This event is held in Plymouth, Michigan, a small historic town just 20 miles west of Detroit. The quaint setting is one of the most distinctive features of this event. Plymouth is a high-income community where, according to a recent study commissioned by the City, the largest demographic is families with children and almost 40% of adults over 25 are college educated.

Some of the fun-filled activities during the week include carnival rides, entertainment, a petting zoo, cooking, magic and juggling, Barbershop music, Draft Horse competitions, weaving, talent contests, animal shows.

The State Street Art Fair is a nationally recognized and award-winning art fair that combines the talents of hundreds of artists with a host of merchant displays along the streets of vibrant sections of Ann Arbor's campus area.

With stunning, visual examples of traditional and contemporary art, the State Street Art Fair is now in its 39th year. Exhibitors range in categories from painting, ceramics, leather, wood, jewelry, photography and more, and are juried annually to ensure that the highest quality and excellence are displayed each year.

The Rhode Island International Film Festival, now in its 12th year, has secured its place in the global community as the portal for the best in international independent cinema; earning the respect of domestic and foreign filmmakers, filmgoers and trend watchers. This confluence of art and commerce brought together world-class celebrities, award-winning filmmakers, new talent and audience members in record numbers last year of 21,000 and an anticipated draw of 25,000 for 2007. With the ongoing support of the City of Providence along with corporate and community partners, the Rhode Island International Film Festival is now the largest film festival in New England. Ranked as one of the top 12 Festivals in the United States, RIIFF is also a qualifying festival for the Short Film Academy Award through its affiliation with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. It is the only festival in New England with this accolade.

Celebrate the bounty of Sonoma County as more than a dozen catering companies serve up a wide variety of seafood and other edibles. Plus, you can enjoy the tastes of 20 wineries and 12 microbreweries in the tasting tent. Or check out the creations of 100 top quality artisans from throughout California and beyond. There are three stages of entertainment, a kids zone, environmental exhibits.

Austin, Texas is fortunate to have one of the world’s largest urban bat colonies living in the heart of downtown – Under the Congress Avenue Bridge! Every night during the summer months, millions of these amazing creatures emerge from under the bridge and fly off into the night. Every day at dusk, thousands of visitors flock to the site to witness this miracle of nature.

Roadway Productions has teamed up with leading Bat experts, Bat Conservation International, to host a celebration of this extraordinary event – BATFEST! This first-class family event showcases unique arts & crafts. Other activities include educational displays, children’s activities and games, food and beverage concessions, live music, local celebrities, and street performers. An extensive advertising campaign including television, radio, newspaper, and internet promote BATFEST. Estimated attendance exceeds 50,000 for the festival weekend.

America's premier outdoor fine art festival is held every Labor Day weekend along the scenic northern Sausalito waterfront. The Festival Gallery will present more than 20,000 original works of art by 270 juried artists (historically from about three dozen states and two dozen from abroad). In recent years, Artists have reported sales of over $4,000,000 as a result of the show.

Festival highlights include a magnificent Sculpture Garden, three entertainment stages, Children's area, Gourmet Food Court, Wine and Champagne Gardens, and Bay Model tours.

On Friday, the Festival hosts the celebrated Gala Premiere, featuring gourmet dining by celebrity Caterer Dan McCall & Associates, and dancing until Midnight. The Sausalito Art Festival Foundation produces the non-profit event. The Festival continues its mission of supporting the arts and community non-profit organizations through grant programs, artist awards, scholarships, and community service programs. Through this support, the Festival has made a significant investment in the arts and community programs since 1952. In recent years, Artists have sold over $4,000,000 in art as a result of the show.

For Festival information call the Festival Recorded HotLine at 415-331-3757 or visit http://www.SausalitoArtFestival.org.

One-day outdoor festival on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend (August 30, 2008) to promote the butterbean through an assortment of educational exhibits. The festival includes over 200+ Arts & Crafts and food booths; Dog Pageant; Antique Car Show; Motorcycle Show; NoJoe's Clown Circus; 5K race; 1 Mile Fun Run; Softball Tournament, Bowling Tournament, Golf Tournament & a MISS BUTTERBEAN BEAUTY PAGEANT.

