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SPIRIT of the JERSEYS State History Fair May 3 at 11a.m.-5p.m.
Washington Crossing State Park - Titusville, N.J.
For more information, visit www.state.nj.us

Learn about four centuries of New Jersey’s history in an exciting way at Washington Crossing, which gives visitors a unique glance at history through live reenactment demonstrations, military encampments, canal boat rides on the Delaware and Raritan Canal, music,  historic games and crafts, vintage baseball, and “The Market Place.” This annual event is FREE and FUN for the whole family, so come out and experience New Jersey’s rich history.

Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival May 30-June 1
Marine Park by the Navesink River - Red Bank, N.J.
For more information, visit www.redbankfestival.com

The 22nd Annual Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival is swinging into town. Come enjoy hundreds of the best jazz and blues artists around, excellent food, and crafts for the kids. A couple hundred thousand people are expected to attend one of the largest and best FREE jazz fests in the Northeast. There is also fine dining and great shopping found all around the festival. Get ready to jazz up your summer

2008 McGuire Air Expo May 31-June 1
McGuire Air Force Base Wrightstown, N.J.
For more information, www.mcguireairexpo.info

Fly high at the United States Air Force 2008 McGuire Air Expo hosted by the 305th Air Mobility Wing. The main headliners will be the U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds as they fly into their 55th year of existence, but the KC-10 Extender, the C-17 Globemaster III, and the KC-135 Stratotanker won’t be left in the Thunderbirds trails. This event concludes Air Force Week in the Philadelphia area and is appropriately themed “Above all… Be inspired.” Over 300,000 people are expected to attend this two day FREE expo. Come celebrate the honorable accomplishments of the U.S. Air Force.

Folk Fest May 10 & 11 at 10a.m. 
Mercer Museum  Doylestown, Pa.
For more information, visit www.mercermuseum.org

The 35th Annual Mercer Museum Folk Fest boasts more than 80 crafters and artisans that take you back in time as they display skills and trades of early America. The entire family will enjoy all day long live entertainment including costumed craft demonstrations and militia encampment. The Children’s Stage features puppetry, storytelling, and music. The Main Stage offers jugglers and blue grass music. Children will make crafts at the Children’s Craft Tent, ride a horse-drawn wagon, and take a horse-powered carousel ride.

Lehigh Valley

Mayfair Festival of the Arts
Cedar Beach Park (Ott & Hamilton Streets) - Allentown, Pa.
For more information, visit www.mayfairfestival.org

Allentown’s Mayfair Festival of the Arts is back and better than ever! Come experience this exciting five day event starting on Thursday, May 22 and running everyday until Monday, May 26. There is so much to see and do, five days may not be enough! Cedar Beach Park will be alive with renaissance style tents, Berman Sculptures, wandering minstrels, dancers, storytellers, art exhibits, local and national musical acts, hands-on crafts demonstrations, and culinary delights. Kidspace and Kidstage will offer children tons of cool attractions including the Hobbit House, Lehigh Valley Zoo, Baum School Art Works, and the WFMZ Weather Center.

Downtown Bethlehem Fine Art & Craft Show May 10-11 at 10a.m.
The Historic District of Bethlehem, Pa.  Main Street
For more information, visit www.bfac-lv.org

Bethlehem’s historic Main Street hosts over 80 artists and crafters from around the country who will display their talents for a two day sidewalk art show. Good food and fun things to do for the whole family make this event a hit for everyone. Kids can enter contests to show off their own artistic abilities at stencil art, pointillism, stained glass pictures, still life drawings, self portraits, and collages. Winners will receive gift certificates. There will be tons of fun activities, games, sights, and sounds so come see what the fascinating world of art has to offer.