Festivals Galore!

Akron's Annual Soap Box Derby

Check out the Great Falls Balloon Fest

Well, summer is ending. School supplies are tucked in new backpacks and new clothes are waiting to be debuted at school. This was the time of year that my Dad used to take me and my sisters to the annual kite festival in Ohio. Plus, my Aunt worked for the Akron, OH Soap Box Derby, so if we could we would head over to watch the races as the last days of summer drifted away.

However, it's not over yet! There are still some great festivals across the country in August. If you are a Cubs fan, or just around the Chicago area, check out the Wrigleyville Summerfest for good food, live music and funzones for the kids.

In Ehrhardt, SC the annual Scheutzenfest is underway this weekend. There's a live auction, parade, a Scheutsenfest Queen and the main event- a street dance. Grab the family and shake the end of summer blues away in the streets on Ehrhardt. What a great way to spend one of the last weekends of the summer.

Love hot air balloons? Well, Maine's Great Falls Balloon festival is this weekend. Check out the balloon launches, a parade, food and live music. There is someone pretty exciting about seeing so many hot air balloons in the air at one time.

Whatever festivals you get a chance to visit, be sure to enjoy those last few minutes of a great summer. Happy festivalling everyone!