Events in September

Besides the Auburn Fall Classic showcasing 5,000 collector cars, visitors will find the World's Largest Collector Car Auction, a car corral, a swap meet, and a merchant's area. On Saturday, the popular Auburn Cord Duesenberg Parade of Classics winds through the town, with the cars displayed around the DeKalb County Courthouse afterward. Other activities include a fine arts show, a downtown arts and crafts show, antiques for sale, and an entertainment tent.

Ascend to the summit of Stratton, lead by local guides, and enjoy views spreading across the mountains of Vermont, New Hampshire and New York. Explore favorite ski trails and discover hidden places while getting to know a different season of Stratton. The route will be determined by the group's ability and interest, so hikers should come prepared to walk over a variety of terrain. Hikes are offered every Saturday between September 1 and October 6 and leave at 9 am from the Activity Hub in the Village. 

The festival is now the largest of its kind! Four days of the best local, national and international jazz musicians converge Thursday night with concerts throughout the city.   Claudia Cassidy, Preston Bradley Hall, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Von Freeman Pavilion, Jazz and Heritage Pavilion, and The Chicago Community Trust Young Jazz Lions Stage become the backdrop for 4 days of Jazz in the amazing city of Chicago.  The Chicago Jazz Festival is a terrific way to spend your Labor Day weekend.

Time Magazine reported this festival as the best, most unusual, the most down-home, the most moving and the most fun the Country has to offer. The festival has been honoring those who have worked tirelessly through rain and shine...and sometimes even hurricanes, to provide the area's economic lifeblood for over half a century.  The festival also emphasizes the unique way in which these two seemingly different industries work hand-in-hand culturally and environmentally in this area of the "Cajun Coast."  The event is free and has grown to become one of the country's premiere festivals.  There's plenty of fun for "kids" of all ages and lots to see, hear, do and eat!

The combination of the music and the setting, Martha’s Vineyard,  makes for a perfect end to summer.  Smooth jazz and soulful blues is the show and Martha’s Vineyard Island is the stage! 

Celebrating local culture, cuisine and music of Boothbay Harbor.  While also promoting health and wellness ... come to Boothbay Harbor, Maine. 

Hmmm ... Key West and Beer, they seem to go together rather nicely. More than 100 beers and micro-brews are on tap at this event. Beer tastings, brunches, dinners, music, pool parties, and the renowned night life and late late parties of Key West. Tropical sounds and the the Signature Tasting Festival Event await you. Come see yet another reason why Key West is one of the best places in the world.

Come to Virginia Beach for 3 beach days over Labor Day Weekend at the American Music Festival. 3 Main stages at one of the biggest outdoor music events, the American Music Festival is a music celebration on the beach at 5th Street, as well as, in all the parks along the boardwalk.  

Canada's Largest Ribfest, located at Burlington's Spencer Smith Park features award winning Ribbers from all over North America. Ribfest is a community event, of which all proceeds go to charity.  Burlington is a beautiful city located along the shores of Lake Ontario, minutes from Toronto.  

What might be another reason to visit Telluride Might just be THE reason to visit Telluride.  Every year the Telluride Film Festival selects Guest Directors whom assist the festival organizers and i'm certain provide a unique insight and personal touch...art to each new annual festival.  Be sure to check out this years touch.  The ability to introduce favorite films and turn on the audience is a pleasure.  Correction - Telluride is the reason to visit Telluride - its the ski town born out of a dream.

One of America's largest urban arts festivals, Bumbershoot takes place in the heart of Seattle at a glorious 74 acre park. The festival showcases the work of over 2,500 artists from regional favorites to international super-stars. Thousands of artists, from poets to painters, dancers to divas, comedians to clowns, and more perform at the Festival in a four-day feast of music and art.

It is the largest County Fair in North America, drawing a million and a half visitors each year.  You'll see some of your favorite performers in concert which are mostly free with an admission to the fair. Call for details.

50,000 fans gather in Sausalito to experience the World Class outdoor exhibit of museum quality Fine Art.  The annual Sausalito Art Festival highlights include more than 20,000 original works of art, top name entertainment on three stages, a magnificent sculpture garden, art and activities for children, gourmet food, premium beers, and fine wine from some 50 California wineries. It all takes place in an idyllic waterfront setting.

