Hi,

I'm turning 40 in mid-October and a friend and I would like to take a trip. Anywhere in the continental US except for California or NYC.

Does anyone know of any interesting festivals or events? We aren't interested in pumpkin fests, turning leaves, apple fests or B&Bs. Sports or drinking related events would be fun. Something different, but not kinky.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance,
Elizabeth

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the first week in October - http://www.balloonfiesta.com . If you want to go, find a place to stay as soon as possible.

Lee Ann

come to dallas & enjoy the texas state fair. if youre looking binge, breakaway to deep ellum, the west end, or greenville ave.

Mid-October would be the perfect time to visit the beautiful foliage in New England .I'm thinking of Jackson in the White Mountains of N.Hampshire or Vermont(Stowe-Burlington)...Paul

How about a college or professional football game?

The Peninsula Hotel (Chicago) is an option - they have a wonderful spa, great location for shopping, museums, a night at Second City Improv --

I don't know what your idea of kinky is but these are my ideas. My mother and father go every year and they are in their 70s and pretty conservative.

Fantesy Fest in Key West (October 19-28)
http://www.fantasyfest.net/

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
http://www.showmanagement.com/index....ion=flibs.home

Or you could combine the two. A lot of fun.

Baltimore's Fells Point Festival is October 6-7. It draws big crowds for its street-fest activities.

Here's a website with descriptions of a bunch of festivals in the Chesapeake Bay area in October:
http://www.baydreaming.com/CalendarofeventsQ4.htm

baseball playoffs are in october. of course you'll have to plan at the last minute depending on which teams make the play offs.