Company: Stockton Strong
Web: www.nwilartfest.com
Contact: Amy Laskye, Email: nwilartfest@yahoo.com, Phone: (815) 947-2878
July
Illinois, Northern, Stockton
Event Name: Northwest Illinois Art Fest
Event Date: July 18 to 19, 2015 10-7 Sat, 10-4 Sunday
Join us for the largest fine arts fest in the region drawing artist from the tri- state area. Sample local craft beer & local wine, smell the BBQ competition and view over 30 artists.
Event Location: Stockton Memorial Park, Hwy 20, Stockton, Illinois 61085
Admission: Free
Full Event Information: www.nwilartfest.com
Company: Stockton Strong
Web: www.nwilartfest.com
Contact: Amy Laskye, Email: nwilartfest@yahoo.com, Phone: (815) 947-2878
July
Illinois, Northern, Stockton
Event Name: NW IL Art Fest
Event Date: July 18-19, 2015 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Juried art fest showcasing more than 30 area artists in the following categories: ceramics, clay/porcelain, jewelry, photography, drawing, glass, metal, painting, wood, printmaking, fiber/textiles, leather, mixed media, lawn art, paper, graphics; wood.Local food, craft beer, wineries and distilleries. Help judge the BBQ competition.
Event Location: Memorial Park, US Hwy 20 W. and Pearl St., Stockton, Illinois 61085
Admission: Free
Full Event Information:
Company: Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Web: www.galena.org
Contact: Celestino Ruffini, Email: sales@galena.org, Phone: (815) 777-3557
July
Illinois, Northern, Warren
Event Name: 155th Annual Jo Daviess County Fair
Event Date: July 30 to August 3, 2015 9 a.m. - Midnight
Celebrate at the oldest fair in Illinois. Livestock shows, exhibits, Badger State Tractor Pull, Rodeo, Demolition Derby, live entertainment, fair foods, carnival rides, and more.
Event Location: Jo Daviess County Fairgrounds, 900 High St., Warren, Illinois 61087
Admission: Varies per event
Full Event Information: www.jodaviesscountyfair.org
Company: Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Web: www.galena.org
Contact: Celestino Ruffini, Email: sales@galena.org, Phone: (815) 777-3557
July
Illinois, Southwest, Edwardsville
Event Name: Always ... Patsy Cline
Event Date: July 16 to 19, 2015
The musical play, complete with family humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, and Walkin’ After Midnight…27 songs in all.
Event Location: Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
Admission: 25
Full Event Information: www.WildeyTheatre.com
Company: Friends of the Wildey Theatre
Web: www.WildeyTheatre.com (618) 307-1750
Contact: Rich Walker, Email: rwalker@siue.edu, Phone: (618) 650-2536
July
Illinois, Southwest, Geneva
Event Name: Geneva Arts Fair
Event Date: July 25 to 26, 2015 10 am - 5 pm
The unprecedented Geneva Arts Fair transforms downtown Geneva into a venue for over 150 esteemed artists and draws a crowd of more than 20,000. The juried show was voted a Top 200 Fine Craft Fair by Art Fair SourceBook and a previous winner of “Best Craft or Art Show” by West Suburban Living magazine.
Event Location: , Third street, Geneva, Illinois 60314
Admission: General admission free
Full Event Information: www.genevachamber.com/geneva_art_fairs.php
Company: Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Web: www.genevachamber.com
Contact: Laura Rush, Email: lrush@genevachamber.com, Phone: (630) 232-6060
July
Indiana, Central, Carmel
Event Name: Armed Lady
Event Date: July 22, 2015 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month for a one-hour program followed by one hour of insturctional shooting. Please know that this an intimidation-free club, open to all women at all levels, from those who have never shot through those who are shooting pros. Just join us, learn and have fun.
