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Venetian festival returns to “full strength” for the first time since the pandemic
After limited attractions last year, the Venetian Festival and all its festivities are back for the first time since the pandemic.
“I think it's just a really special time for the community. There's so much going on. Yes, there are…
Smoke on The Mountain Festival is coming to Galax
GALAX, Va. - From a cornhole tournament to barbecue and live music, this Galax event has it all.Tuesday, the Twin County Chamber of Commerce announced the next Smoke on the Mountain 2022 festival. The release says the event will take place…
Solvang Festival Theater reopens to public after 10 months of construction | Local News
Almost 10 months to the day after the launch of a multi-million dollar reconstruction project, the Solvang…
The FireFish Festival returns September 17 to downtown Lorain – Morning Journal
The FireFish Festival is back this year with a new location and with a twist, according to a press release.
This year's highly anticipated event will take place from 2-11 p.m. on September 17.
Moving from the downtown streetscape of…
Weekend Spotlight: A busy weekend with the Blues Festival, Clam Festival and more
Outdoor festivals are the name of the game this weekend with themes ranging from food to music with a special pageant and a Maine movie finale to top it all off.
Killer Road Trip: Yarmouth Clam Festival
Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July…
North Coast Music Festival under threat, organizers say
Police and organizers of the popular North Coast Music Festival, an annual Labor Day…
Spirits of Happy Valley: for the first time, the arts festival offers a taste of local craft…
Much like a painter who meticulously makes every brushstroke, or a carpenter who relentlessly shapes his or her work into the perfect piece for your home, all around Center County, local beverage makers are perfecting their craft for…
Annual Bluegrass Festival returns to Niles – Leader Publications
NILES — The sounds of guitars and fiddles filled the air around the Riverfront Park Amphitheater as day two of the 20th annual Niles Bluegrass Festival began Friday afternoon.
Hosted by the Riverfront Optimist Club,…
Festival Opera takes on the demanding “Norma” at Walnut Creek
The title role of "Norma" is one of the great challenges of the world of opera - a challenge that can either strike fear into a soprano's heart or give her the thrill of her life.
For Shana Blake Hill, it's the latter. Hill, who returns to…
Annual Peach Festival returns to Lexington County
GILBERT, SC (WIS) - The Lexington County Peach Festival returned to Gilbert over Independence Day weekend after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.While Gilbert was once the fishing capital of South Carolina, six decades of urban development…
Adele gets emotional during BTS Hyde Park Festival in London and stops the show to help fans
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Adele is back on the big stage.While performing at the BTS Hyde Park Festival in London, Adele interrupted her show four times to make sure fans got the help they needed. In a clip seen on…
Bay City Fireworks Festival Needs More Volunteers
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - Thursday was the first night of the Bay City Fireworks Festival. Putting on the show requires an army of volunteers, but this year help has been hard to come by.“My family is all here; we're having a lot of fun,”…
One-day yoga festival in Alcova will raise funds for homeless healthcare and suicide prevention
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CASPER, Wyo.– The third annual Casper Karma Yoga Festival will be held Saturday, July 9 at the Casper Boat Club. This year, all proceeds will be donated to the Natrona County Suicide…
Thousands of moods at the Day Trip Festival at Queen Mary • the Hi-lo
The first of the two-day event, hosted by Insomniac, featured 18 acts, including Bob Moses, MK, Meduza, Mark Knight and more. Celebration continue this afternoon next to the Queen Mary and in Harry Bridges Memorial Park.
