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FESTIVALS
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INDEX FAMOUS AMERICAN FESTIVALS Seventy-two popular festivals from around the nation.
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FAMOUS AMERICAN FESTIVALS Summer 2022 edition of TRIPinfo’s Quarterly Digital Issue is Famous American Festivals — 72 great USA festivals or events — unique experiences for your group’s getaway, reunion or tour. Since 2004 TRIPinfo gladly supports the International Festivals & Events Association, the premier association Supporting & Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide. The IFEA team is led by CEO Steven Schmader. Their 65th Convention, Expo & Retreat is in McAllen, Texas, September 2022. Basketball founder James Naismith descendent Helen Naismith assembled a collection of images + history + recipes, and chose a young publisher just out of college to publish 100 Famous American Festivals & Their Foods. I learned a lot publishing that book! And great festivals have intrigued me ever since. The TRIPinfo database launched soon after, the foundation of our 3 digital reference products, includes 2,800+ USA Festivals, down only a few hundred after 2 years of pandemic! Those included here are across all 50 USA states. These Famous American Festivals have survived the test of time! Average Year Founded: 1952 Average Year Founded adds all our 72 festival founded years together and divides by the number of Famous Festivals. Interestingly, 1952 is the year Dwight Eisenhower was elected President of the USA, The Today Show premieres on NBC, the US B-52 Stratofortress flies for the first time, and Puerto Rico becomes a selfgoverning commonwealth. It is also the birth year of Maureen Dowd, Bob Costas, Rex Tillerson, Christine Baranski, Mr. T, John Goodman, Patrick Swayze, and Susan Collins. Median Year Founded: 1957 Median Year Founded derives from sorting our 72 festivals into date order, and finding the one in the middle. There are 36 opened prior to and 36 after 1957 in our roster. In that year 22-year-old Elvis Presley buys Graceland in Memphis, TN for $100,000. The first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus, logs 60,000 nautical miles. The Civil Rights Act was enacted. The Mackinac Bridge opens to traffic connecting Michigan’s 2 peninsulas. The Boeing 707 Airliner flies for the first time. Denis Leary, Steve Harvey, Ray Romano, Donny Osmond, Melanie Griffith, and Caroline Kennedy are born. Mode of Year Founded: 1936 Mode of Year Founded is the date that appears most often here. In 1936, three Famous Festivals on our roster opened. The 1930s experienced the Great Depression, but Americans created more great Festivals than any other decade! In 1936 The Hoover Dam is completed, Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind publishes, and San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge opens. Alan Alda, Ursula Andress, Robert Redford, Wilt Chamberlain, and Mary Tyler Moore are born. We think you will find this collection of Iconic Festivals fun to introduce to your Groups. This issue is designed to be an ongoing, useful reference for group travel ideas. They are all great events to visit. Your groups will be entertained and culturally uplifted by these Famous American Festivals. And doesn’t that make traveling as a group the most fun?
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Famous American Festivals Once the destination of your group getaway is announced, everyone wants to know the itinerary. Why not add some local flavor – a festival – that really sets a destination apart? Or why not plan your trip around a special, one-of-a-kind event?
These 72 festivals include a photo, dates and short description highlighting the festival’s theme, mission, history, important events, activities of interest and ticket price, as known at time of magazine release. Click the link to festival website for up-to-date info.
TRIPinfo looked at all 50 states and DC to find some of the largest, oldest and unique celebrations for leisure group travel planners to visit during their next group trip. We considered the following attributes when selecting the 72 festivals:
To find other festivals during other times of the year and in different locations, click Festivals – below the orange tent icon located on the Toolbar across the top of TRIPinfo.com pages or the icon above – and see listings of ~2,900 festivals, grouped by state.
Special Interest: Your group may have an interest in the festival’s theme. A garden club may plan a visit to one of the flower festivals; a military reunion group may want to attend the Blue Angels Homecoming or the Virginia International Tattoo.
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Entertainment: These festivals provide a variety of activities and things to do for all ages. Each one is family or group-friendly. Good Value: The entrance fee to many festivals is free since they are designed to bring a community together and are sponsored by the city, CVB or companies. The ticket price to some festivals, like music festivals, is less than the cost of a typical concert, and several artists often perform during the festival, adding value to the ticket price. Festivals may be fund-raisers supporting an enterprise.
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Kentuck Festival of the Arts Northport, Alabama Dates: October 15 - 16, 2022
1971
More than ten thousand people from around the country visit this award-winning two-day festival. Showcasing its roots in folk art, the juried show presents 260+ artists from a variety of disciplines. In addition, the awardwinning festival features old and contemporary craft demonstrations including basket weavers, blacksmiths, potters, quilters, storytellers and interactive art areas for all ages. Live music, spoken word and activities for children entertains while food trucks offer southern, BBQ, taco, fair and other cuisines plus local craft brews. TICKETS: $10 single day, $15 weekend, 12 & under free.
Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Anchorage, Alaska Dates: February 24 - March 5, 2023
1935
What started as a 3-day city-wide sports tournament, coincident with the arrival of miners and trappers in the city, now represents the pioneering spirit of Alaskans and has become one of the nation’s premier winter festivals and Alaska’s biggest winter festival. Fur Rondy, as its known locally, celebrates life in the Last Frontier with 20 official cultural and sporting events, such as: Fur Auction, Alaska State Snow Sculpture Championship, World Championship Sled Dog Race, Rondy Carnival, Snowshoe Softball, Blanket Toss, Running of the Reindeer, Outhouse Races, parade and fireworks.
World’s Championship Duck 1936 Calling Contest & Wings Over the Prairie Festival Stuttgart, Arkansas Dates: November 19 – 26, 2022
During Thanksgiving week, thousands flock to the “Duck Capital of the World” for the largest outdoor expo in the Mid-South. Highlights include commercial exhibits, sports collectibles show, a carnival, midway, arts & crafts fair, duck calling classes, races, pageants, sporting clay shoot, Beer Garden, the World Championship Duck Gumbo Cook-Off and the World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest – the longest running calling contest in history. Photo courtesy of Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce 10
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Scottsdale’s ArtWalk Scottsdale, Arizona Dates: Every Thursday
1975
Internationally known as a mecca for art collectors, Scottsdale is home to more than 100 galleries, dedicated to exhibiting the finest visual art from around the world as well as outstanding local Arizona art. Celebrated throughout the Old Town Scottsdale Art District on Thursdays every week from 7pm-9pm, ArtWalk is a time when people can stroll at their own pace, wander into galleries through a festive area enjoying dramatic statues, bubbling fountains, tree-covered courtyards, live music and, of course, famed restaurants. The event is free.
Tournament of Roses Parade
1890
Pasadena, California Dates: January 2, 2023
The Rose Parade is an iconic part of America’s New Year Celebration. Traditionally the parade greets the world on the morning of the first day of the New Year, but when the 1st falls on Sunday, the parade moves to January 2. The 2.5-hour event covers a 5.5-mile parade route showcasing spectacular floral-decorated floats, marching bands and equestrian units. Seated grandstand ticket prices range from $120 to $70, based on the view, side of the street, and the position on the parade route. Free, first-come viewing is also available along the parade route.
Indio International Tamale Festival
1992
Indio, California Dates: December 3 - 4, 2022 Voted a Top 10 All-American Food Festival by the Food Network, the tamale festival has set records for being the world’s largest tamale festival and having the world’s largest tamale – over 1 foot wide and 40 feet long. Besides enjoying delicious tamales, visitors are entertained by carnival rides, the World’s Biggest Bounce House, traditional Folklorico dancing, roller skating, line dancing, car show, farmer’s market, music on the 5 live entertainment stages and several contests like the best tamale contest and tamale eating contest. The event is free to attend. 12
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Gunnison Cattlemen’s Days Gunnison, Colorado Dates: July 14 - 16, 2022
1900
The oldest PRCA Rodeo in Colorado presents an authentic western rodeo experience and western heritage celebration during this “Granddaddy of Colorado Rodeos.” Cowboys and cowgirls perform in events that the early ranchers and pioneers enjoyed, like bull riding, roping, barrel racing, races and horse shows. A variety of other events, like 4-H competitions, events, concerts and parade, begin on July 4. A 1-day adult general admission ticket is $20 and a 3-day adult general admission ticket is $40.
