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St Augustine Cycling Festival 2009

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St. Augustine Cycling Festival 2009
If you love to watch Tour de France and bicycle racing on TV, this is your chance to experience the same excitement live. If  you’re a devoted cyclist you definitely don’t want to miss this event. Come to St. Augustine to watch – or maybe even to ride – in a real bicycle race.

The festival is a two-day event on Saturday and Sunday, September 12th and 13th, 2009.

Bicycle Expo
The expo takes place at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Saturday noon to 7pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Here you can test ride bicycles from a number of manufacturers and shop for bikes, cycling apparel, accessories and training services.
Food and beverages will be available. Hang around for a free Endless Summer at the Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. in the evening.

The Criterium
Saturday, June 12 from 11 a.m. until 6:30 PM.
The Criterium, aka “Crit”, race will take place on a brand new challenging 0.6 mile course around the St. John’s County Office Complex.

This is an exciting bike race for spectators! Watch the most intense of bike races with competitors riding at 25mph plus and skillfully turning corners. The Criterium race is held on a short course.

Time Trial
Sunday, September 13. Registration beings at 6:30 am with racing beginning at 7:30.am.
The Individual Time Trial, aka “ITT”, race will take place on a brand new course at Bartram High School in St. Johns, FL.

The Individual Time Trial is a road race in which cyclists race “alone” against the clock, drafting is not allowed. Starting times are at equal intervals, usually 30 seconds to 1 minute apart.

Road Race
Sunday, June 13 beginning at Noon.
The Road race will take place on a brand new course in St. Johns, FL and the start/finish line is at Bartram Trail High School.

To get more information or to register for the racing events, visit www.floridacycling.com.

20th Annual Endless Summer Watermelon Ride
On Sunday, Sept. 13th, the 20th Annual Endless Summer Watermelon Ride takes place. This is a classic one-day cycling event perfect for experienced road riders, touring, intermediate and beginner cyclists alike.
Ride distances are 35, 56, 68 and 104 miles and primarily traverse lightly traveled country roads.

The ride is presented by the North Florida Bicycle club and is fully supported with well-stocked rest stops, SAG vehicles, bike shop mechanics and motorcycle escorts.

Click to visit the website

Bicycle Race

Jekyll Island’s Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival

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The Shrimp & Grits Festival is about combining two Southern favorites foods – shrimp and grits. The festival weekend is a wild mix of events, from cooking demonstrations, to shrimp eating contest, entertainment, Frisbee dogs, three races and much more.

The shrimp & Grits Festival takes place on Jekyll Island, Georgia, September 18 – 20, 2009. The festival kicks off on Friday with samples and votes. This is how it works: come to the festival and buy samples from vendors for $3 and cast your vote for your favorite dish.


Friday September 18
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
$3 sample night – Friday
Enjoy $3 samples of Shrimp & Grits from each of the Shrimp & Grits vendors and choose which one you want to enjoy for dinner.
Arts & Crafts Vendors and Kids Zone
Live Music

Saturday, September 19
10:00 AM Start of Amateur Cooking Competition
10:00 – 11:30 AM Live Music, Band TBD
11:30 – 12:00 PM Shrimp Eating Contest I
12:00 – 12:30 PM Big Dawg and Paul Gameshow
12:30-2:30 PM Live Music, Band TBD
2:30 PM Awards for Amateur Cooking Competition
3:00-3:30 PM Big Dawg and Paul Gameshow
3:30 – 4:00 PM Shrimp Eating Contest II
4:00 – 6:00 PM Live Music, Band TBD
6:00 – 6:30 PM Big Dawg and Paul Gameshow
6:30 – 7:00 PM Shrimp Eating Contest III
7:00-9:00 PM Randall Bramblett Band
Disconnected K9s Frisbee Dog Show – Near Historic Morgan Tennis Center; 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM

Sunday, September 20
11:00 AM Start of Professional Cooking Competition
11:00-11:30 AM Big Dawg and Paul Gameshow
11:30 – 1:30 PM Live Music, TBD
1:30 – 2:00 PM Shrimp Eating Contest I
2:00 – 4:00 PM Live Music, TBD
3:00-3:30 PM Awards for Professional Cooking Competition
4:00 PM Festival Grounds Close
Disconnected K9s Frisbee Dog Show – Near Historic Morgan Tennis Center; 11 AM, 2 PM

Call 1-877-4JEKYLL or visit www.jekyllisland.com

Shrimp & Grits Festival on Jekyll Island, GA
Photo: www.JekyllIsland.com

Beach, Boogie and Barbecue in Myrtle Beach 2009

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The fourth annual Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival kicks off on Friday, Sept. 4, from 5-9 p.m.and  continues on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Grand Park, The Market Common from  10 a.m.-9 p.m.
This is the second time the family-friendly festival is held at Grand Park.

This festival will feature free live entertainment, wake board demonstrations and the Wheels at the Beach car show.

