Region - New England
June 11-13……Mystic, Ct Sea Music Festival
Musical performers from all over the Globe gather together as they carry on musical traditions from maritime cultures. www.mysticseaport.org
June 12…….Warwick, RI Gaspee Days Parade
Celebration of the burning of the British revenue schooner HMS Gaspee, which helped incite the Revolutionary War. www.Gaspee.com
July 8-11…..Hillsborough, NH Balloon Festival
Grimes Field offers entertainment on the ground and in the air. Hot air balloons, music, parade, road race, artists, fair and a fireworks extravaganza. Balloonfestival.org
July 10….Pawcatuck, Ct River Glow
More than 30 bonfires will be set afloat along the Pawcatuck River, lighting the way for celebrations featuring jugglers, a steel drum band, belly dancing, live jazz, face painting, food vendors, duck boat races and family fun in Pawcatuck, Ct and Westerly, RI.
July 16-18…Kingston, RI Annual South County Hot Air Balloon
Friday night balloon glow, live entertainment, crafts, food, rides, balloon rides, antique cars and more . Takes place at University of Rhode Island athletic fields. www.southcountyballoonfest.com
July 23-24….Narragansett, RI Blessing of the Fleet Festival
Saturday parade of commercial & recreational vessels, blessed by the clergy at the Port of Galilee and judged for prizes. A 2 day seafood festival and a 10 mile road race are also highlights of the weekend. Narragansettri.com/lions
August 6-8….Charlestown, RI Seafood Festival
Ninigret Park hosts the Ocean States best seafood, including lobsters, steamers, chowder, fish and chips, clam cakes and a raw bar. A Marcolites kite exhibition, arts & crafts, amusement rides and a hot rod & Harley show.
August 11-15…..Richmond, RI Washington County Fair
Rhode Islands largest fair and agricultural event boasts daily concerts, entertainment, rides, exhibits, arts & crafts and games for the whole family at the county fairgrounds. Washingtoncountyfair-ri.com
August 14…….Falmouth, MA Sand Sculpture Contest
Ten teams of sand sculptors will compete on scenic Surf Drive Beach, but no team will lose. Families and spectators can enjoy activities from the National Marine Life Center and vote the People’s Choice Award. www.falmouthart.com
August 14-15…….Gloucester, MA Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Stage Fort Park is the scene for this 2 day art festival consisting of over 150 juried artists and crafters from across the country. Listen to live jazz and maritime music, try ethnic foods and take a seat at the pancake breakfast and lobster bake.
August 20-22……. Pawcatuck, Ct Grecian Festival
This all Greek food fete at Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church offers authentic cuisine, pastries, a kafenio and ouzo. Visit the Greek marketplace and watch a Greek dance troupe in full ethnic costume. Greekfestival/Ri.com
Aug 21………Rose Island, RI Annual Clambake at Rose Island Lighthouse
This extremely popular event on pristine Rose Island offers New England clam chowder, homemade cornbread, lobsters, steamers, littlenecks and mussels. Don’t miss all the games, plus a special Rose Island tour and live music. Roseislandlighthouse.org
Sept 10-12………..Norwalk, Ct Oyster Festival
Veterans Park is the place where 240 juried crafters will display and sell their wares,plus helicopter displays, skydiving exhibitions, harbor cruises on the seaport ferry, BBQ contests and live entertainment. Seaport.org
Sept 10-12…….Hampton, NH Hampton Beach Seafood Festival
Top restaurants serve lobster, fried clams, steamers, clam chowder, ribs, steak tips, blooming onions and more. Plus craft vendors, live entertainment and a sand sculpture demo. Hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com
For more Summer Festival Info - http://gonewengland.about.com/cs/eventscalendars/l/aa051602a.htm
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