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July 2008
A Paris Street Market
An open-air vinatge, antique and artisan market at Aspen Grove, in Littleton, Colorado. The first Saturday, May thru October 8-3 rain or shine. www.aparisstreetmarket.com
A Paris Street Market
An open-air vinatge, antique and artisan market at Aspen Grove, in Littleton, Colorado. The first Saturday, May thru October 8-3 rain or shine. www.aparisstreetmarket.com
Northeast |
| 4th Annual Celtic Festival Cape May, New Jersey June 7–8 hcsv.org Historic Cold Spring Village teems with Celtic music performances, bagpipers, dance and heritage workshops, and storytelling. Take a break at the pub tent, the all-day Irish buffet, or food vendors around the grounds. |
| Flag Festival 2008 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 8–15 betsyrosshouse.org This festival at the Betsy Ross House kicks off on the first day of National Flag Week. An exhibit of 35 rarely displayed historic American flags is the main attraction. Contemporary artists will display their modern interpretations of the American flag, and visitors can assist in creating a Post-It Note flag. |
| Quilts by the Bay Annapolis, Maryland June 14 annapolisquiltguild.org The Annapolis Quilt Guild presents their annual show, complete with quilting demonstrations, a silent auction, professional quilt appraisals, and a country store. Proceeds from the show support the Guild’s charitable projects, such as making mastectomy pillows for breast cancer patients and quilts for babies with AIDS. Held at Annapolis Senior High School. |
| Vermont Quilt Festival Essex Junction, Vermont June 27–29 vqf.org Head to the Champlain Valley Exposition to participate in quilting activities, exhibits, and contests, and to shop the Merchants’ Mall with more than 80 vendors. |
| Old Songs Festival Voorheesville, New York June 27–29 oldsongs.org Altamont Fairgrounds hosts this celebration of folk, traditional, Celtic, and world music and dance. Choose from 120 workshops given by performers and browse a juried crafts show and food and instrument vendors. |
| Kutztown Folk Festival Kutztown, Pennsylvania June 28–July 6 kutztownfestival.com The entire family will enjoy this celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch folk life. Check out folk arts and crafts, quilts, folklore programs, historical reenactments, antiques, music, and children’s activities. Don’t miss the daily ox roast and assorted locally made wursts and sausages. Held on the Kutztown Fairgrounds. |
| Antiques, Collectibles & Stuff, 400 Mile Sale Across Historic Hwy 68 in Kentucky. June 5-8 www.400mile.com 400 Miles of Antiques, Yard Sales and Stuff. Join this annual event in celebrating the unique small towns all along this route. Special events, sales bargains, bargains and bargains - don't miss out. |
Central |
| Saleing Rt. 75 Rockton to Dakota, Illinois June 6–8 s aleingrt75.com Illinois’ longest garage sale welcomes avid garage-sale shoppers for this 40-mile event. Stop at flea markets and rummage sales and grab a bite to eat at small-town restaurants along the way. |
| Minnesota Antiques Dealers Association Show and Sale St. Paul, Minnesota June 7–8 mnantiquesdealers.com More than 45 dealers gather in the Fine Arts Building at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds to offer silver, vintage jewelry, period furniture, glass, porcelain, primitives, mid-century modern, textiles, and decorative arts in all price ranges. |
| Ice Cream Days Le Mars, Iowa June 11–14 lemarsiowa.com The self-described “Ice Cream Capitol of the World” plans an extensive events schedule for this annual sweet celebration. Enjoy a family bike ride, a drive-in movie, ice-cream socials, kite-flying, and a fishing derby. |
| Mansfield Bicentennial Celebration Mansfield, Ohio June 11–July 4 mansfieldohio2008.com Celebrate Mansfield’s birthday with a number of activities, including concerts, a parade, historical re-enactments, and an ice-cream social. The celebration kicks off with a birthday party, complete with cake and punch, in South Park. |
| A Country Gathering Elizabethtown, Indiana June 14–15 nicholsndimesantiques.com Visit Nichols and Dimes Antiques to check out about 40 dealers of collectibles, pottery, water-garden items, perennials, folk art, and garden architecture. |
| 8th Annual Plein Air Painting Competition and Sale Cedarburg, Wisconsin June 19–98 cedarburgartistsguild.com French for “in the open air,” plein air painting brings artists outside to work in nature. This painting competition is perfect for art enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Watch artists complete works in two hours or less, then buy your favorite pieces at different venues, including a silent auction and an awards reception. Held in Cedarburg’s National Historic District. |
