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July
4,
2008
Fourth of July Celebration - Washington DC, DE | This 4th of July celebration kicks off at 10 am with a ceremony including a Presentation of Colors by the Continental Color Guard and a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence. From 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, other activities will take place, along with appearances will be made by George and Martha Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.
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July
5,
2008
Coon Dog Day Festival in Saluda, NC Every dog has its day, and the racoon-hunting dogs of Saluda, North Carolina, are no exception. On the Saturday after July 4th, these dogs are paraded through the streets to play witness to an incredible tug of war between the firemen of Saluda which involves a barrel, two water jets and a hill.
As temperatures rise, crowds gather to watch a curious tug-of-war between the local Fire and Rescue teams. A 45-gallon drum is rolled out onto the yellow lines in the centre of the sloping road - there's a toss-up to decide who'll be at the disadvantage - then each team of firemen, who stand ten feet apart on either side of the drum, turn on their hoses to propel the drum in the opposite direction. The barrel races back and forth as the water jets battle it out and, according to the accuracy and expertise of the men directing the hose, one team is pushed back with drum in hot pursuit.
If the tug-of-war isn't enough entertainment, you'll also find contests and judging for the dogs, craft stalls, live music, a parade and street dance, a fun run and the 5K dash.
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July
5 - 6,
2008
Corso Italia Toronto Fiesta in Toronto, Canada | The Toronto Fiesta is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to experience the food and culture of Toronto's own Corso Italia. Over 30 bands will perform live on street corners, patios and balconies. We feature a variety of music from Classical to Salsa. In addition, food and beverage retailers will offer a mouth-watering selection of tastes and flavours, with promotions and samples of their cuisine.
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July
11 - 12,
2008
MusicFest in Sugar Grove, NC Dedicated to celebrating and preserving mountain music, the MusicFest 'n Sugar Grove festival in Sugar Grove, North Carolina, includes workshops in guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass as well as songwriting classes with some of the very best in the genre.
The 2008 bill includes the Kruger Brothers, The Cockman Family, Lost Ridge, Amantha Mill, Back Porch Bluegrass, Andy Owens Band, Forget Me Knots and Cadillac Sky.
The event also offers activities for children, with a special children's programme on Saturday. For more information on this and other events, please visit the festival website.
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July
12,
2008
Bastille Day Festival in Philadelphia, PA Each July the storming of the Bastille is remembered with a re-enactment at Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary. During the day the old prison is open as usual before, at 5.30pm, the grim walls are stormed by the armed troops of the revolution!
As Marie Antoinette tosses sweets from the tower (let them eat cake) the reenactors of the Old Fort Mifflin Historical Society lay seige to the prison. After capturing the rogue monarch, they drag her to a real functioning guillotine, where the crowds decide her fate.
The event promises to be more in the spirit of Monty Python than Robespierre and visitors are encouraged to attend dressed as medieval French peasants.
After the victory of the revolution, the Penitentiary reopens for rare evening tours, which last about 20 minutes and provide a quick introduction to the building and its history. There is also a Bastille Day neighbourhood party.
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July
12,
2008
Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge in Virginia Beach, VA The Crab is king at this one-of-a-kind event that's fun for the whole family. The Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge will be held at the Virginia Beach oceanfront at 29th Street on Saturday, July 12, 2008.
The day starts with preliminary judging for the Miss Curvaceous Crustacean Beauty Pageant. At the pageant, hermit crabs are presented in their own unique decorated displays, and are judged on creativity and beauty.
Participants are highly encouraged to bring their hermit crabs in themed habitats.
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July
13 - 19,
2008
Festival on the Green - Middlebury, VA | The Middlebury Festival on the Green will celebrate its 30th season during the week of July 13 through 19, 2008. A much anticipated highlight of the summer, the Festival has remained faithful to its mission of bringing top-quality, free, family-friendly entertainment to the residents and guests of Addison County since its debut just over a quarter-century ago. Over the years, it has introduced more than 430 performance artists or groups to collectively more than 120,000 audience members. The roster of "alumni" performers includes homegrown talent from the Green Mountain State and entertainers from half-a-world away, solo artists and entire parades, traditional entertainers and those who've earned a reputation as "cutting-edge."
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July
15 - 19,
2008
Fiesta Mexicana in Topeka, KS | Into its 74th year, Fiesta Mexicana has grown tremendously through the decades. Initial Fiestas were small events, held tightly within Topeka’s Mexican barrio. Parishioners and extended family were the only attendees and food items were cooked from the home and brought to the church grounds to sell. Entertainment was local with the emphasis on music and dances from the homeland of Mexico. Ask a longtime parishoner what “memorias” come to mind from past Fiestas, and the answers would be as colorful as the event itself. Children relishing the many flavors of raspas (snow cones). Youth mischievously cracking cascarones (confetti eggs) over a friend’s head. The sound of gritos (Spanish for a long shout of happiness) to ranchero or corrido music played. All the sites and sounds recalled on those warm summer nights…
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July
18,
2008
Mighty Mud Mania - Scottsdale, AZ | "Mighty Mud Mania" began in 1976 as the "Shout It Out Decathlon," a promotional gimmick for Johnson's Wax "Shout" Spray pre-wash. The activity was held in Chaparral Park in Scottsdale and the Johnson's Wax Company provided 300 white t-shirts for the participants. Johnson's dropped the program because our Arizona mud was too tough for the pre-wash. However, the City of Scottsdale felt the activity was so successful, that our Parks and Recreation Division incorporated the event into the summer recreation program. Re-named "Mighty Mud Mania," the activity has been held since then as the culminating activity of all the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation summer programs.
