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"Taste of Lombard - July 1-5, 2009 - Lombard, IL   Sample foods from Lombard&amp;#039;s restaurants while listening to live music, watching fireworks, and playing carnival games! Comerica Cityfest 2009 - July 1-5, 2009 - Detroit, MI The 21st year of Michigan&amp;#039;s largest neighborhood festival! Come taste local restaurant specialties and enjoy four stages of live music! 2009 Alameda County Fair - July 1-19, 2009 - Oak Grove, TN Seventeen days&amp;#039; worth (closed Mondays, though) of livestock exhibits, BBQ rib cook-offs, hot dog eating relays, Alaskan pig races, live music, and more. Naperville Exchange Club&amp;#039;s RIBFEST - July 2-5, 2009 - Naperville, IL &amp;quot;Voted best fest in the Midwest,&amp;quot; because of the outdoor music entertainment and plenty of BBQ. RIBFEST has major music acts, up-and-coming hot bands, community talent, children&amp;#039;s shows, circus acts, special events, a carnival, and an awesome fireworks display on the 4th of July. There is truly something for everyone. Grand Bay Watermelon Festival - July 4, 2009 - Grand Bay, AL Free watermelon and plenty of fun for all ages. Try your luck at the seed-spitting contest or win the award for traveling the farthest to attend! 6th Annual CLAMERICA Celebration - July 4, 2009 - Cedar Key, FL Celebrate the community&amp;#039;s farm-raised clams with a parade, a clam cook-off, clam bag races, fireworks, and much more. Floyd Fandango Beer &amp;amp;amp; Wine Fest - July 4-5, 2009 - Floyd, VA This summer&amp;#039;s July 4th event weaves all your favorite elements \u2014 wine tasting, beer sampling, fabulous music, and mountain camping \u2014 together for one of the most exciting festival experiences you&amp;#039;ll have all summer! Virginia wineries and microbreweries are celebrated at this two-day festival in the Blue Ridge Mountains. National Cherry Festival - July 4-11, 2009 - Traverse City, MI Cherries have been celebrated here since 1926. Come enjoy more than 150 events and activities, including an all-you-can-eat Grand Cherries Buffet. Taste of Park Ridge - July 9-11, 2009 - Park Ridge, IL Tasty items are available from 25 vendors during this three-day, music-filled festival. Annual Slugburger Festival - July 9-11, 2009 - Corinth, MS Named after a local &amp;quot;burger,&amp;quot; this festival features burger samples and lots of entertainment. Oak Grove Fish Fry - July 10, 2009 - Oak Grove, TN Hosted by the Oak Grove Methodist Church, this festival&amp;#039;s menu includes fried catfish, barbecue chicken, fries, beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, cake, lemonade, and tea. Sandwich Fest 2009 - July 11, 2009 - Sandwich, MA Support local independent sandwich businesses at this street festival! Shop for local artisan goods, enter your pup in the Dog Bowl, or even win $10,000 for the best-tasting sandwich! 30th Annual Los Altos Arts &amp;amp;amp; Wine Festival - July 11-12, 2009 - Los Altos, CA This two-day festival celebrates local Los Altos art, music, food, and wine. World of Flavors Competition - July 12, 2009 - Providence, RI Kicking off Providence Restaurant Week, Rhode Island restaurants will compete for $15,000 in prizes. Restaurants from around the state will sample their food for voters, who will pick the winner in each category: Americana, South of the Border, European &amp;amp;amp; Mediterranean, and Asian &amp;amp;amp; Indian. California Wine Festival - July 16-18, 2009 - Santa Barbara, CA A sunny seaside setting, hundreds of California&amp;#039;s best red and white wines, live blues music with dozens of top chefs and specialty food purveyors serving gourmet appetizers, fresh-cut fruits, grilled meats, artisan breads and cheeses, and much more. Don&amp;#039;t miss &amp;quot;California&amp;#039;s most popular wine festival,&amp;quot; which benefits the Santa Barbara Country Food Bank. Marysville Peach Fest - July 17-19, 2009 - Marysville, CA Fresh peaches, peach cobbler, and peach margaritas are paired with amusement park rides, music, and a 5K run/walk at this popular festival. Bite of Seattle 2009 - July 17-19, 2009 - Seattle, WA The 28th year of one of Seattle&amp;#039;s largest summer festivals will host more than 60 restaurants. Enjoy cooking demonstrations, food and wine tastings, and more. Downtown Campbell 2nd Annual Big Bands and BBQ - July 18, 2009 - Campbell, CA All afternoon and into the evening, enjoy live music, dancing, top BBQ grillers, and artisan booths in the heart of Downtown Campbell. 