Event Location: Point Blank Range & Gun Shop, 1250 City Center Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46032
Admission: 10
Full Event Information: www.hideandcarry.com/event/armed-lady-carmel-in-chapter-2
Company: Hide & Carry LLC
Web: www.hideandcarry.com
Contact: Lisa Pierce, Email: lisa@hideandcarry.com, Phone: (317) 817-0321
July
Indiana, Central, Indianapolis
Event Name: Lobster Palooza
Event Date: July 18, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird and his wife, Dinah, host the 7th annual Lobster Palooza -- a casual, exciting evening of entertainment, live music and a traditional Maine lobster boil. Proceeds benefit Indianapolis Opera’s education programs.
Event Location: Basile Opera Center, 4011 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46205
Admission: 150
Full Event Information: www.indyopera.org/lobsterpalooza.html
Company: Indianapolis Opera
Web: www.IndyOpera.org
Contact: Carol Baker, Email: carolb@indyopera.org, Phone: (317) 283-3531
July
Indiana, Northern, Portage
Event Name: Market on the Square
Event Date: July to September 6th, Every Sunday 10am to 3pm
Car Cruise-In. Musical entertainment. Great food and craft vendors. This year’s market will take place every Sunday from June 14th thru Sept 6, from 10 to 3, at Founders Square, downtown Portage. In conjunction witht the market this year, we are hosting a cruise-in from Noon to 3:00 pm. We will also have musical performances from Noon to 1:00p.m.
Event Location: Founders Square, 6300 South Founders Square, Portage, Indiana 46368
Admission: Free
Full Event Information: www.inportagepardks.com/wp- content/uploads/2015/03/Market-2015.pdf
Company: Portage Parks Department, Indiana
Web: www.inportagepardks.com
Contact: Lori Wilkie, Email: lwilkie@portage-in.com, Phone: (219) 762-1675
July
Indiana, South Central, Greensburg
Event Name: Tenderloin Throwdown
Event Date: July 25, 2015 10am-4pm
Who Will Answer The Call to “Come Show Us Your Loins?” Find out for yourself. 4 competition categories: Breaded, Grilled, Creative, and the People’s Choice. Additional fun: chainsaw artist, inflatables, music, air brush tattoos, craft vendors & merchants, ACCDC Chalk Expo, baby animals and more. Tenderloin Throwdown is on Facebook.
Event Location: Courthouse Lawn Downtown Greensburg Square, 150 Courthouse Square, Greensburg, Indiana 47240
Admission: Free
Full Event Information: www.mainstreetgreensburg.com/#.events/cjg9
Company: Main Street Greensburg
Web: www.mainstreetgreensburg.com
Contact: Wendy Blake, Email: execdirector@mainstreetgreensburg.com, Phone: (812) 222-0037
July
Iowa, Northeast, Davenport
Event Name: Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival
Event Date: July 30 to August 2, 2015 all day
Davenport native, Bix Beiderbecke, is a jazz legend who performed during the 1920s and is in the International Jazz Hall of Fame. Festival dedicated to music of his time and Dixieland style.
Event Location: Rivercenter/adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801
Admission: 20
Full Event Information: www.bixsociety.org
Company: Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau
Web: www.visitquadcities.com (800) 747-7800
Contact: Jessica Waytenick, Email: jwaytenick@visitquadcities.com, Phone: (309) 736-6827
July
Iowa, Western, Charles
Event Name: Madison County Winery Summer Music - Ashton Mount
Event Date: July 3, 2015 7 - 10 pm
Join us at Madison County Winery for live music with Ashton Mount, a 4- piece band performing a mix of Americana and County music. Madison County Winery wine and Twisted Vine Brewery beer will be available. Come sit on our patio and enjoy live music, or contact us to rent the Pergola for the best seat in the house.
Event Location: Madison County Winery, St. Charles, Charles, Iowa 50240
Admission: $5 Per Person
Full Event Information: http://madisoncountywinery.com/events/ashton-mount
Company: Madison County Winery
Web: www.madisoncountywinery.com
Contact: Doug Bakker, Email: bakkerd@mchsi.com, Phone: (641) 396-2220
July
Iowa, Western, St. Charles
Event Name: Madison County Winery Summer Music - Brian Congdon
Event Date: July 18, 2015 7 - 10 pm
Join us at Madison County Winery for live music with Brian Congdon, a solo artist who puts hit spin on classic rock n' roll and current hits. Madison County Winery wine and Twisted Vine Brewery beer will be available. Come sit on our patio and enjoy live music, or contact us to rent the Pergola for the best seat in the house.