But for most festival-goers, the main attraction is the finger-lickin, lip-smackin’ food .

Two cooking events promise to attract the nation’s finest competitors: Anything Goes contest and tasting on Friday and the Official S.C. Barbeque Championship and Kansas City Barbeque Society Cook-off on Saturday.

“We are excited about this year’s lineup of events and are delighted to partner with the Omar Shriners again on the barbeque competitions,” said Amie Lee, MBACC director of festivals and special events. “The chamber is pleased to continue providing a free, family-friendly event for locals and visitors to celebrate Labor Day weekend, which concludes the 58th annual Sun Fun Celebration of Summer.”

For $5, festival participants can buy five tickets for sampling Anything Goes competition goodies on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, barbeque sandwich combos will be sold for $6. Beer will be sold both days. Proceeds from these food and beer sales will benefit Omar Shriner charities.

Car Show in Myrtle Beach, SC
Car Show in Myrtle Beach, SC

The Myrtle Beach Car Club, organizer of Wheels at the Beach car show, will donate 50/50 raffle, silent auction and competition funds to Special Olympics of Horry County.
Here are some of the highlights of exciting events:

Friday, Sept. 4

Food and Arts/Craft Vendors, open at 5 p.m. – Food vendors will be selling a variety of eats, both sides of the lake. Select arts/crafts vendors will be selling jewelry, children’s clothing and other unique items, north side of the lake near the main stage. Most vendors accept cash only.
BBQ, BBQ, BBQ, 6 p.m. until supplies last – Barbeque championship competitors will sell their tasty offerings. A $6 combo includes barbeque sandwich, chips and soft drink. New this year: Tickets are no longer needed with cash only accepted. Proceeds benefit Omar Shriner charities. Both sides of the lake.

Anything Goes Contest and Tasting, 6:30 p.m. until supplies last – Sample dishes from shrimp creole to homemade ice cream and anything in between—anything goes! $5 for five sampling tickets. All proceeds benefit Omar Shriner charities. Football field, south side of the lake.

The Tams, 7 p.m. – Bring family and friends, chairs and blankets (no coolers allowed) and enjoy the legendary Tams, entertaining audiences for more than 40 years with a variety of music including the hits “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy,” “What Kind of Fool” and “I’ve Been Hurt.” Main stage, north side of the lake. Free. TheOriginalTams.com.

Announcement of Anything Goes Contest Winners: Anything Goes, Best Booth, Best Dessert and Best Sauce, around 10 p.m. – Come cheer for your favorite team as the winners are announced. South stage, south side of the lake.

Saturday, Sept. 5
Official S.C. Barbeque Championship and Kansas City Barbeque Society Cook-off, 8-10 a.m. – Look on as the teams prepare their barbeque for judging of ribs, chicken and whole hog/butt. Football field, south side of the lake. Free.

4th Annual Wheels at the Beach Car Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Car enthusiasts can view more than 200 classic and antique cars and trucks organized by the Myrtle Beach Car Club. Vote for your favorite. Along Farrow Parkway. Free to spectators.

Food and Arts/Craft Vendors, open at 10 a.m. – Food vendors will be selling a variety of eats, both sides of the lake. Select arts/crafts vendors will be selling jewelry, children’s clothing and other unique items, north side of the lake near the main stage. Most vendors accept cash only.

Wake Board Demonstrations by Carolina Wake Sports, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m. – Witness thrilling stunts on Grand Park Lake. The free shows last about 30 minutes each. Visit the Carolina Wake Sports booth to learn about wake board lessons. CarolinaWakeSports.com.

BBQ, BBQ, BBQ, 11 a.m. until supplies last – Barbeque championship competitors will sell their tasty offerings. A $6 combo includes barbeque sandwich, chips and soft drink. New this year: Tickets are no longer needed with cash only accepted. Proceeds benefit Omar Shriner charities. Both sides of the lake.

Live Music, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Main stage, north side of the lake. Free.

Sea Cruz, 2-3:15 p.m. – Main stage, north side of the lake. SeaCruz.com. Free.

Wheels at the Beach Awards Presentation, 3 p.m. – Did your favorite car or truck win an award? Who won the 50/50 raffle? Get answers to these questions and more. All proceeds raised from the raffle, silent auction and competition will benefit Special Olympics of Horry County. Car show stage, north side of the lake.

S.C Education Lottery Grand Prize Giveaway, 4 p.m. – Visit their booth to buy a ticket and a chance to win the grand prize. Grand prize winner announced 4 p.m. Main stage, north side of the lake. SCEducationLottery.com.

Announcement of Official S.C. Barbeque Championship and Kansas City Barbeque Society Cook-off Winners, 5 p.m. – Learn which competitor will

earn the Grand Champion title and which competitors will receive prize money. Main stage, north side of the lake.

