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This section contains our list of Festivals and annual Events, held in places all across the world from Shrimp and Seafood festivals to craft festivals to music festivals. Held all around the globe including, Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia to name a few in the United States. To International events in places like Africa, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, England, France, Ireland, Mexico, Scotland and more. Listed below in groups of 25. Add or Update Festival Information
And now you can locate and reserve your lodging through our network for any event around the globe; United States, Europe, Caribbean, Eastern Nations, Africa, Oceania, Canada, Mexico, South America and Central America
National Shrimp Festival
Gulf Shores,
AL
USA
Held on the
Second
Weekend
of
October
for
6
day(s) beginning
ending
Description:
The National Shrimp Festival is held in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama at the Public Beach area overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Entertainment:
Live Music, Seafood, Crafters, more
For More Information, Phone
or
Website:
www.ovayonda.org/festival/alf_national_shrimp_fest.htm
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Chico Fall Home and Garden Show
Chico,
CA
USA
Held on the
Last
Weekend
of
October
for
2
day(s) beginning
10/27/2007
ending
10/28/2007
Description:
Perfectly situated at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, this show is quickly becoming one of the largest of the Home Show family in a community with thethird largest city park in the country.
Entertainment:
None
For More Information, Phone
530-671-9600
or
Coolidgepr@aol.com
Website:
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Autumn Jazz Festival
Rehoboth Beach,
DE
USA
Held on the
Second
Weekend
of
October
for
7
day(s) beginning
ending
Description:
Originally created as a way to increase off-season activity in Rehoboth Beach, the festival has now created a strong reputation for its presentation of many international recording artists. Past festival performers have included such names as Boney James, Diane Schurr, Diane Reeves, Stanley Jordan, Chaka Khan, James Ingram, Jeffrey Osborn, Kim Waters, Brian Culbertson, the Rippingtons, Jonathan Butler, Peter White and many others.
Entertainment:
Each year, the festival’s five-member board of directors strives to put together a list of performers sure to attract the widest range of jazz fans. From bawdy “blues women” to smooth R&B to old-style orchestral jazz, the performers at the festival always represent the best variety of the genre.
For More Information, Phone
or
Website:
www.sunnydayguide.com/rehoboth/features/jazz.html
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Indian Summer Festival
Panama City Beach,
FL
USA
Held on the
First
Weekend
of
October
for
3
day(s) beginning
ending
Description:
I am working with the Panama City Beach Tourist Development Council to work on promoting their online presence and I wanted to inform you of a change in their domain.
Their old domain www.800pcbeach.com has been changed to www.thebeachloversbeach.com and if you could we like to ask that you update the link for us. The old domain will not be active for much longer and we want to be sure other site's links don't become broken.
Entertainment:
updating URL
For More Information, Phone
or
Website:
www.thebeachloversbeach.com
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Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival
Richmond Hill,
GA
USA
Held on the
Third
Weekend
of
October
for
3
day(s) beginning
ending
Description:
Seafood, Arts, Crafts more
Entertainment:
Live Music, more
For More Information, Phone
or
Website:
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Rock Shrimp Festival
St Mary's,
GA
USA
Held on the
First
Saturday
of
October
for
1
day(s) beginning
ending
Description:
Arts and Crafts and Vendors
Seafoods
Exhibitions And Entertainment
5 and 10 Kilometer Road Race
Entertainment:
Rocky's Parade Featuring the Toonerville Trolley
For More Information, Phone
or
Website:
www.eagnet.com/edipage/areaserv/smkc/shrimp.htm
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Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival
Richmond Hill,
GA
Bryan
USA
Held on the
Third
Weekend
of
October
for
3
day(s) beginning
ending
Description:
Great Southern Seafood, Arts & Crafts, Carnival, Classic Car Show, Live Music, Fireworks
Entertainment:
Live Music
For More Information, Phone
800-834-3960
or
webmaster@goseafoodfestival.com
Website:
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Rock Shrimp Festival
St Marys,
Ga
Camden
USA
Held on the
First
Saturday
of
October
for
1
day(s) beginning
10/07/06
ending
10/07/06
Description:
Good Afternoon
I am publicity chairman for the St Marys Kiwanis 34th Annual Rock Shrimp Festival, Saturday October 7th in downtown St Marys, Georgia. The day long festival features a 5K Run, Arts & Crafts, A Parade, Live Entertainment, and of course delicious, rock shrimp. This event is one of two fund raisers each year that allows the St Marys Kiwanis to donate thousands of dollars to worthwhile projects in our community. Information in your section about the upcoming event might give readers a new choice for weekend getaways. Of course, St Marys is well know for being a quaint coastal village with charming shops, romantic bed and breakfast accomodations, and the gem of the Georgia Coast, Cumberland Island National Seashore. If you need more information, please contact me.