This is the…
Here’s what’s new at the 2022 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
Aerial view of the tasting tents in 2021Courtesy of Rafterman PhotographyThe 11th Annual Atlanta Food and Wine Festival will be held September 15-18 at the Old Fourth Ward, Westside and restaurants across the city. It may seem like an…
Avilla Freedom Festival coming this weekend | News Sun
AVILLA — The Freedom Festival in Avilla is back this weekend.The annual event starts on Thursday and runs…
Best bets: Park Point Art Fair, Rhubarb Festival and more – Duluth News Tribune
It was one of the fanciest ventures in Duluth's history, which says it all: the founders of the Park Point Art Fair created the event in hopes of selling art to foundries. Half a century later, the art exceeds the smelt, with…
5 Must-See Things to See at the Utah Arts Festival This Year
Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutesThey say life imitates art, but this…
Taco and Margarita Festival coming to Nissan Stadium has a history of complaints
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) – It promises to be a great time with lots of great food and drink. But the Taco and Margarita Festival coming to town this weekend might not be what it's supposed to be.NewsChannel 5 survey did some research and…
Sherburn Festival this weekend | News, Sports, Jobs
SHERBURN - This weekend, the Sherburn Festival will begin with a finger-licking chicken dinner from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, June 17 at the Sherburn Fire Hall, followed by…
The annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival is back for its 4th year
The 2022 annual Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival lets you treat yourself to treats at over 20 local ice cream and gelato shops…including several vegan and gluten-free options. They will even have…
Brass Band Festival attendance rebounded after Covid-19 – The Advocate-Messenger
Last weekend's 32nd Great American Brass Band Festival was a huge success as the first full-fledged festival since Covid-19. The fine weather drew large crowds.
Festival director Missy Angolia said she was pleased with how…
Annual South Shore Art Center Festival returns to Cohasset Common
The green in the historic town of Cohasset has been the site of the South Shore Art Center's annual arts festival for over 60 years, typically attracting over 14,000 guests in pre-pandemic years. “For three days each June, the city commune…
Nonprofits Launch Live Music Festival Downtown | News, Sports, Jobs
Independence, Inc., a local nonprofit committed to breaking down barriers and making dreams come true, and the Minot Area Arts Council are kicking off the summer with…
NMSR Presents 69th Annual New Melle Festival June 9-11
The annual New Melle Festival begins on Thursday evening June 9 and ends on Saturday evening June 11. Get ready to enjoy carnival rides, shows, cold drinks and of course our world famous gizzards right here in New Melle!Admission for the…
Dayton LGBTQ+ Pride Parade, festival held today
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Greater Dayton LGBT Center will kick off the Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday with 80 vendors, a children's playground, various food trucks, booze and more.
Five Rivers MetroParks…
10 New England Food Festivals Guaranteed to Satisfy You
Scheduled for June 25, the festival features up to four tastings from each of the twelve member wineries of the Coastal Wine Trail, which crosses Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Also snack on local cheeses and chocolates. A…
The return of the Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival attracts 550 visitors
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Newport Beach Wine Festival returned to Balboa Bay Resort this weekend under the new name, Newport Beach Wine and Spirits. Jason Hsieh, catering manager at Balboa Bay Resort, hosted…
Woofstock Music Festival fundraiser to benefit the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin is hosting its second annual fundraiser for the Woofstock Music Festival.This family-friendly and dog-friendly community event will take place at Telfer Park in Beloit on…
The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival returns after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID, and organizers…
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (KABC) — After a two-year hiatus brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival is back in full force this weekend.Many people who attended the event on Friday went for one thing:…
Instrument Building Festival Challenges Inspire | Cornell Chronicle
The FutureSounds Festival – a luthiers festival organized by the Cornell ReSounds Projectfeaturing guest builders and performers as well as newly designed instruments and compositions by Cornell students, was held May 13 at the…
Still together! Ithaca Festival announces 2022 artist and program
The Ithaca Festival has announced the artist for the 2022 Festival and unveiled this year's artwork and event schedule. Festival artist Heather Williams incorporated hands, flowers, a waterfall, musicians, dancers and arts, crafts and…
Lafayette festival helps family of fallen officer
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – A festival was held Saturday in downtown Lafayette to help the family of a Youngsville officer who died in the line of duty due to COVID.