2009 Food and Wine Celebration - July 18, 2009 - Milan, OH This annual benefit includes gourmet cuisine, wine, cooking demonstrations, music, and an auction. Proceeds benefit Veggie-U, a nonprofit children&amp;#039;s program. Hudson Wine Festival - July 18-19, 2009 - Hudson, OH Showcasing more than 250 wines from local, national, and international producers, this event benefits Pawsibilities, the Humane Society of Greater Akron. Guests will enjoy musical entertainment, delectable food, artists, and vendors as well as raffles throughout the weekend. Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation - July 19, 2009 - Denver, CO Taste of the Nation Denver is going back to what it does best \u2014 offering the best food, wine, beer, and spirits reception-style \u2014 all to raise funds to ensure that no kid in Colorado grows up hungry. Sustenance\u2122 on the Farm Dinner - July 19, 2009 - Princeton, NJ Support local food and get acquainted with the Griggstown Quail Farm in Princeton with a tour and five-course gourmet dinner. 46th Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival - July 23-25, 2009 - Farmerville, LA Melons take over Farmerville for this three-day festival that began in 1963. Eat some melon, spit some seeds, see the largest melons, listen to music, and enjoy plenty of other outdoor activities. Michigan Brewers Guild 12th Annual Summer Beer Festival - July 24-25, 2009 - Ypsilanti, MI More than 200 beers from 30 Michigan microbreweries will be showcased at this event sponsored by the Michigan Brewers Guild. 2009 Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival - July 24-26, 2009 - Chincoteague Island, VA Come out and enjoy great food, fresh blueberries galore, local artists, face painting, live music, even bungy jumping! 2009 Gilroy Garlic Festival - July 24-26, 2009 - Gilroy, CA Don&amp;#039;t miss Fabio Vivani, the dynamic star of Top Chef, host the Gilroy Garlic Festival Garlic Showdown! Jazz &amp;amp;amp; Rib Fest - July 24-26, 2009 - Columbus, OH Head to the Arena District to celebrate 30 years of hot ribs and cool jazz! Berries &amp;amp;amp; BarBQ Wine Trail - July 25-26, 2009 - Hermann, MO Luscious ripe berries, savory barbecue, and cool, fragrant wine cellars make for a memorable summer weekend in Missouri Wine Country. Enjoy delectable pairings of berries, barbecue, and Missouri wines at six wineries. 16th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival - July 25-26, 2009 - Oxnard, CA Come out for this two-day celebration of everything salsa \u2013 the food, the music, and the dance. You can taste it, you can dance it, and you can even take it home! 22nd Annual Taste of Camarillo - July 26, 2009 - Camarillo, CA Enjoy an evening of tempting wines, a sumptuous buffet, and live music by Big Little Jazz Band. Fine and rare wines, along with other interesting and valuable items, will be featured in live and silent auctions. Zin &amp;amp;amp; BBQ in the Park - July 26, 2009 - Seattle, WA Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) brings its tasting tour to Seattle. Taste award-winning Zinfandels, mingle with top winemakers and principals, and sample incredible BBQ from culinary students. Zin and BBQ - July 29, 2009 - Portland, OR Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) brings its tasting tour to Portland. Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation - July 30, 2009 - Miami, FL Chefs and mixologists in Miami share their talents to ensure no child goes hungry. Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation - July 30, 2009 - Seattle, WA Taste of the Nation Seattle is a culinary extravaganza featuring the region&amp;#039;s premier food, wine, and spirits. Spend a summer evening tantalizing every sense, sampling, sipping, and socializing. Atlantic City Food &amp;amp;amp; Wine Festival - July 31-August 2, 2009 - Atlantic City, NJ This festival promises to feature a variety of events ranging from gourmet pizza and wine tastings to small-group chef demonstrations from the likes of Emeril Lagasse, Tom Colicchio, Duff Goldman, Ted Allen, and Ingrid Hoffman. 20th Annual Bayou Boogaloo &amp;amp;amp; Cajun Food Festival - July 31-August 2, 2009 - Norfolk, VA Get a taste of the heart and soul of Louisiana in Virginia in true Cajun and Creole style with food, live music, and arts and crafts. Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival - July 31-August 9, 2009 - Deerfield Valley, VT Berries, vintage cars, music, food, and tarp displays: If it&amp;#039;s blue, it&amp;#039;s probably happening at this 10-day festival. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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