Tag: Summer Festivals

View All Tags

/ / / /

Over 100 Hot Air Balloons Take to New Jersey's Skies Really Soon

July 21, 2011 at 9:15 AM | by | Comments (0)

When you think of hot air balloons you might think of the big shindig over in Albuquerque, but for those in the Northeast there’s a pretty good festival coming up that might just require a little road trip rather than a flight. The QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning takes place in just a couple of weeks, as it’s set to run between July 29 and July 31 at the Solberg Airport in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.

They’ve got like at least 100 different balloons of all different shapes and sizes—including a butterfly, a shark, and the biggest can of Pepsi you’ve ever seen—that will hit the skies altogether twice per day. Besides the balloons there’s a 5K, a lady who shoots herself from a cannon, and 200 different vendors selling crafts and other goodies.

more ›

/ / / / /

See Giada, Ludo, Duff and Other Celeb Chefs at LA's Newest Food Fest, The Taste

June 24, 2011 at 2:16 PM | by | Comments (0)

Start preparing your competitve-eating-like skills for Los Angeles' brand-new foodie festival, The Taste. The citywide event will be served up from September 2 to 5, but you'll want to get your tickets now if you want to eat later.

This being L.A., of course celebrity chefs will be in attendance. Food truck godfather Roy Choi, Giada De Laurentiis, Ludo Lefebvre,Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio, Oprah's personal chef Art Smith and Charm City Cakes' Duff Goldman are among some of the big-name chefs to be featured at the inaugural event.

more ›

/ / / / /

Meatloaf Cupcakes and Popcornsicles Take Over at Tomorrow's Taste of Chicago

Where: Grant Park [map], Chicago, IL, United States
June 23, 2011 at 1:49 PM | by | Comments (0)

Chicago, which used to be summer festival central, has taken some big hits lately, with a number of popular fests axed due to budget constraints. The city has had to say goodbye to the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival, the city's Fourth of July fireworks (Navy Pier gets the honors this year) and Gospel Fest, among others. Luckily, the standout summer soiree, Taste of Chicago, will go on—it opens tomorrow.

Those who miss the canceled fests will especially want to visit the Taste, since it is incorporating Viva! Chicago Latin Music, Country Music, Gospel and Celtic fests into the musical offerings.

more ›

/ / / /

Tripadvisor Picks Ten of the Summer's Craziest Festivals

June 22, 2011 at 10:30 AM | by | Comment (1)

Mashed potato wrestling at Minnesota's Barnesville Potato Days

There must be something about the hot air that brings out the crazies, because summer is when the weirdest festivals pop up all over the country. If you want some cray-cray in your life, TripAdvisor recently released its list of top wacky summer happenings, though some have passed so we added a couple of our own picks. Whether you want to do some mashed potato wrestling or eat bull balls, this calendar will keep you crazy through the warm-weather months.

See the top 10 wackiest summertime fests after the jump.

more ›

/ / / / / / / /

Catch a Flick Alfresco at One of These Five Outdoor Film Festivals

June 1, 2011 at 8:39 AM | by | Comments (0)

Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

The best thing about summer is that you can do everything outdoors, and that includes watch movies. Seeing a flick under the stars while huddled on a blanket is a favorite summer pastime, especially since the screenings are usually free. Pack your picnic baskets and pop a squat at one of these outdoor film festivals.

Check out the top five alfresco film festivals after the jump.

more ›

/ / / /

Three Chicago Block Parties to Hit Up This Summer

May 12, 2011 at 10:11 AM | by | Comments (0)

Chicago is a cosmopolitan city with lots of cultural offerings, but when summer rolls around, one of the must-do activities is to hit up a block party. The city's numerous neighborhoods have their own shindigs that focus on everything from food to hooking up.

Check out our top three block party picks after the jump.

more ›

/ / / / /

How to Get Tickets to Seattle's Bumbershoot 2010

August 24, 2010 at 11:11 AM | by | Comments (0)

For better or for worse Labor Day is right around the corner. There’s no escaping the end of the summer season, so rather than sulking away the end of the warm weather we suggest making some Labor Day plans as soon as possible. If a cheap getaway isn’t cheap enough, just join the crowds in Seattle for this year’s edition of Bumbershoot.

