festival News

Acclaimed Choreographer and Artistic Director of The PGK Dance Project, Peter Kalivas has an ambitious series of weekend-long dance performances planned for attendees of this year’s fine art festival

The Chicken Raid is an annual music festival to honor the Georgia bluesman Mr. Frank Edwards. The festival offers a range of national and regional talents including Beverly Watkins, Robert Lee Coleman, Albert White, Skye Paige, Sol Roots, and Mudcat.

Vendor applications are now available for the 56th annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD) to be held May 3 through 6 at Conejo Creek Park South (Janss Rd./23 Freeway) in Thousand Oaks.

The annual Roswell Lavender Festival will take place on the grounds of Barrington Hall on June 9, 2012 from 10 - 4. This annual event is a lively celebration of all things lavender with music, food, plant demonstrations and sales, and more!

Ontario filmmakers can submit now for the 2012 October festival. The Blue Water Film Festival (BWFF) announces the 2012 “Call for Entries” for the fourth annual festival. Film submissions of shorts, feature length, animation and documentaries.

The Blue Water Film Festival (BWFF) announces a call for entries for filmmaker submissions of short films, feature length, animation and documentaries. For the first time including all of Ontario, Canada and Michigan

The Food + Wine Festival Palm Desert is on track to be one of the top culinary events in the nation. This year’s event will feature many recognizable faces from some of the sexiest chefs in the culinary world

AAC ID Solutions, the Gold Coast based ID solutions provider, provided the Tyvek, Plastic and Vinyl wristbands for the Future Music Festival which toured Australia in early March 2012.

The 56th Annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD) will run from Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6 at its traditional location at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks. Organizers also have launched a new website.

The Cottonwood Art Festival has selected its featured artist, Mark Keller, for its annual event May 5-6, 2012 in Richardson, Texas.

The DIR®/Floortime Coalition of California will host their 2nd annual free Family Fun Day including games, legislative updates, & information for parents at Griffith Park on April 15th from 1 – 5 pm at Shane’s Inspiration Playground.

Dr. Isabel Aimee along with LadyLake Music invite you to experience an exciting new music festival series combining arts with commerce called Tunes in Towns of which Shepton Shops Soulstisss will be the first event.

Monster Energy Returns as a Super Sponsor of the World’s Largest Music, Film and Interactive Conferences and Festivals Fueling Flowing Crowds and Supporting the Experience

Matlacha Mariners hosts 11th Annual Southwest Florida Seafood Festival, Classic Car & Bike Show on Saturday, March 17 at the German American Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, FL. Enjoy fresh seafood, live music, classic cars and bikes!

FAS Entertainment launches line up for the Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival 2012. The festival this year is made up of 4 events due to attract over 25,000 reggae lovers. Partnering again with iTicketsBarbados.com early bird tickets now available.

The Madison Young Playwrights Festival brings to life the work of young playwrights who completed a play as part of a 10-week playwriting program conducted by Playwrights Theatre.

The Blue Water Film Festival announces the 2012 Dates of the festival. Each year the festival brings celebrities from across the country in to celebrate film making in Michigan and Ontario, Canada.

Three artists chosen by a jury of art world professionals will each be awarded a $1,000 cash prize, publication in Fine Art Magazine, and a solo exhibition. Just $25 to enter before March 15.

The Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival have announced a new concert to showcase outstanding young singing talent in the county. On Saturday, March 17, from 2pm, school and community choirs will stage the Cornish Boy’s Prom.

Invites you to a festival of colors aboard a cruise around the Hudson River

Europe's Largest Independent Film Festival. Over the years, the festival has hosted such guests and filmmakers as Christopher Nolan, Shane Meadows, Ken Loach, Marky Ramone, Iggy Pop, Anton Corbijn, Quentin Tarantino.

Linda M Pyle, author of "Peaks, Palms, and Picnics: Day Journeys in the Mountains & Deserts of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley," is counting the days until the March 3rd Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival.

DocMiami 2012 has opened its call for entries! Submit your documentary film today. Categories include: Feature Documentary, Medium Length Documentary, and Documentary Short.

A film about the shipwrecks in the Solent has been short-listed for an award at The Archaeology Channel’s International Film and Video Festival in Oregon, America.

The Kat, WYKT FM, will promote Hell On Earth Metal Fest 2. The Kat's FM station coverage includes Will, Grundy and Kankakee, Illinois counties. Hell On Earth Metal Fest 2 is scheduled to take place on April 15, 2012 in Chicago, IL.

