July 28, 2003

Travel: Wacky Festivals

By Meredith Sadin

(The following blurb, along with four other “quirky” annual festivals, appeared as an inset box in a Tip Sheet article about telescopes for astronomy hobbyists. The odd pairing was simply because Tip Sheet staff wrote both pieces.)

Bored by the beach? Tired of the water park? What about log rolling, frog racing or Tibetan roch-throwing? It that’s your idea of summer fun, hit the road and take in some good ole Americana at some of the country’s quirkiest annual festivals. For a complete list, go to whatsonwhen.com [site no longer exists], or take our advice on the highlights. Tip Sheet's Meredith Sadin breaks it down:

Twin Peaks Festival

North Bend, Wash.
Aug. 15-17, 2003

TIP: If you’re still wondering who killed Laura, spend an eerie weekend that includes a trivia contest, a cherry-pie lunch and a Tibetan rock-throwing contest. You may even get to meet Rebekah del Rio. Who?

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