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July 19 -
August 6,
2008
Fireworks Show in Quebec City, Canada Well designed and easy to get to, Montmorency Falls Park is only ten minutes from Quebec City downtown. It boasts a full complement of facilities and considerable visitor capacity.
Fireworks firms and spectators alike agree that Montmorency Falls Park is the ideal venue for this dazzling event. Imagine a majestic natural amphitheater formed by a thundering wall of water that tumbles 272 feet into a basin enclosed by the rocky walls of the Côte-de-Beaupré plateau.
Nowhere else do fireworks teams have the opportunity to tap the potential of such a stunning natural setting - an unending source of inspiration and possibilities. From above, below, and on all sides, the pyrotechnic displays blend with the fluid, flowing textures of the white water to create instants of pure enchantment.
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July
23 - 27,
2008
Lumberjack Days in Stillwater, MN Lumberjack Days, held in and around Stillwater, Minnesota, is an annual celebration encompassing lumberjack displays, music, kids' events, a treasure hunt, running races and the largest choreographed firework display north of Chicago.
The four-day party takes place mainly in Stillwater's Lowell Park, adjacent to the beautiful St Croix River in the historic downtown area. A thriving logging town until the late 1800s, Stillwater takes pride in preserving its traditions and Lumberjack Days turns the town into a giant party.
The Ironjack shows give some of the best lumberjacks around a chance to show off their skills in spectacular events such as the springboard chop (where jacks climb a nine-foot spar pole and, while balanced on a narrow springboard, chop off the top of the pole) and the log roll.
There is also a number of events in the preceding weeks, full details of which can be found on the website.
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July
24 - 27,
2008
Southeast Alaska State Fair in Haines, AK Alaska's 2007 State Fair was a great "Fair For All!" The 40th annual celebration at the Southeast Alaska State Fair is gearing up now.
The 2008 Fair will be held July 24-27. The 2008 theme is "Celebrating 40 Fairs".
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July
25 - 27,
2008
Garlic Festival in Gilroy, CA Gilroy claims to be the garlic capital of the USA and at this festival the fragrant bulb is incorporated into every possible offering - a garlic lover's paradise.
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The festival originated as the brainchild of one Dr Rudy Melone, now sadly deceased. In 1978, when Melone read an article describing Arleux, France as "Garlic Capital of the World", he decided that Gilroy deserved the title instead. Thus, in 1979 the first Gilroy Garlic Festival took place, and a phenomenon was born.
The festival's Gourmet Alley is the setting for some truly delicious cooking. Numerous delicacies are on the menu, and you can try them all thanks to the "combo" plate, a selection of all the most popular dishes. Should all that cooking bring out the chef in you, you can take part in the annual Cook Off competition.
Garlic doesn't prevail throughout the festival, however. It's very much a family event, and since not all kids are very keen on garlic, the children's area of the festival offers alternative refreshment: wholesome Californian munchies like corn dogs, nachos, soda and sno-cones.
On the entertainment front, there is a kaleidoscope of magic, mime and music, with plenty of audience participation, not to mention the odd ventriloquist, juggler or barn show. There are also over 100 craft stalls, displaying and selling hats, crockery, stained glass, original jewellery, one-of-a-kind sculptures and paintings, all of course with a little hint of garlic.
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July
25 - 27,
2008
Highland Games and Scottish Festival in New Brunswick, Canada You don't need to be Scottish to experience the music, games and food of Scotland on the grounds of Fredericton's Old Government House during the New Brunswick Highland Games and Scottish Festival. This annual, family-friendly weekend event is packed with bagpipes, highland dances and Scottish goodies and celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2006.
Traditional and ancient sports on show include the sheaf toss, shot-put, hay toss, ancient hammer and caber tossing, while children get their own special events.
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July
26,
2008
Grant Park Music Festival in Detroit, IL Venetian Night transforms Chicago's Lakefront in Grant Park into a romantic vision of light and sound. A fleet of boats takes to the water, decked in twinkling lights and sailing in formation along the lakeside.
The first Venetian Night was celebrated in 1958 as part of Chicago's Lakefront Festival. The event now draws over half a million people every year. Music is a big part of the event, which begins with a concert by the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra at the Petrillo Music Shell and ends with a fireworks display.
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July 30 -
August 3,
2008
Lobster Festival in Rockland, ME The 61th Annual Maine Lobster Festival runs from July 30th to August 3rd.
The focus of the festival is, of course, fresh hot Maine lobster! Enjoy your lobster dinner under the Maine Eating Tent while enjoying a view of Penobscot Bay. What could be better on a warm August day?
During the 2006 Lobster Festival, nearly twelve tons of luscious lobster was prepared in our huge steamer on the shore (that's a show in itself!). In addition to lobster, you can choose from steamed and fried clams, fried Maine shrimp, shrimp cocktail, steamed mussels in wine and vegetable sauce, and many varieties of traditional summer fair food, all prepared in the traditional Maine way.
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July 31 -
August 3,
2008
Summer X-Games in Los Angeles, CA The annual Summer X-Games are held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles this year. Over 300 of the world's best alternative sports athletes compete for medals and nearly US$1 million in cash.
The competitors defy gravity and test fate by launching off jumps, sliding down rails, spinning and flipping in a variety of sports.
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