NC: Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival

Posted on April 24, 2014 by sandra

NC Exit 95:  There is fun for the whole family when Smithfield honors their agricultural history with their 30th annual Ham & Yam Festival.

Activities including a barbecue cook-off, “What’s That Yam Thing?” contest, Miss Ham & Yam pageant, Rubber Duck Race, Hot Dog Eating Contest,  and food vendors with both ham & yam offerings.

You can also stroll through hundreds of booths with vendors selling items including garden flags, handbags, kitchen tools, handmade jewelry and arts and crafts.

This family event keeps crowds entertained with performances on three stages,

Pig Races

Pig Races

children’s games, face painting, carnival rides, pig races, and a petting zoo. FREE concert Friday and Saturday nights.

Location: downtown Smithfield, NC
Date: Fri May 2 – Sat May 3, 2014
Hours: Sat 9 – 6, Fri, Sat concerts starting at 8:30
Tel: 919-934-0887
hamandyam.com

 

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NC: Annual Lumbee Spring Pow Wow

Posted on April 22, 2014 by sandra

Lumberton, NC Exit 20: “Dance of the Spring Moon” is the Annual Lumbee Spring Pow Wow Celebration of the Lumbee Indians. The event attracts over 400 dancers and 10,000 spectators from across the country, and is said to be  one of the largest native gatherings on the East Coast .

Three days of festivities include traditional Native American Indian food, arts & crafts, music and dance. There will also be dance and drum competition.

LumbeePowwow

Admission Adult $7, Youth(6-12) $5, Seniors (55+) $5, Kids (under 5) FREE, Military $5 withID.

Location: Southeastern North Carolina Agricultural Events Center, 1027 Hwy. 74 East, Lumberton NC
Date:  Fri May 2-  Sun May 4, 2014
Hours: noon
Tel: 910-521-8602
www.lumbeetribe.com

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SC: Colleton County Rice Festival

Posted on April 18, 2014 by sandra

Walterboro, SC Exit 53: Back in the 1600’s Colleton County was a perfect place for growing rice which both provided food for families and helped to create a way of life for those living in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. For almost 40 years, the Colleton County Rice Festival has celebrated the rich cultural history of the Lowcountry.

Enjoy  a fun-filled week of family activities; stroll the city streets of historic downtown Walterboro and visit the Rice Festival booths  in a street-fair atmosphere featuring hand-crafted art, decorative items, interesting local crafts reflecting Southern culture, and a variety of food choices.

You can expect great food, lively entertainment, rich history, beautiful art, and exciting fun for the entire family.  Activities includes; Rice Run/Walk, Rice Festival Parade,  Festival Pageant, Taste of Walterboro, Fireworks Show, Rice Cooking Contest,Live Music, and Dog Show.

Location: various, suggested that you start at the Welcome Center, 1273 Sniders Hwy.
Dates: April 19-27, 2014
Tel: 843-549-1079
thericefestival.org/

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Eat Your Way Through New Haven

Posted on April 17, 2014 by sandra

New Haven, since it is a major University city, with students and staff from all over the world, is a wonderful place to enjoy international food along I-95. On Sat July 18th, you can savor a guided Culinary Walking Tour through historic downtown and enjoy tasty samplings from stops along the way. Tour departs the Davenport’s at the Top of the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale at 1:30 p.m., rain or shine.

Location: Omni New Haven at Yale, Davenport’s at the Top
Tickets: $59
Phone:  203-777-8550 or 1-800-332-STAY (7829). Reservations required. (Amex, MC & VS accepted)
Date: Sat July 18
Time: 1:30pm
http://www.visitnewhaven.com

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DE: Downton Abbey Costumes

Posted on March 9, 2014 by sandra

Wilmington, DE (Exit 5) : If you’re a Downton Abbey buff, this  exhibition is for you. The Costumes of Downton Abbey Exhibition opens on March 1, 2014 through January 4, 2015  at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.

Approximately 40 historically inspired costumes from the award winning television show will be on display, as well as photographs and other mementos inspired by the fictional series, capturing the authenticity and essence of the period.  Visitors will experience life during the first half of the twentieth century in an aristocratic British household.

Location: Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE
Date and Time: Mar 1, 2014 –  Jan 4, 2015
Hours: Tues-Sun 10 – 5
Tel:  302-888-4600
www.winterthur.org/

 

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PA: ARTiculture at the 2014 Philadelphia Flower Show

Posted on March 1, 2014 by sandra

PA: Northbound  Exit 5C and Southbound  Exit 3: Sometimes on a long drive, you’ve got to stop and smell the roses. Why not experience the world’s longest-running and enormous indoor Flower Show, which attracts more than 260,000 people annually.

The  185th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show; is a melange of art and horticulture, a tribute to everyone from Michelangelo to Monet, Picasso to Pollock, and da Vinci to Dali, and appropriately titled;  2014: “ARTiculture”, which will be unveiled  March 1, 2014 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

The Show features large-scale gardens, elaborate landscapes, and spectacular floral creations. Not only will you enjoy exceptional design, there is also live entertainment, culinary demonstrations, gardening how-to workshops, and lectures by experts.

