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COMING UP THIS FALL ASTA diary
OCTOBER 3-11 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Watch in awe as more than 500 brightly colored hot-air balloons take to the sky in one of the most photographed events on the planet. Pilots compete in challenges and provide a spectacle of magnifi cence like no other. balloonfi
esta.com
OCTOBER 8-11 Annual National Shrimp Festival, Alabama This free outdoor festival lures over 250,000 shellfi sh enthusiasts every year with live music, arts & crafts, family activities, a sand sculpture contest and, of course, a whole lot of shrimp.
myshrimpfest.com
OCTOBER 9-17 Litquake Festival, San Francisco The largest literary festival on the west coast. Hundreds of famous authors gather for readings, signings, and events. It includes one of the most anticipated literary nights of the year: The San Francisco Lit Crawl, attracting close to 10,000 people.
litquake.org
OCTOBER 21-25 Harvest on the Harbor, Portland This Maine event is one of the fi nest food and wine festivals in the US. Enjoy great wine, craft beer and fresh seafood; listen to live music; watch cooking demos; and cheer for the Lobster Chef of the Year Competition.
harvestontheharbor.com
OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 1 Fantasy Fest, Key West If you have even a smidgen of hedonistic or exhibitionist tendencies, Fantasy Fest is the place for you. Expect ribald costumed revelry, a boisterous Mardi Gras atmosphere and a lot of skin covered only by body paint.
fantasyfest.com
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