The Taos Solar Music Festival is a world class music festival set in a beautiful park in the middle of Taos, New Mexico. In addition to the Festival’s great line‑up, their will be Solar Companies located on Solar Fest grounds, featuring exhibits and demonstrations designed to inform and expose alternative and renewable energy sources and solutions.

(Taken from the event’s website:  http://www.solarmusicfest.com/ )

On World Oceans Day people around the planet celebrate and honor the body of water which links us all, for what it provides humans and what it represents. Be a part of this growing global celebration! The 2nd Annual Santa Barbara Ocean Festival will bring together marine organizations, national parks, water conservationists, ocean preservationists, fishing and boating enthusiasts and more to help teach our community about the important role the ocean plays in our lives and to celebrate it’s massive and unique treasures along the coast and within.

(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.sboceanfest.org/ )

A festival celebrating traditional American crafts. Demonstrations include spinning, weaving, candle making, quilting, sheep shearing, basket making, tinsmithing, etc. Many activities for children such as butter churning, gold panning, and cornhusk doll making. Also, folk music and dancing.

(Taken from the event’s website: http://visit-prescott.com/wordpress/ai1ec_event/41st-annual-folk-arts-fair-village/?instance_id= )

We invite you and your family to just imagine how much fun you will have at the 2014 Marysville Strawberry Festival the third weekend in June. The Strawberry festival is not only one of the longest on going festivals in Washington State, but we are also ranked among the most recognized strawberry festivals in the nation. A community tradition since 1932, we invite you to join the thousands of families who come to enjoy all of the summertime fun, food and events.

Some of our events include: Berry Run, Kids Party in the Park, Fashion Show,Talent Show, Carnival, Market, Beer Garden, Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest, Kiddies Parade, Twilight Grand Parade, Fireworks and much much more. We are sure you will be able to find something for everyone at this years festival!

(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.maryfest.org/ )

The Emmett Cherry Festival is Idaho’s oldest and longest‑running local festival. Each year, thousands turn out for this family‑oriented event to celebrate the arrival of cherries! The eight‑day event/four‑day festival is packed with events and entertainment for people of all ages and interests. The entire town gets involved with the festival. Local and regional vendors from as far away as Texas and Florida return to show their wares. Join us!

(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.emmettidaho.com/annual-events/emmett-cherry-festival )

Northwest local vendors. Classes taught by local and national fiber artists/experts. Registration starts now for vendors and classes. Sunday afternoon outdoor fleece sale. A good time. We hope you can come.

(Taken from the event’s website: http://palousefiberfestival.wordpress.com/ )

Pssssst! Sarah really wants to check this out, but cannot so if you go please send us a note telling us all about it!

Rooted in ancient Indian tradition, Color Festival invites all its participants to let go of cares and worries, embrace joy, and live life in full color! Come enjoy an amazing sampling of locally‑sourced vegetarian cuisine, live music, yoga, dancing, and of course, the opportunity shower yourself (and total strangers) in vibrant colors. Discover for yourself the original event that sparked a world‑wide trend.

(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.colorfestival.com/locations/Sacramento )

High Rolls Cherry festival will include lots of cherries, cherry drinks, arts and craft vendors, food and drinks and free parking and admission!  No pets please.

(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.hrmplions.com/our-festivals/cherry-festival)