Thank You
John Long
912-552-1944
Entertainment:
Live Bands
For More Information, Phone
or
chuckoj@tds.net
Website:
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Sweet Auburn Heritage Festival
Atlanta,
GA
Fulton
USA
Held on the
Second
Weekend
of
October
for
3
day(s) beginning
10/07/2005
ending
10/09/2005
Description:
The Largest Street Festival in the South, attracting between 350,000 and 500,000 people. Atlanta's Premiere Music, Art and Food Festival.
Entertainment:
5 stages of continual entertainment. Some of the world greatest performers got their start at the Sweet Auburn Festival, i. e. Usher, India Arie, Outcast, Ravin Symone and many others.
For More Information, Phone
404-886-4469
or
festival@sweetauburn.com
Website:
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Long County Wildlife Festival
RyePatch,
GA
Long
USA
Held on the
Second
Saturday
of
October
for
1
day(s) beginning
10/14/2006
ending
10/14/2006
Description:
Lots of entertainment through out the day from 10am til 6pm and Dance starts at 8pm til Lots of fun and games for all ages Arts & crafts No gate fee only $10.00 for a booth w/electricty
Entertainment:
All Day Long
For More Information, Phone
912-545-2167
or
bbrainless@yahoo,.com
Website:
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Folk Art Festival
Columbia,
La
USA
Held on the
Second
Weekend
of
October
for
3
day(s) beginning
ending
Description:
arts, crafts, foods, homemade goods
Entertainment:
none
For More Information, Phone
or
Website:
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International Acadian Festival
Plaquemine,
LA
USA
Held on the
Third
Weekend
of
October
for
3
day(s) beginning
ending
Description:
The Plaquemine Knights of Columbus Council 970 is once again proud to sponsor this year’s International Acadian Festival which began in 1969. The related events start in August and culminate the weekend of October 18-20, 2002.
The Festival is a major fundraiser that allows us to support schools, churches and youth groups in the Plaquemine area. Our website is www.kc970.org and contains all the information concerning the festival as well as information about our local council.
Entertainment:
Live Music,Entertainment, Rides & More
For More Information, Phone
225-964-3609
or
pbouy@kc970.org.
Website:
www.ovayonda.org/festival/la_acadian_festival.htm
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German's Oktoberfest
Roberts Cove,
LA
USA
Held on the
First
Weekend
of
October
for
2
day(s) beginning
10/01/2005
ending
10/02/2005
Description:
german festival
Entertainment:
German and polka music
For More Information, Phone
318-327-3327
or
dpye@iberiabank.com
Website:
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Oyster Festival
Violet,
LA
USA
Held on the
Second
Weekend
of
October
for
2
day(s) beginning
ending
Description:
Oyster & seafood festival
Entertainment:
For More Information, Phone
or
Website:
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Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival
Madisonville,
LA
St Tammany Parish
USA
Held on the
Third
Weekend
of
October
for
2
day(s) beginning
10/16/04
ending
10/17/04
Description:
A Different Kind of Festival
Just about any weekend, somewhere in Louisiana there’s a festival celebrating one of the joys found in the state where Laissez Les Bon Temps Roule is a way of life. Many of these are a celebration of the food, especially the seafood – shrimp, crabs, fish, crawfish, and oysters – that make this area a gourmet’s paradise for residents and a legend around the world. This bounty we enjoy is only possible because of the rich, watery landscape of rivers, bayous, marshes and lakes we have in southeastern Louisiana, a populace that has made harvesting these resources a central part of their culture for over three hundred years, and a unique collection of boats that has evolved to operate in this maritime environment.
