MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BLUES FESTIVAL
July
3-5; Davenport, IA
Blues jams, concerts and workshops on the banks of the Mississippi
River. Info: (319) 32B-LUES.
NATIONAL TOM SAWYER DAYS
July 3-5; Hannibal, MO
Frog
jumping, mud volleyball, Tom & Becky Contest and the highlight National
fence Painting Contest are highlights of this vent in Mark Twain’s
home town. Info: (573) 221-2477.
ROUGHRIDER
DAYS
July
3-5; Dickinson, ND
Classic western celebration features rodeo performances, a parade,
demonstration derby, concerts, dances, displays and fireworks on July
4th. Info: (800) 279-7391.
SPAM TOWN USA FESTIVAL
July
3-5; Austin, MN
Annual
festival features sports, contents, entertainment and lots of Spam
recipes to be tasted. Info: (507) 437-3448.
FAIR
ST. LOUIS
July 3-5; St. Louis, MO
Concerts, air shows, amusement rides, ethnic foods, entertainment
and fireworks at site underneath the Gateway Arch along the Mississippi
River. Info: (314) 434-3434.
FOURTH OF JULY EXTRAVANGANZA AND BUFFALO-RAMA
July
3-5; Hettinger, ND
Old
fashioned Fourth celebration at the site of the "last Great Buffalo
Hunt"(5,000 buffalo killed by 2,000 Teton Sioux Indians on Jun 20,
1882) Beef BBQ, parade, wagon train, music, fireworks and black powder
shoot. Info: (701) 567-2531
GREAT
SPANGLED BUTTERFLY DAYS
July
5-12; Muskegon, MI
Weeklong celebration of the Michigan’s diversity of Butterfly. Info:
(616) 798-3573.
HERITAGEFEST
July 10-12; 17-19; New Elm, MN
Old
world celebration features continuous entertainment on five stages.
Info: (507) 354-8850.
HISTORIC
FARM SHOW
July
10-12; Penfield, IL
Weekend-long event features farm machinery displays, agricultural
demonstrations, square dancing, tractor parade, food and entertainment.
Info: (217) 863-2681.
CIRCUS
CITY FESTIVAL
July
10-17; Peru, IN
Youth amateur circus performed by children ages 7-21 recalls the community’s
heritage and ties to the circus. Info: (765) 472-3918.
UGLY TRUCK CONTEST
July
11; Pelican Rapids, MN
Farm
trucks, beat-up pickups go on display and are judged. Owner of ugliest
driveable truck wins. Info: (218) 863-6693.
KENTUCKY
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP OLD-TIME FIDDLER’S CONTEST
July
17-19; Falls of Rough, KY
Old-time
and bluegrass music competition. Trophies and cash to the winners.
At Rough River Dam State Park. Info: (502) 259-3578
KANSAS CITY BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL
July
17-19; Kansas City, MO
Recalls
time in 1920’s and 1930’s when Kansas City was the capital of the
blues. Concerts and Penn Valley Park. Info: (816) 753-3378.
MINNEAPOLIS
AQUATENNIAL
July
17-26; Minneapolis, MN
Water
festival celebrates Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes. More than 30 events
including water sports, entertainment, pageants, parades and fireworks.
Info: (612) 331-8371 or (612) 512-1155.
GREAT BICYCLE RIDE ACROSS IOWA
July 19-25; Various Locations, Iowa
Weeklong
bicycle ride across the state with more 8,500 riders from around the
nation. Info: (515) 284-8282.
BAGELFEST
July
21-26; Mattoon, IL
Highlight is the world’s biggest bagel. A breakfast of bagels and
cream cheese. Also music, pageant and crafts in the town that calls
itself the bagel capital. Info: (217) 235-5661.
BERNE SWISS DAYS
July 25-26; Berne, IN
Celebration
of Swiss culture. Music, foods, dancing, yodeling and a parade. Held
in a 19th century Swiss village. Info: (219) 589-8080.
