Fall Festivals

Summer ending got you down? In need of a chance of pace? I've got just the ticket. Check out some of these unusual, unique festivals across the US, that are sure to add a little zip to your weekend! Bummer I don't leave close enough to actually attend ANY of these festivities!

Arrr matey! Rally up ye buccaneers and scalleywags, the Portland Pirate Festival is almost here! Walk the plank on down to the marauder's market to loot some buried treasure Sept 20th & 21st!

Anyone want to build a sand castle? Bring your shovels and buckets and join in the festivities at the Neptune Festival for the North American Sand-Sculpting Championship, Sept. 26-28 in Virginia Beach, VA.

For the balloon enthusiast, who can't get enough hot air, hit up the Albequerque International Balloon Fiesta - October 4-12.

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