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The Music Category features events celebrating music, musicians, composers, songs, and the industry producing each. This is where music-focused concerts, fairs, and festivals will also be found.
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Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day is about exploring the multitude of different instruments used to make music throughout the world. Whether spoons, kazoos, or lutes, today is a day of discovery and exper...
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State Fairs are an American tradition and feature carnival rides, livestock competitions, baking competitions, live music and vendors from all over the state demonstrating products and services. The Wisco...
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National Accordion Awareness Month was established in 1989 by Tom Torriglia to help spread the word about the resurgence in the accordion's popularity. At times referred to as a "squeeze box," the accordi...
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National Black Music Month, or African-American Music Appreciation Month, is an annual celebration in the United States in June. It aims to recognize and honor the contributions of African-American artist...
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First held in 1959, the Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival is a two-day event held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds celebrating the artichoke and other foods and products from California: live m...
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International Asteroid Day is observed each year on the anniversary of the Tunguska impact over Siberia, Russia, on June 30, 1908. The day seeks to raise public awareness about asteroid impact hazards. Ev...
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Every year since 1904, Leipzig, Germany, has hosted a music festival celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach. In this city, Bach composed many of his most beloved pieces. The Leipzig Bach Music Festiva...
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According to the Nielsen Company, the BET Awards is one of the most-watched entertainment awards shows on cable television. The BET Awards franchise remains the #1 program in cable TV history among Afri...
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Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, began in 2002, taking inspiration from music festivals of the 60s and 70s like Woodstock. "Bonnaroo" is Creole slang for "a really good time." Th...
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Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, began in 2002, taking inspiration from music festivals of the 60s and 70s like Woodstock. "Bonnaroo" is Creole slang for "a really good time." Th...
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Celebration of the Senses Day falls on June 24 to highlight awareness of sensory perception. People are encouraged to use their senses more actively, and some join activities that help them perceive objec...
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The first National Cherry Festival was in 1925. This annual fair attracts people from around the world to Traverse City, Michigan. Festivities include an air show, live concerts and of course everything c...
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Each June, the CMA Music Festival showcases country music artists like Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, The Band Perry, Eric Church, Dwight Yoakum, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Reba McIntyre, Brad Paisley, Keith...
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Old Time Fiddlers' Contest and Festival is a citywide event in Weiser, Idaho. First run in 1953, this is the largest fiddling and folk festival in the United States. Enjoy the free outdoor entertainment s...
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The Smithsonian Folklife Festival, established in 1967, honors contemporary living and cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them. Produced annually by the Smithsonian Center f...
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The Glastonbury Festival, created in 1970 and drawing over 250,000 people a year, is like stepping into a magical wonderland where music, art, and good vibes come together in the heart of the English coun...
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Christians have Gospel music, and Islam in North Africa has Gnaoua. The Gnaoua World Music Festival, also known as Festival Gnaoua et Musiques du Monde, is an annual celebration in the coastal town of Ess...
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Grantsville Days is the last full weekend in June with food vendors in the park, a grand feature parade at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, fireworks Friday and Saturday at dark (10:00 p.m.), and a full slate of live...
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June 27, 1893, is the anniversary of "Happy Birthday to You," the song. The now iconic melody and words first appeared together in 1912. Today, people remember one of the most popular songs of all time,...
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nti Raymi, often spelled as Inti Rami in English, is a traditional Incan festival that honors Inti, the sun god. Today, Inti Rami occurs in several Andean countries, including Ecuador and Peru. Historica...