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Celebration. This quaint event features arts and crafts plus a variety of entertainment and a large fireworks display. Orlando is the choice for heartpounding and awe-inspired thrills this summer! Fairfield Fort Lauderdale Summer, sand, sun and fun are just a few of the things waiting for you in sunny Fort Lauderdale. Take-A-Kid- Fishin’ Rodeo, held June 5 in Davie, is one of many area festivities. This event provides fishing, fun and competition for children ages 5-12. • The Mango Festival, a celebration of music and multiculturalism, features live entertainment food, vendors and a parade in Deerfield Beach on June 19 and 20. • Round up the gang and head to The Fourth Along the Coast Celebration on July 4. Arrive early and enjoy a day full of activities on South Beach, near Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale. You can also join the celebration with other resort guests as they gather on the beach and watch the fireworks set off at the local pier. • On August 15, enjoy the Hollywood Beach Latin Festival at the Broadwalk featuring Latin foods, live entertainment, and arts and crafts. Then, from August 27-29, “chowder down” at the Hollywood Beach Clambake! Experience New England-style food and live jazz and blues at this all-American celebration. • The area also features a variety of festivals throughout the summer. Hollywood Beach sponsors Broadwalk Friday Fest the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 7-10 p.m. Take your pick in downtown Fort Lauderdale — Bank of America FIESTA! Fort Lauderdale every 4th Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Las Olas Riverfront, or SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch on the 1st Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Riverwalk. So kick back and relax, or take off and enjoy the festivities — you decide how to best enjoy beautiful Fort Lauderdale. S O U T H E A S T Fairfield Washington, D.C. For something completely different, check out the seasonal return of Lantern Tours at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. This Friday night event focuses on tavern life in the 18th century. Plan your evening to include dinner at one of Old Town Photo: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Salute America during “The Road to Independence,” a two-day event held July 3-4 at Yorktown Victory Center. Alexandria’s fine restaurants and a stroll along the Potomac River. • From June 18-20, the annual Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival features live music, living history exhibits, tall ship tours, children’s events, arts and crafts and concessions. • On July 4, you won’t want to miss these 228th Independence Day celebrations. The Red, White & Blue Concert is an all-day event at George Washington’s Mount Vernon home with music by the National Concert Band of America and an 18th-century style celebration. Also, there will be fireworks on the National Mall in the nation’s capital, one of D.C.’s most famous events. • July 23-25 brings the 31st Annual Virginia Scottish Games. Celebrate your Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens in New Bern is an ongoing celebration of North Carolina’s Colonial history. Scottish heritage with games, dancing, food, bagpipes and the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans (Blessing of the Tartans) church service. • Tavern Day at Gadsby’s Museum is August 1. Experience a day of tavern life with displays and programs. • The Annual Friendship Firehouse Festival is August 7. This is Old Town’s historic firehouse with antique fire-fighting equipment, crafts, live music and children’s activities. Fairfield Williamsburg This summer you’ll be inspired by the powerful history of our country. Colonial Williamsburg rings in the Fourth of July with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a salute to the 13 colonies and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. (Discounted admission tickets are available at the Activities Office.) Watch costumed interpreters reenact daily activities from the 18th century. Or choose to celebrate in Yorktown, where independence was won. Enjoy arts and crafts shows, classic car show, parade, children’s game area and musical entertainment with a spectacular fireworks show over the York River. • Each Thursday, join the resort’s guided bus tour of Washington, D.C. Full-sized, professional coaches take you on a day tour of the most beautiful and inspiring sights in our nation’s capital, without the hassles of driving and parking yourself. (Call the Activities Office at 757-220-6462 in advance to guarantee your spot.) This year marks the grand opening of President’s Park, in which 18-foot sculpted busts of 42 U.S. presidents are presented in a relaxed garden setting. • Beginning June 15 and running throughout the summer, the Music Theatre Entertainers will present their Summer Production, an enthusiastic tribute to America’s musical heritage. Join them for a rockin’ evening of family fun jam-packed with familiar songs. • Enjoy jazz and light opera favorites at the 8th Annual Opera in the Vineyards on June 19. Tour the winery and sample wines at the connoisseur wine tasting. • The Virginia Shakespeare Festival presents three shows in repertory from July 9 to August 8 — “Long Day's Journey into Night” by Eugene O’Neill and Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part 1” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Photo:Asheville CVB Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to downtown Asheville most Saturday nights this summer for Shindig on the Green. Fairfield Harbour This summer you can expect the Harbour’s two golf courses to be in pristine condition for your play. Early tee times are reserved for owners and guests; just call the pro shops (252-638-5338 for Harbour Pointe, 252- 514-0050 for Shoreline) to book your time. • If you’re a history buff, Tryon Palace awaits you. Guides in period dress show you around and tell the story of New Bern’s early years and the role it played in the Civil War. There are many historic homes within walking distance. Enjoy beautiful gardens open free of charge on July 4, a reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Palace Streets and fireworks later in the evening. Several concerts, including the North Carolina Symphony, will take place on the south lawn through early July. Monthly garden lectures and African-American walking tours are also offered the 3rd Sunday of each month throughout the summer. • The National Cemetery in New Bern is one of the oldest Civil War cemeteries and is also the final resting place of the inventor and 9
