Champlain Valley Fair - Essex Junction, VT: August 25-September 3, 2007
Celebrating its 87th year with a theme of "Fun Happens," Vermont's largest agricultural fair features everything from farming exhibits and cooking demonstratins to midway rides and concert performances. For more information: 802-878-5545

The Eastern States Exposition - West Springfield, MA: September 14-30, 2007
Better known as "The Big E," this fair celebrates the bounty of all of New England, featuring top-name entertainment, rides, shopping, foods from around the region, and a daily Mardi Gras Parade. For more information: 413-737-2443

New Hampshire Highland Games - Lincoln, NH: September 21-23, 2007
One of the largest Scottish festivals in the Northeast, this event features entertainment from Scotland and North America combining the best of Celtic and Gaelic cultures. Presented by the New Hampshire Gathering of the Scottish Clans, enjoy bagpipe bands, Highland dancers, contests of strength, sheepdog trials, and a fiddling championship. For more information: 603-229-1975

Working Waterfront Festival - New Bedford, MA: September 22-23, 2007
Tour U.S. Coast Guard vessels, hear seafaring music and stories, watch seafood cooking demonstrations, shop for maritime art and crafts, participate in family activities, and much more at this free annual harborfont fest, also featuring fish and shellfish selections. For more information: 508-759-6000

Fitchburg Autumn Festival & Forge-In Blacksmith Competition, Fitchburg, MA: October 18, 2007
One of the premier fall festivals in central New England, this festival features the Annual Forge-In Blacksmith Competition, the Riverfront Antiques Show & Sale, and The Great Pumpkin Carve. For more information: 978-345-9602

UBS Parade Spectacular - Stamford, CT: November 18, 2007
Enjoy more than 22 giant balloons as they travel through Stamford, CT the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The parade also features marching bands, floats, and more. Come a day early and experience the Inflation Party from 3-6pm. For more information: 203-348-5285