Corks & Forks - A Fine Food & Wine Event features specialties from Atlanta's top chefs + tasting opportunities of dozens of the coolest wines on the market. Also, enjoy tastes of fine Bridgeport Ale and other top of the line beers. Fabulous decor was provided by the incomparable Tony Brewer & Company - event planners/designers known across the region. Corks & Forks is part of the larger - Grant Park Summer Shade Festival and benefits the work of the Grant Park Conservancy.

A joint adventure with a non-profit agency, this Arts & Crafts event will be a Labor Day headline for those who don't want to go to the beaches. The crafters wanted to extend this to a 3 day event, so you have the option of 2-day (Sat. & Sunday) or to add on the Monday which is a holiday.

Whether you’re out to shop, or just to enjoy the view, you’ll be impressed by the variety of quality art–from oil paintings to jewelry, pottery to sculptures–brought to The Revel by more than 120 visual artists from across the country.

Headline entertainers, as well as all the local favorites, perform live each year on our four outdoor stages. Check out our Web site (www.redriverrevel.com) to see who’s slated for Revel this year.

Kids build and create their own works of art in an area exclusively designed for them! Arts education for children has always been the center of The Revel. The children’s area also brings street performers, parades and world-renowned children’s entertainers to keep the kids busy and excited.

This year, The Revel is sponsored by: AllTel, Christus Schumpert, AmSouth Bank, PepsiAmericas, Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, Inc. and The City of Shreveport.

Currently prepping for our biggest event ever! Our 11th Annual event scheduled for October 2008 with films and directors from all over the world, with special seminars a film expo and special guests. Table space, venue seminar space for industry vendors, food and beverage sampling, and product demos will be available at the event.

The Fall Eastern Pennsylvania Home Show will feature some of the finest home builders and remodelers in the Lehigh Valley. Offering a diverse array of home products and services by local, state and national vendors, presenting innovative and imaginative displays. Local crafts are on display as well in a home show that combines high tech with hometown flair.

Activities will include a fishing expo, children’s area, children’s Halloween costume contest, a Haunted House, live music, and a street dance. Florida Blood Services will be on site.

Set in the heart of historic downtown Gainesville, the nationally acclaimed Downtown Festival & Art Show is North Central Florida' s premier fall festival of the arts. Since 1996, the Downtown Festival & Art Show has been rated as one of the top 200 shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine. In 2006 the festival was ranked No. 28 as the best fine art show in the country. AmericanStyle Magazine ranked the show No. 9 as the best fair and festival in the nation.

Stroll along the streets of downtown Gainesville, from City Hall to the Hippodrome State Theatre, as 250 of the nation's top artists display their original oils and acrylics, vibrant watercolors, unique sculptures, dazzling jewelry, decorative ceramics and vivid photography. Artisans will compete for more than $14,000 in cash prizes and $5,000 in purchase awards. With such a diverse array of unique art displayed for sale and competition, the Downtown Festival & Art Show is a great way to begin your holiday shopping.

Children can participate in the Imagination Station, which offers free interactive entertainment and creative hands-on activities, such as sidewalk chalk drawing, painting, mask design, puppet and button creation and clay sculpting. It also features magic shows, puppet shows and music for the young and young-at-heart.

Near the steps of the Hippodrome State Theatre, more than 30 non-profit organizations will have booths devoted to educating and providing information to the Gainesville community. For music lovers, the Festival features live continuous entertainment on three stages by bands, dance companies and musicians from the community. The weekend begins with a Downtown Blues Festival presented by the Gainesville Friends of Jazz and Blues on Friday, November 8 at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Community Plaza. The celebration of music continues on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. with a a Downtown Music Showcase featuring well known local musicians.

Dozens of food vendors will offer a variety of delicious treats to satisfy all tastes, from barbecue ribs to apple sundaes. Visitors can experience foods from around the world, including Thai shish-ka-bobs, Greek gyros, Cajun jambalaya and more.

Come celebrate the arts and join us for a weekend full of fun for the entire family. The Festival is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all weekend.