There will be food vendors providing great festival fare on site all weekend, everything from bratwursts and roasted corn to Italian. Our vendors are great! Beer will be available to individuals 21 and over in the beautiful Beer Garden. Beer and wine is served in the VIP area to VIP ticket holders.  The Four Corners Folk Festival will celebrate 18 years of wonderful music over Labor Day Weekend with a HUGE lineup. 

Dozens of vendors providing a range of foods from simple to sophisticated for the foodie with discerning taste buds! The festival is a platform to showcase the regions most pungent garlic, finest eateries & talented artists. A legendary local  favorite! Celebrating over 20 years, this event will once again fill the Poconos with the aroma of garlicee goodness over Labor Day weekend. Over 50  food and craft vendors will be offering everything from garlic vinegar and garlic ice cream to garlic themed pottery and paintings. Local musical talents performing on stage, educational demonstrations, garlic eating contest, and plenty of children’s activities make this a great family event!

Western Ohio Bluegrass Association will sponsor their 4th Bean Soup & Carry In Dinner on Wednesday evening with lots of jamming afterward.  Bring a covered dish, eating utensils, and a good appetite. 

Sit back and enjoy great bluegrass music throughout the weekend byVernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grassand LOTS of other bands. 

In addition, the 2012 Festival in the Cornfields offers plenty of entertainment before the actual stage shows start.  Enjoy Vernon’s Strolling Through the Bluegrass presentation with an informal discussion of his amazing collection of unique antique instruments. 

The Saturday morning Bluegrass Breakfast Hour with Jenny Lee is a lively way to start the day with good food by Margaret’s Kitchen and lively bluegrass by Jennie Lee and Friends. 

Learn about mountain and hammered dulcimers at the Dulcimer Seminarw/Shari & Joyce. :)

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about banjos at Vernon’s Banjo Seminar. For the most up-to-date info, just call us at 419-568-1220.

Western Ohio Bluegrass Association will sponsor their 4th Bean Soup & Carry In Dinner on Wednesday evening with lots of jamming afterward.  Bring a covered dish, eating utensils, and a good appetite. 

Sit back and enjoy great bluegrass music throughout the weekend byVernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grassand LOTS of other bands. 

In addition, the 2012 Festival in the Cornfields offers plenty of entertainment before the actual stage shows start.  Enjoy Vernon’s Strolling Through the Bluegrass presentation with an informal discussion of his amazing collection of unique antique instruments. 

The Saturday morning Bluegrass Breakfast Hour with Jenny Lee is a lively way to start the day with good food by Margaret’s Kitchen and lively bluegrass by Jennie Lee and Friends. 

Learn about mountain and hammered dulcimers at the Dulcimer Seminarw/Shari & Joyce. 

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about banjos at Vernon’s Banjo Seminar. For the most up-to-date info, just call us at 419-568-1220.

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Immediately following the Fire Department Bean Supper. Proceed to the dam between Great and Long Ponds in Belgrade Lakes Village, and hear the call of loons like you've never heard them before. All ages welcome.

Offering California Champagne, wine and food pairings, special tram tours of the vineyards and crushing facilities, Winery and Garden tours throughout the day, and special discounts throughout the Wine Shop. This event is only $15.00 and includes a KORBEL logo glass to take home with you! 

Location: Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards

Fun for the whole family! Pony rides, hayrides, live music, u-pick & picked apples. Chicken & rib BBQ, local lunches, fresh cider & donuts. Both the Winery and Brewery will be open so come and bring the family. Please call 716- 772-2211 for more information.

10am-5pm

The second version of the D.I.Y. Music & Fashion Festival will happen on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Glass House in Pomona.

It aims to promote new age fashion and encourage budding talents in local hip-hop 

The lineup consists of Stevie Crooks, Curtiss King, Kasino Gang, Cam Gnarly, Chief, Fredo, Twin Towers, N.I.D. Music, Dirty Suspects, Smokin’ Ice, Cam Archer, A.R.S., and 3D Beats . Noa James and Hardwerk will be hosting the show.

It's a lethal combination of contemporary music and trendy fashion that you definitely don't want to miss. Revel in the exhilarating experience that will leave you completely spellbound.