Event Location: Madison County Winery, 3021 St. Charles Road, St. Charles, Iowa 50240
Admission: 5
Full Event Information: http://madisoncountywinery.com/events/brian-congdon-2
Company: Madison County Winery
Web: www.madisoncountywinery.com
Contact: Doug Bakker, Email: bakkerd@mchsi.com, Phone: (641) 396-2220
July
Iowa, Western, St. Charles
Event Name: Madison County Winery Summer Music - Opus Taylor
Event Date: July 31, 2015 7 - 10 pm
Join us at Madison County Winery for live music with Opus Taylor, a six member rock and blues band. Madison County Winery wine and Twisted Vine Brewery beer will be available. Come sit on our patio and enjoy live music, or contact us to rent the Pergola for the best seat in the house.
Event Location: Madison County Winery, 3021 St. Charles Road, St. Charles, Iowa 50240
Admission: $5 Per Person
Full Event Information: http://madisoncountywinery.com/events/opus-taylor
Company: Madison County Winery
Web: www.madisoncountywinery.com
Contact: Doug Bakker, Email: bakkerd@mchsi.com, Phone: (641) 396-2220
July
Kansas, North Central, Manhattan
Event Name: Riley County Fair
Event Date: July 23 to 27, 2015 6 p.m.
Something for everyone at Riley County Fair. Four nights of fun at the fairgrounds at CiCo Park in Manhattan, highlighted by Kaw Valley Rodeo. Taste the sugar high from a funnel cake? The ultra-satisfying sweet taste of homemade apple pie? Summer isn't complete without stopping at the county fair.
Event Location: Cico Park, intersection Kimball & Avery avenues, Manhattan, Kansas 66503
Admission: Free
Full Event Information: www.rileycountyfair.com
Company: Manhattan KS Convention & Visitors Bureau
Web: www.VisitManhattanKS.org
Contact: Michael Goens, Email: michael@manhattan.org, Phone: (800) 759-0134
July
Kansas, North Central, Manhattan
Event Name: Rhythm & Brews Festival
Event Date: July 31 to August 1, 2015 8 p.m. July 31; 7 a.m. Aug. 1
Three-tier event forms the second annual Rhythm & Brews Festival. Initiating the schedule is an 8 p.m. Friday performance by BeauSoleil. A number of bands and musical selections grace the stage at City Park following Hail the Ale and seventh annual Brew 2 Shoe, a 10K/5K run.
Event Location: Manhattan Ks City Park, 1101 Fremont St., Larry Norvell Band Shell, Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Admission: Costs vary (run event, homebrew contest, etc.)
Full Event Information: www.rhythmandbrewsmhk.org
Company: Manhattan KS Convention & Visitors Bureau
Web: www.VisitManhattanKS.org
Contact: Michael Goens, Email: michael@manhattan.org, Phone: (800) 759-0134
July
Kansas, North Central, Mankato
Event Name: Jewell County Antique Farm Machinery Show & Threshing Bee
Event Date: July 18 to 19, 2015 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This annual summer event provides an opportunity for folks of all ages to catch a glimpse of how farmers from years past threshed the wheat crop. Other features include a steam-engine powered saw mill, working blacksmith shop, antique tractor show, classic car show, a parade each day, a chainsaw carver at work making creations from logs, great food, musical entertainment, vendors with a variety of products for sell, a 5K Run and Kids' Triathlon event, and events for kids to enjoy.
