
Upcoming Events
Highlighting local events taking place in rural towns around the United States

Madison, Wisconsin, Nov. 23;
additional dates in December, January, and February
Escape the cold at this indoors farmers market and shop for fresh produce, local cheeses, pasture-raised meats, eggs, jams and jellies, and more. At Lussier Community Education Center. Free.
additional dates in December, January, and February
Escape the cold at this indoors farmers market and shop for fresh produce, local cheeses, pasture-raised meats, eggs, jams and jellies, and more. At Lussier Community Education Center. Free.

Kingsland, Georgia, Nov. 23
Along with indulging in crispy, Southern-fried catfish with all the fixings, festivalgoers can experience live entertainment, a parade, various arts and crafts booths, a children’s amusement area, and a 5K run. In downtown Kingsland. Free.
Along with indulging in crispy, Southern-fried catfish with all the fixings, festivalgoers can experience live entertainment, a parade, various arts and crafts booths, a children’s amusement area, and a 5K run. In downtown Kingsland. Free.

San Diego, California, Nov. 23
Dedicated to encouraging dog and cat adoptions, the Doggie Street Festival will feature speakers and showcase products and services to help visitors learn about pet care, health, and training. Bring your pet along and enjoy music, a kid’s art area, and an auction. At NTC Park. Free.
Dedicated to encouraging dog and cat adoptions, the Doggie Street Festival will feature speakers and showcase products and services to help visitors learn about pet care, health, and training. Bring your pet along and enjoy music, a kid’s art area, and an auction. At NTC Park. Free.

Boise, Idaho, Nov. 23–24
This event showcases handmade and unique arts and crafts from local makers. At JUMP Boise. Free.
This event showcases handmade and unique arts and crafts from local makers. At JUMP Boise. Free.

Troy, New York, Nov. 28
Founded in 1916 as a remembrance run for veterans, the annual Troy Turkey Trot is among the nation’s oldest road races. Spend Thanksgiving morning running, jogging, or walking the 10K, 5K, 1-mile, or Turkey Walk. At Fourth and Fulton Street. Registration charged.
Founded in 1916 as a remembrance run for veterans, the annual Troy Turkey Trot is among the nation’s oldest road races. Spend Thanksgiving morning running, jogging, or walking the 10K, 5K, 1-mile, or Turkey Walk. At Fourth and Fulton Street. Registration charged.

Excelsior, Minnesota, Nov. 29–Dec.1
Inspired by traditional German open-air Christmas markets, the Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt features a grand opening parade, holiday foods and drinks for purchase, the KinderWorld center for children, a NorthPole Trolley, tree sales, and more. At East Drive and Water Street. Free.
Inspired by traditional German open-air Christmas markets, the Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt features a grand opening parade, holiday foods and drinks for purchase, the KinderWorld center for children, a NorthPole Trolley, tree sales, and more. At East Drive and Water Street. Free.

McKinney, Texas, Nov. 29–Dec. 1
Enjoy a family-friendly holiday celebration with live music, visits with Santa, a Christmas market, a petting zoo, carnival rides, and more. At 111 North Tennessee Street. Free.
Enjoy a family-friendly holiday celebration with live music, visits with Santa, a Christmas market, a petting zoo, carnival rides, and more. At 111 North Tennessee Street. Free.

Fordyce, Nebraska, Nov. 29–Dec. 1
WJ Ranch’s annual Christmas celebration includes buggy rides, pony rides, hayrack rides, a bale maze, a petting zoo, and products from various arts and crafts vendors. At WJ Ranch. Free.
WJ Ranch’s annual Christmas celebration includes buggy rides, pony rides, hayrack rides, a bale maze, a petting zoo, and products from various arts and crafts vendors. At WJ Ranch. Free.

Northport, Alabama, Dec. 1
Peruse the wares of a variety of regional vendors specializing in vintage and handmade items, artworks, and vinyl records. At 4150 Fifth Street. Free.
Peruse the wares of a variety of regional vendors specializing in vintage and handmade items, artworks, and vinyl records. At 4150 Fifth Street. Free.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Dec. 2–8
Independent Tennessee artists and craftspeople will sell handmade quilts, old-fashioned straw brooms, woven baskets, hand-dipped candles, handmade jewelry, and other unique items. At Gatlinburg Convention Center. Free.
Independent Tennessee artists and craftspeople will sell handmade quilts, old-fashioned straw brooms, woven baskets, hand-dipped candles, handmade jewelry, and other unique items. At Gatlinburg Convention Center. Free.

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