Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival 2010
The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival regularly draws over 200,000 to San Francisco?s Japantown, the largest Japantown in the U.S. and one of San Francisco?s most visited tourist destinations. The festival is produced by Sakura Matsuri, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 non-profit dedicated to promoting an understanding and an appreciation of the cultural traditions of Japan and Japanese-Americans and is one of the largest and most prominent celebrations of Asian culture in the state. The event includes a street fair, grand parade and various other cultural performances.
Festival: Saturday and Sunday, April 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 2010
Queen Program: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Grand Parade: Sunday, April 18, 2010
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About the Festival:
In Northern California we have taken up the popular love of the cherry blossom to stage a massive binational, bicultural celebration.
Each year, over 200,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the color and grace of the Japanese culture and the diversity of the Japanese American Community. Please join us and become a sponsor of this popular Japanese American community event.
What’s in the Festival: The Street Fair will include a food bazaar, featuring traditional Japanese cuisine and cooking demonstrations, a Japanese traditional arts and crafts fair, and a children’s village. Entertainment stages will feature performances by Japanese classical and folk dancers, martial artists, taiko drummers and others. Companies sponsor a high profile street fair area, a street fair booth, one of two entertainment stages or a combination of these.
5th The Coffee and Tea Festival 2010
Sample coffees, teas, and confections from around the world. Experience the ceremonial culture with International experts. Celebrate the history, passion, and philosophy behind every cup. A portion of the event proceeds goes to industry related charity.
Dates: February 20, 21 2010
Location: 7W, New York City, New York
Times:
Day 1, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Day 2, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
More Information:
Website: http://www.coffeeandteafestival.com
Telephone: 631.940-7290
Email: andyc@starfishjuntion.com
Open to the public and the trade, New York City is gearing up for another great show for 2010, the 5th Annual Coffee & Tea Festival NYC. Selected as one of the 10 Best New York Events in April 2009, this international extravaganza will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 20th and 21st, 2010 at 7WEST (7 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001).
The event will offer two days of programming including classes/lectures/demos from well-known industry pros and pioneers. Chocolates and sweet treats will offer a wonderful compliment to the spectacular collection of coffees and teas.
Come join us for a cup!
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
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
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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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
Allentown Art Festival 2010
The Allentown Art Festival takes place in the Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo, New York. Tens of Thousands art patrons visit the Festival to enjoy the beauty of Buffalo’s weather in June, the charm and uniqueness of the Allentown area and the quality of the art and crafts presented by the over 400 juried exhibitors.
For the 2006 Festival, $21,275 in cash awards was presented to Artists, Best of Show, Mentholatum Purchase Award and Poster Winners. $20,000 was also awarded for eight Art Scholarships and support for Erie County High School students to attend New York State Summer School for the Arts. In addition 10% of the gross profit from the festival goes to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, to be used for future Art Scholarships
Dates: June 12 – 13, 2010
Location: Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
Times: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
More Information:
Website: http://www.allentownartfestival.com/
Phone and Fax:
716-881-4269
Email Address:
allentownartfestival@verizon.net
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