Police Memorial Day to international park in Downtown…
Iris Festival Returning to Greene County Saturday and Sunday | WJHL
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A nearly three-decade-old tradition will return to Greene County on May 21-22.
The 27th Annual Iris Festival will draw thousands of visitors to downtown Greeneville as vendors line the streets with…
WFM Festival Orchestra presents ‘The Post-Pandemic Production’ on June 5
BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- Mark your calendars, the WFM Festival Orchestra is back.WFM Festival Orchestra Bandleader Daniel Fabricius said WFM stands for "What Fun Music"."If you want to have a good time and really have fun listening, that's…
Rising Up: Dragonfly Music Festival Launches in Sedona
Henri Herbert (Courtesy of Dragonfly Music…
IPS students receive fitness lessons from the Princess of the 500 Festival
Gabbie Black focused on getting kids moving at Butler Lab School 55.
INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, students at an IPS school received a visit — and fitness lessons — from a 500 festival princess.…
Willmar City Council at a Monday May 16 meeting to review the music festival at Robbins Island…
WILLMAR – Willmar City Council, at its meeting on Monday, May 16, will consider whether or not to approve a country music festival to be held on Robbins Island on Saturday, September 10. According to the agenda documents,…
Mountain State Forest Festival Bridesmaids Announced | News, Sports, Jobs
ELKINS – Mountain State Forest Festival General Manager Robbie Morris and Queen's Department Director Tracy Gooden announced the appointments of Hannah Lee Phillips and Sarah Diane Riggleman as Queen Silvia's bridesmaids LXXXIV. Phillips…
Portland Rose Festival and Regence team up to support autism nonprofit
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Regence BlueCross BlueShield and the Portland Rose Festival Foundation will come together to donate $20,000 to North Pole Studios, a nonprofit that helps people with autism and developmental disabilities intellectual…
New Play Festival continues at JCTC with emphasis on strength
The Jersey City Theater Center kicks off week two of the 2022 New Play Festival on Friday, May 13, with selected works centered around the theme of strength. The festival is organized by Catalina Florina Florescu, Ph.D. and kicked off on…
Hall & Oates play All IN music festival lineup
INDIANAPOLIS — Watch out, they're coming.
Organizers of this summer's All IN Music & Arts Festival have announced the lineup for the two-day, multi-stage event, and it includes big names in classical and contemporary music…
Southern Shakespeare Festival draws crowds to Tallahassee’s Cascades Park Amphitheater
The Southern Shakespeare Festival was in full bloom this weekend. Although bad weather forced the cancellation of Friday's performance, Cascades Park was packed with fans on Thursday, Saturday and…
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon 2022 Top Finalists, Results
here are the official results of the 2022 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon that took place in Indianapolis on Saturday.Back home in Indiana:Futsum Zienasellassie maintains momentum by finishing 2nd in MiniAfter:Emily Sisson Breaks US…
Habitat Dragon Boat Festival returns to Coosa River in August
Registration is officially open for the ninth Habitat Dragon Boat Festival, sponsored by Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity.The event returns to the Coosa River on August 20 at Riverwalk Park, behind Chili's. The opening ceremony will…
Arts, film and music festival on campus on May 13 | Nebraska today
Lincoln Artists: Collective Interactive Gallery is hosting a festival of local artists from 4-11 p.m. May 13 at the Temple Building.
THE CIGARETTE is a multimedia art gallery project that brings together as many types of art as…
RFK EDM festival echoes through DC in suburbs due to weather
Placeholder while loading article actionsThe pounding of the bass reverberated for miles.It shook homes and kept neighbors in DC and suburban Maryland awake, subjecting many to an unwanted rave that lasted long after school kids' bedtime…
1 dead and 5 injured in a shooting at a festival
One person died and five others were injured in an incident with several shooters at the Mississippi Mudbug Festival at the state fairgrounds in Jackson on Saturday, Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said.At least two people were…
Connecticut’s Daffodil Festival returns this weekend
This is the first time the festival has taken place in two years.
