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CALIFORNIA
Ridgecrest Desert Wildflower Festival
April 15 2011 - April 17, 2011
The first annual Ridgecrest Desert Wildflower Festival expands on the Maturango Museum’s long-running annual indoor wildflower show to combine nature’s beautiful floral display in the surrounding foothills and Mojave Desert with arts, crafts, performers, vendors, hands-on activities, workshops, geocaching and guided tours. Visitors can also explore the stunning Red Rock Canyon and Trona Pinnacles geological formations outside of town while attending this multi-site event located en route to Death Valley.
Contact: Doug LueckPhone: (800) 847-4830
racvb@filmdeserts.com
www.ridgecrestdesertwildflowerfestival.com
INDIANA
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art®
At the Ohio River, between Vine St. & Broadway (physical location)
Madison, INDIANA
September 24 2011 - September 25, 2011
Sept 24-25, 2011. Enjoy this annual juried fine Arts & Crafts show featuring 250 Artisan Booths of jewelry, stained glass, textiles, painting and folk art amid the tree-lined streets of Madison’s Historic District. Enjoy the Riverfront Food Fest and Live Performances at the Lanier Mansion lawn and riverfront gazebo. 10am-5pm, Sat/Sun. FREE admission. Coach Parking.
Event Coordinator: Georgie KellyPhone: 800-559-2956 (Marci, Group Tours)
georgie@madisonchautauqua.com
www.MadisonChautauqua.com
IOWA
Harvest Festival
Downtown
Clear Lake, IOWA
October 1 2011
You are invited to enjoy the fall décor as you stroll down Main Avenue, sipping wine, shopping at our many fabulous retails shops, all while listening to live jazz. Watch or participate in the grape stomp, salsa contest, or pumpkin relay. This award winning, group friendly event includes a large farmers market and craft fair, art show, demonstrations, trolley rides and more. Call to reserve all-access festival passes for your group!
Contact: Libbey PattonPhone: 641-357-2159
libbey@clearlakeiowa.com
www.clearlakeiowa.com
Christmas by the Lake
Downtown
Clear Lake, IOWA
December 2 2011 - December 4, 2011
Enjoy the sights & sounds of the magical holiday season as you stroll down Main Avenue alongside live Dickens characters. This nationally recognized holiday event also includes horse & carriage rides, trolley rides, Festival of Trees, a magical lighted parade followed by fireworks over the frozen lake, and live holiday entertainment at the historic Surf Ballroom. Your group will be moved by the spirit of the season at this free festival.
Contact: Libbey PattonPhone: 641-357-2159
www.clearlakeiowa.com
KANSAS
Dodge City Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Dodge City, KANSAS
July 29 2011 - August 7, 2011
Dodge City Days-July 29-August 7- Events include: PRCA Rodeo (Aug. 3-7), classic car show, craft show, KidFest, professional barbeque contest, and western parade. The festival kicks off on July 29, with the Boot Hill Bull Fry and Bash. The Parade, Barbeque and Concert sends the festival into high gear on July 30. Then hold on to your hats, it's a wild ride!
Contact: Sandie MasdenPhone: 800-OLD-WEST, (620) 225-8186
sandiem@dodgecity.org
www.visitdodgecity.org
MASSACHUSETTS
Lindsey's Family Restaurant
Wareham, MASSACHUSETTS
January 1 2011 - December 31, 2011
For over 62 years, generations of Cape travelers have flocked to Lindsey's Family Restaurant year round for their deliciously consistent food, quality service and impeccably clean restaurant. Our friendly servers treat all of our guests with the respect and attention that they deserve. We offer a wide variety of menus designed for large tour groups and our spacious parking lot can accommodate buses of any size. Our Famous Seafood Bisque has been the Overall Winner at the New Englad Food Festival for the past two consecutive years. Recently, we've won our third consecutive Regional Gold for Dining by the Reader's Choice Awards. Lindsey's is home cookin; for folks who can't be home cookin'.
Phone: 508-759-5544www.lindseysrestaurant.com
MISSOURI
Boomtown Days
Joplin, MISSOURI
June 9 2011 - June 11, 2011
Boomtown Days is the premier festival of the 4-state area featuring three days of music, food, and fun for the whole family! Celebrating its 10th year in 2011, Boomtown Days attracts over 45,000 visitors with nightly concerts, an extensive kid's area, a full vendor marketplace and all of your favorite festival food. Boomtown Days has something for everyone! Check out www.boomtowndays.com for a full line up of entertainment and activities.
Phone: 471-624-4150www.boomtowndays.com
TEXAS
Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau
Orange, TEXAS
January 1 2011 - December 31, 2011
With a rich history and multiple attractions, travelers can see the past come alive in some of the historical homes, churches, historical buildings, the museums, airboat tours and many other sites in Orange, Texas. Whether a weekend getaway or a few days to rest and relax, Orange is a small town with charm and has lots of world class culture along with annual events second to none.
Contact: Darline ZavadaPhone: 800-528-4906
cvb@orangetx.org
www.orangetexas.org
WEST VIRGINIA
FestivALL Charleston
Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA
June 17 2011 - June 26, 2011
“A City Becomes A Work Of Art”- The Capitol City comes alive with visual art, music, dance, theater and family fun events including a chili cook off, major indoor and outdoor concerts, a downtown art fair with street stages, Mountain Stage, plays, a dance gala, riverboat rides and Taste-of-All Charleston. International, national and regional talent is featured in over 130 separate performances and exhibits, most of which are free. www.festivallcharleston.com.
Contact: Larry GrocePhone: 304-444-7062
Ldiggyg@hotmail.com
www.festivallcharleston.com
