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Rudy's Bluegrass in the Woods Autumn Fest.
September 11 - September 13, 2008
Anderson, South Carolina, USA

Charlotte Shout Blues, Brews & BBQ
September 12 - September 13, 2008
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Blues, Brews & BBQ features national and local BBQ teams, along with fantastic blues acts, BBQ demonstrations, beer sampling, and MORE!!! It is an energetic street festival with endless sponsorship opportunities.

Roots & Rhythms
September 13, 2008
Eugene, Oregon, USA
The outdoor festival is the culmination event featuring people who have made significant contributions to the development of music in America. This is quite probably the last time these bands will tour together and the demograpic is outstanding at ages 45 to 68.

Liberty R&B & Jazz Festival
September 13 - September 14, 2008
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
The Liberty Jazz & RB Festival takes place at historic Liberty State Park backdrop to the Staue of Liberty and Manhattan Skyline. Heavily promoted by the Star Ledger and CD101 this autumn music festival draws music lovers from all over the Metropolitan Area.

Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Uncle Pen Days
September 17 - September 20, 2008
Bean Blossom, Indiana, USA
THE MECA OF BLUEGRASS 4 BIG DAYS OVER 30 BANDS KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE. Festival Pass includes all Special Events & Admission to Bluegrass Hall of Fame, Museum and Uncle Pen’s Cabin. ALSO AVAILABLE ON-SITE: Log Cabin Rentals, Food, Vendors, Flea Market, Fishing, Children’s Playground and more MUSIC & INSTRUMENT WORKSHOPS (WED-SAT) EMCEES: Wayne Bledsoe, Sam Jackson, George Riddle *Advance Ticket Deadline September 1, 2007. All shows rain or shine - no refunds. All acts subject to change without notice. WE DO NOT ALLOW Alcohol, drugs pets, golf carts, large coolers, glass containers or ATV’s in the concert area.

Jam'n Bluegrass Style
September 18 - September 20, 2008
Salemburg, North Carolina, USA
A jam packed fast paced festival with bands performing over 3 days. Located at the Laurel Lakes Campground, this festival promises some of the best entertainment on the circuit. Full camping hookups for campers and plenty of parking right at the festival site. Permanent bathrooms, showers, and great food with full service restuarant also available. Rain or shine, the show will go on. So dont miss it.

Chattahippie Music Festival
September 18 - September 21, 2008
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
The Chattahippie Music Festival is a celebration of peace, love and great Americana music going live in September, 2008. Located on a 50+ acre riverfront venue, the festival will feature a variety of performers and musical genres, including Americana, Country, Southern Rock Folk, Bluegrass and Blues.

Brownwood Reunion Celebration
September 19 - September 21, 2008
Brownwood, Texas, USA
The Brownwood Reunion Celebration is place where dancing under the stars, stolling through the festival streets, and gathering with friends and family are the highlights. You will find everything from mechanical bull riding to a 5 K run to the ultimate party featuring the hottest country western stars. With 4 stages of continuous live entertainment and streets filled with neighbors and new friends, the Reunion is a festival that even makes Mayberry envious.

Winefest Chicago
September 19 - September 21, 2008
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Northcenter's newest festival is an elegant adult cocktail party featuring wines from around the globe, cheeses, desserts, a commemorative wine glass, tastings, presentations, pairings, live music, art displays and tapas-style finger foods from select local eateries.


American River Music Festival
September 19 - September 21, 2008
Coloma, California, USA
Three days of terrific Roots, Americana, Folk and Blues music, workshops and jams, riverfront camping and lodging, whitewater rafting with Joe Craven led jam, riverfront guided hike with music, kids entertainment, food and award winning beverages, art vendors all in the beautiful town of Coloma on the South Fork of the American River.

Fremont Oktoberfest
September 19 - September 21, 2008
Seattle, Washington, USA
Recently named one of the 11 Best Oktoberfests in the West — enjoy more than 70 microbrews; the Buxom Beer Garden & Miss Buxom Contest; BMX stunt bikers; wine garden; cigar bar; bratwurst; free music; expanded free children’s activity area; Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest; the Brew Ha-Ha 5K Run/Walk & Scramble; happy hour specials and Sunday’s Cover Dog search

Heritage Festival
September 20 - September 21, 2008
Columbia, Missouri, USA
Listen, learn and see history as it comes alive at the Heritage Festival, held in historic Nifong Park. Listen to the American Indian drumming. Learn about Lewis and Clark as you stroll through a replica of a camp site and see an extensive exhibit of the expedition and artifacts on display. See artisans and tradesmen dressed in 19th century attire who are demonstrating their trades and selling their wares. Visit an 1859 town with shopkeepers, townspeople and a medicine show. See cowboys with their chuck wagons and American Indian dancing and tepees. A large contemporary craft area will also be featured.

Listen to a wide range of entertainment on three stages - to include music, dancing and storytelling. Children will enjoy numerous activities in the Fun for Young‘uns Area and the entire family can ride on a hayride. Tour the Historic Maplewood Home and the Walter’s Boone County Historical Museum. Great food and a beautiful park setting will make the Heritage Festival a family tradition.