From September 4-6, the festival brings together an eclectic mixture of music, arts, and all kinds of other cool stuff. It’s the largest urban arts festival on the continent, so expect to get cozy with over 150,000 of your closest friends. Even if you don’t line up for the comedy shows, indie markets, or weird dance performances there’s always the music. This year is a good one, as Weezer, Mary J. Blige, and Bob Dylan bring the best in music to the masses.

more ›

/ / / / / /

Get Your Plastic Bibs Ready for the Maine Lobster Festival

July 19, 2010 at 2:01 PM | by | Comments (0)

While President Obama and the first family were doing their thing in and around Acadia National Park this weekend, organizers down the coast were preparing for some excitement of their own. Obama should have reconsidered his schedule, because he'll have just missed the Maine Lobster Festival set for August 4 through 8 in Rockland.

Probably one of the most delicious summer food festivals out there, this year’s crustacean celebration features live music, art, photography, and of course a huge parade where 25,000 lobster fans are expected to line the route. Organizers are ready for the crowd as they expect to have 20,000 pounds of lobster steaming away, so be sure to bring along some spare butter to help wash it all down.

more ›

/ / / / /

The Memphis in May Festival Will Haul Tunisia to Tennessee

April 14, 2010 at 2:15 PM | by | Comment (1)

Somehow we’re already halfway through April, and since we like to always look forward, it’s time to start thinking about May. It’s always a good idea to be in Memphis during the month of May, and this year is no exception. Of course there’s plenty of barbecue to enjoy, but way there’s more than just smoke and ‘cue.

The whole Memphis in May Festival actually starts on April 30—their secret is safe with us—with the Beale Street Music Festival. The music runs through May 2, and this year’s concert features four different stages and over fifty acts ranging from rock to gospel. Hall & Oates, Alice in Chains, and Bret Michaels are just some examples of the eclectic blend of music styles. A three day pass to all the music and entertainment will run about $75, and that includes all the mandatory fees and surcharges. Just please remember that the concert is not an open casting call for the next season of Rock of Love.

more ›

/ / / / /

Seattle Has An Everything Under The Umbrella Festival For Labor Day

August 27, 2009 at 3:49 PM | by | Comments (0)

If hot air balloons and chuck wagons aren’t in your plans for Labor Day, there’s still plenty of other ideas for you to waste away your holiday weekend.

One of the best festivals of the year is Bumbershoot 2009, and it’s conveniently taking place at Seattle Center from September 5-7. Film, theatre, arts, and of course music, will all be yours to enjoy. So grab a triple venti something or other and hit the festival running.

more ›

/ / / /

Up, Up, and Away At New York State's Hot Air Balloon Fest

August 21, 2009 at 4:29 PM | by | Comments (0)

If you’ll be chilling in upstate New York this Labor Day weekend, you may want to consider a little more action than just chowing down a couple of white hots off the grill. The New York State Festival of Balloons is taking place all weekend in Dansville, and it’s only about an hour south of Rochester. There will be plenty of food, arts and crafts, entertainment, and a huge amount of hot air balloons. You can even camp right at the festival in case you get stuck with overnight balloon duty.

To celebrate their 28th year running, organizers will kick things off on September 3 with their Thursday Night Balloon Glow. Swing by the town’s municipal airport to see the balloons fire up their burners and watch them shine in the night sky. Maybe if you’re lucky you can sweet-talk a pilot into a free ride over the weekend.

more ›

/ / / /

Horses Will Be Hauling At Arkansas' Covered Wagon Races

August 20, 2009 at 3:14 PM | by | Comments (0)

If that other festival dedicated to the wild west isn’t doing it for you, then we have another one that may help you move along your little doggies. It’s the 2009 National Championship Chuckwagon Race in Clinton, Arkansas, and it’s off to the races throughout Labor Day weekend. Just remember to bring your best horse and your dinner bell, and you’ll fit right in.

The festival is just what it sounds like—covered wagons hauling as fast as they can against other Conestogas. We’re still wondering why Dr. Quinn wasn’t all over this sport when her show was on the air, because maybe then we would have watched. More than 20,000 people will be on hand to check everything out, and some of them will likely being cozying up to the weekend’s winners who hope to share in over $20,000 in prizes.

more ›

Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy (Revised 08/01/2011). © Condé Nast Digital. All rights reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast Digital.
Ad Choices