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Home and garden competition to be held at Longstreet Farm Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:57PMHOLMDEL — Enjoy time outdoors while experiencing 1890s rural farm life as the Monmouth County Park System celebrates the annual Harvest Home Festival. This old-fashioned country fair allows visitors to experience a time when neighbors gathered not only for work, but also to spend time enjoying one another’s company. read more
Fall festival to have patriotic theme Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:33PMBUNKER HILL - One of September's biggest events just wouldn't have been the same had organizers kept its original name. "It used to be called the Oktoberfest before we moved it to September," Chamber of Commerce President Robert Johnessee said. "We have a lot of German heritage here."
Share your photos, video from the Richmond County Fair Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:43PMYou can add your memories to our online collection
Flancer's, 4 stars Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:23PMDon't be fooled by the pun-laden menu. Flancer's sandwiches, salads, burgers and pasta showcase its owner's serious culinary skills with a nod to the flavors of the Southwest.
Fried Frito Pie Named 'Best Taste' At State Fair Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:50AMThe State Fair of Texas is about two weeks away. But on this Labor Day, the buzz was all about the award for best new fried food item. This year, competitors turned up the heat and creativity. But only one could walk away with top honors in the Big Tex Choice Awards.
Everything you need to know about the Richmond County Fair -- family fun kicks off tomorrow Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:58AMSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It's almost here. Vendors are preparing, organizers setting up and you can almost smell the pies baking in the oven. The Richmond County Fair kicks off tomorrow and runs through the Labor Day weekend from 11...
New this year to Long hill Community Day: the Plant Exchange, where you give five plants to get five Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:09AMLONG HILL TWP. – The Plant Exchange will be the newest attractions at this year’s Community Day, from 11 a.m. until after dark, this Saturday, Sept. 4, at Riverside Park, Gillette.
This year, all the Long Hill Community Day attractions are at Riverside Park Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:25AMLONG HILL TWP. – The fireworks at night will be moved to Riverside Park, and there will be a Battle of the Bands added at 6 p.m., but the third annual Community Day will still deliver an old fashioned all-day community picnic starting at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, at Riverside Park, next to Town Hall, Gillette.
Balloons, tarantulas, fairs and more Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:18AMFloat down to Colorado Springs for the 34th annual Colorado Balloon Classic.
Harmony fair to open today Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:03AMHARMONY -- The Harmony Free Fair starts at 3 p.m. today and runs through Monday at the Patriarchs Club Fairgrounds in Harmony. Admission to the fairground and parking are free.
Englewood's Pioneer Days fest is going green Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:51PMIn its 54th year, Englewood's Pioneer Days celebration blends cutting-edge trends with old-
Antelope Island taken by stampede this weekend Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:32PM Hot air balloonists and professional kite fliers will join more than 200 species of birds in the sky Labor Day weekend as the Antelope Island Stampede Festival returns to Davis County. The festival is an annual event with entertainment provided by 11 local bands, and activities include crafts, a pie-eating contest and cowboy church on Sunday. “You can bring your bike, ride horses and even just ...
SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS: A class act – 55 years later Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:06PMBack in 1955, Natick High School was new, Marilyn Monroe was hot, the kids hung out at Jones Drug and the Main Street Pharmacy, and there was also Wallace’s and Kemp’s Bowlaway.
21st Hazel Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:38PMHAZEL, Ky. - The Hazel Celebration's 21st Anniversary is coming up Saturday, Oct. 2, and planners are readying a long list of exciting events to celebrate the city's unique history.
Clamdigging around Rowayton Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:43PM"¢ The Rowayton Civic Association Summer Music Festival closes its 2010 season at Bayley Beach with ELI PAPERBOY REED & THE TRUE LOVES (R&B), Sunday at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Top 10 ways to enjoy your autumn • Entertainment (www.HometownAnnapolis.com - The Capital) Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:07AMThough the summer cookouts and pool parties may come to an end after Labor Day, there are plenty of local festivals just waiting for you this fall. Here are our 10 must-see events for September and October.
Hot This Week Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:46AMSexy naughty fun at McCurdy'sA contestant on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" in 2006, April Macie is
Naperville Jaycees hope Last Fling can make a difference Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:00AMThere's a perfect moment that takes place each year during the Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling celebration.
The $200 Million Trojan Home Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:39PMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - When Chicago native Alex Sheft was ready to move out of his dorm, he looked at several apartments near USC.
All's fair in classic contests Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:59AMEvery competitor will find her niche at the Labor Day weekend extravaganza
Certified KCBS Executive Merle Whitebook to Present Class on Judging to Kick Off Second Smokin' in Mesquite BBQ ... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:01AMTechniques to be reviewed at event in Mesquite about 80 miles north of Las Vegas.
Fun, food and friendly competition in store at the Richmond County Fair Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:43PMSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Seek out your inner kid this weekend by entering the classic contests at the 31st annual Richmond County Fair at Historic Richmond Town. Gates open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. into...
Wright County Fair returns with five-day run Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:29AMLast year, the Wright County Fair Board and Wright County Commission OK'd the change to start the fair in August, hoping the five-day run would be worth the wait.
Spotlight on local produce at Truro Agricultural Fair Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:49AMThe town’s second annual Agricultural Fair is set for Sunday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the town green, and there is still time to become a part of what is expected to be an overwhelming success.