Cherry Creek Arts Festival Denver, Colorado Dates: July 1 - 3, 2023
1991
The award-winning festival transforms Denver streets into an innovative outdoor art show that brings over 250 national and international renowned and emerging artists and thousands of community members together. This interactive art experience also includes the CCAF Art Auction benefiting arts education featuring donated art from over 80 juried artists, 20 performing artists, Creation Station with children’s activities and plenty of unique and tasty culinary delights and drinks from restaurants and food trucks. Admission is free and open to the public.
Connecticut Renaissance Faire
1999
Lebanon, Connecticut Dates: September 3 - October 16, 2022 Over 40,000 people attend this enchanted recreation of a 16th-century harvest festival. Guests feast like kings on turkey legs and local craft brews, shop like queens in New England’s largest Medieval Marketplace, laugh like fools or stand in awe at the bravery while watching hairraising competitions and feats during the continuous shows performed on ten stages and streets throughout the village. Held on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 3 through Oct. 16, each weekend has a unique theme, new contests, shows and shops. Costumes are encouraged but not required. General admission tickets are $15. www.TRIPinfo.com | Festivals
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National Cherry Blossom Festival
1927
Washington, DC Dates: March 20 – April 16, 2023
In a fantastic celebration of friendship and spring, the festival spans 4 weeks and weekends during the cherry tree blooming season and attracts 1.5 million people each year. The festival commemorates the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the Mayor of Tokyo to Washington, DC as a symbol of friendship in 1912. Popular events include American, Japanese and other cultural performances, Opening Ceremony, Blossom Kite Festival, National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and Petalpalooza featuring a full-day of music and activities. Festival events are primarily free and open to the public.
Dover Days Festival Dover, Delaware Dates: May 6, 2023
1933
Originally started to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of Dover in 1683 by William Penn, the award-winning festival has become a springtime celebration of the history, heritage and culture of our nation’s First State. As one of the largest and longest running free festivals in Delaware, Dover Days’ activities include Dover’s largest parade, traditional Maypole Dancing, tethered hot air balloon rides, moon bounce village, colonial artisan’s village, historic re-enactment groups, over 100 craft and food vendors, music, games and other activities.
NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show
1946
Pensacola, Florida Dates: November 11 - 12, 2022
Having flown for 260+ million spectators since 1946, the Blue Angels are featured in shows across the country from March to November. The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show closes out the Blue Angels 2022 season over Friday and Saturday of the Veteran’s Day Weekend. Attractions typically include precision air shows, aircraft flight demonstrations, aerobatic performances, skydiving teams, military & civilian aircraft static displays and a Kids Zone. The National Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola has a viewing area for visitors to watch the team practice. 14
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Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
1971
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Dates: December 10, 2022
Having claimed the titles of the largest, one-day, live audience event in Florida and the 7th largest one-day spectator event in the country, Winterfest has also been named to The International Festivals & Events Associations list of Top 20 Parades in the World. Over a million viewers watch this one-of-a-kind, 12-mile parade where the floats really float. These beautifully decorated boats of all sizes navigate the Fort Lauderdale waterways each December bringing holiday cheer to all. Individual adult tickets to the Parade Viewing Area for the parade and live entertainment are $25.
Edison Festival of Light Fort Myers, Florida Dates: February 11 - 19, 2023
1938
Southwest Florida’s largest and longest running festival celebrates the life and achievements of the area’s famed winter resident, Thomas Alva Edison. One of Edison’s 1,000+ patented inventions and his best known - the incandescent light bulb - is prominently featured on February 18 in the Grand Parade of Light, the largest night parade in the Southeast. Other activities during festival days include hands-on STEM events to inspire children and families, craft show featuring 100 exhibitors, food truck wars and craft beer, 5K Run, junior parade, mutt strut and a classic car show. All Edison Festival of Light Events are free.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival Atlanta, Georgia Dates: April 14 - 16, 2023
1936
Thousands of people attend the nation’s third oldest fine arts festival and Atlanta’s oldest event. Virtually every kind of art imaginable is represented at the festival, with a nationally renowned, juried Fine Artist Market that includes sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, more. The Kids Village features arts & crafts, interactive make and take activities, face painting, puppet shows, more for all ages. Music is an essential feature of the weekend’s festivities and includes a full schedule of diverse musical offerings as well as other entertainment. Festival entry is free. www.TRIPinfo.com | Festivals
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Macon, GA’s International Cherry Blossom Festival
1982
Macon, Georgia Dates: March 17 - 26, 2023
Each March, Macon becomes a pink, cotton-spun paradise as over 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory. For 10 days, festival-lovers are treated to one of the most extravagant displays of springtime color in the nation as they visit the town referred to by Congressional Records as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. Celebrating Love, Beauty and International Friendship, the award-winning festival entertains everyone with hundreds of events including free nightly concerts, a balloon glow, fireworks, food trucks featuring the latest culinary trends, rides and games.
Forsythia Festival
Forsyth, Georgia Dates: March 11 - 12, 2023
1988
More than 20,000 people gather to kick off Spring during this two-day festival on the historic downtown square in Forsyth, located off of I-75 in the heart of Georgia. The family-friendly festival features events like a 2-day arts & crafts show with more than 100 vendors, Hello Yellow and Food Truck Frenzy, children’s fair, sporting tournaments, 5K Run, free live entertainment, beauty pageant, parade, silent auction, historic downtown walking tour, car show and FaithFest, a faith-based singing competition celebrating music, faith and the community. Most events have free admission.
Oktoberfest
1970
Helen, Georgia Dates: September 8, 2022 - October 30, 2022
Beers, brats, bands and Lederhosen are all part of the scene during one of the top Oktoberfest celebrations in the country. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, this re-creation of a Bavarian Village invites visitors to dance Waltzes, Polkas and even the Chicken Dance while listening to live German music. Long rows of tables are set up in the Helen Festhalle so that everyone can enjoy their food while watching and participating in the celebration. Festival dates are Sept. 8 - 11, 15 - 18, 22 - 25 and 29 - Oct. 30. Admission is $8 Monday - Friday, $10 on Saturdays and free on Sundays. 16
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Aloha Festivals 2022: Floral Parade
1946
Honolulu, Hawaii Dates: September 24, 2022
The 76th Annual Floral Parade concludes Hawaii’s Aloha Festivals, the largest cultural celebration in the state and the largest Hawaiian cultural celebration in the nation. Aloha Festivals share the Aloha spirit with more than 100,000 attendees each year. The Floral Parade features a colorful procession of Hawaiian culture through Waikiki. Intricate floats are decorated with a rainbow of fresh flowers, men and women on horseback showcase the traditional art of pau riding, and participants – from marching bands to hālau hula to civic leaders – display the unique aloha spirit that unites Hawaii’s community.
Des Moines Art Festival Des Moines, Iowa Dates: June 23 - 25, 2023
1958
The Des Moines Arts Festival is one of the world’s most respected festivals and an eleven time winner of the coveted Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA). Each year, the outdoor festival brings 200,000 people and 190 of the nation’s top artists to a beautiful urban street setting surrounding the 4.4-acre John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the Krause Gateway Center in Iowa’s capital city. In concert with the arts festival, the Interrobang Film Festival combines a traditional film production festival with the screening of films from around the world.
Snake River Stampede Nampa, Idaho Dates: July 19 - 23, 2022
1915
What started as a small, local bucking horse competition, the Snake River Stampede has evolved into one of the top ten professional rodeos in the nation and the biggest, wildest, fastest major professional sports event in Idaho. Bringing 60,000 people to watch cowboys and cowgirls perform in the Ford Idaho Center, the rodeo features bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing and more. Other special events include live music and entertainment in the open-air amphitheater and performances by the famous Snake River Stampeders. 18
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Mendota Sweet Corn Festival 1947 Mendota, Illinois Dates: August 11 – 14, 2022
Sweet corn is the star of one of the oldest and largest harvest festivals in the Midwest. Each year, 60,000+ visitors consume over 50 tons of sweet corn during the festival. Located primarily in the downtown area, events include plenty of free musical entertainment, carnival filled with rides and games for kids and adults as well as a variety of food booths, beer garden, grand parade, Sweet Corn Queen Pageant and the Crafters Market Place and flea market featuring 200+ dealers selling handmade crafts and other unique merchandise. No admission fees except to the beer garden.
