The newest edition to my blog: a monthly guide for those who are looking for something to do but have the budget of a 7 year old’s piggy bank. No worries, there is no shame in it. I’m right there with you; one of those college grads whose dreams of large salaries were quickly squashed. Fortunately there are a lot of things you can do without spending your entire paycheck. From street fairs to wine festivals there is something for everyone! While I can’t cover all 50 states, I’ll do my best to post something in your area. Don’t see a city near you; send me a message and I’ll include it!
June 8-9, 2012: Truckeroo Food truck Festival in DC. Admission is FREE!! Go to http://www.truckeroodc.com/www/ for more info.
June 4-8, 2012: With Love Beer Garden at the Four Seasons in Philly. Part of Philly Beer week (Love the idea of a week dedicated to Beer). The event is pay as you go. http://www.visitphilly.com/events/philadelphia/with-love-beer-garden/
June 10, 2012: Ribfest Chicago. Stuff your face with the best BBQ Chicago has to offer. $5 suggested donation. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/mmxchi-ribfest-chicago-event-3
June 9 and 10, 2012: Los Angeles Wine Fest. June special tickets are $60. http://2012lawinefest-es1.eventbrite.com/?srnk=2
June 10: Boston Food Truck Festival. $30 gets you a sample from every truck. http://foodtruckfestivalsofne.com/buy-tickets/
June 16, Summer BBq Philadlephia PA, kick off the summer season BBQ style at the sand castle winery. http://www.phillyfunguide.com/event/detail/440861071/Summer_BBQ
June 16, 8th Annual San Francisco Pinot Days Grand Festival, Tickets from $50, http://pinotdayssf2012-es1.eventbrite.com/?srnk=2
June 16, Pizza Fest Chicago, Stuff your face with Americas favorite Food, http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/pizza-fest/Event?oid=6647804
June 17-19, 2012 NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show – Washington, DC – Biggest specialty food show in North America
June 23-24, 2012 Safeway National Capital Barbecue Battle XX – Washington, DC- Who doesn’t love a good BBQ throwdown
June 24 B.Good Family BBQ at the SoWa Open Market- Boston MA- $18 per ticket http://calendar.boston.com/boston_ma/events/show/265908325-bgood-family-bbq-at-the-sowa-open-market
June23, 2013: Tastethebest.com presents bacon fest in NYC. You’ll be in hog heaven when you go to livingsocial.com for $22 tickets.
June 29: VIN12 PRESENTS: 2012 Summer Kick-off/ Rose, Sparkling & Red Event-San Fran CA-http://sfsummerevent-es2.eventbrite.com/?srnk=6
June 30, Beerferest NJ, located at six flags- get your beer fix and ride the coasters-http://www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure/events/BeerFest.aspx
June 30, Independence Seaport Museum’s 2012 Fireworks Spectacular- Philly PA- http://www.phillyseaport.org/fireworksspectacular
July 1, Chowderfest- Boston- http://www.bostonharborfest.com/chowderfest.html
Keep your wallets full and your mouth happy
<3 DD
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