WineFest 2008
September 20 - September 21, 2008
Shamong, New Jersey, USA
WineFest 2007 is this weekend! Join us in our celebration of the 2007 grape harvest. The vineyard is ripening quickly and harvest is just days away. Taste our premium grapes right off the vine. WineFest is a fun, family-friendly, daylong event. From wine tasting to helicopter rides, WineFest 2007 has something for everyone. Uncork a bottle of our vintage wine, relax under the giant walnut tree, and enjoy a days worth of activities to include the following: Music: Jazz and Blues Concert on Saturday, Oldies and Classic Rock on Sunday. Jersey Gold, a 10-person doo-op band, will headline the 'oldies concert' and always puts on a great show. We also just booked Whiskey Train. This is a local band that performs their own original music. Their following and appreciation is growing tremendously and we really think these young guys are on their way to signing a significant record deal. We are excited to have them performing live at WineFest on Sunday. Friends Classic Rock will be performing on Sunday. South Saturn Delta and 5th Edition Jazz Band will open the stages on Saturday. Restaurants include: Murphy's Market Catering Best of Show Upper Crust Italian Restaurant King Fish J-Dogs Tarentalla Restaurante La Campagnola Pic-A-Lilli many others... Complimentary Cheese Tasting: Compliments of Cabot Creamery and Crawford Family Farm's Vermont Ayr Helicopter Rides: C/O Helicopter Flight Services, Medford, NJ, will be offering 10 minute rides for a charge of $25.00 per person. This is a great deal and a lot of fun. View the surrounding vineyards and farmland of Shamong Township. Wines: All of Valenzano's limited production wines and new releases will be available for sampling - including our 2004 Old Indian Mills Blend, 2004 Cynthiana and our 2001 Chambourcin. Crafts: Over 40 local crafters and vendors will provide a days worth of shopping under the Market Canopy. Kids Activities include: Free Pony rides and a kids sing along and concert by the HoneyBabes. Ticketed activities include face painting, instrument building, costume closet dressup and photography, moon bounce, jewelry making, bottle painting, and pumpkin painting. Fundraisers: Last year we raised over $4,000.00 with help of our local community to support Alex's Lemonade Stand. Alex's Lemonade Stand raises money for children's cancer research and is one of the most efficient and effective centers at providing these funds. We are happy to support this great charity. Our goal this year is to generate of $8,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand so come in and enjoy a free, ice cold, glass of lemonade. WineFest 2007 will also help to raise funds for CrossRoad's Missions, Greyhound Adoption, Deborah Hospital Foundation and others. Classic Car Show: Sunday from Noon to 4:30pm. Over 75 of South Jersey's coolest automobiles will be on display. Check them all out and submit your vote for 'Best of Show' and other categories. Your vote decides who wins.

Houston Hot Sauce Festival - The Original
September 21 - September 22, 2008
Houston, Texas, USA
Annual event Always in September, featuring hot sauce, salsa, chipotle, jams, spices, marinades, chips, dips, chili peppers, and more hot and spicy fiery food products. Thousands of Chiliheads pour into the Arena to sample 100's of award winning products. There's also ongoing stage entertainment, free kids activities, cold drinks, a wide variety of food, amateur salsa competition, contests, prizes, arts & crafts, pepper merchandise, and more...

Party on the Plaza (Fall '08)
September 23 - October 22, 2008
Houston, Texas, USA
Party on the Plaza is Houston’s most successful weekly Hispanic concert series of all times. Held in the heart of Houston’s famous theater district in Downtown, Party on the Plaza features today’s top performers in Latin music every Tuesday and Wednesday night in the spring, summer and fall. Party on the Plaza was established as an entertaining musical and cultural event to raise money for scholarship programs and local charities. To date, Party on the Plaza has raised over $350,000 for The Hispanic Scholarship Fund, The Texas Hispanic Peace Officers Association, The University of Houston Downtown, The Houston Salsa Dancers and other local Hispanic Charities. Celebrating it’s 14th year in 2008, Party on the Plaza’s provides Houston’s Hispanic communities a place to gather with friends and family to listen to live Hispanic music. An estimated 50,000 plus Hispanics will attend Party on the Plaza this year, making it a perfect destination for companies wishing to extend their reach to the Hispanic market. Tuesday’s is Tejano Tuesdays, also known as POP, and is Party on the Plaza’s flagship concert series night. Every Tuesday night, this event draws an average attendance of 2,500 plus Hispanics and features today’s top stars in Tejano, Regional-Mexican, Conjunto, Old School and Latin Hip-Hop. Wednesday’s is Latin Mix Wednesdays and is Party on the Plaza’s newest concert series night. Entering its 6th season, this event continues to grow every year and draws average attendance of 1,500 plus Latinos and features today’s upcoming stars and legends in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Spanish Pop and Rock. For more information about Party on the Plaza such as concert lineup, official sites, photo gallery and more, please visit www.partyontheplaza.info.

Taste of St. Louis
September 26 - September 28, 2008
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
This three day festival features over 30 of the finest local restaurants, 70 plus artists, a wide aray of interactive booths and a tremendous line up of national and local entertainment. The Taste of St. Louis always coincides with the St. Louis Baseball Cardinals' last homestand of the year and the event takes place just one block from the new Busch Stadium. Nearly 130,000 + people are expected to attend in 2007.


Chicago Oktoberfest
September 26 - September 28, 2008
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Beer, Brats, Music & Fun. Join us for the Seventh Annual Chicago Oktoberfest, one of the original premier Oktoberfest festivals in Chicago!
Located in the South Lakeview neighborhood, our partner, St. Alphonsus, was founded by German immigrants in 1882 and continues to recognize its German roots by celebrating an authentic Oktoberfest every September.
Keeping with tradition, festival goers can expect to experience homemade bratwurst, the oom-pah of German bands, the music of top area headliner bands, activities for kids (KinderFest), and of course lots of great beer!
This year our festival will be held entirely outdoors in a beer garden fashion. Last year we drew over thousands of people of all ages from Chicago and surrounding communities.
Don’t miss this traditional celebration and be sure to bring your appetite. We promise to quench your thirst and provide you with hours of interactive entertainment in the true spirit of a German Oktoberfest. Oom-Pah bands and some of Chicago’s finest pop-rock groups will be featured.
For additional information, please contact StarEvents at (773)665-4682.