500 Festival
Indianapolis, Indiana Dates: May 3 - 27, 2023
1957
The multiple award-winning 500 Festival celebrates the world’s largest single-day sporting event – the Indianapolis 500 – with 50+ events and programs. They include the Indy Mini, one of the nation’s largest half-marathons where runners take a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, youth programs and one of the nation’s premier parades – the AES 500 Festival Parade. As one of the nation’s largest and most-respected parades, the parade attracts 200,000+ spectators to see all 33 participating Indy drivers, floats, bands and giant helium balloons.
Kentucky Derby Festival Louisville, Kentucky Dates: April 22 - May 4, 2023
1956
The 8-time IFEA award-winning festival for Best Overall Festival spans the 2 weeks preceding the Kentucky Derby. Created as the festival’s Opening Ceremonies, Thunder Over Louisville is now the nation’s largest annual fireworks extravaganza, and Thunder’s air show over the Ohio River features one of the nation’s top air shows. Throughout the celebration, 1.5 million people attend 70+ events: sports tournaments, concerts, full and half-marathons, hot-air balloon events, bed races, the Great Steamboat Race, the Pegasus Parade and Kentucky Proud WineFest. Two-thirds of festival events are free. 20
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Wichita Riverfest Wichita, Kansas Dates: June 3 - 11, 2022
1972
The largest community event in Kansas, Riverfest attracts nearly 500,000 people each year. The award-winning festival is one of the largest outdoor events in the world, ranking in the top 50 by ticket sales. Held in downtown Wichita on the banks of the Arkansas River, the 9-day festival entertains its guests with 9 nights of concerts, contests, ArtFest, classic car show, 2 nights of fireworks, carnival, kids corner, parade and river events like the cardboard regatta, kayak races and bathtub races, plus a food court and drink and beer garden. Buttons (tickets) are $15/adult and are good for all 9 days and all concerts.
Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival
1936
Morgan City, Louisiana Dates: September 1 - 5, 2022 Honoring the two industries that built the area and the people working in both industries, this 5-day Labor Day Weekend extravaganza is Louisiana’s oldest state-chartered harvest festival. It is known for having continuous live music featuring Zydeco, Cajun, Country and rock ‘n roll bands. Other festival highlights are the Blessing of the Fleet, water parade, fireworks on the river, children’s village, children’s parade, carnival and an arts & crafts show with 100+ vendors. Admission is free; bring money for the arts & crafts, food, drinks and rides that you may want to purchase.
The Big E
West Springfield, Massachusetts Dates: September 16 - October 2, 2022
1917
The 17-day fair is the 3rd largest fair in North America as 1,498,774 attended in 2021. The Big E is the only fair where more than one state participates. All 6 New England states are represented on the Avenue of States, a street showcasing replicas of each state’s original statehouse that is filled with traditional and new foods, products and displays. Another unique attraction is Storrowton Village, a reconstructed authentic New England town. Entertainment includes concerts, agricultural competitions, parade, circus and midway. Adult ticket for 17 days is $50. Concert prices vary & include the fair. 22
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Maine Lobster Festival Rockland, Maine Dates: August 3 - 7, 2022
1947
This premier New England summer event has become an internationally-recognized celebration of local seafood. During 2019, the festival served 19,000 pounds of fresh, local lobster in a variety of ways as well as Maine shrimp, mussels, and clams. The Big Parade, the Sea Goddess Coronation, Great Crate Race, seafood cooking contest, arts & crafts show, marine tent, live musical entertainment, 10K and 5K races and children’s events are part of the entertainment schedule. Gate admission is free. Lobster dinner tickets are TBD. Tickets for the
brews, wines and spirits tasting event are $35.
Havre de Grace Art Show Havre de Grace, Maryland Dates: October 22 - 23, 2022
2010
This well-known outdoor art show premieres juried artists and craftsmen from across the nation. The show highlights over 200 juried art exhibitors, continuous live entertainment, puppet shows, art projects, face painting & more for the children plus delicious food celebrating the culinary arts on both days of the art show. The exhibits extend across two Havre de Grace parks: Tydings Memorial and Concord Point parks with a connecting promenade, overlooking the Susquehanna River and the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay. Admission to the art show is free.
America’s Thanksgiving Parade
1924
Detroit, Michigan Dates: November 24, 2022
To welcome the holiday season, hundreds of thousands of spectators line Detroit’s historic Woodward Avenue on Thanksgiving morning to watch this annual tradition. During the iconic, award-winning Thanksgiving Day parade, the larger-than-life floats, colorful heliumfilled balloons, thunderous marching bands and unique performance acts entertain the live audience as well as the at-home audience watching the broadcast to more than 185 markets across the country. Watching the parade is free. Tickets for the grandstands located along the parade route are available for purchase. www.TRIPinfo.com | Festivals
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National Cherry Festival Traverse City, Michigan Dates: July 1 - 8, 2023
1926
Celebrate all things cherry – fresh cherries, cherry pits, cherry wine, fried cherries, cherry beer & more cherries – in the Cherry Capital of the World, located on the Grand Traverse Bay. The award-winning festival also presents 8 nights of concerts and live entertainment on the Bayside Music Stage, 3 great parades, Cherry Queen contests, foodie events, races and sporting events plus free family-fun events including an air show, classic car show, orchard tours, fireworks, cherry pie baking contest, cherry pie-eating contest, Pow Wow, kids art and kids contests.
Potato Days Festival
Barnesville, Minnesota Dates: August 26 - 27, 2022
1938
One of the country’s best potato producing areas, Barnesville celebrates its potato heritage with unique potato foods, music, kids activities, street fair, car show, sporting events & contests and potato-centric events like: National Lefse Cook-Off, Golden Potator Scavenger Hunt, Potato Scramble, mashed potato eating, potato picking contest, potato peeling contests, potato car races, Potato Strongman and Potato Days Parade. Menu favorites are the Norwegian lefse, potato dumplings, potato sausage, baked potatoes and potato pancakes.
Festival admission is free.
Columbus Spring Pilgrimage 1940 Jubilee of Homes Columbus, Mississippi Dates: March 17 - April 8, 2023
The Columbus Spring Pilgrimage is widely regarded as one of the most authentic home tours in the South. With over 650 National Register properties and three National Register Historic Districts, the Pilgrimage celebrates history, architecture, food and culture. Featuring more than 20 homes, the tours, programs, and events feature impeccably maintained antebellum mansions, activities of the 1800s, period costumes and nationally recognized, multicultural, interactive, interpretive educational programs for all ages. Adult ticket for each tour of 2-3 homes is $35; there may be more than one tour each day. 24
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Art, Wine & Wheels Ridgeland, Mississippi Dates: May 5 - 7, 2023
2005
Art, Wine and Wheels brings together three of Ridgeland’s signature events to create one epic weekend of cultural and outdoor experiences. Visitors can stroll through the Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival browsing some of America’s finest art, taste premier wines from all over the world during the Sante South Wine Festival – Mississippi’s largest wine and food event – and watch 700 cyclist compete in the Natchez Trace Century Ride, Mississippi’s premier cycling event along the historic Natchez Trace Parkway. Visitors will also enjoy live music, a variety of food from food trucks and a children’s craft corner.
Kansas City Irish Fest
Kansas City, Missouri Dates: September 2 - 4, 2022
2003
Promoting the culture, music, character and history of Ireland and of the Irish people who call Kansas City home, the festival offers attendees the chance to see some of the top Irish entertainment in the world. 150+ of the top Irish entertainers, performers, and dancers in the world are featured across 7 different entertainment stages. Children find art, crafts, music, play and fun while adults gain information at the cultural and genealogy workshops. Shopping for Irish merchandise, whiskey tastings and Irish cuisine add to the Irish experience. One day general admission ticket at gate is $35.