Event Location: Mankato City Park & Threshing Bee Grounds, Jefferson Street & McRoberts Street, Mankato, Kansas 66956
Admission: $6.00; Children under 6 free
Full Event Information: www.jewellcountyhistory.com
Company: Jewell County Historical Society
Web: www.jewellcountyhistory.com
Contact: Janelle Greene, Email: jchs1870@hotmail.com, Phone: (785) 534-0940
July
Kansas, Northeast, Atchison
Event Name: Lakefest
Event Date: July 18, 2015 Gates at 4:00pm, Show at 7:00pm
Eli Young Band, Easton Corbin and Cassadee Pope will be performing at Lakefest 2015. The natural amphitheater at Warnock Lake is the perfect backdrop for a star-studded outdoor concert on a beautiful Kansas summer night.
Event Location: Warnoc Lake, 17862 274th Rd, Atchison, Kansas 66002
Admission: $24 Advance, $30 at the door
Full Event Information: www.atchisonkansas.net/index.php/chamber-events/lakefest
Company: Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net (133) 670-2427
Contact: Taylor Hays, Email: marketing@atchisonkansas.net, Phone: (913) 367-2427
July
Kansas, Northeast, Atchison
Event Name: Amelia Earhart Festiva
Event Date: July 17 to 18, 2015
The spirit of legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart is alive and well in Atchison. Each summer the community pulls out all the stops in honor of its favorite daughter, complete with a downtown music, food and crafts fair, star-filled outdoor concert, children’s activities, carnival, awards and honors, Earhart research and literature, music on the beautiful Riverfront, aerobatic performances and the grandest of all finalés — the “Concert in the Sky” fireworks show.
Event Location: Riverfront Of Atchison, Kansas, Commercial, Atchison, Kansas 66002
Admission: Free
Full Event Information: www.atchisonkansas.net/index.php/chamber-events/amelia-earhart-festival
Company: Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net (133) 670-2427
Contact: Taylor Hays, Email: marketing@atchisonkansas.net, Phone: (913) 367-2427
July
Kansas, Northeast, Leavenworth
Event Name: Kansas Riverkings Fish Markets 1890-1970
Event Date: July 18, 2015 1-3pm
Barbara Higgins-Dover Presenter from the Kansas Riverkings Museum, Lawrence, KS. Event sponsored by the Leavenworth County Historical Society at the Carroll Mansion Museum.
Event Location: , 1128 Fifth Ave., Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Admission: Free
Full Event Information:
Company: Leavenworth County Historical Society at the Carroll Mansion Museum
Web: www.leavenworthhistory.org
Contact: Beverly, Email: leavenworthhistory@kc.twcbc.com, Phone: (913) 682-7759
July
Kentucky, South Central, Bowling Green
Event Name: National Corvette Homecoming
Event Date: July 16thru 18 201`5 8am till 4pm
34 year old Corvette Show, Judged Shows, 6 different classes,road tour seminars, vendors,dinner and dance renunion show for 1955 1965 1975 1985 1995 Corvettes, and much more.
Event Location: Sloan Convention Center, 1021 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101
Admission: $10.00 Per person per day or 3 day pass $25.00 under 12 free
Full Event Information: www.corvettehomecoming.com
Company: National Corvette Homecoming
Web: www.corvettehomecoming.com
Contact: joe pruitt, Email: joepruitt@corvettehomecoming.com, Phone: (270) 791-2117
July
Louisiana, Jennings
Event Name: Stars and Stripes Celebration
Event Date: July 3,2015 4:00p-9:30p
food, activities for kids, live music, fun jumps, live music, and giant fireworks display at 9:00pm
Event Location: I-10 Oil And Gas Park, 100 Rue de l'Acadie, Jennings, Louisiana 70546
Admission: Free
Full Event Information: www.cityofjennings.org
Company: Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission
Web: www.jeffdavis.org
Contact: Jamie, Email: jamie@jeffdavis.org, Phone: (337) 821-5521
July
Louisiana, Cajun Country, Lafayette
Event Name: Cajun BBQ Bash
Event Date: July 18 to 19, 2015
The Cajun BBQ Bash is a sanctioned BBQ Contest to determine the best BBQer in Acadiana's Cajun Country.
