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FOURTH OF JULY TOWN CELEBRATION
July 4-6; Enfield, CT
An old-fashioned July 4th celebration with live entertainment
crafts fair, food tastings, parade, road race, sports, kids
activities and fireworks. Info: (860) 749-1820.
JULY FOURTH BOOM BOX PARADE
July 4; Willamantic, CT
A people’s parade with no "real" bands only marchers and spectators
carrying radios while a local radio station broadcasts marching
band music. Info: (860) 456-1111.
OLD VERMONT FOURTH
July 4; Woodstock, VT
Day of patriotism recalls New England of the last century. Activities
include patriotic speeches and debates, making an "1890’s"
flag, an adult spelling bee, ice cream making and more. Info:
(802) 457-2355.
SCHOONER DAYS
July 11-13; Rockland, ME
Celebration of schooners includes a tall ship parade, maritime
displays, demonstrations, entertainment, fireworks, and Maine
arts and crafts. Info: (207) 596-0376.
WHALING CITY FESTIVAL
July 11-13; New Bedford, MA
Eight stages of music, exhibitors, amusement rides, arts and
crafts and more. Info: (508) 996-3348.
LITCHFIELD OPEN HOUSE TOUR
July 12; Litchfield, CT
Tour of homes of architectural significance in historic New England
village. Info: (860) 567-9423.
WOOL FESTIVAL
July 12; Ferrisburgh, VT
Shearing, border collie, spinning, demostrations, house tours.
Info: (802) 877-3406.
TUPPER LAKE WOODSMEN’ S DAYS
July 12-13; Tupper Lake, NY
Competitions for woodsmen and lumberjacks. Also includes the
annual NortheastRegional Chainsaw Sculpturing Contest. Info:
(518) 359-9444.
ANNUAL MAINE POTATO BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
July 14-20; Fort Fairfield, ME
Weeklong festival includes events such as potato wrestling, farmers
jamboree, industry dinner, adult dance, mini-carnival, parade,
firworks and more. Info: (207) 472-3802.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
July 13; Norwalk, CT
Old-fashioned ice cream social at the Lockwood-Matthews Mansion
Museum with homemade ice cream, clowns, music and dance, animals,
children’s activities, crafts and food. Info: (203) 838-9799.
FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN
July 13-17; Middlebury, VT
Annual family-oriented performing arts festival. On the Village
Green. Info: (802) 388-0216.
FRONT PORCH SERIES
July 19; Bellows Fall, VT
Outdoor summer performances on selected front porches, highlighting
a Victorian home. Info: (802) 463-4280.
YARMOUTH CLAM FESTIVAL
July 18-20; Yarmouth, ME
Parade, food booths, entertainment, crafts and more in this 33rd
annual event in downtown. Info: (207) 846-3984.
COW APPRECIATION DAYS
July 20; Woodstock, VT
"Cowledge bowl" competition, butter and ice cream making and more.
Info: (802) 457-2355
MARK TWAIN DAYS
July 19-20; Hartford, CT
Party where Samuel Clemens wrote. Highlights include frog jumping
and a river raft race. Info: (860) 247-0998.
MUSTER AND PARADE OF ANCIENT FIFE AND DRUM CORPS
July 19; Deep River, CT
Re-enactment of the mustering of troops for the Continental Army
prior to joining George Washington during the Revolutionary
War. Info: (860) 399-6665.
BELFAST STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
July 19; Belfast, ME
Strawberry shortcaske, cookout, treasure barn, crafts, childrens'
activities and more. Info: (207) 338-1267.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
July 20-27; Moodus, CT
Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and presents. Info: (860) 873-8681
or (800) 225-9033.
FRIENDSHIP SLOOP DAYS HOMECOMING
July 25-27; Rockland, ME
Gathering of more than 30 lobster vessels. Also food, childrens'
activities, lobster sloop races. Info: (781) 272-9658.
LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL
July 25-27; Lowell, MA
Multi-ethnic event in former factory town. Music, crafts, demonstrations
and more. At Lowell National Historical Park. Info: (508)
459-1000.
WORLD'S FAIR
July 25-27; North Waterford, ME
Small country fair includes pulling events, dairy show and a
skillet throwing contest. Info: (207) 583-4054.
CENTRAL MAINE EGG FEST
July 26; Pittsfield, ME
World’s largest egg competition, early morning breakfast, parade,
games, crafts and fireworks. Info: (207) 487-5416 or (207)
487-5282.
ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT RENDEZVOUS
July 26-27; Mystic, CT
Annual event features vintage boats (before 1952) in a parade
on the Mystic River, then on display at the Mystic Seaport.
Info: (860) 572-0711.
- SAUERKRAUT FESTIVAL
August 1-3; Phelps, NY
"Sauerkraut capital" celebrates its favorite crop. Food
booths, amusements, parade, entertainment, crafts and
lots of sauerkraut. Info: (315) 462-3376.
- NEW HAMPSHIRE CRAFTSMEN'S FAIR
August 2-10; Mount Sunapee State Park, NH
Said to be the oldest crafts fair in the country, 65 years.
Info: (603) 224-3375.
- MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL
August 1-3; Rockland, ME
Annual celebration and promotion of the lobster industry
features lobster dinners, arts and crafts, live entertainment,
parade, and road race. Info: (207) 596-0376.
- MAINE FESTIVAL
August 1-3; Brunswick, ME
More than 1,000 artists and craftspersons participate.
Sevens stages offering diverse types of training. This
year only talent from Maine. Info: (207) 772-9012
- SKOHEGAN STATE FAIR
August 8-17; Skohegan, ME
Annual event features horse pulls, carnival and midway,
agricultural shows, entertainment, exhibits and more.
Info: (207) 474-2947.
- STOWE ANTQIUE AND CLASSIC CAR MEET
August 8-10; Stowe, VT
Festival and parade of antique cars. Info: (802) 253-7321.
- BENNINGTON BATTLE DAY WEEKEND
August 9-10; Bennington, VT
Famous Revolutionary War battle commemorated. Parade,
drum and bugle, antique fire engines, square dancing and
more. Info: (802) 447-3311.
- CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
August 8-10; Moodus, CT
Bluegrass comes to New England. Info: (860) 873-8681 or
(800) 225-9033
- MILFORD OYSTER FESTIVAL
August 9; Milford, CT
Downtown celebration includes crafts, games, music, canoe
trace and a food court. Info: (203) 777-8550 or (800)
332-STAY.
- GREAT FALLS BALLOON FESTIVAL
August 15-17; Lewiston-Auburn, ME
Hot air balloons fill the downeast skies. Info: (207)
783-2249.
- MAINE HIGHLAND GAMES
August 16; Brunswick, ME
Celebration of Scottish culture includes backpipers, Scottish
dancers in kilts, traditional Scottish gems, competitions,
foods, music and more. Info: (207) 725-6009.
- FOLK DANCING BY THE FOUNTAIN
Through August 31; Boston, MA
Folk dancers from nations ranging from Israel to Scotland
perform on Tuesday nights at Copley Square. Instructions
available. Info: (617) 491-6083.
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.
MID-ATLANTIC
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY RENDEZ-VOUS
Through July 4; Fairmont, WV
Re-enactors and buckskinners in a historic encampment. Info: (304)
363-3030.
GETTYSBURG CIVIL WAR HERITAGE DAYS
Through July 4; Gettysburg, PA
Commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg, Living history encampment
with both Union and Confederate army campsites, concerts, Civil
War lecture series, battle re-enactment, firefighter’s festival,
encampment and book fair. Info: (717) 334-6274.
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH KUTZTOWN FOLK FESTIVAL
Through July 5; Summit Station, PA
To perpetuate the life and customs of the Pennsylvania Dutch people.
Working craftspeople, special events and handmade quilts. Info:
(610) 683-8707.
FREDERICKSBURG HERITAGE FESTIVAL
July 4; Fredricksburg, VA
Celebration of Fredericksburg’s historic heritage. Parade, raft
race, street festival, country music, jazz, fireworks and Civil
War re-enactment. Info: (800) 678-4748.
INDPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL
July 4; Washington, DC
A Capital Fourth includes a parade past historic monuments on
the Mall, a concert by the National Symphony and a fireworks
display over the Washington Monument. Info: (202) 789-7000.
PLANTATION DAYS AT HIGHLAND
July 5-6; Charlottesville, VA
Ash Lawn-Highland is the scene for an Independence Day celebration
compete with 18th century crafts, living history, music, dance,
food and games. Info: (804) 293-9539.