Every year, St. Tammany hosts a tribute not to seafood, but to the hand crafted wooden boats that originally made it possible for us to enjoy these marine delicacies. This year on October 16th and 17th, the 15th annual Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival will return to the banks of the Tchefuncte River. Hundreds of boats will line the banks of the Tchefuncte River and as many as 30,000 wooden boat, music, food and craft enthusiasts are expected to attend some or all of the activities on what is typically a lovely fall weekend.
In addition to the craftsmanship and mystique of building, owning and operating classic wooden boats, both locals and visitors from near and far are drawn to this one of a kind festival by its wide variety of attractions and activities designed for the whole family. Visitors are fascinated by the beautifully restored and maintained wooden boats themselves, and can also sample a wide assortment of Louisiana food favorites and shop at craft booths selling marine-related products, art, and handmade craft items. Each day, at a venue dubbed “Woodenstock,” a lineup of top popular local musical groups like the Blue Meanies, Four Unplugged, the Chee Wheez, and the Topcats will play. The always popular Children’s Village with a new lineup of entertainment and activities especially designed for the young ones should be more popular than ever this year, and the annual “Quick and Dirty Boat Race” will draw thousands of spectators to see if boats that were hastily built in a few hours on Saturday can stay afloat on Sunday.
The festival is the primary source of funding for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, which has a mission of researching, preserving, and displaying to the public the incredibly rich maritime history of Lake Pontchartrain and the waterways flowing in and out of it. Since opening its first exhibits a little over a year and a half ago, the Museum has assembled a collection that has been extremely well received by visitors, who do not expect to find something of this size and quality in the quaint little town of Madisonville.
Entertainment:
Bands from 3 - 7 Both days
Enormous Children's Village All Day 10-6 Both Days
For More Information, Phone
985-845-9200
or
info@lpbmaritimemuseum.org
Website:
www.lpbmaritimemuseum.org
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Springhill Lumberjack Festival
Springhill,
LA
Webster
USA
Held on the
Second
Weekend
of
October
for
02
day(s) beginning
10/07/2005
ending
10/08/2005
Description:
2005 LUMBERJACK FESTIVAL
Springhill, LA
The Springhill Lumberjack Festival is gearing up for the 2005 celebration, and the organizing committee is now accepting reservations for booth space.
The 2005 festival is slated for October 7-8, and the excitement is already building for what will be the 22nd annual celebration of the fall festival.
Individuals or organizations, for-profit or non-profit, may reserve booth space either inside the Springhill Civic Center or outside in the park. Booth spaces are 10 feet by 12 feet and reservations can now be made by calling “The Sticker Lady” at 318-539-2071.
One of the highlights of the Lumberjack Festival is the Timber Sports competition. Local timber man, Terry Warlick, has organized this event for many years and plans are taking shape for the greatest competition ever with entrants from all over the United States. The action begins at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 8th, with prize money being awarded to the top competitors in 12 different events. The Timber Sports Committee is seeking event sponsors who will be recognized on a sponsor board as well as being announced before and during each event.
Sponsorship in the Timber Sports competition is $500 per event, and any company or individual, can become a supporter by contributing that amount of money to the Springhill Lumberjack Festival. Co-sponsorships are available for $250. Those interested in helping the Timber Sports reach new levels of competition and entertainment should call Cliff Carter, Festival President, at 318-539-2071.
The official Lumberjack Festival T-Shirt will be on sale at the Lions Club Booth. The proceeds from shirt sales go to provide glasses for those in need, the summer children’s camp, and various other projects undertaken by the dedicated Lion members.