Red Marines Music and Arts Festival
September 26 - September 28, 2008
La Honda, California, USA
WELCOME to the 5th Annual RED MARINES Music & Arts Festival! The main objective of this event is to raise funds and general awareness to support Veterans who need proper medical treatment and adequate health care. This event is 3day/2night Festival with over 50 artists. A great portion of the festival proceeds will be donated to the San Francisco Veterans Hospital. ACTIVITIES - Enjoy Live bands, Electronic Music Artists, an amazing photo exhibit, fire dancers, flamenco workshops, arts and crafts installations, swimming pool, 3D Visual Projections, recreation, authentic Russian food, and more CAMPING - Join our 3 day CAMPING party in the beautiful grounds of OVY Camp near La Honda, CA, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains between Silicon Valley and the Pacific coast.

Faith Fest 2008
September 27, 2008
Youngstown, Ohio, USA

Celebration of Praise!
September 27, 2008
Ocean Grove, New Jersey, USA
“Celebration of Praise!” is a platform to allow multicultural performers from all over the world to share their expression of Gospel music, illustrating the unifying power of this genre of music.

Brazilian Street Carnaval
September 28, 2008
Long Beach, California, USA
The biggest all-Braziilan event on the west coast with bands all day, one Rio-Style parade, one Bahia-Style parade. Brazilian food, craft, product booths, and beer available.

Everett Sausage Fest
October 03 - October 05, 2008
Everett, Washington, USA
Family-oriented weekend fair centered around a Bavarian theme, with food booths, a carnival, family entertainment and arts and crafts.

Features:

Alfy’s Pizza Family Stage will showcase lots of local talent.
Bavarian Beer Garden will keep the place jumping all weekend with groups
The Bavarian Dinner Haus: serves a traditional dinner that is scrumptious. This is a popular stop for those with hearty appetites.
Carnival Rides: The color and excitement of the Midway makes this an exciting part of Sausage Fest. We recommend you visit these attractions before dinner.
Arts & Crafts: For those looking for a special gift, over 30 booths will be on hand displaying hand made gifts that will be sure to please even the hardest to buy for.
Farmers Market Offering the freshest fruits, vegetables, & flowers grown locally.
Food Booths: Over 17 stops to satisfy every taste from Barbecue Chicken and Salmon, Elephant Ears, Hamburgers, Corn Dogs, Corn on the cob to the French Fries!
Bingo: Nonstop games from open until close provides hours of fun in a smoke free environment.
Kids Games: Try your skills at fishing, free throws, football toss, & more. Everyone wins a prize!
The Big Raffle: Tickets will be available on site with the drawing of winners at 6:30pm on Sunday, October 8th

Soulard Oktoberfest
October 03 - October 05, 2008
St Louis, Missouri, USA
Best Oktoberfest In the Midwest

Reflections of the King Contest and Convention
October 03 - October 04, 2008
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
A 2 Day Elvis Contest, featuring 30 Elvis Tribute Artist from the U.S. and Canada! Besides the live performances at the venue, attendees will enjoy a marketplace where they can purchase Elvis memorabilia and spend time with their favorite Tribute Artist. The tribute artists will also be selling their entertainment services to the public and is open to any party planners or event planners that wish to attend! There will also be a special showcase on Saturday night, with Reflections organizers (and Elvis Tribute Artists) Ruben Castillo and Will Debley as they pay tribute to Elvis' 1968 Comeback Special. This is from a segment of their show "The King's Duel" which will be performed in January 2009. Friday night, after the contest, don't go to bed! There's the "Million Dollar" Jam session and Dance Party, where ETAs and their fans can party and have a great time with their favorite tunes! We will be adding more information in the coming weeks!

Morro Bay Harbor Festival
October 04 - October 05, 2008
Morro Bay, California, USA
The Morro Bay Harbor Festival is an annual celebration of the Central Coast's unique food, wine, lifestyle and working waterfront. It is held on the first full weekend in October every year. Since its inception, a primary goal of the festival has been to bring together a broad cross-section of the community -- members of the fishing industry, civic and community groups, marine-related enterprises, small business, corporations, artisans, environmental organizations and individual citizens -- to focus public awareness on the special value of Morro Bay's harbor and environs. The Morro Bay Harbor Festival Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c) 3 community-benefit organization. Festival proceeds benefit the more than 40 nonprofit organizations throughout San Luis Obispo County who contribute over 1000 volunteers to help crew the waterfront weekend. Over the past 10 years, the Festival Volunteer Program has awarded more than $300,000 to participating nonprofit groups.

Faith Fest '08
October 04, 2008
Winder, Georgia, USA
Outdoor Faith based Music Festival with bands performing all day, over 40 Crafters, Churches and Community partners with information about their church or business, Pumpkin Patch, Food area, and Kids Zone with inflatables for kids and much more.

3rd Annual Tubac Jazz & Blues Festival
October 04, 2008
Tubac, Arizona, USA
A full day of award winning musical acts covering every type of 'jazz under the sun'! Food, drinks, merchadise, music - what more can you ask for?

Eagle Rock Music Festival
October 04, 2008
Los Angeles, California, USA
Join Time Warner, Bank of America, MetromixLA.com and other local businesses, and provide support for Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, the 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that produces the concert with the support of City Councilmember Jose Huizar. The Eagle Rock Music Festival provides a major showcase for emerging talent and is a centerpiece event in the free community arts programming of Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock. Corporate and private donations underwrite the Center’s innovative and multicultural arts programming in Northeast Los Angeles. The festival atmosphere and range of music programming appeals to families, young adults, seniors, creatives, and others of all walks of life and culture, and provides a major showcase for emerging local talent.