| Avon’s City-Wide Yard Sale Avon, Ohio June 21–22 frenchcreekdistrict.org This sale spans the whole city, and features flea markets, yard sales, sidewalk sales, and the Avon Garden Club plant sale. |
| Appleseed Quilt Show Fort Wayne, Indiana June 26–28 appleseedquiltersguild.com This family-friendly show offers vendors, classes, a boutique, and even a Kids’ Quilt Expo. Held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. |
| Berrien Towne & Country Quilt Show Benton Harbor, Michigan June 28–29 swmichigan.org/festivals.htm It’s all about quilting at this show—quilt classes and demonstrations, a member boutique full of unique quilts, antique quilt exhibit, vendors, and a raffle quilt. Held at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center. |
| 23rd Annual Strawberry Festival Cedarburg, Wisconsin June 28–29 cedarburgfestivals.org This free festival is a sweet treat for the whole family. In addition to sampling fresh strawberries, festival-goers can participate in Strawberry Shortcake Eating, Strawberry Bubblegum Blowing, and the Berry Bob. |
| Missouri Heritage Art & Antiques Show Ballwin, Missouri June 28-29 www.willowrush.com More than 60 quality dealers from around the country bring their European and American antiques to display and sell at this first-class art and antiques show. |
Southeast |
| Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week Sarasota, Florida May27–June 8 sarasotafl.org This 13-day dining event, showcasing the best in Sarasota’s chefs and eateries, offers specials at restaurants throughout Sarasota. The grand finale, “Forks and Corks,” celebrates food and wine with cooking demonstrations and wine-tasting. |
| Toe River Studio Tour Yancy and Mitchell counties, North Carolina June 14–15 toeriverarts.org/studiotour.htm Art-lovers can visit professional arts and craftspeople in their studios during this self-guided tour. Follow the crafts trail along the mountain roads of western North Carolina for blown and stained glass, fiber arts, baskets, photography, dolls, jewelry, sculpture, and ceramics. |
| West Virginia State Folk Festival Glenville, West Virginia June 19–22 wvfolkfestival.org Celebrate old-time folk music and Appalachian culture and heritage. Events include jam sessions on the streets, arts and crafts, banjo and fiddle contests, an antique car show, square dancing, a pet show, and a spelling bee. |
| Crystal Springs Tomato Festival Crystal Springs, Mississippi June 27–28 crystalspringsmiss.com Visit the “Tomatopolis of the World.” Downtown Crystal Springs celebrates all things tomato, with the crowning of the new Tomato Queen, a tomato museum, tomato contests (including biggest, ugliest, and best-dressed), and a kiddie parade bobbing with red balloons. |
| Roswell Magnolia Storytelling Festival Roswell, Georgia June 27–28 cvb.roswell.ga.us/storytelling.html Storytellers, musicians, and interpreters gather on the grounds of historic Bulloch Hall to share their tall tales and fond memories. A series of six workshops help you create your own story. |
Mountain-Pacific |
| The Art of Diorama Walnut Creek, California Through June 8 bedfordgallery.org Artists featured in this exhibition at the Bedford Gallery use a wide range of media—including sculpture, drawing, painting, video, and photography— to transform an enclosed area into a scene or moment in time. |
| Healdsburg Jazz Festival Healdsburg, California May 30–June 8 healdsburgjazzfestival.org This premier cultural event gives music lovers the chance to hear jazz musicians in intimate settings such as wineries, hotel lobbies, and cafes. Special events include Latin Jazz on the Green and Jazz Night at the Movies. |
| California Country Antique & Folk Art Show Los Altos, California June 8 californiacountryshow.com This year’s show features a special exhibit of antique strawberries, as well as more than 50 dealers from across the nation exhibiting furniture, samplers, woodenware, holiday items, and lighting. Held at the Hillview Community Center. |
| Big Sky Country Antique Fair Whitefish, Montana June 27–29 bigskycountryantiquefair.com Travel to this picturesque railroad town to shop for American and European antiques, including china, porcelain, sterling, movie posters, advertising, kitchen collectibles, and Mission-style furniture. Held at the O’Shaughnessy Center. |
| Salida Art Walk Salida, Colorado June 27–29 salidaartwalk.org Stroll the streets of historic downtown Salida during this annual art celebration featuring both visual and performing arts. Additional attractions include the Scarlet Sisters Circus, belly dancers, and carriage rides. |