Saint Louis Art Fair
Clayton, Missouri Dates: September 9 - 11, 2022
1994
Ranked in the top 10 art fairs and festivals to visit by Art Fair Sourcebook, the 3-day event showcases highend visual art and stimulating live performances. Each year, 180 artists and more emerging artists present ceramics, sculptures, paintings, photography, jewelry, glass works and more to 150,000+ visitors. The Main Stage features a variety of live musical performances, while the Performing Arts stage focuses on storytelling, poetry and culturally diverse dance performances. Children explore their creativity and learn about art at the Creative Castle. Admission to the event is free. www.TRIPinfo.com | Festivals
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Montana State Fair
Great Falls, Montana Dates: July 29 - August 6, 2022
1931
Located at the 133-acre Montana ExpoPark, the Montana State Fair is one of the biggest annual events in Montana. The 10-day, family-friendly event features the thrilling rides, fun games and tasty carnival treats of Mighty Thomas Carnival, competitive exhibits in 21 departments including livestock, arts, culinary and nature-made exhibits, 7 days of horse races, 6 nights of concerts plus 4 nights of competitive rodeo action and activities during each themed-night of the PRCA-sanctioned Big Sky Rodeo. Adult Fair Gate admission is $8; rodeo and concert tickets are purchased separately.
Men’s College World Series Omaha, Nebraska Dates: June 15 - 25/26, 2023
1950
Men’s College World Series, aka the NCAA Division I Men’s Baseball National Championship, was first played in Kalamazoo, MI in 1947, moved to Wichita, KS in 1949, when former President George H. W. Bush was captain of the Yale baseball team, and then moved to Omaha in 1950. Played in the 24,000-seat Charles Schwab Field Omaha in downtown Omaha since 2011, the MCWS hosts 8 college D1 teams who were winners in super-regional rounds. The teams are divided into 2, 4-team, doubleelimination brackets. The bracket winners play each other in the best 2 out of 3 game championship series.
International Camel & Ostrich Races
1959
Virginia City, Nevada Dates: September 9 - 11, 2022 This historic mining town presents a family-friendly, hilarious annual tradition that was started as a prank between two newspaper editors. Today, professional and novice jockeys attempt to maneuver around a track as fast as they can to win the race while perched on the back of an untrained camel, ostrich or zebra. Music, cheers and laughter add to the merriment. Spectators are also treated to a fair-like midway with plenty of food, entertainment, camel rides and photo-ops. Four shows are available. The ticket price for Adult General Admission is $20, premium shaded seats are $30. 26
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Hampton Beach Seafood Festival
1989
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire Dates: September 9 - 11, 2022 More than 150,000 people attend this festival that has become one of the Top 100 Events in North America. They come to sample seafood delicacies served by over 50 of the Seacoast’s top restaurants, buy locally-made products from 80 arts & crafts vendors and merchandise from hundreds of merchants at end-of-season Sidewalk Sales, watch culinary demonstrations and listen to music and entertainment on 2 stages. The don’t-miss main events are the Lobster Roll Eating Competition and spectacular fireworks display. Adult admission tickets are $10/day.
Wildwoods International Kite Festival
1978
Wildwood, New Jersey Dates: May 26 - 29, 2023
The largest kite festival in North America kicks off the festival and the summer season with the Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony on the beach outside the Wildwood Convention Center. Kite makers, flyers and spectators from around the globe gather for a series of events highlighted by the illuminated night kite fly, flying of large inflatable kites, team flying, as well as family games on the beach and food court on the boardwalk. Indoor workshops and the World Indoor Kite Competition and Performance are held in the Convention Center. The event is free to spectators.
Horn in the West
Boone, North Carolina Dates: July 1 – August 13, 2022
1952
“Horn in the West” is the third oldest surviving American outdoor drama – behind “The Lost Colony” and “Unto These Hills.” Performed in the Daniel Boone Amphitheatre, one of the most beautiful outdoor theatres in the country, this drama brings the famous frontiersman Daniel Boone and the brave settlers in the 18th Century North Carolina high country to life as they fight for their freedom and American Independence before and during the Revolutionary War. Adult general admission tickets are $20; group tickets for groups of 20 or more are $17. 28
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The Lost Colony
Manteo, North Carolina Dates: May 27 - August 20, 2022
1937
The nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green, preserves the historical importance of America’s oldest mystery by telling the story of 117 English men, women and children who came to Roanoke Island to establish a permanent settlement in the New World in 1587. Three years later, ships returned to find the island deserted. The outdoor stage production set at Roanoke Island’s Waterside Theatre presents epic battles, dances, elegant costuming and beautiful music. Ticket prices range from $25 - $45.
Renaissance ArtsFaire Las Cruces, New Mexico Dates: November 5 - 6, 2022
1972
Renaissance ArtsFaire in Southern New Mexico’s City of Crosses is listed as one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association and one of the area’s largest cultural events. Each year, more than 150 local, state, and regional artisans gather to participate in the area’s largest juried art show. Only the highest quality arts & crafts are for sale. In addition, the twoday, Renaissance-themed festival features on-going entertainment on The Main Stage, The Royal Courts, The Middle Eastern Village, The Children’s Realm, on the Jousting Field, Tavern and the Beer and Wine Garden.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
1972
Albuquerque, New Mexico Dates: October 1 – 9, 2022
Set in the 360-acre Balloon Fiesta Park, balloon teams from around the world participate in the world’s largest celebration of man’s first flight technology - the hot air balloon. Some dazzling events are Mass Ascensions when all participating balloons fill the early morning skies, Special Shape Rodeo, twilight balloon glows plus fireworks, competitions, skydiving events and musical entertainment. Vendors along one-third mile Main Street sell everything from traditional New Mexican food to balloon memorabilia. Admission for balloon
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
1924
New York, New York Dates: November 24, 2022
Kicking off the holiday season each Thanksgiving morning is Tom Turkey leading 8,000+ parade participants on a 2.5-mile march through Manhattan’s streets while 3.5 million spectators along the parade route and 50 million people at home watch. Marching bands, clowns, floats and giant balloons – some as tall as 3-story buildings – follow. World-famous singers, dancers and musicians deliver dazzling performances throughout the holiday extravaganza. The grand finale ushers in the Christmas season as Santa Claus arrives.
The Great New York State Fair
1841
Syracuse, New York Dates: August 24 - September 5, 2022 More than one million people experience this 13-day celebration of delicious food, eye-opening exhibits, captivating entertainment and great fun. The New York State Fair’s 174th edition will showcase thousands of animals, hundreds of commercial attractions, scores of exciting midway rides and dozens of big-name entertainers at the Chevrolet Music Series, including Boy George & Culture Club, Foreigner, Boyz II Men, Nelly and Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy. Daily admission is $3 for adults. All concerts in the Chevrolet Music Series are included with Fair admission.
Norsk Høstfest
Minot, North Dakota Dates: September 28 - October 1, 2022
1978
Norsk Høstfest celebrates Scandinavian culture, heritage and cuisine of the five Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Each nation is represented in one of the halls in which the festival takes place, and each named after their country’s capital city. The individual styles of each country’s entertainment, food, clothes, art, and jewelry can be found throughout Norsk Høstfest and also in the Scandinavian Heritage Park, the only park in the world representing all five Nordic countries. The festival has grown into North America’s largest Scandinavian festival. 32
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Columbus Arts Festival Columbus, Ohio Dates: June 9 - 11, 2023
1962
Each year, this 3-day festival turns Scioto Mile, a riverfront park on the Scioto River, into a stunning art gallery. About 450,000 people relax in the gallery-like setting to browse and buy the best selection of visual art from 200+ exhibiting artists while enjoying jazz, rock, reggae, folk, R&B and salsa music and storytelling, poetry, modern dance and theatrical performances spread over three stages throughout the festival weekend. Other activities include hands-on arts and crafts activities for the family, a mini film festival and plenty of delicious food options from a variety of food vendors.
Oklahoma’s International Bluegrass Festival
1997
Guthrie, Oklahoma Dates: October 6 - 8, 2022
The festival brings great bluegrass, traditional, western swing, Americana and other musicians to perform at Cottonwood Creek Flats in Guthrie, a historic town in Central Oklahoma that is filled with well-preserved examples of Victorian architecture. Jam sessions happen all the time as performers move freely among festivalgoers. Besides non-stop music, other activities include workshops, shopping for a new instrument, event shirt or hat in the merchandise tent, bidding on a fine instrument or memorabilia at the auction and eating at the food trucks. Ticket prices range from $32 - $99.
