Grab the grandkids and get ready for some good ol’ family fun. Check out the events below. Events are the life blood of a society. They are occasions that gather people together united in a common theme, cause or celebration. Events bring people together to pay tribute to their heroes, to raise awareness of a cause or to witness history in the making. Events can be as simple as a child’s kindergarten graduation or as dramatic as the Super Bowl. It doesn’t matter what your preference is or even if it is constantly evolving. What does matter is that you are “experiencing” something that will give you great satisfaction and a lifetime of memories.
Wildflower Art and Music Festival
May 15, 2015 – May 17, 2015
Wildflower Festival Grounds Richardson, TX 75085
Since 1994, enjoy 6 stages of live music while visiting art and crafts vendors and tours of over 100 acres of wildflower fields.
70,000 Attendees
Canton Flea Market Arts and Crafts Show
May 14, 2015
Canton Historic Courthouse Square Canton, MS39046
Since 1965, this gigantic arts and crafts show features a juried show to promote outstanding artist and craftsmen, whose work will be displayed on the grounds of historic MadisonCounty courthouse square and surrounding downtown area. This has become one of the largest outdoor craft markets in the South featuring over 1,000 artists taking place in this very popular show.
50,000 Attendees
East Lansing Art Festival
May 16, 2015 – May 17, 2015
East Lansing-Downtown East Lansing, MI48823
Since 1964. The East Lansing Art Festival is a two-day arts and cultural event held in the downtown city streets of East Lansing featuring juried fine art and fine craft exhibition and marketplace with more than 200 artists from across North America. This event is ranked as one of the top 100 fine art festivals in the nation! Come enjoy free educational arts and cultural experiences in our Children’s Activities Area as well as top-notch live musical performances on two stages and international fair from local restaurants in our food court.
75,000 Attendees
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
May 16, 2015 – May 17, 2015
Reston Town Center Reston, VA20190
Since 1991. The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival brings more than 200 artists from around the nation for two days of exhibiting and selling their works, including paintings, photography, mixed-media, sculpture, jewelry, and fine craft both fun and functional, with something for all tastes and ages to enjoy. Experience the sights and sounds while strolling 6 blocks of outdoor booths filled with art, live performances, and acclaimed hands- on art activities for children in Reston Town Center Pavilion. As an added perk this year, be inspired by a monumental public art sculpture by internationally renowned earth artist Patrick Dougherty on site at Town Square Park, accompanied by a documentary exhibition in the GRACE gallery. NVFAF is an independent, juried art show, produced since 1992 by Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE), a non- profit 501(c)3 organization. The weekend festival admission is a voluntary donation of $5 per adult at the gates which provides an informative program and the bonus of dining certificates for local restaurants. The festivities begin on Friday night with a Launch Party at 6pm in the Pavilion. Get party tickets and more information on the festival website! GRACE benefits from gate donations and party ticket sales.
30,000+ Attendees
Dubuquefest: Very Special Arts
May 15, 2015 – May 17, 2015
Washington Park Dubuque, IA52001
Since 1975, art exhibition with over 125 artists, live entertainment, house tour, great food and more. Offering three full days of music, art, and culture. Located in picturesque downtown Dubuque in WashingtonPark and on the TownClockPlaza this festival is an arts celebration for the entire family.
60,000 Attendees
Spokane Lilac Festival and Armed Forces Torchlight Parade
May 16, 2015
Downtown Spokane, WA99299
Since 1938, the Spokane Lilac Festival is a city-wide celebration highlighted by the annual Lilac Festival Torchlight Parade. Other events include, amateur golf tournament, junior lilac parade, air show and the largest timed foot race in the world. The parade starts on Washington and finishes on SpokaneFalls.
200,000 Attendees
Tulip Festival
May 14, 2015 – May 16, 2015
Windmill Park Square Orange City, IA51041
Since 1936, features windmills, tulips, Dutch lace, quilt show, Dutch folk arts and crafts, art burst, volksparade, puppet show, hand-crafted wooden shoes and more. Festivities include music and dancing by hundreds of children and adults in intricate authentic costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, nightly musical theatre, a carnival midway, fun ethnic food treats, plus thousands of tulips and a dozen reproduction windmills throughout a charming village.
