, crafts. Atten LY 65,000. C/p (989) 224-7248
AUG 12-16 FAIRVIEW, WV
Clay District Fair. c/p Crystal Hamilton, (304) 798-3255
AUG 12-18 NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV
Town & Country Days. C/p Robert Miller, (304) 455-4275
AUG 13-16 DELPHI, IN
Carroll County 153rd Old Settlers Festival. Courthouse Square. Carnival, crafts, entertainment. C/p (765) 564-3152
AUG 19-23 WEST UNION, WV
Doddridge County Fair. c/p Sherri Bonnel, (304) 873-2654
AUG 22-23 FYFFE, AL
3rd Annual Fyffe UFO Days. Hot air balloons, food, entertainment. Atten Ly 2,000. C/p (256) 623-2222
AUG 22-SEP 3 DETROIT, MI
Michigan State Fair. Fairgrounds. Name talent, livestock shows, fireworks, carnival. C/p (313) 369-8250
AUG 24 LONG BEACH, CA
Queen Mary Asian Fest. Queen Mary. C/p (310) 320-7827
AUG 28-31 AUBURN, IN
52nd Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival. Downtown and city wide. Worlds greates classic car show and celebration. C/p (260) 925-3600
AUG 29-30 FRAMETOWN, WV
Frametown Appalachian Autumn Festival. c/p Tara Wilson, (304) 364-5519
AUG 29-SEP 1 LA PLATA, MO
La Plata Soybean Festival. Atten LY 2,500. C/p (660) 341-8659
AUG 30 PINSON, AL
Alabama Butterbean Festival. Atten LY 25,000. C/p (205) 390-1952
AUG 30 LONG BEACH, CA
Chopperfest. Queen Mary. Atten LY 10,000. C/p (310) 320-7827
AUG 31-SEP 3 ALVIN, TX
Alvin All American Festival. Atten LY 4,000. C/p (281) 585-3359
AUG 31-SEP 8 PARKERSBURG, WV
Oak Leaf Festival. c/p Kristi Afha-Rader, (304) 465-5617
SEPTEMBER
SEP 4-7 HIGHLAND, IN
Midwest Zest Fest. Main Square and Park Gazebo. Carnival, entertainment, beer garden, parade, fod, crafts, vendors. C/p (219) 923-3666
SEP 4-6 TIPTON, IN
Tipton County Pork Festival. Downtown and Courthouse Square. Carnival, concerts, two parades, car show. Excellent attendance for this well run event. Book early for best spaces. C/p (765) 675-2342
SEP 5-7 MATTHEWS, IN
Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival. Lions Club Nottingham Memorial Park. Food, entertainment, crafts, antique engines, flea market, kids carnival. C/p (765) 998-2928
SEP 6-7 AUSTIN, TX
Bat Fest. Atten LY 50,000. C/p (512) 441-9015
SEP 7 IDER, AL
Ider Mule Days. Parade, horse pulls, food. Atten LY 10,000. C/p (256) 845-1524
SEP 12-13 VALPARAISO, IN
Kiwanis Hot Air Balloon Fest. Porter County Expo Center. Hot air balloons. C/p (219) 531-3170
SEP 12-14 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
13TH Annual Indy Irish Festival. Military Park. Irish heritage festival. Parade. C/p (317) 713-7117
SEP 15-16 MUNCIE, IN
Old Washington Street Festival. E. Washington Street. 500+ booths. C/p (765) 289-9304
SEP 13-21 FRIENDSHIP, IN
Friendship Flea Market. SR 62. Large flea market held in conjunction with National black powder shoot. Excellent market. C/p (812) 667-5645
SEP 16-20 BLUFFTON, IN
Bluffton Free Street Fair. Carnival, entertainment, food, crafts, vendors, contests. C/p (260) 824-4351
SEP 17-20 BEECH GROVE, IN
Beech Grove Fall Festival and Parade. Main Street. Carnival. C/p (317) 782-4957
SEP 18-20 PAOLI, IN
Indian Summer Festival. Jay Cee Park. Crafts, food, carnival. C/p (812) 723-4768
SEP 19-20 GREENSBURG, IN
Southern Outdoor Classic. Decatur County Fairgrounds. Show for the outdoor enthusiast, hunting, fishing, trapping, ATV's, guides, exhibitors. C/p (877) 883-5447
SEP 20-21 FOUNTAIN CITY, IN
Levi Coffin Days. Citywide event. Large flea market, entertainment. C/p (765) 847-2691
SEP 20-27 LIBERTY, KY
34th Annual Casey County Apple Festival. Street Festival. Atten ly 30,000. C/p (606) 787-5355
SEP 24-27 BEAN BLOSSOM, IN
34th annual Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Uncle Pen Days Festival. Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground. Workshops, 30 artists, flea market. C/p (800) 414-4677
SEP 26-28 HOPE. IN
Hope Heritage Days. Downtown Public Park. Entertainment, large flea market, crafts, food, parade, fireworks. C/p (812) 546-4707
OCTOBER
OCT 1-4 AURORA, IN
Aurora Farmers Fair. downtown. Parade, carnival, food, entertainment. C/p (812) 926-1300
OCT 2-4 SEYMOUR, IN
Seymour Oktoberfest. Downtown. German festival. c/p (812) 522-4020
OCT 3-5 ALEXANDRIA, IN
Small Town USA Festival. Beulah Parfk. Crafts, flea market, food, entertainment. C/p (765) 724-3514
OCT 3-5 BRAZIL, IN
Popcorn Festival of Clay County Forest Park. Entertainment, carnival, vendors. C/p (812) 448-2307
OCT 4-5 MORRO BAY, CA
Morro Bay Harbor fEstival. Atten LY 25,000. C/p (805) 772-1155
OCT 6-11 EVANSVILLE, IN
Westside Nut Club Fall Festival. W. Franklin Street. Food, carnival, entertainment, parade. C/p (812) 421-2200
OCT 10-11 COLUMBUS, IN
Ethnic Expo. City Hall. Parade, international foods, fireworks, entertainment. C/p (800) 468-6564
OCT 10-12 SOUTH WHITLEY, IN
South Whitley Fall Festival. Downtown. Parade, food, crafts, carnival, talent show, car show. C/p (280) 723-6475
OCT 17-18 SEVIERVILLE, TN
Fall Corvette Expo 2008. c/p MCS Promotions, (865) 687-3976
NOVEMBER
NOV 6-9 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
58th Annual Christmas Gift & Hobby Show. Fairgrounds. Approx 400 exhibitors. Strong attendance for this excellent event. c/p (800) 215-1700
DECEMBER
DEC 5-6 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Old-World Christmas Village and Market. Church Hall. C/p (317) 637-1897.
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