The boys from Mason Rack Band are set to perform at this year’s Agnes Water Blues and Roots Festival which will transform the Agnes Water SES grounds from the 24th to the 26th of February this year.

Keith Harrison credits his Springfield, NJ upbringing for much of his recent Hollywood success. The 25-year-old musician took a one-man-band approach to making his first film, "Seaglass", which will premiere in Hollywood this week.

Purchase event tickets or donate online to earn points and win from $2,500 worth of prizes from the Autism Fest Autism conference and Mardi Gras festival.

Maple Syrup Family Festival slated for March 3-4 and March 10-11. Held Noon - 4 p.m. each day, this free festival is a unique opportunity for friends and families to learn about and enjoy the history of Ohio maple syrup making.

Melange aims at selecting finest talents from among the participating colleges.

Back in its tenth year, Winterfolk has moved downtown to the Delta Chelsea Hotel (33 Gerrard St. W.) The festival features over 100 performers, including Danny Marks, David Gillis, Jack DeKeyzer, Jory Nash, Tony Quarrington and Lynn Miles.

Myhudsoncounty.com has become the go-to resource for events, festivals, activities for kids, business networking opportunities and more in the Jersey City, Bayonne, Hoboken, Weehawken area. Here's a big event for food lovers coming up in March!

Now through February 13, Southern California adults (21+) can enter to win a pair of tickets.  Simply "like" Santa Clarita WineFest on Facebook to enter the contest and the winners will be announced on February 14th.

The Edinburgh Festival, or rather Festivals (there are actually several festivals in Edinburgh in August), is a time for entertainment, art, culture, and much fun. It’s certainly not a time for worrying about finding affordable accommodation.

cARTel: Collaborative Arts LA is proud to announce the second annual BROKECHELLA- a concert in the spirit of Coachella minus the sweltering sun, and prohibitive price tag. The event will be held this year on APRIL 21st, from 6PM-2AM.

The Festival of Balloons is coming to Dallas March 25, 2012. The public will be able to view amazing balloon sculptures and fashions from the best balloon artists from around the globe here to compete at the World Balloon Convention.

Wassup Xtra Magazine will be a premier sponsor for the upcoming Hell on Earth Metal Fest II; scheduled to take place in Chicago, IL at Reggies Rock Club on April 15, 2012.

Mark your Calendars! The National Steinbeck Center presents the 32nd Annual Steinbeck Festival, to take place on May 3-6, 2012 in Salinas, California.

Emmy and Two Time Golden Globe Nominee Matthew Modine’s pic Jesus Was a Commie and Golden Globe & Grammy Nominee Tom Keane’s Perfect Two are early selections for 3rd Annual New Media Film Festival Los Angeles

CHRISTMAS may seem like it’s only just gone but planning for an exciting events programme this summer has already started.

World Renowned Wine Expert Kevin Zraly to teach seminars; Weekend to Feature Tastings from more than 100 Restaurants, Burger & Beer Bash, Cooking Demonstrations, Winemakers Dinner and More

Gospel & Champagne Brunch at Tivoli Too! features Yve Evans & Co., with brunch beginning at 11am, and featuring a gospel show.

An evening at Studio at Montage Laguna Beach with a champagne reception, Executive Chef Craig Strong's signature garden-inspired hors d'oeuvres, followed by a four-course tasting menu complete with wine pairings from a local California winery.

Parole Rotary Foundation in Annapolis, MD presents the 2nd annual Naptown barBAYq to be held May4th 4p-10p and May 5th 11a-10p at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville, MD. Proceeds will benefit AAMC Pediatric Unit and BGCAA.

Experience award-winning chef Craig Connole's Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at the historic Hotel La Casa del Camino, Laguna Beach, who will showcase his top 10 tastes from K'ya Bistro Bar.

12hr Multi Media Event 10am to 10pm a fusion of art and music with live bands and dJ's!!

Juried outdoor craft showcase featuring 150 crafters from 30 different states.

The country’s top artists will converge upon St. Armands Circle in Sarasota for a celebration of the arts January 28 - 29, 2012.

Nosh Fest, South Florida’s only Jewish Food Festival, was created to supply tons of food to those in need through Feeding South Florida and two other area food banks in Broward County.

Delhi Grooves to ReRock 4 with Loy Mendonsa, Indian Ocean, Electric Fang, Contra Band and others