M.E.A.N.Y. Fest Musicians & Emerging Artists New Y
October 08 - October 18, 2008
New York, New York, USA
Bands perform at various high profile venues in NYC over a week and a half time period 10/08- 10/18/2008. Audience members vote for their two favorite bands. 4 finalists and 2 MEANY FEST picks move on to a finals event to take place by DECEMBER 31ST, 2008. Approximately 15,000 people attended in 2007 in twenty different NY venues, over 35 rock shows.

Oktoberfest Louisville
October 10 - October 11, 2008
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Live music, entertainment and 100% German food by Schnitzelbank.


Resurrection Block Party
October 10 - October 12, 2008
Riverview, Florida, USA
Resurrection Block Party a festival for the family. Now in it's 5th year, you have to be a part of this fast growing event. This years event promises to be the largest event in Riverview, with hundreds of Crafters and Business Vendors a larger Midway and huge variety of food.

Stephen Miller Memorial Blues Bash
October 11, 2008
Palm Bay, Florida, USA
Blues, Brews and BBQ's. Thursday Night VIP Party at the Crowne Plaza, Friday, Best Blues Bars In Brevard, Saturday - The Blues Bash, 2 Stages of Non Stop Blues Music, 10 Acts and many more incredible bluesers. Arts & Crafts, Food,Bike Wash, Join in on our Motorcycle Poker Run,Sunday Gospel Brunch & Winos for Peace Allstar Blues Jam, Benefit for the Stephen Miller Blues In The Schools Program, Proceeds to provide instruments for Brevard Elementary school music programs.


Pumpkintown
October 11, 2008
Athens, Tennessee, USA
Pumpkintown is a fall festival highlighting the history of Athens, TN featuring arts and crafts.

Treasure Coast Latin Festivals
October 11, 2008
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, USA
Cultural event celebrating our Hispanic Heritage. Music, dance, hispanic ethnic foods, rides and games for the kids. We will have a Miss Latina Pagent, soccer exhibition and domino tournament. We will also have some Doo Wop music.

The Yorktown Western Days Festival
October 17 - October 19, 2008
Yorktown, Texas, USA
Yorktown's 50th Annual Western Days Festival features FREE, FAMILY FUN! Highlights include 9 FREE Street dances, 3 days of Free Live Music, Gold Panning, South Texas Gunfighters' Show, Wild West Medicine Show, Children's Area, Chuckwagons, one of South Texas' largest Grand Parades, Mutton Bustin', Pig Scramble, Sahawe Indian Dance Performances, Youth Road Race, Kids Tractor Pull, Motorcycle Run, Antique Tractor & Farm Equipment Show, Car Show, Quilt Show, BBQ & Salsa Cook Offs, Stick Horse Rodeo, Arts/Crafts/Food Vendors, Horseshoe/Washer Throw Contests, Salsa Contest, Exhibitors, and Much More!

Jazz-By-the-Bay Festival
October 17 - October 18, 2008
Panama City, Florida, USA
Seventh annual outdoor jazz festival in the historic St. Andrews section of Panama City, FL. The two-day festival program, a dignified family event, includes various jazz styles including classic jazz, mainstream and jazz vocal.


Johnny Cash Flower Pickin' Festival
October 17 - October 19, 2008
Starkville , Mississippi, USA
Johnny Cash was arrested in Starkville, Miss., on May 11, 1965, for public drunkeness, or for what Johnny called "pickin' flowers." He wrote the song, “Starkville City Jail,” and performed it at San Quentin State Prison on Feb. 24, 1969. Cash played at Mississippi State University again in 1970 and gave many officers involved with his arrest front row tickets to the performance. Starkville appreciates the depth and humanity of the Man in Black and his spirit of redemption and charity. The city of Starkville issue it's annual posthumous, symbolic pardon to Cash. The pardon doesn’t suggest anyone condoned Cash’s behavior. It symbolically recognizes Cash an imperfect human who made mistakes but gained insight and wisdom by learning from his indiscretions. It’s not about Johnny Cash getting arrested; it’s about what his life symbolized to so many people — that no matter what happens in life you can redeem yourself. Johnny's friends, family, and fans will gather to celebrate his life and music. Join fans from throughout the United States, France and Canada as we pick flowers and see the city of Starkville pardon Johnny Cash. View the BBC's story about the festival here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6992589.stm Along with musicians and speakers, the festival will have arts and food vendors. The festival donated $10,000 to the Boys and Girls Club and the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum in 2007 and will continue to carry on Johnny's spirit of charity.

CountryJam
October 20, 2008
Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
A full day of music, car race, bike race, bike showcase, vendors and more.

The Solo Country Festival
October 23 - October 26, 2008
Humble, Texas, USA
This festival will feature the top Texas Country Music act and also a carnival something for the whole family to enjoy.

Brew B Q
October 25 - October 26, 2008
Austin, Texas, USA
Beer and BBQ sampling, beer games, contest, Back Yard BBQ Challenge, Pie Eating Contest, BBQ Sauce wrestling, BBQ Documentary Films, Over 100 Beers, Over 20 BBQ Restaurants,a carnival, arts & crafts, beer games like washers, quarters, darts, horse shoes, coaster flipping, empty can toss, keg toss, beer trivia, pint chug, home brew contest, and much more. Two stages, one with major national act, one with October Fest bands and entertainers.

