Free Shakespeare in the Park: New York, NY (May 23\u2013August 13) Tampa Theatre | Credit Dalia Col\u00f3n<\/p><\/div>\n Summer Classics Movie Series: Tampa, FL (April 4\u2013September 8) Parade the Circle | Flickr photo credit: Erik Drost<\/p><\/div>\n Parade the Circle: Cleveland, OH (June 10) Genius Loci Fest: Baja, Mexico (June 22\u201326) ALSO:<\/strong> One more thing you can’t miss\u2014earning instantly on tour trip with Orbitz Rewards!<\/a><\/p>\n Montreal International Jazz Festival: Montreal, Canada (June 28\u2013July 8) Wawa Welcome America: Philadelphia, PA (June 29\u2013July 4) National Cherry Festival: Traverse City, MI (July 1\u20138) Knysna Oyster Festival: Western Cape, South Africa (July 7\u201316) Splendour in the Grass: North Byron Parklands, Australia (July 21\u201323) Cheyenne Frontier Days | Flickr photo credit Larry Jacobsen<\/p><\/div>\n Cheyenne Frontier Days: Cheyenne, Wyoming (July 21\u201330) Fuji Rock Festival: <\/b>Niigata Prefecture, Japan <\/b>(July 28-30) Edinburgh Festival Fringe | Photo credit Laura Suarez\/Flickr Creative Commons<\/p><\/div>\n Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Edinburgh, Scotland (August 4\u201328) Iowa State Fair: Des Moines, Iowa (August 10\u201320) Austin Ice Cream Festival: Austin, TX (August 12) U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge | Flickr photo: Port of San Diego<\/p><\/div>\n U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge: San Diego, CA (September 1\u20134) Labor Day Liftoff: Colorado Springs, Colorado (September 2\u20134)
\n<\/b>Nothing says \u201csummer in New York\u201d like an al fresco <\/span>performance<\/span><\/a> of the Bard\u2019s work in <\/span>Central Park<\/span><\/a>. A-list actors like James Earl Jones, Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway have been part of this beloved tradition of the Public Theater, so it\u2019s probably worth your time. This year\u2019s schedule includes <\/span>Julius Caesar<\/span><\/i> and, aptly, <\/span>A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream.<\/span><\/i> Take that, <\/span>Hamilton.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Tampa-TampaTheatre-creditDaliaColon-1.jpg\")
\n<\/b>If you can\u2019t stand the heat, then escape to <\/span>Tampa Theater<\/span><\/a>. The 1920’s-era movie palace was one of the city\u2019s first air-conditioned buildings, and remains a popular refuge from the <\/span>Florida<\/span><\/a> sun. This summer\u2019s throwback flicks include <\/span>Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Pee-Wee\u2019s Big Adventure, The Princess Bride<\/span><\/i> and more. Arrive early for a pre-show concert on the original <\/span>Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ClevelandOhio-ParadeTheCircle-creditErikDrostFlickr.jpg\")
\n<\/b>The city once dubbed the Mistake on the Lake deserves major props for a turnaround, and not just because of LeBron James. <\/span>Cleveland\u2019s<\/span><\/a> arts scene is thriving, and one of its crown jewels is this annual <\/span>spectacular<\/span><\/a> at University Circle. Motorless floats, dancers, stilt walkers and musicians strut their stuff in a showcase that\u2019s way more impressive than whatever you were just watching your smartphone.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Slow things down at this retreat-like festival whose tenets are yoga, surfing, music and\u2026 wait for it\u2026 love. The <\/span>event<\/span><\/a> takes place on remote <\/span>Punta Cabras<\/span><\/a> beach, so bring your camping and snorkel gear, but leave the illegal paraphernalia at home. It\u2019s not that kind of party.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>\u201cJazz\u201d may be a bit of a misnomer, because while this musical <\/span>extravaganza<\/span><\/a> is rooted in the genre, today it satisfies musical tastes of every variety. This summer\u2019s galaxy of star performers includes jazz songbird Norah Jones, singer-turned-Nobel-Prize-winner Bob Dylan, blues guitarist Buddy Guy, Flamenco stars the Gypsy Kings and dozens more. Downtown <\/span>Montreal\u2019s<\/span><\/a> outdoor cultural hub, the <\/span>Quartier des spectacles,<\/span><\/i> sets the backdrop for summer to remember.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>At least once in your life, you should <\/span>celebrate<\/span><\/a> Independence Day in <\/span>America\u2019s birthplace<\/span><\/a>. Benjamin Franklin Parkway sets the scene for concerts from Kidz Bop to hometown hero and <\/span>Hamilton<\/span><\/i> star Leslie Odom, Jr., to the Philly Pops Orchestra. There will also be children\u2019s activities, cultural performances and lots of food. On July 4, stay for fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art and party like it\u2019s 1776.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cherry-festival.jpg\")