MERIDEN, Conn. – New Englanders are no strangers to cold weather, even well into spring, but with warm temperatures heading our way, people are enjoying…
The first ever Waves Over War festival on May 29 will benefit the people of Ukraine
A new Avon-based festival featuring live music, regional artists and food vendors is launching on Sunday, May 29, with the aim of providing grassroots relief to the people of Ukraine.
The Waves Over War Festival is the brainchild of…
The May Day Music Festival will take place this weekend – The Collegian
This year's May Day Music Festival will take place on campus this Saturday, April 30, featuring live music, prizes, food trucks and more.
The University Program Council, or UPC, is gearing up to host its last big event of the semester. The…
The program of events for the Arts for All festival is unveiled
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Arts for All festival has released its upcoming events.As part of the Arts for All 2022 festival, attendees can enjoy live local entertainment opportunities. The festival will take place May 6-8 at Shepler Park…
Pretzels and beer steal the show at annual West Reading Festival
Like the intertwining twists of a pretzel, good times bonded friends and strangers on Saturday afternoon in West Reading during the fifth annual Craft Beer and Pretzel Fest.
Freshly baked dough was the star of the show along a closed Penn…
Monroe County, NY – Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announces Rochester Lilac Festival…
April 22, 2022
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Celebrate more bicentenary events at the Lilac Festival presented by Wegmans
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the theme for the Lilac Festival Parade and a new…
Local artist produces a piece for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Every year during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festivals (CVMAF), people look forward to the many performances and art structures.
A resident of the Coachella Valley had the opportunity to produce one of the pieces…
Santa Monica Arts & Literacy Festival returns to Virginia Avenue Park on April 30
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After two years of virtual events, the City of Santa Monica is once again welcoming families to Virginia Avenue Park on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the annual Arts and Literacy Festival.…
Couple get married 10 years after meeting at festival
Lily Alcantara might as well have sold her ticket to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2012.Instead, a friend convinced her to come to the festival with a group of her friends, and among them was Jeronie Alcantara, who – if…
The Earth Day festival will take place on April 20
The Earth Day Festival is finally back after a two-year hiatus. It's happening from 4-7pm on Wednesday April 20 at Tattnall Square Park. It's a family event for all ages, and…
Spring Festival, Tab Benoit show
It's Easter weekend, and that's usually the very definition of spring. This is certainly the case with the events and activities taking place around the ancient city this week - a festival, an Easter parade, two concerts and a bird…
Back on Track: The Lompoc Flower Festival Queen Contest Returns 2 Years After COVID | Local News
Five local teenagers are working overtime to mobilize community support as they each compete for the title…
Commonwealth Games Cultural Festival accused of pushing people of color out | Commonwealth Games…
West Midlands organizations have accused the Commonwealth Games of failing to engage with the region's multicultural communities.A number of groups have claimed that organizers of the sporting event, which takes place in Birmingham in July,…
Adirondack Plein Air Festival back this summer | News, Sports, Jobs
The 14th Annual Adirondack Plein Air Festival returns this summer from August 15-20.
