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Michigan Renaissance Festival

graza — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:02:40 +0000

Location: Flint, Michigan
Distance: 4 hours, 42 minutes
Event Date: August 22-October 4

Known for it’s vibrant cultural center, Flint is located about 60 miles Northwest oF Detroit. Spend the weekend with royalty as you see sword swallowers, belly dancers, comedians and sword fighters. Explore the town’s theaters, nightlife, parks, shop at the world’s largest year round Christmas store, visit an orchard, take a balloon ride, golf and more!

www.visitflint.travel

Fall Festival

graza — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:29:46 +0000

Location: Fulton, Illinois
Distance: 2 hours, 36 minutes
Event Date: October 10-11

Visit this charming Dutch town, 52 miles from Galena (about an hour), offering scenic parks, a 90-foot-tall Dutch windmill and the Heritage Canyon. This year marks Fulton’s 150th anniversary with the Fall Festival and it’s festivities of square dancers, live music, a scavenger hunt, 2 mile run/walk, arts & craft show, windmill tours and more. Consider staying in Galena if you prefer a busier downtown with a larger assortment of accommodations, but don’s miss out on the picturesque scenery of the surrounding areas.

www.cityoffulton.us

Quad City Balloon Festival

graza — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:03:39 +0000

Location: East Moline, Illinois (Quad Cities)
Distance: 3 hours
Event Date: September 25, 26, & 27, 2009

Be blown away by the sight of 15 huge, colorful balloons flying high during the day and night. Flight times are 7am and 5pm daily, weather permitting. Each night the sky will light up with balloons being it up in the night sky participating in a “night glow”. There will be activities for the kids and food vendors. Stay in Rock Island, Illinois only 14 miles from the balloon races where you will find an active downtown, golf courses, casino, biking paths, marina, shopping and more.

www.quadcities.com
www.qcaentertainment.com

Abe’s Corn Maze

graza — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:33:26 +0000

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Distance: 4 hours
Event Date: All weekends in October 2009
Saturdays & Sundays 10:00 a.m. – Dusk
Special Hours, October 31, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Abe Lincoln Corn Maze Arial View

Be amazed at this corn maze design of Abe Lincoln cut out of 10 acres of corn field. Activities include pony rides, flea market, petting zoo, bake sale, flashlight maze and more. Besides seeing all the Lincoln Historical sites at Springfield, see the Dana-Thomas House, the Illinois State Capitol, shop at central Illinois’ largest indoor shopping facility and at the historical area downtown and take to the outdoors with activities like golf, biking or water activities.

www.visit-springfieldillinois.com
www.abescornmaze.org

Rockin’ Grape Stomp

graza — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:15:50 +0000

Location: Richland Center, Wisconsin
Distance: 4 hours
Event Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wine lovers compete for prizes as you stomp grapes in a team of four at a winery located high up on a ridge while you hear live music and then reward your hard labor with wine tastings, beer and nourishment. Home to Frank Lloyd Wright, Richland County is picturesque of natural wonders like Wisconsin’s largest onyx cave, Natural Bridge at Rockbridge and Elephant Rock. Make sure to also visit a historic building like the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Warehouse and the 1873 Park Hotel and be sure to shop at the many art studios and cheese factories.

www.richlandchamber.com
www.weggywinery.com

Woofstock Fest

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:14:46 +0000

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Distance: 2 1/2 Hours

Event Date: July 18, 2009

The Woofstock Fest at Arcadia Creek Festival Place is a treat for the animal lover and his or her companion. At this one-day festival you can enter your pet into a variety of competitions like stupid pet tricks, an extreme make over contest, costume contest and puppy races. The fest has live music and an arts and crafts festival where you will be sure to find that unique pet accessory. You can even adopt a pet from SPCASWMI (The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animal of Southwest Michigan).

The fest takes place in Kalamazoo, a town rich in culture and picturesque scenery with rolling hills, historical neighborhoods, over 20 area golf courses, wineries, ski resorts, museums, theaters, dining and shopping. Activities include fishing, swimming, skiing, sailing or boating in one of Kalamazoo’s 83 lakes.

The event starts at 10 a.m. and goes until 12 a.m.

www.kalamazoocity.org
www.woofstockfest.org

Holland Fest

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:11:23 +0000

Location: Cedar Grove, Wisconsin

Distance: 2 hours 20 minutes

Event Date: July 24 & 25, 2009

Join locals and European travelers at this small Dutch town fest full of activities for the whole family like Klompen dancing, an art fair, volleyball tournament, live music, parade, a run/walk, tournaments, games, and historic tours. See the traditional street washing and try a smorgasbord of ethnic dishes.

Cedar Grove is located in Sheboygan County known for its golf courses, fishing, and activities for the sports enthusiast, cultural attractions and Road America, North America’s longest road racing facility.

www.cedargrovewi.com
www.hollandfest.com

Festa Italiana

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:01:54 +0000

Location: Rockford, Illinois

Distance: 1 Hour 35 Minutes

Date of Event: July 31– August 2, 2009

You don’t have to be Italian to experience the excitement of the second largest festival in Rockford located on the grounds of Boylan Catholic High School. This year the fest includes entertainment from Italian Folk Dance Troupes to groups and soloists. Sample Italian food, play Bocci ball and shop for Italian crafts.

Rockford known as “The Forest City” due to its beautiful parks and gardens is also home to Illinois’ largest water park, theater, shopping, museums, entertainment and golfing.