Proceeds from the Show support PHS, particularly the City Harvest program, which feeds more than 1,200 families each week during the growing season.

Location: Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch St‎., Philadelphia, PA
Dates: Mar 1-9, 2014
Hours: Sat Mar 1: 11-9, Sun Mar 2: 8-9, Mon-Fri Mar 3rd-7th: 10 – 9, Sat Mar 8: 8-9, Sun Mar 9:  8-6
Tel: 215-988-8800
http://theflowershow.com/show-info
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NC: Rumba on the Lumber

Posted on February 24, 2014 by sandra

NC Exit 20:  In Lumberton, NC, the Rumba is a festival featuring healthy activities, tons of food and the Bud Light Chili Cook-off, one of the largest in North Carolina. In addition, the whole family can enjoy the FREE Lumbee River EMC Kid Zone for the entire afternoon

It starts with a Family Bike Ride at 9 am.  Then onto  the  Southeastern Health Family Fun Mile at 10 am. This is a FREE event open to the entire family. Over the years it has continued to grow , often with over 1,000 children lining up at the start.

The Southeastern Health 5K Run begins at 1  am.  It starts in downtown Lumberton, with the course making it way through tree-lined streets, historic homes and along the Lumber River. Not only do all winners receive original artwork as their awards, but there is also prize money up for grabs.

Location: Lumberton, NC
Date: Mar 1
Time:  starts 9 am
Tel: 910-671-3876
http://robesonroadrunners.com/

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MA: Human Dog Sled Competition

Posted on February 17, 2014 by sandra

MA Exit 32A: Each February, traditionally on the weekend following Super Bowl Sunday,  the city of Lowell hosts Winterfest, a a two day festival held annually celebrating the winter season.

One of the most popular events is the Human Dog Sled Competition. This event is nationally-covered and extremely entertaining, consisting of several six-person teams dressed in wacky costumes.  Each team competes for titles of “Top Dog” and “Best Costume,” with cash prizes awarded to the winning teams.

In 2003, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) recognized the competition for its animal-friendly approach to winter fun.

At the 14th Annual Winterfest Festival, you can enjoy live entertainment and many children’s activities including face painting ,magic shows, ice skating, as well as a fireworks display.

Foodies will appreciate the famous Soup Bowl Competition featuring entries by some of the city’s finest restaurants.

Location: Downtown Lowell
Dates : Feb 21 &  22
Tel: 978- 459-6150  x15
www.lowellwinterfest.org

 

 

 

 

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Listen to Us on WTD radio: School Break Fun with Kids

Posted on February 14, 2014 by sandra

We’ll be talking with Kevin and Sue on the Travel Planners radio show on how to avoid the refrain “Are we there yet?”

Hitting the road with the kids in the backseat is no longer the chore it used to be with all the electronic gadgets to keep them occupied. However, restlessness is inevitable and for that we have suggestions to break up the days with activities. You would be surprised at what we have found in children’s and science museums right on the side of the road to entertain youngsters (and their parents) – guts, snot, scorpions and a human hurricane.

FL Exit 27 – What is the “golden hour” in a hospital emergency room?  Museum of Discovery & Science, Fort Lauderdale   www.mods.org
CT Exit 14N or 15S  – Ride a Skeleton Bike:  Stepping Stones Museum Norwalk    www.steppingstonesmuseum.org
VA Exit 78 – Watch Rats Play Basketball:  Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond    www.smv.org
DE Exit 5C – Learn How to Earn Money: Delaware Children’s Museum    www.delawarechildrensmuseum.org
NC Exit 138 – How Do Buggers Form in Your Nose? Imperial Center, The Children’s Museum & Science Center  in Rocky Mount   www.imperialcentre.org
FL Exit 350A – Stroll Down a Digestive Tract: Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville www.themosh.org

Date: Feb 15
Time: after 8:06 am CST and then online www.WTDradio.com

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VA: George Washington Birthday Celebration

Posted on February 12, 2014 by sandra

Va Exit 177: A citywide celebration is held for the anniversary of George Washington’s birth in his adopted hometown of Alexandria.

The annual George Washington Birthday Parade, the largest and oldest in the country celebrating this Founding Father, winds its way through a one-mile route along the historic streets of Old Town. The parade includes thousands of participants such as historical, community and youth groups, bands, horses and canines.

Other festivities include a 10-K Race and 2-K Fun Run, Revolutionary War re-enactment at Fort Ward Park, free admission to historic sites, popular walking tours, 18th-century dance classes, Madeira wine tastings and even the foodie-favorite “Cherry Challenge,” a cherry-themed competition among local restaurants.

Location: Alexandria, VA
Dates: Feb 15-17 2014
For the various times and locations of events please check web site: http://www.visitalexandriava.com/calendar-of-events/alexandria-george-washington-birthday/

 

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