The Festival Plein Air will bring together artists from across the country.…
New Iberia prepares for the Spanish festival weekend
Preparations for the Spanish festival are underway in New Iberia.The city's Spanish heritage dates back to 1779, and you'll get a taste of Spain on the Teche at El Festival Espanol de Nueva Iberia.“A lot of people think the people here are…
The Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival is back after a two-year absence
The Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival returns for its 35th year this weekend, reviving a beloved downtown Fort Worth tradition that has been canceled for the past two years due to COVID-19. The festival starts on Thursday and ends on…
ACT Human Rights Film Festival Ends With Powerful Message – The Rocky Mountain Collegian
'Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra' shows the importance of cultural identity.Panelists Scott Smith, Chloe Wright and Lisa Morgan discuss themes of intergenerational trauma on April 3. (Photo courtesy of Marissa Dienstag)ACT's Seventh…
Wheels & Walk Festival Builds Community Along MCT Trails
The Edwardsville Campus Community Committee hosted the first Wheels & Walk Festival on Saturday. Bicyclists, skateboarders, rollerbladers, walkers and more left the SIUE Technology and Management Center parking lot and took the Madison…
Conshohocken Beer Festival on Conshohocken Borough Council’s April 6 agenda
Conshohocken Plymouth Whitemarsh (CPW) Rotary has announced that the future of the Conshohocken Beer Festival to be held at AA Garthwaite Stadium in Conshohocken will be on the agenda at the April 6 Conshohocken Borough Council meeting.…
Champion ready to defend his title at the State Banana Pudding Festival
WILKINSON COUNTY, Ga. – The State Banana Pudding Festival of Georgia takes place in Irwinton this Saturday. This is where they will crown Georgia's Best Sweet Dish.
They will…
Man finds bag of stolen iPhones at Ultra music festival – NBC 6 South Florida
Thousands of people attended Ultra Music Festival 2022, including New Jersey's Cristian Vidal.
Vidal had been looking forward to this trip for months, but on the first day of the event, his phone was stolen.
"It…
Fans enjoy the final day of the Ultra Music Festival; 15 arrests made over weekend – WSVN 7News |…
MIAMI (WSVN) — After three days of heart-pounding dance music, Ultra Music Festival came to a close as thousands of fans attended the festival to celebrate its grand return to Bayfront Park.Three days of the long-awaited…
The Spring Food Festival takes place on Saturday at Garland – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A food festival featuring 20 local food vendors and a hot dog and wing eating contest takes place in downtown Garland on Saturday afternoon.
The third annual Garland Food Fest will be hosted by Revolving Kitchen at 520…
The Midland Education Foundation organizes the Basin Book Festival
Featured at this event will be festival booths, signs, games, crafts, face painting, and dozens of authors and illustrators.
MIDLAND, Texas – The Midland Education Foundation has announced that it will host its…
What’s in a music festival?
This weekend, the first annual Bull Town Summit had to be started. Fusing music, art, science and technology, the festival promises festival-goers a unique experience with “leading and groundbreaking creators, musicians,…
Black Theater Festival Announces Celebrity Co-Chairs | Education
Organizers of the National Black Theater Festival are set to reclaim Winston-Salem as the Holy Ground after last year's event was postponed due to COVID-19.This year's festival is scheduled for August 1-6. Usually held in…
Cherry Blossom Festival first weekend in Macon
The second day of the Cherry Blossom Festival featured dogs swimming and running, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department defending their bed race title.
MACON, GA - Saturday was the first weekend of the 2022 Cherry Blossom…
LIVE: The return of the Celtic festival – KVRR Local News
Get your green this weekend, as it's back for the first time since the pandemic hit.
Pinch us, because we can hardly believe this is happening.
Just in time for the 2022 St. Patrick's Day celebrations, the Celtic…
The Maine Science Festival is back
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) — After a two-year absence, the Maine Science Festival is back. This year, the main discussion on the table is how to deal with climate change.From March 16-19, the festival will take place at multiple locations in…
Spirit of Acadiana: Become a Festival Volunteer
Festival International returns to in-person enjoyment on April 27, 2022.But while Acadiana waits to feel the music, organizers are hoping the festival's loyal fans will lend a hand to keep the fun coming together."What we have here at…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival returns to Balboa Park
SAN DIEGO — The 40th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival finally made its return to San Diego on Saturday after two years of cancellations due to COVID.
More than 100 participants marched down 5th and 6th Avenues,…
The Tiny Houses are coming to San Diego for the big festival – NBC 7 San Diego
Big news: There's a new festival in San Diego County this weekend, but it's a lot smaller than you might think.
TinyFest California moves into the Del Mar Fairgrounds for the weekend, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday (and…