Tulsa Christmas Parade Tulsa, Oklahoma Dates: December 10, 2022
1926
Historic downtown Tulsa comes alive as thousands of people line up along the one-mile parade route to cheer the sights and sounds of the holiday season. This festive celebration features 75 Christmas-themed entries including brightly decorated floats, giant helium balloons stretching six stories tall, marching bands, drill teams, dancers, equestrian units, nonprofit groups, horse-drawn carriages and Santa Claus along with a cast of magical Christmas characters. Spectators find music, food trucks, giant balloons and ice skating at Arvest Winterfest at the finish line. The parade is free to attend. www.TRIPinfo.com | Festivals
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival
1935
Ashland, Oregon Dates: April 12 - Late December, 2022 People from around the world come to watch performances at one of the oldest and largest professional regional repertory theatre companies in the nation. During the 2022 season, OSF performs in three theatres: two indoor stages – the Angus Bowmer Theatre and the Thomas Theatre – and the flagship outdoor Allen Elizabethan Theatre, which opens in early June and runs through mid-October. They offer up to 8 different plays that include works by Shakespeare as well as a mix of classics, musicals and world-premiere plays. Tickets are $35 to $75, based on seat location and time/day of week.
PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
1829
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dates: March 4 - 12, 2023
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. The award-winning Flower Show, started by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, introduces the public to thousands of plants, gardens, and design concepts. In addition to acres of garden displays, the show hosts world-renowned competitions in horticulture and artistic floral arranging, gardening presentations and demonstrations and special events. Adult ticket price is $50 (any day), $45 (date specific).
Autumn Leaf Festival
Clarion, Pennsylvania Dates: September 24 - October 2, 2022
1953
More than 500,000 people come to the Clarion area for the international award-winning festival. Events and entertainment include the PA State Old Time Fiddlers’ Contest, Autorama Cruise-In, Tournament of Leaves Parade showcasing marching bands, floats and community organizations, Antique Tractor Show, Clarion University Cultural Nights, Farmer’s & Crafter’s Show featuring handmade and homemade crafts and goods from 300+ crafters, junior Olympics, sporting events, contests, live music weekends, wine tastings and pageants. Admission to the festival is free. 34
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Newport International Boat Show
1970
Newport, Rhode Island Dates: September 15 - 18, 2022 Covering 13 acres of Newport’s famed downtown waterfront, this show is one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country and the place for those with a passion for boating. Hundreds of exhibitors from around the globe bring all types of new powerboats and sailboats ranging from 15 to 90 feet, marine equipment and accessories to enhance the boating lifestyle. Handson boating clinics, seminars and courses that will entertain and educate the entire family are available throughout the show. Preview Day Ticket (9/15) is $40; One Day Ticket (13 & over, 9/16-18) is $28.
Corn Palace Festival
Mitchell, South Dakota Dates: August 24 – 28, 2022
1892
This festival celebrates the annual redecoration of the World’s Only Corn Palace. Following the crop-growing season and its harvest, the Corn Palace gets a new look as it is adorned with locally grown, naturally colored corn, grains and native grasses. The festival also brings the best names in country, rock and other entertainment to perform at the Palace. Both ticketed and free concerts are available. Carnival rides, food and specialty vendors line Main Street drawing the entire community to the celebration. Contests and exhibits include arts, crafts, food and agricultural categories.
South Carolina Festival of Flowers
1968
Greenwood, South Carolina Dates: June 10 - 12, 2022
Celebrating the beginning of summer, this awardwinning festival promises a “blooming good time” for all. The festival’s schedule features over 20 events for adults, children and, of course, the avid gardener. These include the premier attraction: 49 unique topiary displays showcasing animals and interesting garden sculptures located around the town. Tours of unique gardens in the community, garden symposiums, juried arts & crafts show, free concerts, theatrical performances, golf and tennis tournaments, BBQ cook-off and a photography contest are among the popular experiences. www.TRIPinfo.com | Festivals
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Aiken Horse Show Aiken, South Carolina Dates: April 2023
In the heart of South Carolina’s Thoroughbred Country, Aiken is home to numerous prestigious equestrian events. Set in the middle of beautiful Hitchcock Woods, the Aiken Horse Show has retained its rustic charm and continues to be one of the foremost equestrian competitions in Aiken. During the free 3-day, centuryold Aiken tradition, spectators watch the competitions including 55 classes for children and adults, see the beautiful horses, tour the lovely show grounds, enjoy leisurely picnic or catered lunches and visit the silent auction.
Spoleto Festival USA
1977
Charleston, South Carolina Dates: May 26 – June 11, 2023 Internationally recognized as America’s premier performing arts festival, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston’s historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with about 150 seasonal performances in opera, theater, dance and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music. Each year, several world and U.S. premieres are festival highlights. The outdoor Festival Finale brings hundreds of people armed with blankets, chairs and picnics to savor the final musical performances and watch the spectacular closing fireworks. Ticket packages usually go on sale in February.
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
2002
Manchester, Tennessee Dates: June 15 - 18, 2023 (expected dates) Music lovers are treated to over 150 performances on 10+ stages – all day and all night – for four solid days. Held at Great Stage Park on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, musicians perform indie rock, electronic music, alternative, hip hop, Americana, bluegrass, folk & reggae plus other musical styles for as many as 85,000 fans who travel from all over the country to camp on the grounds or stay at a hotel in nearby Nashville. Festival amenities include food from 150+ vendors including vegan and gluten-free options, plenty of bars, official band and festival merchandise, free water stations and more. 36
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Smoky Mountain Winterfest
1989
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Dates: November 10, 2022 - February 19, 2023 Five million sparkling holiday lights create a winter wonderland in Pigeon Forge. See the beauty and splendor of light displays, giant ornaments, decorated trees, wildlife displays, animated fairytale fantasy, majestic display of an iconic Southern mansion, lights on the 200-foot Great Smoky Mountain Wheel and more during a driving tour or walking tour down the Parkway and around the Pigeon Forge area. Adding to the festive spirit are Christmas performances, Parade of Lights, Stampede’s Sixty Foot Tree, fireworks, holiday music and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Memphis in May International Festival
1977
Memphis, Tennessee Dates: May 2023
Developed to serve as a promotional umbrella for the numerous events Memphis hosted each May, Memphis in May now hosts the city’s largest events like the Beale Street Music Festival, World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the Great American River Run. Each year, the award-winning festival selects a country to honor in its International Salute. The cornerstone events incorporate elements of the honored country’s culture, and the festival hosts International Ambassadors, historical and cultural exhibits, performance troupes, commercial and educational programs.
Comanche Trail Festival of Lights
1996
Big Spring, Texas Dates: December 4 – 25, 2022
Celebrate 27 years of the Comanche Trail Festival of Lights in Big Spring, a city that is known as the Lighted Poinsettia Capital of Texas. From the first Sunday in December until Christmas Day, more than 25,000 people from around the world take a slow car ride through historic Comanche Trail Park to see the giant lighted poinsettias on top of Scenic Mountain, more than 100 lighted, festive holiday displays, over 1 million twinkling lights and then stop to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and the gift shop. This nightly event is free; donations are accepted. 38
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Plano Hot Air Balloon Festival 1980 Plano, Texas Dates: September 22 – 25, 2022
This spectacular 4-day event has something for everyone: live music and entertainment on the Main Stage, fireworks, kids’ activities including interactive inflatable rides, a variety of food, tethered balloon rides, a parachute exhibition team, half marathon and other races, merchandise and handmade products for sale, balloon fly-in, balloon activities and the main attraction – 30 magnificent, colorful, hot air balloons. Each evening, the Balloon Glow lights up the night sky as burners inflate the special shapes and colorful balloons. General admission adult tickets are $10.
Cottonwood Art Festival Richardson, Texas Dates: October 1 - 2, 2022
1969
Cottonwood Art Festival is a juried semi-annual art show that features work from the nation’s top visual artist and takes place on the first full weekend in May and October each year. More than 200 visual artists from around the country display their creative styles in photography, jewelry, wood carving, ceramics, metal works, print making, weaving, paintings, landscape sculptures and more. Attendees enjoy live music and acoustic bands, strolling the water trail while the kids explore and express their own creativity in the children’s ARTSTOP area and take memories home. Admission is free.