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\n<\/b>Eat, drink and be cherry at this annual<\/span> Great Lakes State<\/span><\/a> gathering<\/span><\/a> that celebrates the tart red fruit. The pageantry includes carnival rides, three parades, concerts and of course the crowning of the National Cherry Queen. And the food? Cherry everything.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>If you like oysters\u2014and gorgeous mountains and coastline\u2014you’ll find this far flung festival worth the trek. Seafood is just the beginning of this <\/span>South African<\/span><\/a> shindig<\/span><\/a> dedicated to food, culture and sports. Sure, you\u2019ll find oysters every which way from local fisheries, restaurants, bars and hotels. Then there are the physical and mental challenges, including a marathon, obstacle course, chess tournament and more.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>The spelling of \u201csplendour\u201d is a tip-off that this summer <\/span>festival<\/span><\/a> isn\u2019t in the States. In fact, technically it\u2019s not even a <\/span>summer<\/span><\/i> music festival, since July is the dead of winter <\/span>Down Under<\/span><\/a>. So take a break from the heat and head to this music fest where tens of thousands of fans from across the globe descend to catch A-list performers, hear still-under-the-radar acts and dance their cares away in the festival\u2019s iconic Tipi Forest.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Wyoming-ChenneFrontierDays-creditLarryJacobsenFlickr.jpg\")
\n<\/b>Pack your boots and spurs for a trip back in time. This annual <\/span>event<\/span><\/a> pays homage to the <\/span>Old West<\/span><\/a> with a mock frontier town that includes artisans, re-enactments and even a chuckwagon cook-off. Leave plenty of time to visit the festival\u2019s Indian Village, which features Native American storytelling, music, dance and a nightly powwow. Then fast-forward to the present to enjoy a parade, art show, carnival midway and more.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Wonder why your favorite musicians haven\u2019t made it to your town yet? They\u2019re probably too busy at this music <\/span>festival<\/span><\/a> that draws some of entertainment\u2019s biggest names to a <\/span>Japanese<\/span><\/a> ski resort. This year\u2019s lineup includes Lorde, Major Lazer, Gorillaz, The xx, Bj\u00f6rk, Train, Trombone Shorty and other big names that\u2019ll have you asking, \u201cWhy didn\u2019t I know about this sooner?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Scotland-EdinburghFestivalFringe-creditLauraSuarezFlickr.jpg\")
\n<\/b>Pick an art form, any art form. There\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll find it in Scotland\u2019s <\/span>capital<\/span><\/a> during this annual <\/span>celebration<\/span><\/a> of creativity. Thousands of performers showcase theater, dance, circus arts, spoken word, comedy and just about anything else that can fit onto the event\u2019s hundreds of citywide stages.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Corndog on a stick? That\u2019s for amateurs. This all-American <\/span>event<\/span><\/a> takes fair food to the next level with “on-a-stick” creations like C<\/span>aprese salad, loaded taters a<\/span>nd c<\/span>hocolate-covered chunky bacon maple nougat. You can\u2019t make this stuff up. Had enough? Ride the rides or <\/span>take in a concert on the grandstand. <\/span>This year\u2019s<\/span><\/a> headliners include country trio Alabama, a capella phenoms the Pentatonix and an \u201cI Love the \u201890s\u201d throwback featuring Vanilla Ice, Salt-n-Pepa and more.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/austin-ice-cream-festival.jpg\")
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\n<\/b>Do we even need to make the case for why this is an awesome idea? A hot <\/span>Texas<\/span><\/a> summer is all the excuse you\u2019ll need to dive into a cold treat. This dog-friendly <\/span>gathering<\/span><\/a> brings together some of the city\u2019s best purveyors of ice cream, fruit pops and even dairy-free goodies into the city\u2019s Fiesta Gardens. To sweeten the deal, there are also themed contests: ice cream eating, Popsicle stick sculpture and homemade ice cream.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/California-SandSculptingChallenge-creditPortOfSanDiegoFlickr.jpg\")
\n<\/b>Squeeze out the last few drops of summer during this Labor Day Weekend extravaganza at the B Street Pier. Sand sculptors come from all over the world to showcase their 3-dimensional art, crafting a combined 300 tons of sand into ephemeral masterpieces. Rounding out the festivities are a traditional art show, a steady stream of live bands, kids\u2019 activities and more than a dozen food trucks from across <\/span>SAND-iego<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Send summer off in style during this <\/span>festival<\/span><\/a> that begins each morning with dozens of hot air balloons ascending over the <\/span>Rockies<\/span><\/a>. The fun continues with skydiving demos, watersport competitions, live entertainment, beer gardens and more. On Saturday and Sunday, stick around for the balloon glow, as the so-called gentle giants light up the sky at sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n
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