Space Coast Jazz Festival
October 25, 2008
Melbourne, Florida, USA
The Space Coast Jazz Festival is an outdoor music festival in Melbourne, Florida which attracts music lovers from several states. This is more than just a concert, It's an event! The SCJF is a place to eat, drink, mingle, relax, soak in the rays, people-watch and of course hear some of the world's finest contemporary jazz music performed by artists whom you won't see anywhere else on the Space Coast and Central Florida this Fall. In-between musical sets, you can enjoy fine art and crafts at the Festival Marketplace, culinary treats at the food court, purchase festival merchandise and performers CD's, plus experience artist workshops, autograph signings, performer meet & greets and more. The main stage will showcase the best in contemporary, traditional, and smooth jazz. The event will be emceed and hosted by Nationally Nominated - WGRV The Groove Radio. www.TheGroove.org www.SpaceCoastJazzFestival.com

Bright House Networks Festival Calle Orange Downtown
October 26, 2008
Orlando, Florida, USA
The 10th annual fiesta is, once again, likely to attract close to 50,000 people to the streets of downtown Orlando, with more than 40 artists performing on four separate stages for the masses. A slew of other top-name acts are slated to perform throughout the day, so if you plan on showing off those caliente moves, dress the part. Those of you bringing your kids will be pleased to know that a play area will be set up on East Amelia Street By Winn-Dixie supermarket, and food highlighting the cuisines of Central and South America, the Caribbean and Mexico will be offered. •10 Downtown Orlando streets closed off •40 Latin and American bands •4 large and well equipped sound stages •Cuisine to sample from all over the world
•Kiosks lining the streets

The Civil Rights Food Taste
October 26, 2008
Seattle, Washington, USA
The Civil Rights Food Taste and Concert Series celebrates African American Chefs and Restaurants! Celebrity Food Tasters, Celebrity Chefs! Great music throughout the day and evening

Dubai Desert Rhythm Festival
October 31 - November 01, 2008
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
International music Festival

Alabama Pecan Festival
October 31 - November 02, 2008
Mobile, Alabama, USA
Arts and Crafts, Food, entertainment, bake off, exhibits And Childrens area. We are a family festival we has something of all.

San Francisco Halloween Festival
October 31, 2008
San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco has been celebrating Halloween for 49 years in the Castro Disrtict every year without any formal planned activities. The City of San Francisco decided it was time to create the San Francsico Halloween Festival that would provide people with an Halloween treat. After eight months of planning the different program elements were designed and created to give people an interative experince during Halloween in San Francisco.

61st Original Ozark Mountain Folk Festival
November 06 - November 09, 2008
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA
The oldest festival in the Ozark Mountains, the Eureka Springs Folk Festival is celebrating its 61st year starting Thursday night with the Queens Contest. There will be a children’s song writing workshop and a professional and nonprofessional songwriting contest on Saturday along with our Folk Festival Parade! This year we will be featuring some of the best new faces in folk music, performing in the round. Great Family Fun!

1st Annual Yuma Fall Jazz & Blues Festival
November 15 - November 16, 2008
yuma, Arizona, USA
Yuma's first two day, all day jazz & blues festival, which will not only have great music on two stages, but food vendors offering a variety of food. There will also be beer, wine, soda, and water. you won't need to bring anything but a lawn chair and your personal camera.

Funcruise #3
December 01 - December 06, 2008
Miami, Florida, USA

SAILING DECEMBER 1, 2008 5 Day Western Caribbean from Tampa, FL Sailing on: Monday December 1, 2008 Ship: Carnival Inspiration Visiting ancient Mayan ruins, shopping, beautiful beaches and water sports are all part of the fun on this 5 Day Western Caribbean cruise. Details Day 1 Depart: Tampa, FL 4:00pm Day 2 Fun Day At Sea Day 3 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 7:00am 2:00pm Day 4 Cozumel, Mexico 9:00am 6:00pm Day 5 Fun Day At Sea Day 6 Tampa, FL 8:00am THE JOHN NANCE ENTERTAINMENT FUNCRUISE #3 ABOARD THE CARNIVAL INSPIRATION SAILING DECEMBER 1 - 6 2008 FROM PORT OF TAMPA FLORIDA TO COZUMEL AND THE GRAND CAYMAN ISLANDS

You'll be captivated by life aboard the "Fun Ship" Inspiration. She boasts a lively array of eateries, lounges, nightclubs and fun-filled onboard activities. Relax and rejuvenate at Spa Carnival or test your luck in the friendly casino. Book our FUN CRUISE and spend five magical days aboard the Fascination Dancing, Dining, and Steppin' with John Nance Entertainment.

It's a great trip on a beautiful ship.

Special Parties and Group Events both Public & Private Spacious, Comfortable Accommodations all staterooms offer carpeting, ample drawer and closet space, private facilities (shower, basin and toilet), telephone and color television showing first-run films and on board activities.

The "JNE FunCruise" concept evolved from our passion for adventure, entertainment and people enhanced by relationships established doing our global travel experiences. Cruising is fantastic but cruising with as a member of our group offers many additional perks above and beyond the normal experience including special discounted pricing, upgrades, special on board events and more. Our winter JNE FunCruise traditionally takes place the first week of December - after Thanksgiving - before Christmas. takes place This event has become so successful that Our first FunCruise took place December 1 - 3 2006 when 32 FunCruisers left the first snow storm of the year behind flew to Miami Florida and boarded the Carnival Funship Fascination for a 3 day excursion to Nassau, Bahamas. Our second Funcruise was a 4 day excursion that took place December 3 - 7 2007 aboard the same ship to Key West Florida and Calica Mexico with more than 110 FunCruisers again avoiding the first snow storm. Our third FunCruise is scheduled for December 1, 2008 and will be a 5 day excursion departing from The Port of Tampa to The Grand Cayman Islands and Cozumel Mexico. FOR PICTURES OF OUR PREVIOUS FUNCRUISES VISIT: WWW.STEPNORTH.COM

Miami International Song Festival
January 01 - August 05, 2009
Miami, Florida, USA
The festival will take place in Miami during the month of August 2009. The participants will be selected by the end of June. All applicants must SUBMIT an admission package with their original song before June 15, 2009. The festival is open to song writers from all around the world, and the Final Event and Ceremony will take place the first week of August.