Sundance Film Festival Park City, Utah Dates: January 19 - 29, 2023
1985
The largest independent film festival in the United States, the Sundance Film Festival celebrates the world of independent artists and storytelling by presenting about 200 world-premiere feature films, documentaries, short films, indie episodic work and New Frontier projects along with workshops, panel discussions and musical programming. In previous years, the iconic festival attracted about 46,000+ people; as a result of Covid, the festival offers screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City as well as online which widens the overall participation in the event. In-person tickets are $20 - $750. 40
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Vermont Maple Festival St. Albans, Vermont Dates: April 28 - 30, 2023
1967
This weekend celebrates Maple, the Official Flavor of Vermont. About 35,000 people come to St. Albans for a festival packed with events, such as: the Vermont Maple Syrup Contest, Maple Cooking Contest and Maple Products Contest – the largest maple contest in Vermont, Sugarhouse tours, cooking contest and demonstrations, antiques, crafts and specialty food shows, a pancake breakfast starring Pure VT Maple Syrup, 8.5-mile Sap Run, carnival, live entertainment, children’s activities and Maple Festival Parade. Much of the Vermont Maple Festival is free of charge.
Virginia International Tattoo
1997
Norfolk, Virginia Dates: April 20 - 23, 2023
The largest spectacle of music and might in the U.S., the Virginia International Tattoo brings military bands from around the world to entertain audiences at Norfolk’s SCOPE Arena. While the tatoo presents a new patriotic theme with new performers, sights and sounds each year, the military music, majestic massed pipes and drums, military drill team maneuvers, colorful and elegant dancers and choirs are consistently inspirational. Ticket prices range from $10 to $100 depending on seating location. Free events include the NATO Flag Raising Ceremony, Drumline Battle and International Village.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Mount Vernon, Washington Dates: April 1 - 30, 2023
1984
One of the destination events in the Pacific Northwest brings visitors from all 50 states and 85+ foreign countries to see millions of tulips bursting into bloom in the fields scattered throughout Skagit Valley. In addition to driving tours, visitors may walk through acres of blooming tulips and spring flowers at 3 show gardens. The Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair, Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue, Tulip Parade, art shows, concerts, tours of local shellfish and farming operations, youth basketball tournament, bike ride, craft beer celebration and competition are among the schedule of special events and activities. 42
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Lumberjack World Championships
1832
Hayward, Wisconsin Dates: July 28 - 30, 2022
This incredible sporting event salutes the rich history of the logging industry. During the international competition, lumberjacks and lumberjills compete in 24 events during the Lumberjack Bowl on the shores of Lake Hayward. Thousands of spectators watch the amazing displays of strength and agility in events like log rolling, boom running, chopping, sawing, throwing and speed climbing while also enjoying live music, food, beer garden and fun. Adult general admission for Thursday’s quarterfinals and Friday’s semifinals is $25/ day, Saturday’s Final is $30; reserved seating is available.
Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival
1979
Martinsburg, West Virginia Dates: October 13 - 16, 2022
The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival celebrates the importance of the apple industry to Berkeley County, the Eastern Panhandle and throughout West Virginia as well as the area’s local history and heritage. Familyfriendly activities and events include a parade through downtown Martinsburg, apple pie baking contest, apple peeling and eating contests, apple displays, pop up shops and arts fair, live music and entertainment, food trucks and food vendors, square dance, quilt raffle, car show, Fall Classic baseball tournament and the crowning of Queen Pomona and the court.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Cheyenne, Wyoming Dates: July 22 - 31, 2022
1897
The world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration is the focal point of “The Daddy of ‘em All”. Top rodeo pros compete for $1+ million in cash and prizes at the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Associationsanctioned rodeo. Adding to western theme are the Native American village featuring cultural activities like crafts and dance performances, Old Frontier Town with a saloon and merchants, Old West Museum, Carnival midway, airshow, parades with antique carriages and cars and Frontier Nights concerts drawing top-name entertainment. Ticket prices vary. 44
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Montana Nebraska Nevada Las Vegas, NV New Hampshire New Jersey New Jersey Coast New Mexico New York Manhattan New York City, NY North Carolina Charlotte, NC Great Smoky Mountains Nat’l Park High Country & Boone Area Mooresville, NC Outer Banks, NC Piedmont Triad Research Triangle
Wilmington & Cape Fear Coast North Dakota Ohio Cincinnati, OH Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Oregon Portland, OR Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Rhode Island South Carolina Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Lowcountry & Hilton Head Island Myrtle Beach, SC Pee Dee Country Santee Cooper Country
Thoroughbred Country South Dakota Tennessee Memphis, TN Nashville, TN Ocoee, TN Smoky Mountains Texas Dallas, TX Fort Worth, TX Houston, TX San Antonio & Hill Country Utah Salt Lake City, UT
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Alabama FAMOUS PEOPLE: Helen Keller Condoleezza Rice Hank Aaron Nat King Cole Emmylou Harris Coretta Scott King Carl Lewis
FACTS: Capital: Montgomery Population: 4,903,185 Time Zone: Central Statehood: December 14, 1819 (22nd) Bird: Yellowhammer Flower: Camellia Nickname: The Cotton State Song: “Alabama”
California FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Shirley Temple Black Leonardo DiCaprio Steve Jobs Mickey Mouse Richard M. Nixon Sally Ride Tiger Woods
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 731,545
Holly Madison Curt Schilling Sarah Palin Archie Van Winkle James Morrison Jewel Wyatt Earp Carlos Boozer
Arizona FAMOUS PEOPLE: Joe Jonas Stevie Nicks Geronimo Barbara Eden Kerry Strug Emma Stone Shawn Michaels Jordin Sparks
Capital: Juneau Time Zone: Alaska / Aleutian Statehood: January 3, 1959 (49th) Bird: Willow ptarmigan Flower: Alpine Forget-me-not Nickname: The Last Frontier Song: “Alaska’s Flag”
Capital: Phoenix Population: 7,278,717 Time Zone: Mountain Statehood: February 14, 1912 (48th) Bird: Cactus Wren Flower: Saguaro Blossom Nickname: The Constitution State Song: “Arizona” Tree: Palo Verde
Arkansas FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Paul “Bear” Bryant Dizzy Dean Sonny Liston Conway Twitty John Grisham Johnny Cash Bill Clinton
Capital: Little Rock Population: 3,017,804 Time Zone: Central Statehood: June 15, 1836 (25th) Bird: Mockingbird Flower: Apple Blossom Nickname: The Natural State Song: “Arkansas, Oh Arkansas” Tree: Pine
Time Zone: Pacific Statehood: September 9, 1850 (31st) Bird: California Valley Quail Flower: California Poppy Nickname: The Golden State Song: “I Love You, California”
Colorado FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Tim Allen Jon Heder John Kerry Jack Dempsey David Fincher Byron R. White John Hall
Tree: Sitka Spruce
FACTS:
Population: 39,512,223
Tree: Coast Redwood & Giant Redwood
Tree: Longleaf Pine
Alaska
Capital: Sacramento
Capital: Denver Population: 5,758,736 Time Zone: Mountain Statehood: August 1st, 1876 (38th) Bird: Lark Bunting Flower: Rocky Mountain Columbine Nickname: Centennial State Song: “Where the Columbines Grow” Tree: Blue Spruce
Connecticut FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Noah Webster Michael Bolton George W. Bush Vint Cerf Katharine Hepburn J. P. Morgan Benedict Arnold John Mayer
Capital: Hartford Population: 3,565,287 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: January 05, 1788 (5th) Bird: Robin Flower: Mountain Laurel Nickname: The Constitution State Song: “Yankee Doodle” Tree: White Oak
