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Pet Fest 2010 in Charleston, South Carolina

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Our pets love us unconditionally and now you can show your appreciation to your dog by bringing your best friend out to the park for a full day of fun.  Both pets and  owners are offered a full weekend of exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, and more at Charleston’s premiere pet festival –  Pet Fest – on  Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park.

Last year’s event was visited by more than 1600 pets and their owners, and no wonder. The event is packed with information for pet owners and fun, all in a pet-friendly environment.

Here are some of the highlights:

· K9s in Flight Frisbee Dogs and Dock Diving – Shows scheduled for 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
· Dock Diving for visiting canines (new for 2010!), for a charitable donation to Humane Net
· Lowcountry Dog Magazine’s Cover Model Contest – Enter your dog for a chance to be on the cover of Lowcountry Dog Magazine
· Dolittle’s Interactive Tent – Tons of fun doggie games and a chance to win a year supply of food
· Charleston Kennel Club’s “Meet the Breed Dog Show” – Enter your own purebred or family dog
· Canine Good Citizen Tests – Would your pooch make a good therapy dog (Saturday only)
· Pet Contests – Best Trick, Owner Pet Look-Alike, A Face Only a Mother Could Love, Musical Sit
· Dog costume contest (new for 2010!) – Dress your best to win prizes
· Chow Down Like Your Hound – Human-grade dog food eating contest (kids and adults)
· Lowcountry Kitten Rescue Animal ER – Ages 8 & up can explore careers in veterinary medicine
· Microchipping Clinic (Saturday Only)
· STAR (Search Tactics And Rescue) Demonstrations
· Veterinarians, Trainers, Groomers and Pet Suppliers
· Dog Washing Station
· Rescue Groups and Adoption Centers will have adoptable animals on-site
· Children’s Activities
· Plenty of food and beverages including special treats for the pooches, and chances to win prizes

Another anticipated event is the announcement of the winner of “From Fat to Fit: A Canine Fitness Challenge.” This is the pet world’s answer to Biggest Looser.

The event takes place on Saturday, April 10 from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 11 from noon to 6 p.m. at Palmetto Islands County Park. Admission is $5 per day. Parking is limited. Children 12 and under, Gold Pass Holders and leashed pets are free.
For information call 795-4FUN (4386) or visit www.ccprc.com/petfest.

Springing the Blues Festival 2010 – Jacksonville Beach, Fl

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Springing The Blues is one of the most popular annual festivals in Jacksonville, Florida, every spring attracting somewhere around 125,000 blues fans. At this festival you will experience live performances on stage from some of the nation’s top Blues performers. Another plus in my book is the fact that Springing The Blues is a free outdoor blues music festival. The three-day oceanfront music festival takes place April 9 – 11, 2010, and  features a selection of blues performers as well as other activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Springing The Blues festival is held at Jacksonville Beach, Florida’s Oceanfront SeaWalk Pavilion.

Interesting Facts About the Festival:
• Downbeat Magazine has named Springing the Blues as one of the top 50 Music Festivals in the World
• SouthEast Tourism Society named the festival as one of the top 20 destination events in the U.S.
• Springing the Blues is known as Florida’s largest free outdoor blues festival.
• In 1997 the festival was voted as “Best Festival in Northeast Florida” by Folio Weekly Magazine’s annual poll.

Click here for the schedule of performances

This year the festival will take place on April 9-11 , 2010, at Seawalk Plaza, Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Easter Eggstravaganza at Middleton Place, Charleston, SC

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Join the fun and come to an Easter Eggstravaganza at Middleton Place. This year the organizers are going green and have created an eco-friendly Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3 Paper mache eggs have been chosen instead of plastic, and real hard-boiled eggs are standing by for decorating. There are also clay eggs made by the Stableyard’s potter and “prize” eggs filled with gift certificates redeemable at the Garden Market or Museum Shop. The fun begins at 11:00 am.

In the Plantation Stableyards, kids can learn how to color eggs by using vegetables, plants, flowers and other natural items. There is also a special an Easter Bunny meet and greet, story time station, and arts and crafts area. During the day games such as egg rolls on the parterre, egg tosses and more are available. Spring is also the time of year when kids and adults can enjoy seeing new baby lambs, chicks and bunnies.

Reservations are requested. Please call (843) 556-6020. Regular gate admission, $25 adults and $5 for children ages 7-15. Children 6 and under admitted free with paid adult.

Tybee Wine Festival 2010 – Tybee Island, Georgia

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Now you can support Tybee Post Theater by coming to the 2010 Tybee Wine Festival. The 2009 Wine Festival was very successful and earned over $10,000 for the restoration.The event is scheduled for April 17, 2010, from 3 pm – 7 pm on the grounds of the Tybee Lighthouse and it’s a great opportunity to do good and have fun at the same time. kayllaann bokep onlyfansThe wine festival will feature over 100 international wines plus delicious  tapas from some of Tybee Islands best restaurants.  But for those of who don’t appreciate good wine, the organizers have arranged something special for this year. This year the festival will also  offer a selection of craft beers, so you have no excuse for staying home. There will even be  a raffle, silent auction and live music by some of the island’s finest musicians.

Attendees receive a free gift package which includes a souvenir wine glass and wine tote. Participating restaurants are Hunter House, Papa’s Bar-B-Que & Seafood, The Breakfast Club, Fannies on the Beach, Marline Monroe’s, Doc’s Bar, Huca Poos, Sundae Cafe and Sting Rays.

All festival net proceeds go to the restoration of the Tybee Post Theater.

Tickets are  available online at  tybeewinefestival.com.

MS Mud Run Jacksonville 2010 update

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I just received an email from the organizers of the 2010 MS Mud Run in Jacksonville, Florida. The event was a huge success.

Here is what they say:” The March 20th event, held at Cecil Commerce Center, attracted more than 2800 participants, tripling the number from the event’s inaugural year. In addition, more than $400,000 was raised for the Chapter, exceeding last year’s total by more than 300%.”

Go here to read our previous post about MS Mud Run Jacksonville 2010

Congratulations everyone for a great effort – see you next year!

MS Mud Run Jacksonville, Florida