100,000 Attendees
Beach Music Festival and Cruisin’ Virginia Beach Auto Show
May 15, 2015 – May 17, 2015
29th Street Stage Virginia Beach, VA23451
Since 1995, one of the biggest beach music festivals on the east, nothing but great live beach music with nationally acclaimed bands. Also featured is the Shag Championship on the Beach, where nationally ranked shaggers compete for cash prizes and trophies. Takes place at various venues. Whether you bring a classic car to show-off or cheer your favorite entry at the popular Burnout Competition, this event is guaranteed to “crank- up” both spectators AND participants! Hot rods, classic cars, street machines, antiques, and motorcycles line the boardwalk for blocks on end.
50,000 Attendees
Artsplosure: The Raleigh Arts Festival
May 15, 2015 – May 17, 2015
Downtown Raleigh, NC27601
Since 1980, festival includes live music on 3 stages from jazz to blues to country to pop, about 150 arts and crafts booths and displays, kidsplosure educational activities for the whole family, interactive sculptures and food.
80,000 Attendees
Italian Market Festival
May 16, 2015 – May 17, 2015
Italian Market / South Philly Philadelphia, PA19147
Since 2003. A feast of Italian foods, music and special events at one of the greatest outdoor food markets in the nation. Bring the whole family to enjoy the Annual Procession of Saints, live entertainment, half- ball tournament to benefit the Mummers Fancy Brigades, and Food, Food and more Food! Takes place rain or shine on 9th Street Between Catharine and Wharton Streets.
50,000 Attendees
Mayfest
May 14, 2015 – May 17, 2015
Downtown Tulsa Tulsa, OK74103
Since 1972, artisans display their artwork and crafts for sale with international cuisine and music also featured. What a perfect way to spend the day. Mayfest is a family- oriented event created to promote a broader knowledge of and appreciation for arts and humanities among serious, as well as casual, art lovers. Mayfest is nationally renowned for presenting the very best in arts and entertainment. Tulsa International Mayfest has something to offer everyone. The outdoor area of Mayfest includes fine arts, crafts, four stages of performing artists, KidZone – a children’s hands-on art activity area, and of course, great festival food. In addition to the outdoor space, Mayfest also features five indoor galleries.
350,000 Attendees
Do Dah Day
May 16, 2015
Caldwell Park Birmingham, AL35205
Since 1980, Do Dah Day is the south’s number one Dog and Animal Festival and,one of Birmingham’s best-loved events! The parade winds down Highland Ave. beginning at 11:01am on Saturday with the bands kicking off in the park around noon. And don’t miss out on the festivities at Do Dah Eve on Friday night. Check website. Party starts at 7:01pm Fundraiser for Humane Shelter. This is a great fun event. Also activities at Highland Park.
50,000 Attendees
Preakness Stakes
May 16, 2015
Pimlico Race Course Baltimore, MD21215
Since 1873, the second race in the triple crown of racing. The race is for three year olds, 1 3/16 mile race.
90,000 Attendees
Escondido Grand Avenue Festival
May 17, 2015
Downtown Escondido Escondido, CA92025
Since 1989, Live entertainment, and food from around the world have combined to make the Escondido Grand Avenue Festival a family tradition. Over five hundred unique vendor booths line seven blocks of beautiful downtown Escondido along Grand Avenue. Features fun for the entire family with arts and crafts vendors, fine art exhibits, bands on three stages, international food fair and children’s rides.
65,000+ Attendees
Festival of Culture
May 16, 2015 – May 17, 2015
Oakton Street Park Skokie, IL60077
Since 1991, a huge celebration of different cultures that we share the planet with. Enjoy food, music, costumes and more. You and your friends and family will enjoy two days of ethnic folk music and dance, a wide range of food, unique arts and crafts, international children’s games, a merchandise bazaar, and dozens of cultural booths and displays.
50,000 Attendees
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