Delaware FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Valerie Bertinelli Eleuthere Irenee du Pont de Nemours Henry Heimlich Robert Mitchum George Read Judge Reinhold Caesar Rodney
Capital: Dover Population: 973,764 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: December 7, 1787 (1st) Bird: Blue Hen Chicken Flower: Peach Blossom Nickname: The First State Song: “Our Delaware” Tree: American Holly
Florida FAMOUS PEOPLE: Ariana Grande Ray Lewis Pat Boone Steve Carlton Frances Langford Osceola Sidney Poitier Janet Reno
Georgia FAMOUS PEOPLE: Martin Luther King, Jr. Ty Cobb Clarence Thomas Bill Elliott Ryan Seacrest Gladys Knight Julia Roberts
FACTS: Capital: Tallahassee Population: 21,477,737 Time Zone: Eastern & Central Statehood: March 3, 1845 (27th) Bird: Northern Mockingbird Flower: Orange Blossom Nickname: The Sunshine State Song: “Florida, Where the Sawgrass...” Tree: Cabbage Palmetto
FACTS: Capital: Atlanta Population: 10,617,423 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: January 2, 1788 (4th) Bird: Brown Thrasher Flower: Cherokee Rose Nickname: Empire State of the South Song: “Georgia On My Mind” Tree: Live Oak
Hawaii
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Illinois
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Ronald Reagan Robin Williams Betty White Harrison Ford Hillary Clinton Ernest Hemingway Quincy Jones Raquel Welch
Indiana
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Jimmy Hoffa Florence Henderson Evan Bayh Michael Jackson Steve McQueen Janet Jackson James Dean David Letterman
FACTS: Capital: Springfield Population: 12,671,821 Time Zone: Central Statehood: December 03, 1818 (21st) Bird: Cardinal Flower: Violet Nickname: The Prairie State Song: “Illinois” Tree: White Oak
FACTS: Capital: Indianapolis Population: 6,732,219 Time Zone: Eastern & Central Statehood: December 11, 1816 (19th) Bird: Cardinal Flower: Peony Nickname: The Hoosier State Song: “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away” Tree: Tulip
FACTS:
Capital: Honolulu
Iowa
Population: 1,415,872
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 3,155,070
Barack Obama Bruno Mars Nicole Kidman Bethany Hamilton Marcus Mariota Kelly Preston K. Megan McArthur Don Ho
Time Zone: Hawaii-Aleutian
Jerry Mathers Kurt Warner Mamie Eisenhower Ashton Kutcher John Wayne Cloris Leachman Shawn Johnson Halston
Time Zone: Central
Idaho
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Sarah Palin Aaron Paul Lana Turner Harmon Killebrew Ezra Pound Mike Riley
Statehood: August 21, 1959 (50th) Bird: Nene Flower: Yellow Hibiscus Nickname: The Aloha State Song: “Hawaii Ponoi, Hawaii Own” Tree: Candlenut
Capital: Boise Population: 1,787,065 Time Zone: Pacific Statehood: July 3, 1890 (43rd) Bird: Mountain Bluebird Flower: Syringa Nickname: Gem State Song: “Here We Have Idaho” Tree: Western White Pine
Kansas
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Amelia Earhart Burt Bacharach Joanna Gaines Gale Sayers Ed Asner Martina McBride Annette Bening
Capital: Des Moines
Statehood: December 28, 1846 (29th) Bird: American Goldfinch Flower: Rose Nickname: The Hawkeye State Song: “The Song of Iowa” Tree: Oak
FACTS: Capital: Topeka Population: 2,913,314 Time Zone: Central Statehood: January 29, 1861 (34th) Bird: Meadowlark Flower: Sunflower Nickname: The Sunflower State Song: “Home on the Range” Tree: Cottonwood
Kentucky FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Muhammad Ali George Clooney Johnny Depp Duncan Hines Wynonna Judd Abraham Lincoln Diane Sawyer
Capital: Frankfort Population: 4,467,673 Time Zone: Eastern & Central Statehood: June 1, 1792 (15th) Bird: Cardinal Flower: Goldenrod Nickname: The Bluegrass State Song: “My Old Kentucky Home” Tree: Tulip Tree
Louisiana
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 4,648,794
Harry Connick Jr. Frank Ocean Reese Witherspoon Truman Capote Jared Leto Mahalia Jackson Peyton Manning Quvenzhané Wallis
Population: 6,892,503 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: February 06, 1788 6th) Bird: Black-Capped Chickadee Flower: May Flower Nickname: The Bay State Song: “Hail, Massachusetts” Tree: American Elm
Statehood: April 30, 1812 (18th) Bird: Brown Pelican Flower: Magnolia Nickname: The Pelican State Song: “Give Me Louisiana“ Tree: Bald Cypress
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 1,344,212
Capital: Augusta Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: March 15, 1820 (23rd) Bird: Chickadee Flower: White Pine Cone & Tassel Nickname: The Pine Tree State Song: “State Song of Maine” Tree: White Pine
Maryland FACTS: Barbara Mikulski Reginald F. Lewis Harriet Tubman Frederick Douglass Michael Phelps Julie Bowen John Wilkes Booth Nora Roberts
John F. Kennedy Dr. Seuss Benjamin Franklin John Adams George H. W. Bush Matt Damon Mark Wahlberg Matt LeBlanc
Capital: Boston
Time Zone: Central
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Capital: Baton Rouge
Maine Judd Nelson Linda Lavin Patrick Dempsey Nelson Rockefeller Stephen King Elijah Lovejoy Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Massachusetts FACTS:
Capital: Annapolis Population: 6,045,680 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: April 28, 1788 (7th) Bird: Baltimore Oriole Flower: Black-eyed Susan Nickname: Old Line State Song: “Maryland My Maryland” Tree: White Oak
Michigan FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Serena Williams Tom Selleck Burt Reynolds Magic Johnson Madonna Stevie Wonder Henry Ford Kid Rock
Capital: Lansing Population: 9,986,857 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: January 26, 1837 (26th) Bird: Robin Flower: Apple Blossom Nickname: The Wolverine State Song: “Michigan, My Michigan” Tree: White Pine
Minnesota FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: F. Scott Fitzgerald Bob Dylan Chris Pratt Judy Garland Steve Martin Vince Vaughn J. Paul Getty Lindsey Vonn
Capital: St. Paul Population: 5,639,632 Time Zone: Central Statehood: May 11, 1858 (32nd) Bird: Common Loon Flower: Lady Slipper Nickname: The Land of 10,000 Lakes Song: “Hail! Minnesota” Tree: Red Pine
Mississippi FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Elvis Presley Oprah Winfrey Faith Hill James Earl Jones Brett Favre Jimmy Buffett B.B. King
Capital: Jackson Population: 2,976,149 Time Zone: Central Statehood: December 10, 1817 (20th) Bird: Mockingbird Flower: Magnolia Nickname: The Magnolia State Song: “Go Mis-sis-sip-pi”
Nevada FAMOUS PEOPLE: Pat Nixon Julia Mancuso Harry Reid Sarah Winnemucca Andre Agassi Jenna Jameson Rutina Wesley
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
George Washington Carver Calamity Jane Maya Angelou Langston Hughes Mark Twain Eminem Harry S. Truman Jon Hamm
Capital: Jefferson City Population: 6,137,428 Time Zone: Central Statehood: August 10, 1821 (24th) Bird: Bluebird Flower: Hawthorn Nickname: The Show Me State Song: “Missouri Waltz” Tree: Dogwood
Capital: Carson City Population: 3,080,156 Time Zone: Pacific & Mountain Statehood: October 31, 1864 (36th) Bird: Bluebird Flower: Sagebrush Nickname: Silver State Song: “Home Means Nevada” Tree: Pine
Tree: Magnolia
Missouri FACTS:
FACTS:
FACTS: New Hampshire
Capital: Concord
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Robert Frost John Irving Mandy Moore Franklin Pierce Alan Shepard Bode Miller E.E. Cummings
Population: 1,359,711 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: June 21, 1788 (9th) Bird: Purple Finch Flower: Purple Lilac Nickname: The Granite State Song: “Old New Hampshire” Tree: White Birch
Montana FACTS:
New Jersey FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Michelle Williams Evel Knievel Gary Cooper Patrick Duffy Myrna Loy Dana Carvey Phil Jackson
Capital: Helena Population: 1,068,778 Time Zone: Mountain Statehood: November 8, 1889 (41st) Bird: Meadowlark Flower: Bitterroot Nickname: Big Sky Country Song: “Montana Melody” Tree: Pine
Nebraska FACTS:
Frank Sinatra Whitney Houston Bruce Springsteen John Travolta Meryl Streep Martha Stewart Buzz Aldrin Jon Bon Jovi
Capital: Trenton Population: 8,882,190 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: December 18, 1789 (3rd) Bird: Eastern Goldfinch Flower: Violet Nickname: The Garden State Song: “New Jersey Loyalty” Tree: Red Oak
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 1,934,408
New Mexico