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Fun for all ages, the Annual Hampton Bay Days Festival along the historic waterfront in Downtown Hampton, Virginia educates visitors about the importance of the Chesapeake Bay and its natural resources.  Celebrate life on the bay at this unique, three-day family festival and enjoy hands-on activities, sporting and water events, environmental children’s activities, and live entertainment on four stages.  Festivities also include a antique car and motorcycle show, local artists and craftsmen, military exhibits, a magnificent fireworks presentation, succulent seafood, and much more.

Oktoberfest on Larimer Square, is now one of the largest celebrations of its type in the nation.  This event is guaranteed to put an oom-pah in your weekend. The first official keg of German bier, a wooden keg of Paulaner Oktoberfest bier, gets tapped in customary style with a hammer and stake to get the weekend festivities underway. More than 100 accordion players, ranging in age from 5 to 75, gather on the Square for one of the world’s largest accordion concerts, where dancing, cheers and good times begin. Weekends Only.

Ranked as one of the top three fine art fairs in the country, this festival doesn't just have your basic exhibits and fun filled activities- it's the music, the food, the art and artists, the crowds and the concerts.

Karen Miller will be teaching

Basic West Coast Swing

Starting September 4th for 4 weeks

7:00-8:30   $7 CCC members  $8 Non members

This is a great class for beginner dancers or those dancers wanting to learn this very versatile dance. WC is a very popular dance in this area and around the country

Any age is welcome to take this class.

It is best to start this series in the first or second week.  After that, it will be difficult to pick up the information.  Shoes that slide are recommended.  Tennis shoes, flip flops and high heels are not recommended.  The club is closed so bring your favorite soft drink or water.  Your children are welcome to come as long as they sit quiet and no running around.

Instructor: Terri Bordeaux

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View your landscape from an entirely new perspective as you learn to identify and use edible plants that may already be in your own backyard. Aubree Davis, Longwood Graduate Student introduces you to the world of edibles with a class focusing on two genres of edibles: Ornamental Plants and Wild or Native Plants. 

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12,000-square foot “Big Top” tent. Traditional foods which will include Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and Knackwurst, German Potato Salad, Cucumber Salad,
Spatzle, Sauerbraten, and don’t forget to leave room for the desserts! The beer, of course it’s imported! It’s from the famous Hofbräuhaus in Munich, and the wine is from the Rhein and Mosel valleys. There will be dancing and singing to traditional music from Da Frankenmuda Fratz’n from Frankenmuth, MI. It will all take place on a spacious wooden dance floor under the “Big Top”!
Tickets to Germanfest are limited (21 and older). They are expected to sell out quickly. The admission price includes the buffet style dinner and the evening of live entertainment. Reserved group seating is available for 8 or more guests.

Each September, Colorado’s high country meets Munich in Breckenridge, Colorado’s Oktoberfest. To get the all the info on the largest Oktoberfest in the Rocky Mountains, keep reading!

Breckenridge’s annual Oktoberfest features Bavarian cuisine, rich German brews and plenty of toe-tapping, thigh-slapping oompah music.

The weekend-long party kicks off with the prestigious Paulaner Brewmaster’s Dinner, followed by a lively party on Main Street, with traditional costumes, German food and music, Bavarian dancers, children’s activities, a keg-tapping ceremony, 5k run and, of course, Paulaner bier.

The Paulaner Brewmaster’s Dinner, a gourmet multi-course dinner, is held on Friday evening. Enjoy a multi-course meal elegantly paired with European biers and alternate wines.

There is limited seating and the dinner has been a sold out event the last four years. It is a great evening of food, new friends and the perfect kick off to an amazing Oktoberfest celebration dinner.

On Main Street, the party gets under way on Friday. Then the fun starts again on Saturday with the fun continuing right through evening. The Main Street Party features more than two dozen food vendors. 

The party gets going again on Sunday morning with the Street Party. Sunday’s party is a bit more laid back, family oriented, but still a whole lot of fun.

You don’t have to be German to enjoy Oktoberfest, just come ready to enjoy some great beer, food, dancing and people.  Close to 50,000 people come to Breckenridge, Colorado for this annual celebration.

