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08-22-2010, 11:41 AM

#71

butterflywing

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when we had a summer house in cape may, they had a lima bean festival.
ever see earrings with hanging lima beans? in metuchen we have oktoberfest, but everyone has that, don't they?

almost forgot: in saugerties, upstate new york, they have a garlic festival. you can follow your nose to that one.

08-22-2010, 05:36 PM

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Favorite Fabrics

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In our area we have a lilac festival, Canal Fest (celebrates the Erie Canal), Eden Corn Festival, a tomato festival, and a chicken wing festival.

08-22-2010, 05:51 PM

#73

Matilda

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A little tiny town called Hamburg, Michigan has kohlrabi festival. They have a "small" patch outside of town!

08-22-2010, 09:33 PM

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zz-pd

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We have a garlic festival, the same thing, but they even have garlic ice cream. I have never tried the ice cream, and probleley never will. God bless.

08-23-2010, 09:03 AM

#75

tryitall

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Sorgum Festival Wewoka, OK

08-23-2010, 11:30 AM

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Grinster

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LOL, I grew up in Bay City and remember them well. Especially all of the Catholic Church festivals (St. Stans, St. James, St, Hyacinths) Brings back good memories!

08-23-2010, 11:32 AM

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Grinster

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In Western Mich we have a Blueberry Festival, Goose Festival in the Fall, Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven.....Wine Festival in Kzoo.