Gerald Ford Gabrielle Union Malcolm X Larry the Cable Guy Warren Buffet Andy Roddick Marlon Brando Fred Astaire
Time Zone: Central & Mountain
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Time Zone: Mountain
Statehood: March 1, 1867 (37th)
Neil Patrick Harris Demo Lovato Jeff Bezos Demi Moore Dolores Huerta Rudolfo A. Anaya
Statehood: January 6, 1912 (47th)
Capital: Lincoln
Bird: Western Meadowlark Flower: Goldenrod Nickname: Cornhusker State Song: “Beautiful Nebraska” Tree: Cottonwood
FACTS: Capital: Santa Fe Population: 2,096,829
Bird: Roadrunner Flower: Yucca Flower Nickname: Land of Enchantment Song: “O, Fair New Mexico” Tree: Piñon Pine
New York FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Adam Sandler Al Capone Michael Jordan J. Robert Oppenheimer Tom Cruise Theodore Roosevelt Jimmy Fallon Jane Fonda
Capital: Albany Population: 19,453,561 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: July 26, 1788 (11th) Bird: Eastern Bluebird Flower: Rose Nickname: The Empire State Song: “I Love New York”
Oklahoma FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Ron Howard Brad Pitt Carrie Underwood Reba McEntire Chuck Norris Blake Shelton Dr. Phil McGraw
Tree: Sugar Maple
FAMOUS PEOPLE: John Legend Maya Lin Russell Wilson Thomas Edison Edwin Stanton John Glenn Art Tatum Roy Rogers
Billy Graham Scotty McCreery Dolley Madison Meadowlark Lemon Dale Earnhardt, Sr. Charlie Daniels
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Josh Duhamel Kellan Lutz Lawrence Welk Angie Dickinson Peggy Lee Bobby Vee
Statehood: November 16, 1907 (46th) Bird: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Flower: Mistletoe Nickname: The Sooner State Song: “Oklahoma”
FACTS: Capital: Columbus Population: 11,689,100 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: March 1, 1803 (17th) Bird: Cardinal Flower: Scarlet Carnation Nickname: The Buckeye State Song: “Beautiful Ohio” Tree: Buckeye
FACTS:
Population: 10,488,084
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 4,217,737
Time Zone: Eastern
Chief Joseph Douglas C. Engelbart Cathy McMorris Rodgers Ashton Eaton Matt Groening Tonya Harding James Beard
Time Zone: Pacific & Mountain
Statehood: November 21, 1789 (12th) Bird: Cardinal Flower: Dogwood Nickname: The Tarheel State Song: “The Old North State”
FACTS: Capital: Bismarck
Capital: Salem
Statehood: February 14, 1859 (33rd) Bird: Meadowlark Flower: Oregon Grape Nickname: Beaver State Song: “Oregon, My Oregon” Tree: Douglas Fir
Tree: Pine
North Dakota
Time Zone: Central
Oregon
Capital: Raleigh
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 3,956,971
Tree: Redbud
Ohio
North FACTS: Carolina
Capital: Oklahoma City
Pennsylvania
Population: 762,062
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
FACTS:
Time Zone: Mountain
Taylor Swift Will Smith Kevin Hart Pink Kobe Bryant Amanda Seyfried Tina Fey
Capital: Harrisburg
Statehood: November 02, 1889 (39th) Bird: Western Meadowlark Flower: Wild Prairie Rose Nickname: The Tarheel State Song: “North Dakota Hymn” Tree: American Elm
Population: 12,801,989 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: December 12, 1787 (2nd) Bird: Ruffed Grouse Flower: Mountain-laurel
Rhode Island
FACTS:
Meredith Vieira Cormac McCarthy Jack Reed Matthew C. Perry H.P. Lovecraft
Statehood: May 29, 1790 (13th)
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Capital: Providence Population: 1,059,361 Time Zone: Eastern Bird: Rhode Island Red Flower: Voilet Nickname: The Ocean State Song: “Rhode Island It’s For Me” Tree: Red Maple
South FACTS: Carolina
Capital: Columbia Population: 5,148,714
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Time Zone: Eastern
Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion Andrew Jackson Joe Frazier Dizzy Gillespie Vanna White
Statehood: May 23, 1788 (8th) Bird: Great Carolina Wren Flower: Yellow Jessamine Nickname: The Palmetto State Song: “Carolina” Tree: Palmetto
South Dakota
FACTS:
Sitting Bull John Thune Hubert H. Humphrey Tom Brokaw January Jones Sparky Anderson
Statehood: November 2, 1889 (40th)
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Capital: Pierre
Texas
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Lyndon Johnson Alvin Ailey Matthew McConaughey Carol Burnett George Foreman Dwight Eisenhower NIck Jonas Sandra Day O’Connor
Utah
FACTS: Capital: Austin Population: 28,995,881 Time Zone: Central & Mountain Statehood: December 29, 1845 (28th) Bird: Mockingbird Flower: Bluebonnet Nickname: The Lone Star State Song: “Texas, Our Texas” Tree: Pecan
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE: Marie Osmond Roseanne Barr J. Willard Marriott Butch Cassidy Laraine Day Jewel James Woods Wallace Henry Thurman
Capital: Salt Lake City Population: 3,205,958 Time Zone: Mountain Statehood: January 4, 1896 (45th) Bird: American Gull Flower: Sego Lily Nickname: Beehive State Song: “Utah, We Love Thee” Tree: Quaking Aspen
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Population: 884,659 Time Zone: Central & Mountain Bird: Ring-necked Pheasant Flower: Pasque Flower
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Nickname: The Mount Rushmore State
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Song: “Hail, South Dakota” Tree: Black Hills Spruce
Tennessee FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Davy Crockett Justin Timberlake Dolly Parton Aretha Franklin Morgan Freeman Kenny Chesney George Hamilton Greg Allman
Capital: Nashville Population: 6,829,174 Time Zone: Eastern & Central Statehood: June 6, 1796 (16th) Bird: Mockingbird Flower: Iris Nickname: The Volunteer State Song: “The Tennessee Waltz” Tree: Tulip Poplar
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Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands as a monument to the people who fought to protect it. These are mountains of the imagination. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River, and enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place. – National Park Service
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Vermont FACTS:
Washington FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 623,989
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 7,614,893
Time Zone: Eastern
Bill Gates Kurt Cobain Taraji Henson Jimi Hendrix Adam West Bob Barker Hope Solo
Time Zone: Pacific
Chester A. Arthur Ted Bundy Jody Williams Grace Anna Coolidge Calvin Coolidge Hannah Teter Alexander Lucius Twilight
Capital: Montpelier
Statehood: March 4, 1791 (14th) Bird: Hermit Thrush Flower: Red Clover Nickname: The Green Mountain State Song: “Hail, Vermont”
Capital: Olympia
Virginia
FACTS:
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Population: 8,535,519
Pharrell Williams Booker T. Washington George Washington Woodrow Wilson Thomas Jefferson Mildred Loving Shirley MacLaine Patsy Cline
Time Zone: Eastern
FAMOUS PEOPLE:
Statehood: June 25, 1788 (10th)
Brad Paisley Steve Harvey Nick Saban Mary Lou Retton Don Knotts Charles Yeager Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson
Bird: Cardinal Flower: American Dogwood Nickname: Mother of States Song: “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia” Tree: Dogwood
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Bird: American Goldfinch Flower: Rhododendron Nickname: The Evergreen State Song: “Washington, My Home” Tree: Western Hemlock
Tree: Sugar Maple
Capital: Richmond
Statehood: November 11, 1889 (42nd)
West Virginia
FACTS: Capital: Charleston Population: 1,792,147 Time Zone: Eastern Statehood: June 20, 1863 (35th) Bird: Cardinal Flower: Great Laurel Nickname: The Mountain State Song: “The West Virginia Hills” Tree: Sugar Maple
Wisconsin FACTS: FAMOUS PEOPLE: Laura Ingalls Wilder Mark Ruffalo William Rehnquist Paul Ryan Gene Wilder Orson Welles Chris Farley
Capital: Madison Population: 5,822,434 Time Zone: Central Statehood: May 29, 1848 (30th) Bird: Robin Flower: Wood Violet Nickname: Badger State Song: “On Wisconsin” Tree: Sugar Maple
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FAMOUS PEOPLE: Jackson Pollock Dana Perino Vernon J. Baker Jim J. Bullock John Colter Velma Linford Chief Washakie James G. Watt
Capital: Cheyenne Population: 578,759 Time Zone: Mountain Statehood: July 10, 1890 (44th) Bird: Meadowlark Flower: Indian Paintbrush Nickname: Equality State Song: “Wyoming” Tree: Plains Cottonwood
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