founder of Pepsi. If you’re a Pepsi fan, you’ll take pleasure in seeing the actual store where it all began. It’s located on the corner of Pollock and Middle Streets in downtown New Bern. • All-day festivities abound for the Fourth of July. At the resort, there will be games, swimming, facepainting and a DJ for dancing. Union Park on the Neuse River in New Bern hosts a fireworks display. • The resort also has a summer camp planned from June 7 to August 6. The kids get to make things and play games and have a snack or two. If you want to hop in the car, you’ll find the beach — swimming, surfing, sailing, fishing and lots more are just down the road! Fairfield Mountains Lake Lure lies in one of the most beautiful areas of the Southern Appalachian Foothills. If golf is your bag, two great Dan Maple-designed golf courses await you. • Celebrate the Fourth of July at The Beach at Lake Lure with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. They can also be viewed from the Lake Lure Marina. • Photo © The Biltmore Company Visit America’s largest home this summer as Biltmore Estate in Asheville unveils a world of life-size topiaries. Catch one of several full-moon cruises on Lake Lure June 3, July 2 and 31 and August 29, or enjoy the Perseids Meteor Showers cruise on August 12. • Most Saturday nights from July 3 through Labor Day at Shindig on the Green in the Asheville Historic District, prepare for handclapping and toe-tapping fun during this festival of bluegrass and mountain dance. • Take a ride to Chimney Rock Park and enjoy great views, hiking and scenic waterfalls. • In addition to seeing America’s largest home, Frederick Law Olmsted’s last great landscape and a working winery, visitors to Asheville’s Biltmore Estate will get to see an array of extraordinary, life-size topiaries representing many of the countries George Vanderbilt visited in his world travels during the late 1800s and early 1900s. “Garden Journeys: A World of Topiaries” runs all summer. While you’re there, visit downtown Asheville and shop in quaint Biltmore Village. Whatever your choice for relaxation, mountains of opportunities abound! Fairfield Sapphire Valley Make a splash this summer! Take a refreshing dip in the resort’s pools or a mountain lake, or experience the cool, relaxing pace of a paddleboat ride on Fairfield Lake. Hop on a tube and explore the French Broad River as you float past fertile habitats for plants and wildlife. Looking for a wilder ride? Try one of the many whitewater rafting companies in the area, each offering a variety of “get wet” excursions for the entire family. The Nantahala River and Chattooga River (featured in the movie “Deliverance”) offer some of the most exciting whitewater rafting in the East. Or spend an entire day or evening cruising around Glenville Lake on a pontoon boat. How about water-skiing or a “shower” under one of the many waterfalls located only a short trip from the resort? There’s no end to the “wet” fun you can have this summer. • Let your taste buds dance at the Taste of Scotland festival June 11-12 in downtown Franklin. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. and lasts until 4 p.m., and features tasty Scottish foods, music and dancing. Don’t forget your kilt! • Fishermen will love Horsepasture River and nearby Tuckasegee River, both outstanding trout streams. • Travel back in time with a visit to Oconaluftee Indian Village, a replica of an 18th-century Cherokee Indian community located in nearby Cherokee. Don’t miss a performance of “Unto These Hills,” an outdoor pageant of Cherokee history. • Adventures are virtually unlimited in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard or in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The great outdoors is yours to explore in Sapphire Valley. Fairfield Myrtle Beach This summer, expect nothing short of a fabulous time on the Grand Strand. Kick off the season with the Sun Fun Festival, June 3-7. Take in an air show, sporting events, concerts, beach games, pageants, parade, children’s events and more at the beachside festivities. • Beach Bang, a fireworks show visible up and down the beach, is scheduled every Wednesday at 10 p.m. through August at Second Ave. Pier. Special shows will be held July 4 and August 30 in recognition of the Independence Day and Labor Day holidays. • Don’t miss the Surfside Beach Fourth of July Celebration July 3, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Martin Park, featuring a band, games and concessions. Then head over to the Cherry Grove Pier on July 4, 7-11 p.m., for fireworks and music. Murrells Inlet Fourth of July Boat Parade, a special celebration featuring A visit to the Myrtle Beach area during the 53rd Annual Sun Fun Festival, June 3-7, is a high-energy experience. over 100 boat entries, takes place on Murrells Inlet Creek. • For a night out with the kids, check out the singers, dancers, musicians and comedians at The Carolina Opry. Alabama Theater’s “ONE - The Show” incorporates elements of Broadway, Las Vegas, Hollywood and Nashville into its magnificent productions throughout the summer. Dinner theaters such as Dixie Stampede and Medieval Times offer additional family entertainment. The resorts’ SunBurst Kids Club — another option for the kids — begins in June and runs through the summer. • Enjoy wine-tasting and mellow music at one of the many festivals held at LaBelle Amie Vineyard. • Art in the Park, held at Chapin Park from July 19-20, will present arts and crafts for everyone. • The Mustang Car Show, July 19-25, will feature hundreds of Mustangs and SVTs for the enthusiast. Whether it’s fun by the surf or wine on the turf, good times will be had by all in Myrtle Beach. Fairfield Ocean Ridge This summer presents many relaxing activities at Edisto Beach. Go beachcombing and discover a variety of shells, ocean life and shark’s teeth. While you’re there, For 17 days and nights, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston’s historic spaces with over 120 performances. watch the dolphins swimming right off shore! Tickets can be purchased at the resort for gator tours and boat tours to coastal Beaufort and Otter Island for shelling. • Check out the island’s museum and gift shop, and visit the Edisto Island Serpentarium, which features a reptile museum and gift shop. • It’s worth the 45- minute drive to Charleston to enjoy one of its many events. From May 28 to June 13, Spoleto Festival USA — one of the world’s major art festivals — fills the city with performances by renowned artists in disciplines ranging from opera, theater and dance to chamber, symphonic and choral music. During the same period, Piccolo Spoleto, its companion festival, focuses on artists from the Southeast region with offerings including visual arts, exhibits, classical music, jazz, dance, theatre, poetry readings, children’s activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, crafts and film. • Also in Charleston, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum hosts what may be the largest Fourth of July gathering in South Carolina. Fireworks will be launched 10
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