5 QUESTIONS with Chris Dailey, executive director of Boulder Creek Events Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:49AMActing as the unofficial end to Boulder's summer for the 12th year, the Boulder Creek Hometown Fair is slated for Labor Day weekend. The fair, held on the Boulder Public Library lawn, features family-friendly fun like the "Great Zucchini Race" and a classic car show.
Round Lake Home Town Festival has it all Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:01AMRound Lake's Home Town Festival was held Saturday with 14 food vendors, 18 crafters and 18 businesses participating. Highlights included a car show, taco-eating contest, pie-baking contest, and a "Dunking the Dignitaries" dunk tank.
Time capsule promises future blast from past Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:50AMHAMILTON -- The theme of this year's Septemberfest celebration? A nod to the past and a look to the future. Now in its 28th year, the annual festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 in Veterans Park.
Palatine takes it to the street during annual fest Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:02AMThe Downtown Palatine Street Fest knows how to celebrate the dog days of summer, quite literally. That was proved on Sunday during the Sweet Pea Pet Parade, which included dozens of dog breeds, as well as ferrets, rabbits and other animals.
Rockton siblings pie chomping champions Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:57PMCHERRY VALLEY — Rockton resident Apollo Picot knows how to eat a slice of cherry pie — fast and without using his hands. The 7-year-old and his big sister Luna, 11, each left Sunday’s Cherry Valley Festival Days’ pie eating contests first-place winners in two of four age divisions.
A face full of pie at RiverFest Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:12PMErik Tusvik, 10, gets messy while participating in today's pie-eating contest at Bothell's downtown RiverFest. More photos to come. COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in the PNWLocalNews.com community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards.
The 39th Annual Montrose Blueberry Festival Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:39PMread more
Montrose Blueberry Festival a fantasy come true Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:38PMThe Montrose Blueberry Festival delighted hundreds last weekend, Aug. 18-22 with kids activities, carnival rides, a Renaissance Faire, sports competitions and many other events. (TCC Photos by Hillary Grigonis and Keith Salisbury) read more
Date set for Johns Creek festival Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:21PMDate set for Johns Creek festival
The Weekly Feed: Wiggly Tentacles Edition Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:43PMGrilled octopus at Estadio. Photo by Alicia Mazzara. Dish of the week: Grilled octopus Where: Estadio , Blacksalt , Sushi Ko , Masa 14 Grilled octopus is one of those high risk, high reward foods. At its best, it can be transcendent -- crunchy on the outside and meaty on the inside. Good octopus will have a bit of chew to it, like al dente pasta. But badly cooked octopus is like eating a rubber ...
Here&Now Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:02AMAntioch Auditions: The 50th season of fine entertainment begins at PM&L Theatre. The first season show "Noises Off" is in rehearsal at this time. Auditions for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Monday for children at the Senior Center, 817 Holbek St. Adult and teens over 16 years should audition at the Methodist ...
Plan your visit to the Evergreen State Fair Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:51AMAdults, 16-61, $10.
Kobayashi eats 10 pizzas in 12 minutes Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:56AMSometimes all it takes is something old-fashioned like a pie eating contest to resonate with people.
10 pizzas in 12 minutes: ‘Tsunami’ Kobayashi back in form in Barrie eating contest Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:39AMWith the start of the 12-minute timer, Takeru “Tsunami” Kobayashi picked up half a 14-inch pizza, folded it in two, rolled it in a ball and took a huge bite back into competitive eating.
Competitive eater ‘Tsunami’ Kobayashi makes a comeback Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:22PMWorld champion chowhound Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi's comeback in Barrie leaves competitors swallowing twice.
Competitive eater downs his opponents Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:31PMTakeru Kobayashi ate 10 pizzas cut into 40 pieces in 12 minutes to win an eating contest in Barrie.
Cheeseburger Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 10:28PMread more
Eat Like a Champ Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:06PMGo up against Joey "Jaws" Chestnut in a taco-eating challenge. Takeru Kobayashi - Joey Chestnut - Coney Island - Major League Eating - Competitive eating
'Perfect' Machias Wild Blueberry Festival draws thousands Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:11PMThe sky, the pies, the berries and the banners all shared the same hue. Even some of the faces were looking blue, but only on those who wanted to smear them with a sticky goo as they competed to be the first ones through.
National Linwood Pickle Festival seeing good turnout despite overcast skies Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:11PMDespite gloomy skies, the 34th annual National Linwood Pickle Festival kicked Saturday off in high gear.
Hot dog champ to chomp down on pizza in Ontario Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:10AMCompetitive eater Takeru Kobayashi will take a trip to Ontario this weekend to take part in a pizza-eating contest for the first-time ever.
Faith Calendar Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:53AMBuddhist meditation classes: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 30 at Anabel's Framing and Gallery, 2531 Broadway, Everett. Held by Kadampa Meditation Center Washington. 206-526-9565, www.meditateinseattle.org , info@meditateinseattle.org.
Ames Day celebration continues all day today Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:08PMAMES — The town of Ames began its annual Ames Days celebration Friday evening, and festivities continue all day today. The public is invited to make a visit to Ames and help the townspeople celebrate.
Judging pies for a good cause Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:57PMIt wasn't my normal breakfast of eggs and toast Friday. It was much sweeter and, oh, so filling.
The $200 Million Trojan Home Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:58PMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - When Chicago native Alex Sheft was ready to move out of his dorm, he looked at several apartments near USC.
FOX 7 Football Field Trip: Westlake Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:44PMFOX 7's Football Field Trip takes us over to Westlake this Friday to check out the Chaps before a scrimmage with McNeil.