RiverCity Bluegrass Festival
January 09 - January 11, 2009
Portland, Oregon, USA
Two and a half days on two stages at the Oregon Convention Center. Festival includes workshops, jamming. Old-time dance on Friday night, Jan. 5 at the Red Lion. Free to weekend pass holders; $10.00 otherwise.

Springfield Bridal Expo
January 10 - January 11, 2009
West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
The atmosphere at the biggest Bridal Expo in Western Massachusetts will sparkle with glamorous gowns, elegant formal wear, door prizes, fashion shows, live music and entertainment, DJs, photographers, videographers, limousine services, breathtaking floral designs and food samples from the finest caterers and banquet facilities in the region.

Whether you’re giving your wedding that fairy tale feel or going for simple elegance, you’ll find everything you need to plan your affair. Over 150 companies, representing the best names in the wedding industry will be present under one roof, offering a wide variety of styles and prices to suit every taste and budget.


Eastern Pennsylvania Bridal Expo
January 10 - January 11, 2009
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
FROM ENGAGEMENT TO HONEYMOON – PLAN IT ALL AT THE HARTFORD BRIDAL EXPO!

More than 115 companies representing the best names in Connecticut will fill the Civic Center making it easy for couples to plan their entire affair in just one day.

See glamorous gowns, elegant formal wear, breathtaking floral designs, ice sculptures, win door prizes, enjoy fashion shows, live music and entertainment, meet DJs, photographers, videographers, choose limousine services, and try food samples from the finest caterers and banquet facilities in the region, all at The Hartford Bridal Expo, a wedding planning fantasy comes true.


South Florida Fair
January 16 - February 01, 2009
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

The annual South Florida Fair is Florida’s top rated fair and Palm Beach County’s largest and oldest outdoor event.

Experience the superlative Wade Shows amusement rides, big act concerts, blue ribbon agricultural displays, family shows, community competitions and, of course, lip smacking fair food! Get around on the Fair’s new shuttle tram or rise above it all on the exhilarating sky ride.


Solutions for Dreamers Festival 2009
February 28, 2009
Santa Barbara, California, USA
All proceeds from the SFD Festival go to the Santa Barbara non-profit, Heal the Ocean.

Desert Rocks Music Festival
March 06 - March 07, 2009
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
rock music festival

Carnaval on the Mile
March 06 - March 08, 2009
Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Over 11 city blocks of Coral Gables' most renowned street, Miracle Mile, welcome both young and old to free family day full of jazz, art, wine, fine foods and automobiles!

Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival
April 04, 2009
Austin, Texas, USA
It's all about the food and the music! This popular Louisiana themed event features the best in Louisiana cuisine prepared by concessionaires from Louisiana and Texas. Enjoy an extensive menu of Cajun seafood. The highlight of the show is 6000 pounds of jumbo crawfish and other bayou favorites. Enjoy dancers, juju mamas, and lots of beads and tokens. Music includes Cajun, Zydeco, Funk, Brass Bands, Blues, Rock, & Jazz . Belly dancers and late night burlesque shows will add to the excitement. ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE

Gray Sky Blues Music Festival
April 11, 2009
Tacoma, Washington, USA
This festival fills numerous venues in downtown Tacoma.

Fiesta Atlanta
May 03, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Atlanta’s largest Hispanic outdoor family festival, Fiesta Atlanta will take place again on Sunday, May 4th, 2008 at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. 30,000 people attended the first of what has become Atlanta's annual signature Hispanic event. Fiesta Atlanta takes place on Cinco de Mayo weekend, it is a day long celebration of Latino culture, music, and food. Featuring continuous live performances by national and local artists, vendor booths offering free product samples, arts and crafts, and authentic Latino foods.

Down on the Farm
May 08 - May 10, 2009
Ashkum, Illinois, USA
To promote organic farming and to benefit small farmers, starting locally.

Gator By The Bay
May 09 - May 10, 2009
San Diego, California, USA
Zydeco and blues festival. Two huge dance floors with over 25 local and nationally known bands. Featuring 10,000 lbs. of fresh crayfish and a taste of Cajun/Creole cuisine. there is something for everyone in the family...great alternative way to celebrate the Mother Day weekend.

Celebration Fest
May 16, 2009
Daphne, Alabama, USA
Our main stage features nationally recognized Christian bands liked by the pre-teen to teenage crowds. We have not forgotten the little ones or the parent groups, however. With two other stages and a variety of activities, Celebration Fest will accomodate people of all ages. Available on site will be numerous food vendors, arts/crafts vendors, inflatables, a prayer tent, and more!

Kentucky Reggae Festival
May 23 - May 24, 2009
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Since 1991 the Kentucky Reggae Festival has been the predominant event in Louisville during Memorial Day Weekend. The flavor of the islands is captured and brought right to Louisville's backdoor through the Caribbean Market, ethnic foods and, of course, reggae music.

Herndon Festival
May 28 - May 31, 2009
Herndon, Virginia, USA
A large array of activities keep festival patrons entertained. Featured events include live entertainment on three stages, international foods, carnival rides and games, children's entertainment, children's hands on art activities, business exposition, 10K and 5K races, model railway exhibit, and an arts & crafts show including a fine arts division. Fireworks cap off the evening on Thursday and Saturday.

Chicago Homecoming Weekend
May 28 - May 31, 2009
Chicago, Illinois, USA
A celebration of what was, is, and will be Chicago. The Chicago Homecoming Weekend will bring home and honor native Chicagoans that have gone on to achieve tremendous success in their respective fields of entertainment including musicians, actors, athletes, film directors, etc. This event will be celebrity driven and the highlights will include a black tie awards ceremony, an official "Soul Train Concert Dance Party" as well as a "Playboy Mansion Party".