Sun Fun Celebration of Summer Closing Ceremony, 7 p.m. – Main stage, north side of the lake. Free.

Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs, 7:30 p.m. – Bring family and friends, chairs and blankets (no coolers allowed) and enjoy Beach Music’s Hall of Famer Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs. Their hits include “Stay,” which sold more than 8 million copies and was featured on the “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack, “Little Darlin’” and “May I.” Main stage, north side of the lake. Free. MauriceWilliams-Stay.com.

For more information, visit BeachBoogieBarbequeFestival.com or call (843) 626-7444/(800) 356-3016.

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Beach, Boogie, Barbecue in Myrtle Beach

Catfish Festival in Kingsland, Georgia 2009

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The annual Catfish Festival held in historic downtown Kingsland draws over 75,000 people over three days.
This festival celebrates catfish, and you just have to taste the catfish served at this event. How do they do it? Who knows, it’s actually a secret recipe that has been used for years. But we do know that 10,000 pounds of farm-raised catfish is prepared for the festival, so you know that this is a popular dish at the festival. The catfish go on sale at 12:00 noon on Saturday and Sunday and 11:00 a.m. on Labor Day. Other menu items include the famous deep-fried onion blossoms, oriental fare, barbecue, and homemade ice cream.

The festival opens, as many festivals do, on Saturday, September 5th with a 5K run so you can work up an appetite and really make room for those 10,000 pounds of catfish. Booths filled with art, antiques, crafts and collectibles will open at noon on Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m. on Labor Day.

During the three days from Saturday September 5 – Monday September 7, people will flood the streets of downtown Kingsland, Georgia to browse over hundreds of arts and crafts and antiques, sample the foods of nearly 30 different food vendors, and most importantly, sit down to enjoy farm-raised Southern Fried Catfish, hushpuppies, grits, coleslaw, and sweetened iced tea.

Schedule of Events


Saturday, September 5, 2009

7:30am 5K Run Registration begins at 6:45AM and ends at 7:10 AM on Saturday September 5, 2009 at the corner of Williams
Avenue and Highway 17. The run will start promptly at 7:30 AM, rain or shine at the Municipal Office on Williams Avenue.
Official Annual Labor Day Catfish Festival T-shirt will be given to the first 20 PRE-REGISTERED participants. Race applications
are available for pickup at the Kingsland Welcome Center and Kingsland City Hall.

12:00pm Official Festival Start Time, Festival area opens: Children’s Amusement Area, Arts & Crafts Booths,
Antiques & Collectibles and Food Vendors Catfish Festival Dinners includes coleslaw, hushpuppies,
grits & iced tea – $10.00 Catfish Nuggets includes French fries – $8.00

6:00pm Festival Closes

Sunday, September 6, 2009

12:00pm Festival Opens, Children’s Amusement Area, Arts & Crafts Booths, Antiques & Collectibles and Food
Vendors Catfish Dinners includes coleslaw, hushpuppies, grits & iced tea- $10.00 available
Catfish Nuggets includes French fries – $8.00

1:45pm Free Concert at Main Stage Area Featuring Local Church & Gospel Groups including Jericho Road,
Kingsland 1st United Methodist Chamber Choir, & On the Edge Band

6:00pm Festival Closes

Monday, September 7, 2009

7:00am –11:00am
Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast – Tickets $4.00 each, include: Tall Stack of Fresh Pancakes, Thick
Southern Bacon, Sausage Patties, Coffee & Juice

9:00am Festival Opens, Children’s Amusement Area, Arts & Crafts Booths, Antiques & Collectibles and Food
Vendors

10:00am Official Annual Catfish Festival Parade , Hwy 17 South
Floats should be decorated with a theme of your choice. Lineup will begin at 9:30am on Highway 17 at Boone St. in Kingsland.
Parade applications are available for pickup at the Kingsland Welcome Center and Kingsland City Hall.

11:00am Festival Awards Ceremony (Main Stage Area) Antique / Classic Car, Truck & Tractor Exhibition
Catfish Festival Dinners includes coleslaw, hushpuppies, grits & iced tea – $10.00
Catfish Nuggets includes French fries – $8.00

1:45pm Free Concert at Main Stage Area Featuring Local Bands including Cumberland Blues Kings, Trigger
Happy Los guitaros sicarios , On the Edge Band

6:00pm Festival Closes

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We interviewed Tonya Rosado about the Catfish Festival in 2008. The video is included below.

Catfish Festival Kingsland Georgia

Florida Heritage Book Festival in St Augustine 2009

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Believe it or not, but it’s that time of year again. Time flies when you’re having fun, doesn’t it?

This festival on Sept 11-12, 2009, is an action-packed event for anyone who is interested in writing books, or interested in reading books too. You get an opportunity to rub elbows with authors, book-lovers, publishers and others at this event. The program includes workshops, keynotes and much more.

Check out the website at www.fhbookfest.com for more information.

Watch the video for more details.