Canopy Tent Festivals

Annual tent festivals are held in every state at different times of the year.

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feature hundreds of peaked shelters spread out across a park, parking lot or down a street. Vendors selling jewelry, crafts, art, books, recorded music and food attract thousands of visitors who wander through the tents, purchasing wares and sampling food. These festivals feature artists, musicians and cultural exhibitions and are held year-round throughout the country.

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Art festivals are held year-round throughout the country, with artists setting up canopy tents for weekend shows. Held primarily in Arizona, California and Florida in the winter and in the northern states in the summer, sculptors, artists and artisans sell their work to visiting locals and tourists. Organizations such as Thunderbird Artists and Howard Alan Events organize multiple festivals held annually. Displayed work is judged in advance, with artists sending in images of their work before being accepted into the shows.

Wine and Food Festivals

Various festivals are held throughout the year which feature an array of gourmet foods and wines. Chief among these is the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado every summer. Some of the best chefs in the country create dishes to be paired with fine wines. Some food festivals feature specific foods, such as chocolate festivals, held throughout the country, featuring dipped strawberries, crepes and other chocolate creations.

Cultural Festivals

Celebrating cultures from different lands, festivals are held which feature a culture's food, music and traditions. Latin festivals are held in many states, with dancing, music performers and various food vendors. The Latin American Festival in Charlotte, North Carolina, attracts thousands with its Latin American cuisine, traditional music and dance, handmade crafts and children's performances. Some of the festivals feature specific foods, such as tamale festivals held in California, Arizona and Louisiana. Many other cultures are represented at , such as the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival.

Music Festivals

Festivals are held for all music genres, and are often accompanied by band merchandise and food vendors under canopy tents. Some of the larger, multiple-day music festivals are Coachella, held in California, and All Points West in New Jersey. These festivals include concert performances by many different well known bands, with attendees buying passes for one or more days.

Vendor Festivals

The Los Angeles Vendor Festival is one of many events that feature shopping, entertainment, food and music. Located at the Hollywood Park Race Track and Casino parking lot, about 200 vendors sell clothing, jewelry, art, crafts, foods and business services at prices that attract those looking for a deal. Carnival games and rides are also available as entertainment.

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