Also on tap will be Springhill Main Street’s 7th Annual Street Rod, Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, located in the Springhill-North Webster Chamber of Commerce parking area. This project is offered by Springhill Main Street, local endorsers, and directed by Springhill Main Street Manager, Jan Willis-Corrales. Co-Chairman are Cindy Tucker and Mike Deloney. There is a $10.00 registration fee to cover costs of trophies and advertising. All registrants are encouraged to participate in the parade. For further information, call Jan –Willis Corrales at 318-539-5699, Mike Deloney at 318-994-3095, or Cindy Tucker at 1-870-859-9753.
A new addition this year will be a Tractor and Engine Show located adjacent to the city park and organized by James Burns. If you have a tractor or engine you wish to show call Mr. Burns at 1-870-859-5750.
As always, there will be live entertainment in the park throughout the festival under the direction of Jill Hodges. Center stage Friday evening will feature a band performance by “Stormy Weather”. This is their first appearance at the festival and I’m sure you’ll enjoy their musical variety.
The Springhill Lumberjack Festival parade will begin Saturday, October 8th, at 10:00 A.M. All groups and individuals are welcome to be included and enjoy the thrill of the crowd. Line up will begin at 9:30 A.M. in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot. To get a parade spot call 318-539-4717 and talk to Terri, Chamber Manager. Following the parade, entertainment will begin in the park. By overwhelming requests, a special time slot of Gospel music from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P. M. will be offered. Groups from all over the Ark-La-Tex will be on hand to lift your spirits.
Springhill native, Carl Bamburg, will serve as the Saturday emcee culminating with the evening finale highlighting Springhill’s own “Loose Gravel” and other guest musicians.
There will be lots of food booths both days to please and satisfy every festival-goer. The 22nd Annual Lumberjack Festival continues its tradition of enjoyment for the whole family with no entrance fee. Springhill invites everyone to join them on October 7th and 8th in Springhill, Louisiana.
Entertainment:
Live throughout
For More Information, Phone
318-539-3292
or
stickerlady@centurytel.net
Website:
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ATUnited Benefit Festival
Arnold,
MD
Anne Arundel County
USA
Held on the
Second
Saturday
of
October
for
1
day(s) beginning
10/14/2006
ending
10/14/2006
Description:
Family oriented community music festival with fun activities, good food, and great music to promote safer roads and impaired driving prevention in Maryland.
Entertainment:
TBA.
For More Information, Phone
410-551-3045
or
admin@ATUnited.org
Website:
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15th Annual Gautier Mullet Festival
Gautier,
MS
USA
Held on the
Second
Saturday
of
October
for
1
day(s) beginning
10/08/05
ending
10/08/05
Description:
Festival Date: Saturday, October 8, 2005 - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
MS Gulf Coast Community College Campus - Gautier, Mississippi
Take exit #61 South from I-10, turn left at the 7th light onto College Dr. on the MGCCC Campus (North of Hwy 90)
Contact 228-522-0222 or GautierMullet@bellsouth.net
This year’s theme is “Celebrating Our Coastal Heritage.”
The 2005 Gautier Mullet Festival is expanding and will be adding a Major Entertainment Stage, as well as a Heritage & Educational Area, an “Iron Chef” type Mullet Cook-off contest and an Antique Car Show. We expect Arts and Crafts vendors from across the region to participate and we will feature a variety of other entertaining activities for attendees.
Entertainment:
The new Major Entertainment Stage will feature live bands all day long including Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys a zydeco/cajun band and Fuzzy Dice a Rockabilly Blues Band. The traditional Community Entertainment Stage will feature local school and community groups. The Heritage & Educational Area will highlight a variety of Historical, Wildlife, Bird Watching, Ecological and Fisheries Exhibits, as well as Community Goodwill and Health & Safety Exhibits. The Heritage & Education Area will also showcase local craftsmen giving live demonstrations of their craft for our community’s students and families. The Gautier Mullet Festival will host traditional Mullet Festival Contests including the Mullet Toss Contest and Cast Net Contest.
