June 29-July 4, 2005
Boston Harborfest
Boston, Massachusetts
(617) 227-1528
Boston Harborfest is much more than a Fourth of July celebration. More than 200 events highlighting Boston's role in the founding of the United States make this America's Biggest Birthday Party. Events are held around the waterfront and downtown areas and include walking tours of historical sites, lectures, reenactments, outdoor concerts, fireworks and even a Chowderfest. More than half of the events are free.
July 28-31, 2005
Oswego Harborfest
Oswego, New York
(315) 343-6858
This free festival takes over much of the city of Oswego, entertaining visitors with everything from a U.S. Navy Parachute Team air show to fireworks, amusement rides, an arts and crafts show and a battle of the bands.
August 6-14, 2005
Annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen's Fair
Newbury, New Hampshire
(603) 224-3375
The oldest craft fair in America celebrates 72 years this year. You'll find more than 200 crafters, plus daily performances and exhibits, at the annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen's Fair at Mt. Sunapee Resort.
October 7-31, 2005
Legacy of the Hanging Judge
Salem, Massachusetts
(978) 744-0991, ext. 104
As part of a year-long commemoration of the 200th birthday of Nathaniel Hawthorne, the House of Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts will focus in October on the author's ties to Salem and his relation to his great-great-grandfather, who was the "Hanging Judge" of the Salem witch trials. Planned events include lantern light tours and a theatrical production, "Spirits of the Gables."
November 24, 2005-January 12, 2006
LaSalette Shrine Christmas Festival of Lights
Attleboro, Massachusetts
(508) 222-5410
For nearly 50 years, the LaSalette Shrine in Massachusetts has been a Christmas season destination. Visitors primarily come to see the brilliant light display, but other activities include a display of the shrine's international collection of nativity scenes, afternoon masses, live concerts and a Christmas market.
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