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Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) PELLA TULIP FESTIVAL

May 2-4; Pella, IA

Coronation, parades, flowers, Dutch music and more. Info: (515) 628-4311.

 

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May 9-11; Muscoda, WI

Concerts with mushrooms judged in five different categories. Also mushrooms available for tastings. Info: (608) 739-3770.

 

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May 9-11; Ludington, MI

Event recalls inaugural local passenger ferry trip. Fireworks, parade, bed races, Blessing of Fleet and more. Info: (800) 542-4600.

 

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May 9-11; Stoughton, WI

Celebration of Scandinavian culture includes Norwegian-style show, dancers, a quilt show, Norwegian foods, sports and parades. Info; (608) 873-7912.

 

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May 10-11; St. Charles, MO

Re-enactment of Lewis and Clark's encampment before their trip of exploration. Parades, demonstrations, crafts and foods. Info: (800) 366-2427 or (314) 946-7776.

 

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May 10-11; Hermann, MO

Small Missouri town celebrates its rich German heritage each Spring. Festival features a parade, historic home and winery tours, entertainment, crafts, German food, dance and customs. Info: (314) 486-2781.

 

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May 10-11; Cedar Rapids, IA

A celebration of Czech culture with folk arts, customs. music, dancing, mushroom foods and a mushroom hunting contest. Info: (319) 362-8500.

 

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May 16-18; Decatur, IL

Competition and festival of ragtime, honky-tonk and old-time music. Info: (217) 428-2403.

 

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May 17-18; Elk Horn, IA

Celebration of Danish culture with Danish dancers, music, food and more. Info: (712) 764-7472 or (800) 451-7960.

 

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May 16-18; Cincinnati, OH

Variety of foods on display and for sampling. Info: (513) 579-3191.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) UTICA OLD-FASHIONED ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

May 16-18; Utica, OH

Parade, arts and crafts, music and lots of ice cream. Info: (614) 892-3921.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) INTERNATIONAL OLD-TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST

June 7-8; Dunseith, ND

Top fiddlers from the United States and Canada compete for cash and prizes at the International Peace Garden at the U.S.-Canada border. Info: (701) 838-8472.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) INTERNATIONAL STRANGE MUSIC WEEKEND

June 7-8; Olive Hill, KY

Two evening concerts at Carter Caves Resort Park feature "strange musicians" who play on instruments ranging washing machines to vacuum cleaners and stethoscopes. Also a strange music instrument demonstrations and a Strange Music Hall of Fame. Info: (606) 286-4411.

 

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June 6-8; Dyersville, IA

Hometown of the National Farm Toy Museum hosts a weekend that features tours of toy company factories. Also a toy show and display. Info: (319) 875-2311.

 

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June 7-8; Luveren, MN

Buffalo burgers and buffalo chip throwing. Info: (507) 283-4061.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) FORT SISSETON HISTORICAL FESTIVAL

June 7-8; Lake City, SD

Life as it was in 1864 includes cavalry drills, military costume ball, Indian dancing, medicine show, wagon train, muzzle-loader shoot, fiddlers, square dancing and more. Info: (605) 448-5701.

 

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June 7; Independence, MO

Victorian-type festival features strawberry treats, crafts, antiques, children’s activities, carriage rides, flea market and entertainment. Info: (816) 325-7430.

 

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June 12-15; Clarinda, IA

Commemoration of the life and music of Helen Miller where he was born. Exhibits concerts, films, and big band dance. Info: (712) 542-2461.

 

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June 12-15; Metroplois, IL

Weekend of Superman activities and attractions include a 15 foot Superman Statue, parade, live entertainment, supermuseum, sports, music and more. Info: (800) 949-5740.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) GREAT AMERICAN BRASS BAND FESTIVAL

June 13-15; Danville, KY

Brass bands from throughout the country play in concert. Info: (606) 236-4692.

 

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June 13-15; Redwood Falls, MN

More than 170 inventions on display as they test this marketplace of ideas and inventions. Also Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame. Info: (507) 637-2344.

 

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June 13-15; Danville, IL

More than 100 colorful hot-air balloons fill the skies over Vermillion County Airport. Five morning and evening races, entertainment, and balloon glow are some highlights. Info: (217) 442-2096.

 

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June 14-15; Cape Girardeau, MO

Celebration of the heritage of the Mississippi River on the streets of an historic downtown. Regional food, crafts, childrens’ activities, entertainment and fireworks. Info: (573) 335-1388.

 

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June 14-15; Rochester, IN

Living history village, restored old barn id highlighted with old-time farm tools, antiques, music, farm demonstrations and antique tractors and railcars on display. Info: (219) 223-4436.

 

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June 15; Battle Creek, MI

Battle Creek is known as the Cereal Capital of the World. Top cereal makers team up to provide a free breakfast to over 50,000 people. Over 400 volunteers serve up the breakfast at 300 tables along Michigan Avenue. Also arts and crafts, music, sports, amusements and more. Info: (616) 962-2240.

 

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June 20-22; Williston, ND

Re-creation of the era of fur trade in the area. Fur trade, music, craft and blacksmith demonstrations. Info: (701) 572-9083.

 

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June 21-22; Mandan, ND

Abraham Lincoln State Park is the site of a frontier army re-creation of period military life. Demonstrations, living history by infantry and cavalry. Info: (701) 663-4758.

 

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June 18-22; Fargo, ND and Moorehead, MN

Celebration of Scandinavian culture with traditions and culture of Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark. Crafts music, food, and reindeer to pet. Info: (800) 253-7654 or (218) 233-8484.

 

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June 27-29; Battle Ground, IN

Concerts and jam sessions by musicians who gather from throughout the Midwest. At Tippecanoe Battlefield. Info: (765) 742-1419.

 

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June 27-29; Augusta, KY

Annual event in which sternwheelers ply the waters of the Ohio River. Also antique car show, arts and crafts, entertainment. Info: (606) 756-2183.

 

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June 28-29; Galesburg, IL

Event recalls community’s historical tie to the railroads that dates back to 1854. Carnival, street fair, railroad exhibits and displays, railyard tours, and more. Info: (309) 343-1194.

 

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Events are listed by date and location as submitted to OTR Travel Information Services, Inc. Dates for this publication were provided by event chairpersons, local chambers of commerce, or convention and visitors bureaus and are subject to change. Please confirm the date and location of events with the you are planning to attend in case an activity has been canceled or rescheduled.