CEDAR
GROVE HOLLAND FEST
July 25-26; Cedar Grove, WI
Street
scrubbing, klompen dancing, wooden shoe races, parade, traditional
Dutch foods and more. Info: (414) 668-6523.
GOLD DISCOVERY DAYS
July
24-26; Custer, SD
Parade,
historic pageant, carnival, pancake breakfast, bed races, boat regatta,
hot air balloons and more. Info: (605) 673-2244.
LUMBERJACK
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
July
25-26; Hayward, WI
Top lumberjacks and logrollers compete in speed sawing, pole climbing,
logrolling and chopping events. Amateurs can participate. Special
logrolling event for kids. Chopping and sawing competitions for adults.
Info: (715) 634-2484.
July 27-August 2; Indianola, IA
Up to 100 balloons participate on a balloon field with an amphitheater
for viewing. Morning and evening launchings. Info: (800) FLY-IOWA
or (515) 961-8415.
July 27-August 2; Springfield, MO
Regional fair with exhibits, carnival, livestock and entertainment.
Info: (417) 833-2660.
- ABBOTTS
MAGIC GET TOGETHER
July 30-August 2; Colon, MI
Workshops, contests and performances for magicians and those interested
in magic. Info: (616) 432-3235.
August 2; Mount Oreb, WI
Chance to taste over 300 varieties of mustard at the Mustard Museum.
Info: (800) 438-6878.
- SHANTY
DAYS: CELEBRATION OF THE LAKE
July 31-August 2; Algma, WI
Celebration of the legacy of the lakeshore. Entertainment, food,
music, crafts, childrens' events and fireworks. Info: (920) 487-2041.
August 3-9; Milwaukee, WI
Giant midway, concessions, flower judging and top name entertainment
are some of the highlights. Info: (414) 266-7188.
OHIO
STATE FAIR
August 3-16; Columbus, OH
Amusement rides, midway, agricultural exhibits, entertainment, rodeos,
circus, tractor pull and more. Info: (614) 644-4000.
August 1-2; Deer River, MN
Re-enactment of fur trade era. Demonstrations, period actors, music,
dance, puppets, and period food. Info: (218) 246-9393.
August 1-2; Sheboygan, WI
Celebration of bratwurst at Kiwanis Park with music, entertainment,
parade, and a brat eating contest. Info: (414) 457-9495 or (414)
458-2137.
August 2; New Harmony, IN
Celebration recalls the funding of what was then a utopian village
in 1814. Info: (812) 682-4488.
August 7-9; Britt, IA
For almost a century this annual convention recalls the Depression
days when hoboes road the rails. Hobo parade, pageant, Mulligan
Stew, entertainment, crafts and more. Info: (515) 843-3867.
- JOURS
DE FETE (DAYS OF CELEBRATION)
August 8-9; Ste. Genevieve, MO
Celebration of town's French heritage, dating back to the 1700's.
Some 600 events. (573) 883-7097 or (800) 373-7007
- BONANZAVILLE
USA PIONEEEER DAYS
August 8-9; West Fargo, ND
Victorian era pioneer village of 43 buildings is the site for an
old-time celebration including food, crafts and music. Info: (701)
282-2822 or (800) 700-5317.
- BLACK
HILLS STEAM AND GAS THRESHING BEE
August 15-16; Sturgis, SD
Old steam engines and gas tractors, threshing machine demonstrations,
flea market, parade, antique autos and other demonstrations that
turn back the clock. Info: (605) 347-2556.
August 15-16; Coshocton, OH
Celebration recalls the arrival of the first canal boat in Roscoe.
Parades, crafts, and entertainment. Info: (800) 877-1830 or (614)
622-9310.
- BATTLE
OF BLUE LICKS CELEBRATION
August 15-16; Mount Olive, KY
Recalls Revolutionary War battle that involved Daniel Boone. Living
history, arts, crafts, battle re-enactment and more. Info: (606)
289-5507.
NATIONAL SWEETCORN FESTIVAL
August 28-September 1; Hoopeston,
IL
Annual event highlighted by some 29 tons
of free corn on the cob. Also pageant, carnival, games and more.
Info: (217) 442-2096.
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