River Rhythms
June 03 - August 26, 2009
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Downtown's Fastest Growing Music Festival is every Wed. during the summer in Pere Marquette Park, featuring a wide variety of diverse and eclectic music.

Harmony Festival
June 12 - June 14, 2009
Santa Rosa, California, USA
OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL Ongoing music, art, environmental and progressive lifestyle festival with 350 exhibitors and vendors. Music and speakers on five stages with dozens of bands and performers. Music genres include Rock, Blues, World Beat, Reggae, Americana, Celtic, Latin, African, Electronica, and Hip Hop. Features exhibits of green business practices, natural foods, and tools for green living. Free workshops and lectures are presented by the Solar Living Institute. SATURDAY NIGHT TECHNO-TRIBAL COMMUNITY DANCE The best dance party of the year in the North Bay happens Saturday night at the Grace pavilion. Show starts at 8PM on Saturday. The Techno-Tribal Dance features bands. DJ's. performance artists, circus troupes and a laser light show. ECO-VILLAGE Over sixty booths provide educational opportunities, products, community resources, interactive exhibits, and hands-on educational tools dedicated to environmental preservation and sustainable practices. Nationally recognized experts speak from the Eco-Village stage inside the Eco-Dome sponsored by Stuart Energy. Permaculture display provided by the Permaculture Guild. Attractions WELL- BEING PAVILLION ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE / IMPORT BAZAARE HARMONY MOVEMENT STAGE NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY RESOURCES SATURDAY NIGHT TECHNO-TRIBAL COMMUNITY DANCE ALTERNATIVELY-FUELED VEHICLE EXPO GODDESS TEMPLE HEALING SANCTUARY FREE LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS CHILDREN'S AREA BEER AND WINE GARDENS INTERNATIONAL FOOD COURT HARMONY ALTAR NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY RESOURCES To get a full list of our attractions with descriptions please visit our website listed below.

Emerald Queen Casino Taste of Tacoma presented by Crystal Springs
June 26 - June 28, 2009
Tacoma, Washington, USA
The Taste of Tacoma, held in beautiful Point Defiance Park in Tacoma overlooking the Puget Sound. This Ultimate Family Picnic features 28 restaurants, 20 food product companies, four entertainment stages with music and comedy, three beer and wine gardens, a covered dining area, over 100 juried arts and crafts vendors, the Wine & Roses wine tasting, carnival games and amusement rides.

Tacoma Freedom Fair and Air Show
July 04, 2009
Tacoma, Washington, USA
This wonderful, free-to-the-public event features dozens of activities and draws over 100,000 spectators every year. It's one of the largest Fourth of July festivals in the west and has been named one of the ten "World's Best" fireworks events by Discovery.com and the Travel Channel. Freedom Fair has also been named as a top destination event by the Wall Street Journal, CNN.com, and USA Today. People come to enjoy the live entertainment and to eat the great food and shop in the open-air market for something special offered by one of over 150 vendors. Everyone joys being amazed by the dazzling airshow and spectacular fireworks display that ends the day. The show is televised live on KOMO (ABC) TV 4. The fireworks display is synchronized to music, so bring your radio tuned to Warm 106.9 FM or KLAY 1180 AM or sit near the sound system located along the waterfront. The Ruston Way waterfront is the best place to view the show, so come early and stay all day to fit in all the festivities.

Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks
July 04, 2009
Austin, Texas, USA
Fireworks and a performance by the Symphony. Family fun with food, beverages, and a carnival.

Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival
July 09 - July 12, 2009
Temecula, California, USA
The Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival in the sunny Southern California Wine Country City of Temecula, located just over an hours drive South/East from Los Angeles, and less than an hour’s drive North of San Diego on I-15. It is a combination of "free" and "ticketed" events, which will be held at various locations Old Town Temecula. This event is produced by Musicians Workshop, a California Non-Profit 501(c)(3) performing arts & music public benefit corporation, and proceeds from this event will go towards the building of a Community Cultural Arts & Music Center in Temecula.

Meijer Taylor Summer Fesitval
July 10 - July 12, 2009
Taylor, Michigan, USA

The All American Jam at the Taylor Summer Festival represents one of southeast Michigan's most popular summer family events and celebrations of American music. The festival continues to receive headlining performers which include some of the hottest country and classic rock-n-roll artists in America.

On Friday one of the area's finest Fireworks displays which typically draws over 100,000 people, making it one of the largest community sponsored pyrotechnical displays in the region.

In addition to great music, the festival features a carnival, mud volleyball, a Vegas style casino and a major softball tournament, creating great fun for the entire family.


Oswego Harborfest
July 23 - July 26, 2009
Oswego, New York, USA
Central New York's biggest and best family reunion. Harborfest brings more than 130 fun and exciting admission-free performances and attractions to Oswego for more than four days in July. Includes several music venues, Children's activities and Parade, Juried Arts and Crafts vendors, one of the most spectacular world-class fireworks displays in the Northeast. Come and enjoy free entertainment along the shores of Lake Ontario and the Oswego River and of course, those fabulous fireworks!

