43rd WorldFest 2010 Festival
The 43rd Annual WorldFest-Houston – April 9- 18, 2010
The 43rd Annual WorldFest-Houston – 10 great days in April. 55 features, 96 shorts, 6 Professional Production Seminars – All film screenings at the AMC Studio 30 at Dunvale Theaters.
The Official HQ Hotel – The Renaissance Hotel – Greenway Plaza (713) 629-1200 Special WorldFest Rates! with rooms starting at just $119 a night! They offer free shuttle bus service to The AMC Theater.
The WorldFest Professional Production Seminars are Thursday April 15 at 10am and 2pm, Friday, April 16 at 10am and 2pm and Saturday April 17at 10am and 2pm. Awards Gala Dinner, Sat. April 17th, 2010. Houston Yacht Club/WorldFest Regatta, VIP NASA/Space Center Houston Tour and Texas BBQ on Sunday, April 18th, 2010. Y’all Come!
The 9th Annual Forecastle Festival 2010
The 9th Annual Forecastle Festival 2010 is where the Midwest connects. Founded in Louisville, KY, the annual gathering is equal parts Music, Art, and Activism. A symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists, Forecastle connects the progressive Midwest. The 2009 fest is expected to draw 10,000 patrons to the Louisville Waterfront part of a scenic, $60 million dollar riverfront investment which draws 1.5 million visitors a year.
Dates: July 10 – July 12, 2010
Location: The Riverfront Belvedere, Louisville, Kentucky
Times:
Friday, 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday, 2:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sunday, 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission & Parking: Single-Day: $45 (available at gate)
More Information:
Website: http://www.forecastlefest.com
Telephone: 502.472.7555
Email: jk@forecastlefest.com
Georges Music Springing the Blues Festival
Springing The Blues Festival is a free blues music festival. 3-day festival celebrating the Blues at an oceanfront venue in Jacksonville Beach. Two stages. Family friendly atmosphere with arts and crafts and other exhibitors, kids activities, great food and sporting events.
Dates: April 03 – April 05, 2010
Location: Seawalk Plaza, Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Times:
Fri, 5:00 pm 10:00 pm
Sat, 12:00 pm 10:00 pm
Sun, 12:00 pm 8:00 pm
Admission & Parking: Admission is free
More Information:
Website: http://www.springingtheblues.com
Telephone: 904-465-2426
Rib America Festival Indianapolis 2010
14th Annual Rib America Festival features award winning barbecue cooking teams from throughout the country and National and Regional entertainment.
Dates:Friday, September 3 – Monday, September 6, 2010
Location: Military Park (located in White River State Park), Indianapolis, Indiana
Times:
Friday September 4 11am to 11pm Free general admission from11am-5pm!Saturday September 5 11am to 11pm Free general admission from 11am-1pm!
Sunday September 6 11am to 11pm Free general admission from 11am-1pm!
Monday September 7 11am to 8pm Free general admission from 11am-1pm!
Directions:
Please click here for a link to MapQuest.
Admission & Parking:
Parking is available at the Indianapolis Zoo, the lot across from Victory Field, in the underground garage in front of the Indiana State Museum and at parking meters located on Blackford Street convenient to the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial. Additional parking can be found in the garage located at the corner of Maryland and West streets.

More Information:
Website: http://ribamerica.com
Telephone: (317) 576-8466
Talbot Street Art Fair 2010
Central Indiana’s oldest continous marketplace of the arts and creative spirit at the 54th Talbot Street Art Fair held rain or shine on Talbott Street between 16th & 20th streets in downtown Indianapolis. Free to the public, there will be over 260 artists and crafts people from across the country. This show is recognized as one of the nation’s premiere artistic venues.
Dates: June 13 – June 14, 2010
Location: Fine art & Craft show, Indianapolis, Indiana
Times: Sat, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sun, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission & Parking: Free
More Information:
Website: http://www.talbotstreet.org
Telephone: 317-745-6479
Email: talbotstreetartfair@hotmail.com
Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest 2010
Celebrating 31 years and new downtown location–The Arena District We?ve always been grooving but now we?re moving. Due to downtown construction, the Jazz & Rib Fest is relocating and is pleased to call The Arena District home. As the entertainment destination in the city, this location will provide a new exciting venue to showcase the event?s signature elements-hot ribs and cool jazz. Two stages will host the best in local, national and international jazz artists. 22 rib-burners representing 10 states and Canada have been confirmed and will compete for ?best ribs? bragging rights.
Festival Dates: July 23-25
Location: Downtown Columbus, Columbus, Ohio
Times:
Admission & Parking: Free
More Information: http://www.hotribscooljazz.org/
Telephone: 614-645-3300
Midwest Haunters Convention
The Midwest Haunters Convention is a weekend event planned for Haunted Attraction Producers, Actors, and Home Haunters. Our goal is to provide you with educational seminars and workshops with experienced presenters, a 75+ vendor tradeshow with the latest in haunt offerings, and place to network with others in the industry during our fun social activities. If you are involved in a haunted house in any way then MHC is the place to be!
Dates: June 04 – June 06, 2010
Location: Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
Admission & Parking: Free
More Information:
Website: http://midwesthauntersconvention.com
Telephone: 614-361-1466
Email: barry@midwesthaunters.com
Columbus Arts Festival 2010
One of the country’s most prestigious fine art and fine craft shows. Professionally juried and managed, the Columbus Arts Festival features 300 artists from across North America. Continuous entertainment on two stages, hands-on art activities for children and adults, gourmet food area, street performers and more.

June 4, 5 & 6
Discovery District
Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sun.: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Want to know more about the Festival? Download their Frequently Asked Questions here.
More Information:
Website: http://www.gcac.org/fest/
Telephone: 614-224-2606
Email: festival@gcac.org
Central Ohio Folk Festival 2010
Always the first full weekend in May Primarily a teaching type festival with a Friday evening potluck, jam sessions & a worst song contest; a Saturday evening concert, several workshops, spotlight concerts, & a lot of jamming. The instruments, music & skills taught are traditional.
Dates: May 7, 8, & 9
Location: 1775 Darby Creek Dr. (Battelle Creek Metro Park), Columbus/Galloway, Ohio
Times:
Admission & Parking: $35.00 Free Parking
More Information:
Telephone: 614-267-4128
34th Cleveland International Film Festival 2010
34th Cleveland International Film Festival For eleven days in March, Cleveland filmgoers have a unique opportunity to travel the world from a comfortable chair, popcorn in hand. The festival features a full survey of contemporary international film-making, featuring 80 films and more than 100 shorts from 30 countries.
Dates: March 18 – March 28, 2010
Location: Tower City Cinemas on The Avenue at Tower City Center, Cleveland, Ohio
More Information:
Website: http://www.clevelandfilm.org
Telephone: 216-623-3456
Email: mgoodman@clevelandfilm.org