MIDSUMMER YULE FESTIVAL
July 12-13; Chadds Ford, PA
Winter in July at this open-air festival features crafts, Santa,
museum tour, kids’ rides and more. Info: (610) 388-0600.
OLD-FASHIONED ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
July 12-13; Wilmington, DE
Rockwood Museum hosts this old-fashioned ice cream social. Hot
air balloons, craft show, antique show, Victorian fashion show,
old-time music, old-fashioned high wheel bicycles, and homemade
ice cream. Info: (302) 671-4340.
CRAB AND CLAM BAKE
July 12; Crisfield, MD
Steamed crabs and clams and other fish delicacies served up on
Maryland’s Eastern Shore. All you can eat. Also entertainment.
Info: (800) 782-3913 or (410) 968-2500.
ARTSCAPE
July 18-20; Baltimore, MD
Celebration of Baltimore through the arts in a large street fair
on Mt. Royal Avenue. Diverse entertainment and musical offerings.
Info: (410) 396-4575.
UPPER OHIO VALLEY ITALIAN FESTIVAL
July 25-27; Wheeling, WV
Outdoor stages for over 50 hours of free entertainment, over 100
food and crafts booths. Info: (304) 233-1090.
VIRGINIA SCOTTISH GAMES
July 25-27; Alexandria, VA
Scottish games, competitions, traditions foods and more. Highlight
is kilted bagpipers. Info: (703) 838-4200.
HANOVER DUTCH FESTIVAL
July 26; Hanover, PA
Crafts, ethnic foods, music, entertainment, childrens’ carnival,
petting zoo, antique cars and more. Info: (717) 637-6130.
SUMMERFEST
July 26; Harrisonburg, VA
Showcase of the culture of the Shenandoah Valley. Arts and crafts,
drama, dance and music. Info: (540) 433-9168.
MILITARY FIELD DAYS
July 26-27; Big Pool, MD
Military units from the French and Indian, Revolutionary and
Civil wars set up encampments, perform demonstrations and do
living history programs. Info: (301) 842-2155.
CHINCOTAGUE PONY PENNING
July 29-30; Chincoteague, VA
Annual round-up of 150 wild ponies on Asseteague Island and swim
across inlet to Chincoteague, where approximately 60 are sold.
Info: (757) 336-6161
- DELAWARE STATE NEWS SANDCASTLE CONTEST
August 2; Rehoboth Beach, DE
Almost 80 entries vie for top title. Info: (302) 741-8204;
(302) 741-8210.
- THREE RIVERS REGATTA
August 1-3; Pittsburgh, PA
Described as the nation's largest inland river event. Highlights
include an air show, land and water events. Info: (412)
321-0787.
- CHERRY RIVER FESTIVAL
August 3-9; Richwood, WV
Pageants, contests, parades, dances and more. Info: (304)
846-6790.
- OLD FIDDLERS' CONVENTION
August 6-10; Galax, VA
Annual event features music, dance, folk and bluegrass music.
Info: (540) 236-8541.
- BABY PARADE
August 8; Ocean City, NJ
More than 300 babies, from infants to 10 year olds participate
and compete for prizes in this 89th annual event. Info:
(609) 525-9300.
- MUSIKFEST
August 8-17; Bethlehem, PA
More than 600 musical performances range from blues to folk
and Cajun. Info: (610) 861-0678.
- BLUE CLAW CRAB CRAFT SHOW & CRAB RACE
August 9; Harvey Cedars, NJ
Crab races and crafters on Long Beach Island. Info: (609)
494-2843 or (609) 494-3107.
- MARYLAND STATE CHILI COOK-OFF CHAMPIONSHIP
August 9; Cumberland, MD
Competition for title of the top chili chef in Maryland.
Also arts and crafts, train ride, entertainment and sports
car auction. Info: (301) 722-5970.
- AUGUST COURT DAYS
August 11-10; Leesburg, VA
Re-enactment of 1700's colonial street fair celebrating
the opening of colonial court. Crafts, music, living history
and childrens' fair. Info: (703) 777-0519.
- WEIRD CONTEST WEEK
August 11-15; Ocean City, NJ
A week with one weird contest daily. They include artistic
pie eating, saltwater taffy sculpting, french fry sculpting
and celebrity impersonation. Info: (609) 525-9300.
- LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES
August 17-23; Williamsport, PA
Teams comprised of 11 and 12year old compete for best
youth baseball team. Info: (717) 326-1921.
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.
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