St Agrippina's Feast
July 31 - August 02, 2009
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
This years marks our 94th anniversary in honor of St Agrippina Di Mineo. Every year in the first weekend of August this group of devoted men and women come together to renew their faith in her in Boston's Historic North End as was the custom in the land of origin, Mineo, Sicily. Our feast draws close to 10-20,000 people from differnt parts of the United States as well as other countries. Each year these people are invited to take part in our tradition and enjoy themselves at our outdoor festival, which features ethnic foods, souveniers, as well as free entertainment. Our entertainment has included such artists as the Drifters, the Platters, The Trammps, The Delvikings, The Cover Girls, Lisa Lisa, Shannon, and we continue to look for and book new and exciting groups. The highlight of our festival is the traditional Tug of War held in St Agrippina Square on Hanover Street on Sunday night. 20 devoted men carry a 2,000lb statue of the young beautiful martyred saint through the streets and conclude with the Tug of War. The Tug of War represents the struggle between between Rome and Sicily for the rights to bury her body. Please feel free to e-mail us if interested in attending or contributing to our festival in any way shape of form. Viva St Agrippina.

Coopersville Summerfest
August 03 - August 08, 2009
Coopersville, Michigan, USA
Come and look at the many new and antique cars, trucks and motorcycles that will be displayed along Main Street in Historic Downtown Coopersville. This is the second largest one day car show in the State of Michigan! This family fun festival also features a 5-K run, FREE children's activities, Kids Trianthlon, FREE concerts, 3-D fireworks, beer tent, arts and crafts, train rides and much, much more! An official Coopersville Summerfest 2008 Events Guide will be available July 1st, by contacting the Chamber of Commerce at (616) 997-5164 or ctimmerman@cityofcoopersville.com.

Birmingham Heritage Festival
August 14 - August 16, 2009
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Largest music and cultural festival in the state of Alabama, targeted for the African-American and Hispanic community. Great opportunity for increased company brands in these markets.

Texas Labor Day Weekend Celebration
September 03 - September 06, 2009
Uvalde, Texas, USA
The Texas Labor Day Weekend Celebration is a family celebration that combines two festival's in one big weekend. Cactus Jack Days and Palomino Fest. The annual celebration features something for everyone including a Beef BBQ Cook-off, Sporting Clay Shootout, Grand Parade, Car and Truck Show, Carnival, live Texas Country and Tejano Music plus lots to eat and drink. Proceeds from the annual event benefit scholarships at Southwest Texas Junior College.

Space Coast Music Festival
October 29, 2009
Cocoa, Florida, USA
2 Days of nonstop Music on 2 stages, Main Stage and Picking Shed, High School Band Ensembles, Youth Activities, Arts & Crafts, Student Art Show, Music Workshops

Boston Music Festival
September 08 - September 14, 2008
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Boston Music Festival is the hottest cross-cultural Music Event in Boston that is coming back to you this September 2008. Last year with an attendance of 8,000 and great media attention. This year is bigger and better! This one of a kind festival features an amazing week of live performances from at least 100 bands showcasing at the Best Music Venues in Boston. Bands will be chosen exclusively through Sonicbids. There will be different venues showcasing in 5 categories: Rock, Pop/R&B, Classical, Jazz/Latin, Singer/Songwriter. One band/group from each category will be chosen to perform outdoors at the well-known Boston City Hall for the final showcase concert. There will be lots of giveaway prizes and media exposure from KISS FM 108, Boston Metro, MBTA and others.

Cincinnati Celtic Festival
September 13 - September 14, 2008
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Cincinnati Folk Life regrets to announce that we will not be involved in the Cincinnati Celtic Festival for 2008 We were unsuccessful in our negotiations with The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Foundation, our partner and financier last year, to continue the joint venture agreement for this year's festival. For information about other festivals in our area, please visit www.HamiltonCountyParks.org/parks/miami.htm ( Celtic Heritage Days ) www.LouisvilleIrishFest.com www.DublinIrishFestival.org www.IndyIrishFest.com www.KyCelticFest.com www.UnitedIrishOfDayton.org/Festival ( Dayton Celtic Festival ) www.ClevelandIrish.org www.Festivals.com www.DirtyLinen.com www.ArtsInOhio.com

Irish Heritage Festival
September 13 - September 14, 2008
Montgomery, New York, USA
The 16th annual Irish Heritage Festival in the gorgeous mid-Hudson Valley is a weekend of fun and enjoyment for the entire family in traditional Irish style. There is continuous music, dancing, Irish crafts, food, bagpipes, games, competitions, magician, storyteller, children's activities, and Mass on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Come, spend an Autumn in New York weekend and view, first hand, Mother Nature's dazzling fall display here in beautiful Orange County, New York.

Celtic Fest Chicago
September 13 - September 14, 2008
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Celebrate ancient traditions and musical forms from different regions around the world.

Monolith Festival
September 13 - September 14, 2008
Denver, Colorado, USA
For two days and two nights, Red Rocks Amphitheatre will transform into an mecca of live music with peformances from over 50 artsits. Enjoy 5 stages of live music all centered in side of the Amphitheatre. Red Rocks provides the most pristine setting a music festival will ever be privy to. www.monolithfestival.com


The Real Big Deal
September 13 - September 14, 2008
Gainesville, Florida, USA
Get ready for The Real Big Deal, Gainesville’s only outdoor music and camping festival. The Real Big Deal will feature live music on 4 stages, onsite camping, arts/crafts, and carnival midway, along with an assortment of food and beverage vendors. On the outskirts of Gainesville, Florida, The Real Big Deal takes place at the Alachua County Fairgrounds on September 13-14 of this year. Picture a festival where anything goes. Our eclectic selection of bands is sure to please any music lover. With a total of 4 live music stages, The Real Big Deal will present national, regional and local artists in a variety of musical genres – from alternative rock, southern rock, punk, ska, funk, reggae, hip hop, electronic and indie. A number of the bands will be making regionally exclusive appearances, so you can only see them in Gainesville! We hope to make this an annual community event by working with local musicians, artists, non-profit organizations, vendors and businesses. As a community we can make this festival a highlight in Gainesville’s music, arts and culture scene.