Festivals News

Pageants have always been a part of American culture from the "Miss America" beauty pageant to the Dade City, Florida's "Miss Kumquat" festival pageant. Rural America features a pageant for just about every fruit, nut, and vegetable festival in the USA.

Chicago - It is only fitting that a film festival that bears Roger Ebert's name will continue. It was announced today (April 5) that Ebertfest will indeed go on later this month.

Not going to Lollapalooza, but want to see some of the bands or be a part of the action? No sweat, there is an app for that and a webcast, plus more.

Not only will the upcoming Cultivate Festivals bring out the food and music,they will benefit a non-profit organization that works with family farmers and organizations.

Ottawa - Are you seeking a fun activity this Sunday in Canada's capital? Veg Fest organizers seek to inspire further vital social awareness on healthy lifestyles through vegetarianism. Panelists are also scheduled to discuss topics which include animal rights.

Austin - As South by Southwest (SXSW) approaches, details are emerging. The event is a popular film, music and interactive festival taking place in Austin, TX from March 9-18.

Los Angeles - This exciting festival occurs as the late summer days finally give way to autumn. This traditional German celebration has spread throughout the world to different cultures far and wide.

Byron Bay - Offering art, entertainment, food, and ideas, a growing number of literary festivals worldwide are attracting ever-increasing participation from an international sub-culture.

Millions of fans around the world attend music festivals of various sorts and sizes, but few stop to consider the impact on the environment. The Green Music Group is hoping to change that, by implementing changes for both musicians and their fans.

Rock Hill - One of those annual signs of spring is the 'Come -See-Me Festival' in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Each April the city hosts the festival as a sign of the start of spring and the coming of summer.