The Brevard Music Center,Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium(don't worry if it rains)
This beautiful 1800 seat "covered", open-air auditorium is the main stage for Mountain Song Festival.
Nestled into a beautiful cove with Pisgah National Forest as a backdrop, Whittington-Pfohl has hosted great artists like Ricky Skaggs, Del McCoury and Emmy Lou Harris.

Mountain Song Festival was inspired by our youth. It will help fund the Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County and also facilitate educational opportunities for children and adults.


For information about the Boys and Girls Club of TransylvaniaCounty please call 828-885-7800

Plenty of Food * Local Artists * Childrens Activities * Nature Interests * Area Interests

OC BikeFest will bring national entertainment and bands, stunt shows, bike builders, vendors, food and beverage to the Boardwalk, Convention Center, and the Inlet. 

Bardstown is a historical treasure nestled away in the Kentucky countryside. There are shops, fine restaurants, trains, museums and of course the distilleries that have made Bardstown famous the world over. From black tie galas to historical tours, there is something for all ages and interests.

The Amtrak Exhibit Train is coming to Glory Days Festival. Climb aboard and tour a free exhibit to learn about Amtrak’s history and catch a glimpse into the company’s future. Displays include vintage advertising, past menus and dinnerware, period uniforms, photographs, and other items of memorabilia from Amtrak’s creation in 1971 to a model of today’s modern-sleeping accommodations and high-speed rail service displays. Interactive displays include railroad horns, trivia questions, workable signals and an engineer’s stand.

Festival events include: Model train show, LEGO train show, Children entertainment, Main stage / music, food , excursion train rides on the White River Flyer($), engine displays, vintage cars and tractors, carnival rides, and food.

The White River Flyer train excursion is a 45 minute ride along the scenic Connecticut River. Admission: $10.00 for all ages. Tickets are sold at the festival. Excursions run on the hour beginning at 10AM.

The Feast of San Gennaro, New York City's oldest, biggest and most famous street festival, will again bring more than 1 million people to the streets of Little Italy in the annual salute to the Patron Saint of Naples. The street festivities include parades, entertainment, food stands and a cannoli-eating contest. The 2011 Feast of San Gennaro will  bring the world to Little Italy, and Little Italy to the world.

One of the nations largest crusin' car shows featuring 2,448 hotrods, classic, and custom cars, which commemorates the number of miles between Chicago and Santa Monica known as Route 66. Over a half a million people attend this event to celebrate Americas love affair with the automobile and historic Route 66.

Over more than fifty years, the German-American Steuben Parade has grown into the largest event of its kind in the United States. No other festival in New York City is as colorful and as much fun as our parade with hundreds of music and dance groups, the wildly costumed and masked Karneval groups, the folks in their historic Tracht, the marksmen and all the other marchers.

FREE

One of  the largest music festivals in the nation focusing on a diverse line up of music featuring anything from reggae to rock and blues to Brazilian. Features more than 130 musicians from all over the world performing on eight stages throughout the weekend.

The longest running jazz festival in the world became reality in 1958 with the first Monterey Jazz Festival bringing in artists like Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, and John Lewis. The festival presents the best jazz performers in the world for a three-day celebration, and this year, being the 50th anniversary, it will prove to be an experience of a lifetime.

Classic Car Enthusiasts meet in the village of ellicottville to mix with the shops, restaurants, music, and bars.

First held in 1976, the event has grown to be North America's largest Oktoberfest with over 500,000 people attending each year. In 1994, the Crown Prince of Bavaria attended Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati and helped the event set a world record for the World's Largest Chicken Dance, with 48,000 participating.

The focus of the festival is, of course, fresh steamed hot Maine lobster. In addition to lobster many other seafood items are served, including steamed and fried clams, fried shrimp, shrimp cocktail, steamed mussels in wine and vegetable sauce, roast corn and all varieties of traditional fair food, all done in the California way.

The Original Houston Hot Sauce Festival, features everything your taste buds can handle, hot sauce, salsa, chipotle, jams, spices, marinades, chips, dips and more fiery food products. This sizzling festival brings thousands of Chiliheads into the Arena to sample 100’s of award winning products. There’s also ongoing stage entertainment, free kids activities, cold drinks, a wide variety of food, “amateur salsa competition”, contests, prizes, arts & crafts, pepper merchandise, and more.