For More Information, Phone
228-522-0222
or
GautierMullet@bellsouth.net
Website:
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Come Home to Stonewall
Stonewall, ,
Ms
USA
Held on the
Second
Saturday
of
October
for
1
day(s) beginning
10/13/2007
ending
10/13/2007
Description:
COME HOME TO STONEWALL, CRAFTS, ANTIQUES, AND GAMES CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 601-659-0349 ASK FOR CAROL FORD
THIS IS ANNUAL FESTIVAL
Entertainment:
SINGING ALL DAY
For More Information, Phone
601-659-0349
or
vallie1945@yahoo.com
Website:
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COME HOME TO STONEWALL
STONEWALL,
MS
CLARKE
USA
Held on the
Second
Saturday
of
October
for
1
day(s) beginning
10/14/2006
ending
10/14/2006
Description:
COME HOME TO STONEWALL IS A GREAT TIME FOR ALL TO COME HOME TO A WONDERFUL FESTIVAL OF HOME TOWN PEOPLE IN A OLD MILL PARK THAT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS PUTTING ON THERE WILL BE CRAFTS, FOOD AND MUSIC FOR THE OLD MILL TOWN
Entertainment:
MUSIC FROM LOCAL PEOPLE AND CHURCHS.
For More Information, Phone
601-659-3080
or
stlib@emrl.lib.ms.us
Website:
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annual fair
hattiesburg,
ms
forrest
USA
Held on the
Second
Saturday
of
October
for
10
day(s) beginning
10/01/06
ending
10/10/06
Description:
There will be rides,food,and entertainment.There will be over 50 rides and games.Kids and adult rides will be there.
Entertainment:
Rides,games,and lots more.
For More Information, Phone
601-264-0825
or
makenziem1076@yahoo.com
Website:
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Gautier Mullet Festival
Gautier,
MS
Jackson
USA
Held on the
Third
Saturday
of
October
for
1
day(s) beginning
10/20/2007
ending
10/20/2007
Description:
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy delicious regional food specialties, 2 Music & Entertainment Stages, Arts & Craft show, Heritage & Educational Area, Car & Motorcycle Show, Mullet Toss Contest and the FREE rides in the Kid's/ Teen’s Area. The Gautier Mullet Festival will be held Saturday October 20, 2007 under the Oaks on the Bay at The Old Place! Fun for all ages. Over 20,000 folks attended last year’s festival. FREE Admission
Entertainment:
2 Music & Entertainment Stages, Dog Demonstrations, Mullet Toss Contest, FREE rides in the Kids/Teens Area
For More Information, Phone
228-522-0573
or
GautierMullet@bellsouth.net
Website:
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Delta Day Festival
Tunica,
MS
Mississippi
USA
Held on the
Last
Saturday
of
October
for
1
day(s) beginning
10/29/2005
ending
10/29/2005
Description:
An arts and crafts show and antique car show. Live blues bands, petting zoo, kids tractor pull, historic wagon rides and much more.
Entertainment:
Live Blues Bands
For More Information, Phone
662-363-6611
or
www.tunicamainstreet.com
Website:
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Blue Bluff Festival
Aberdeen,
MS
Monroe
USA
Held on the
Second
Weekend
of
October
for
2
day(s) beginning
10/12/2007
ending
10/13/2007
Description:
Held at Tenn-Tom Waterway recrecation area in Aberdeen. Arts & Crafts and food vendors, KCSC State Barbeque competition, Children's activities
Entertainment:
"Blues on the Bluff" on Friday, 10/12 from 4:00 P.M. until 10:00 featuring HomeMade Jamz from Tupelo.
All day Country/Rock&Roll music 10/13.
For More Information, Phone
662-369-9440
or
www.aberdeenms.org
Website:
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San Felipe Shrimp Festival
San Felipe,
MXBaja
Mexico
Held on the
Last
Weekend
of
October
for
4
day(s) beginning
ending
Description:
You'll find folkloric ballet, mariachis, live music for street dancing, beach soccer, the cockfights, children's carnival, plus stands of artisans and crafts
Entertainment:
three days with music, dancing, seafood and beach fun.
For More Information, Phone
or
Website:
www.sanfelipe.com.mx/gallery/activities/ShrimpFest1.html
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