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"14th Annual Bluesapalooza &amp;amp;amp; Festival of Beers - July 31-August 2, 2009 - Mammoth Lakes, CA   Sample beers from 70 microbreweries and watch performances from top blues musicians at Mammoth Lakes, a mountain resort near Yosemite National Park. 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 true Cajun and Creole style with food, live music, and arts and crafts. Atlantic City Food &amp;amp;amp; Wine Festival - July 31-August 2, 2009 - Atlantic City, NJ The festival promises to be the premier event of Atlantic City&amp;#039;s summer season with four jam-packed days of events, tastings, and celebrity appearances. 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 Mead Day - August 1, 2009 - Worldwide Event National event organized by the American Homebrewers Association. The goal is to raise camaraderie among homebrewers and meadmakers. Watermelon Festival &amp;amp;amp; Jack Daniels Great American Grill-Off - August 1, 2009 - Vincennes, IN Celebrate watermelon and agriculture in the community! There will be games and pageants, live music, and plenty of watermelon. The Feel Good Festival - August 1, 2009 - Conyers, GA Annual outdoor expo promoting a &amp;quot;greener way of living.&amp;quot; Come learn sustainability for all facets of your life. Many activities and speakers, including a natural-foods cooking demonstration. 40th Annual Funday &amp;amp;amp; Possum Festival - August 1, 2009 - Wausau, FL Race in the possum trot 5K run, enjoy a pancake breakfast, view the pageants, parades, and live music. Do not miss out on the possum stew. Annual Taste in San Pedro - August 1-2, 2009 - San Pedro, CA Enjoy the seaside park and taste items from area restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Taste of Wisconsin - August 1-2, 2009 - Kenosha, WI This two-day celebration on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan brings all flavors and cultures of Wisconsin together. Taste foods from local farmers, growers, and artisans. Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s A Tasteful Pursuit Dinner Series - August 2, 2009 - Cleveland, OH The food and company of the country&amp;#039;s top chefs. The thrill of an auction of incredible items. All in one evening and all to help fight childhood hunger in America. Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation - August 2, 2009 - Salt Lake City, UT, &amp;amp;amp; New Orleans, LA Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation is the nation&amp;#039;s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists \u2014 all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent, and passion to end childhood hunger in America. Farm Fest &amp;#039;09 - August 4-6, 2009 - Redwood County, MN The festival brings together more than 500 local and national companies in the farming industry. Celebrity Chef Tour - August 6, 2009 - Los Angeles, CA This tour benefits the James Beard Foundation. Each dinner showcases a James Beard Award-winning chef. SF Chefs. Food. Wine - August 6-9, 2009 - San Francisco, CA Celebrate and taste the flavors of Northern California. Proceeds benefit three charities: Feeding America, Meals on Wheels, and the Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Foundation. National Blueberry Festival - August 6-9, 2009 - South Haven, MI Don&amp;#039;t miss all the blueberry-themed events including a 5K run, carnival, blueberry pie-eating contest, and much more. Columbus Wine Festival - August 7-8, 2009 - Columbus, OH Learn useful tips at wine seminars, view cooking demonstrations, sample food from local restaurants, and listen to local musicians. 27th Annual Blueberry Festival - August 7-8, 2009 - Wilton, ME There will be blueberry items to taste and for sale, as well as chicken BBQ and a wine-tasting party. The whole family can enjoy activities like climbing the rock wall and running the 10K race. Annual Great Stone Hill Grape Stomp - August 8, 2009 - Hermann, MO Get your feet dirty: Stomp on some grapes to celebrate the grape harvest and support a local charity! Rush Springs Watermelon Festival - August 8, 2009 - Rush Springs, OK More than 50,000 pounds of watermelon will be there! Activities include an arts and crafts fair, watermelon exhibits, and a carnival. Vino &amp;amp;amp; Notes \u2013 A Wine, Food &amp;amp;amp; Jazz Festival - August 7, 2009 - Woodland Park, CO Come mix the pleasures of wine, food, and jazz to benefit the Charitable Treasures Workshop. Be one of the first 500 entrants and receive a free commemorative wineglass.  Summer Harvest Gourmet Gala - August 8, 2009 - Tiffin, OH This annual gala is hosted by the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center and will showcase regional chefs and wines. Guests will enjoy a meal made with local, chemical-free ingredients and meet the chefs who prepare it. Mansfield Village Watermelon Festival - August 8-9, 2009 - Mansfield Village, IN This two-day festival celebrates Indiana-grown melons, and there will be plenty for everyone. Visitors can test their watermelon seed-spitting skills, or shop for antiques, arts, and crafts at the flea market. Celebrity Food Show - August 8-9, 2009 - Anaheim, CA Watch cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs and sample wines and gourmet foods. Gourmet Housewares Show - August 8-10, 2009 - San Francisco, CA View the newest products for the upcoming year and learn about the newest trends in upscale housewares. Houston Restaurant Week 2009 - August 10-23, 2009 - Houston, TX Fifty Houston restaurants will participate in Restaurant Week to benefit the Houston Food Bank. Diners enjoy three-course dinners for $35, and restaurants will donate $5 from each meal. 38th Annual Montrose Blueberry Festival - August 12-16, 2009 - Montrose, MI This blueberry festival is a symbol of community volunteerism and spirit and benefits the Montrose community. Over these four days, visitors can take part in a great variety of activities, including the five-mile road race, the battle of the bands, a flea market, the Medieval Festival, a fitness expo, a parade, a book sale, and, of course, a blueberry pie-eating contest. Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation - August 13, 2009 - Chicago, IL Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation is the nation&amp;#039;s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists \u2014 all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent, and passion to end childhood hunger in America. Summer Sizzle - August 14-15, 2009 - Springfield, MO Enjoy delicious food from the BBQ contest, play in the coed kickball tournament, and listen to live blues and classic rock. 28th Annual Watermelon Festival - August 14-15, 2009 - Russellville, AL Pick up your watermelon T-shirt and take part in this festival celebrating watermelons. Over two days there will be plenty to do, including an antique car show, live outdoor music, and games for children. 14th Annual Grape to Glass Weekend - August 14-16, 2009 - Russian River Valley, CA Immerse yourself in this wine region. Guests will taste regional cuisine and Russian River Valley wines. 48th Annual Watermelon Festival - August 14-16, 2009 - Sunland-Tujunga, CA This festival promises plenty of fun with an entertainment pavilion, a beer garden, a festival marketplace, and a food court. Don&amp;#039;t miss the bicycle race, the watermelon-eating contest, and the seed-spitting contest. 3rd San Rafael Food &amp;amp;amp; Wine Festival - August 15, 2009 - San Rafael, CA Local San Rafael restaurants will offer tastes to match wine from 25 boutique wineries. Guests will also enjoy local jazz and classical musicians live all day. Beer, Bourbon &amp;amp;amp; BBQ Festival - August 15, 2009 - Cary, NC Come out to enjoy 60 beers, 40 bourbons, and lots of BBQ. There are also tasting seminars and live music all day. 2nd Annual America&amp;#039;s Grape Country Wine Festival - August 15-16, 2009 - Dunkirk, NY Wineries and craft and food vendors come together to highlight New York State&amp;#039;s award-winning wine. Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival - August 15-16, 2009 - Fairborn, OH Browse more than 180 arts and crafts booths while sampling foods like corn, watermelon, BBQ chicken and pork, fudge, cream puffs, and more. Machias Maine Wild Blueberry Festival - August 15-16, 2009 - Machias, ME Celebrate sweet Maine blueberries! Enjoy the parade, blueberry field foods, crafts, fine art, and live music. Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation - August 17, 2009 - Napa Valley, CA Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation is the nation&amp;#039;s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists \u2014 all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent, and passion to end childhood hunger in America. DakotaFest - August 18-20, 2009 - Mitchell, SD This annual outdoor farm show on Schlaffman Farm outside of Mitchell, SD, includes more than 500 companies on over 45 acres of land. Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation - August 20, 2009 - Vail, CO Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation is the nation&amp;#039;s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists \u2014 all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America. Crane Creek Vineyard&amp;#039;s Annual Tomato Festival - August 22, 2009 - Young Harris, GA The Snyder Research and Extension Farm, Rutgers&amp;#039; center for sustainable agriculture, hosts this event, which features more than 80 varieties of tomatoes. Vermont Cheesemakers Festival - August 23, 2009 - Shelburne, VT Hosted by the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese, the Vermont Butter &amp;amp;amp; Cheese Company, and the Vermont Cheese Council, the event will feature more than 100 types of cheese from 40 different cheesemakers. There will also be locally produced wines and beers, and other artisan foods, including maple syrup, honey, chocolates, baked goods, and more. Watermelon Days - August 27, 2009 - Washington, IA End your summer party with a BBQ meal, watermelon, and many activities. Big Island Minnesota Championship BBQ Competition &amp;amp;amp; Cook-Off - August 28-29, 2009 - Albert Lea, MN Midwest cooks compete in a barbecue cook-off for over $13,000 in prizes! Eat Real Festival - August 28-30, 2009 - Oakland, CA Street-food vendors and a beer garden take over Jack London Square in Oakland, California. Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation - August 29, 2009 - Orlando, FL Share Our Strength&amp;#039;s Taste of the Nation is the nation&amp;#039;s premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists \u2014 all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent, and passion to end childhood hunger in America. Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival - August 29, 2009 - Yorkville, CA Celebrate the Yorkville Highlands&amp;#039; 10th Anniversary at this event featuring grape stomping, live music, food, and wine. Eagle River Area Festival of Flavors - August 29-30, 2009 - Eagle River, WI Eagle River Revitalization Program sponsors this event to showcase Wisconsin foods, products, culinary artisans, wineries, and cheese producers. Italian Family Festival - August 29-30, 2009 - Willow Glen, San Jose, CA Celebrate the local Italian-American community with authentic Italian foods, entertainment, arts and crafts, grape stomping, and more. 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