Mississippi Delta Blues is globally recognized as one of the most important musical forms of the twenty first century. The festival is the second oldest blues festival in the country and has attracted almost every major blues performer in the history of the Blues culture. This featured event, along with the southern atmosphere, welcomes blues enthusiasts from around the world to the Mississippi Delta, the cradle that gave birth to the music. Also featured, at the festival, will be a wide variety of vendors (food & crafts) highlighting the aroma, taste and the heritage that is pure Mississippi.

Adirondack Balloon Festival always offers large number of hot air balloons including special shapes. Family activities and entertainment; food. "Big Balloon Breakfast". PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR DOGS TO THE FESTIVAL. Lift-off of balloons is weather permitting. New York's Largest Hot Air Balloon Festival. The four-day event is the oldest and largest balloon event on the East Coast set against the backdrop of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. All balloon flights are scheduled weather permitting. The Festival is open to the public - FREE of charge, Donations will be accepted for parkiing, Premiere VIP parking is available for a fee. Please do not bring your dogs to the Festival. Thank you!

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival takes place in a renowned outdoor music venue with breathtaking mountain peaks for a backdrop. You should visit Telluride for the views alone but Telluride will not stop there. Yes, Telluride is an acclaimed ski town located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains but what may not be known is that Telluride is a festival hot spot. The main street which is steps away from the festival grounds is also filled with restaurants, shops, and bars so when the music ends at the festival grounds the scene continues throughout the town. A town with a great ambience and on this 3 day festival amazing live music will accompany it all. Blues, Rock and Roll, funk, indie, and gospel performances will invigorate the soul. The "brews' aspect of the festival introduces Telluride's microbreweries. Along with the foods, crafts, vendors, shows, and much more make this festival one to celebrate. At the heart of the venue is the Fred Shellman Memorial Stage, a small, humble wooden stage that has held the weight of legends over the years. When B.B. King performed here in 2004, he sat on this same stage, looked out at the mountains before him, and told the crowd, ""Out of the 90 different countries I've been to, I've never seen anything more beautiful than what you have here."" It's not the altitude that'll take your breath away. It's the views.

The home of the first American hero celebrates Colonial Craft Fair at Mount Vernon in Virginia. Dozens of America’s finest craftspeople in Colonial-attire demonstrate 18th-century crafts and sell traditional wares such as baskets, woodcarvings, tin and ironwork, leatherworkings, weavings, paper-cuttings, furniture, and much more.

The event also features lively 18th-century entertainment including music, fire-eating, sword-swallowing, puppet and magic shows, rat-catchers and gypsies, plus hearty specialty food for sale onsite. This weekend only, the Potomac River sightseeing cruises, courtesy of Spirit Cruises and Potomac Riverboat Company, are free-of-charge.

Recognized as one of the world's most respected contemporary art fairs that provides young gallerists with the opportunity to gain notoriety on an international level. Citywide celebration of art along the city’s most prestigious museums, organizations, and galleries. With EXPO CHICAGO as the centerpiece at the Navy Pier, place this event on your art calendar now!

Two full days of fun from 11AM to 5PM! Receive a Passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings, food pairings and entertainment at all 15 wineries.  Passport Weekend passes are $45 online or $55 at the event. The online store CLOSES on Thursday, October 17th at noon, so please purchase your tickets early to get the discounted price.

Aloha Festivals is Hawaii’s premier cultural showcase, preserving the unique traditions of the Islands. It’s a free, month-long celebration of Hawaiian music, dance and history. It is the only statewide cultural festival in the nation. But recently it is concentrated on the Island of Oahu, the great city of Honolulu and the beautiful beach of Waikiki. The Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea is Hawaii's largest block party. Thousands of people will take to the streets along Kalakaua Avenue for food, fun and entertainment. Hawaiian Festival or Celebration consisting of authentic hula dancing and music, games, and food.  This annual festival is Hawaii's Largest Block party streetching across Kalakaua Avenue.  There will be hula schools and authentic hawaiian music throughout the day.  Crafts, leis, and many authentic Hawaiian cuisne to sample throughout the celebration.  No better time to visit Hawaii, the amazing island of Oahu, and the most diverse and majestic city of Waikiki !

A magical night at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center with the Magic of Thaddeus. Join us to visualize with bare eyes the phenomena of illusion at its very best

Per head ticket: $10