Event Location: Blackham Coliseum, 2330 Johnston Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503
Admission: Free to watch
Full Event Information: www.LaHotSauceFest.com
Company: Louisiana Hot Sauce Exposition, Inc.
Web: www.LaHotSauceFest.com
Contact: Dana A. Romero, Email: dana@lahotsaucefest.com, Phone: (337) 251-7408
July
Louisiana, Cajun Country, Lafayette
Event Name: Louisiana Hot Sauce Expo
Event Date: July 18 to 19, 2015
The Louisiana Hot Sauce Expo's objective is to hold a regional event that promotes the Louisiana Hot Sauce Industry by encouraging the use of Hot Sauce in cooking via multiple cooking demonstrations and highlighting Hot Sauce manufacturers products lines by sampling opportunities to the public during the Expo.
Event Location: Blackham Coliseum, 2330 Johnston Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503
Admission: $10 For adults, $5 for children ages 5-13, under 5 free
Full Event Information: www.LaHotSauceFest.com
Company: Louisiana Hot Sauce Exposition, Inc.
Web: www.LaHotSauceFest.com
Contact: Dana A. Romero, Email: dana@lahotsaucefest.com, Phone: (337) 251-7408
July
Louisiana, Cajun Country, Lafayette
Event Name: The Art Barn Arts and Crafts Show and Sell Exhibition
Event Date: July 18 to 19, 2015
The Art Barn is a juried Arts and Craft show and sell of regional artisan from across the south.
Event Location: Blackham Coliseum, 2330 Johnston Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503
Admission: $10 For adults, $5 for children ages 5-13, under 5 free
Full Event Information: www.LaHotSauceFest.com
Company: Louisiana Hot Sauce Exposition, Inc.
Web: www.LaHotSauceFest.com
Contact: Dana A. Romero, Email: dana@lahotsaucefest.com, Phone: (337) 251-7408
July
Louisiana, Greater New Orleans, Kenner
Event Name: New Orleans Summer Bead & Jewelry Show
Event Date: July 17, 18, & 19, 2015
AKS Gem Shows is a bead & jewelry show open to the public featuring jewelry, beads, beading supplies, pearls, findings, classes, and more. Show hours are 10 till 6 Fri & Sat, 10 till 4 Sunday.
Event Location: Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd, Kenner, Louisiana 70065
Admission: $5 For the weekend
Full Event Information: www.aksshow.com
Company: AKS Gem Shows
Web: www.aksshow.com
Contact: Bill Clift, Email: info@aksshow.com, Phone: (504) 265-8830
July
Maine, Downeast and Acadia, Bar Harbor
Event Name: La Cenerentola
Event Date: July 10, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
The Bar Harbor Music Festival Opera Theatre will present “La Cenerentola”, Rossini’s comic drama masterpiece at the newly renovated Criterion Theatre. Curtain time is 8:00 p.m. An event not to be missed, this is the only fully staged live opera production north of Portland this summer. This is a rare opportunity to hear some of the top young operatic talents in the country.
Event Location: The Newly Renovated Historic Criterion Theatre, 35 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 4609
Admission: #30; $45; $50 & $80. $15 For students
Full Event Information: www.barharbormusicfestival.org
Company: Bar Harbor Music Festival
Web: www.barharbormusicfestival.org (574) 415-2015
Contact: Deborah Fortier, Email: bhmusicfestival@aol.com, Phone: (207) 288-5744
July
Maine, Downeast and Acadia, Bar Harbor
Event Name: Antonio Galera Lopéz, Pianist
Event Date: July 12, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
On Sunday, July 12, 8:00 p.m., Pianist Antonio Galera Lopéz is returning by popular demand from Spain to perform music by Bach/Busoni, Mozart, and Chopin at the acoustically superb Bar Harbor Congregational Church. The Palm Beach Daily News¨described this phenomenal talent: “Galera-Lopéz represents all that we admire in a pianist: warm sound, artistic phrasing, and faultless technique.”
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