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Best Summer Date Ideas: DC Festivals

June 21, 2013/in DC /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Bronson Farr

Hey Bagels,
This is our last post about summer festivals happening around the U.S. We previously posted about Chicago, San Francisco, LA, NYC, and Boston. Now we are in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C., and has some of the best summer date ideas waiting for you.
1) Northern Virginia Brewfest– Grabbing an ice cold Budweiser or Coors Light may be the perfect way to compliment a warm summer day, but not at the Northern Virginia Brewfest. This festival will feature more than 60 breweries from around the United States.

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Mad Fox Brewing Company is one of the many breweries that will be at the Northern Virginia Brewfest.

What: Northern Virginia Brewfest
Where: Morven Park (41793 Tutt Lane, Leesburg, VA, 20176)
When: Sat., June 22, 11am-9pm; Sun., June 23, 10am-7pm

2) Smithsonian’s Folklife Festival– Discover your roots at this rich, cultural festival happening on National Mall of the United States. With different cultures from across the world being showcased, there really is something for everyone. Entry into this event is free of charge.

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Who doesn’t walk their camel at the Folklife festival?

What: Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Where: National Mall of the United States
When: Wed.-Sun., June 26-30 & July 3-7, 11am-5:30pm

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Best Summer Date Ideas in LA: Art, Food & Music Festivals

June 19, 2013/in LA /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Hey LA Bagels,
We’re back with our series on best summer date ideas! With Chicago & SF covered, LA – you’re up next! Local art, food & music festivals are the place to be for your next Bagel date, so check out these local festivals & best summer date ideas in LA!
1. Drink:Eat:Play Wine Festival – Stroll along the Santa Monica pier at sunset with your Bagel & taste wine from over 50 wineries – what couldn’t be more romantic than this? 

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What: Cheers: L.A.’s Wine, Spirits, Beer, and Food Festival – $50 general, $60 VIP
Where: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
When: Sunday, June 23 @ 5-9pm

2. LA Street Food Fest – This is the “baddest & most affordable” tasting event for all food truck lovers. You pay 1 price for a free sampling from 100 street food vendors. Soak up the sun and fill up your bellies with this awesome event!
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What: LA Street Food Fest – $50 general, $75 VIP
Where: Rose Bowl, Pasadena
When: Saturday, June 29 @ 3/5-9pm (depending on ticket type)

3. 626 Night Market – Hit up the 626 area code in Santa Anita for the largest gathering of Asian night market vendors – including food, live music, artists, film, and games. Serving everything from stinky tofu, pork belly buns, and Vietnamese egg crepes to sweet delicacies like boba, lychee lemonade, and good ol’ fashioned kettle corn.
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What: 626 Night Market
Where: Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Dr., Arcadia
When: Saturday, July 6 @ 4pm-1am & Sunday, July 7 @ 4-11pm

Best Summer Date Ideas: Festivals in NYC

June 17, 2013/in NYC /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Bronson Farr

What’s up Bagels?
This is the final post for our coverage of summer festivals in the country. We previously looked at what’s going on in the midwest in Chicago, San Francisco, and LA. Now we’ve landed in New England, with our first stop being NYC. These events, along with other festivals in the area, make for some of the best summer date ideas.

1) Make Music New York  -From pianos to drums, this city wide music festival celebrates all forms and genres of music. Not only does this Make Music New York take place on the first official day of summer (aka the Summer Solstice), it is also celebrated by more than 500 cities worldwide.

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You got served!

What: Make Music New York

 

Where: All over NYC (Check out the map!)

 

When: Friday, June 21

 

2) Bastille Day On 60th Street– “From crêpes, éclairs, and fromages with refreshing wine and beer, to live music, you won’t want to miss New York City’s ultimate French summer fête.” Bastille Day celebrates the best of French culture in the Big Apple.

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Can you can-can?

What: Bastille Day on 60th Street

 

Where: Between Fifth and Lexington Avenues, NYC

 

When: Sunday, July 14; 12-5pm

 

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Best Summer Date Ideas in SF: Art, Food & Music Festivals

June 14, 2013/in SF /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Hey CMB,
We’re back with our series on best summer date ideas in your local area! We just covered Chicago in the Midwest, and now we’ll be talking about festivals in SF! Although Coachella is over, festival season is still raging on for the summer! Besides, nothing beats bonding with your Bagel on a hot summer day than with delicious food and local music.
1. Danville Fine Arts Faire – If you’re new to SF and need to decorate your blank apartment walls with some handcrafted goodies, head over to the Danville Faire! About a 40 minute drive from SF, the Danville Faire showcases high quality arts and crafts from local artisans.
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What: Danville Fine Arts Faire – arts, crafts, food, music, free admission
Where: Hartz Avenue
When: This weekend! Saturday, June 22 – Sunday, June 23 @ 10am to 5pm

2. Treasure Island Flea Market – Located on Treasure Island for all the right reasons, the TI Flea Market hosts 100+ vendors selling hidden gems and treasures: from antiques, vintage, indie, retro to new & up-cycled goods. Food trucks galore, DIY workshops, scavenger hunts, and rockin’ music.

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Treasures for all tastes!

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What: Treasure Island Flea Market, $3 admission
Where: Great Lawn and Pavement
When: Saturday, June 29 – Sunday, June 30 @ 10am to 4pm

3. BreastFest – Not in shape to run a marathon to support breast cancer research? No worries; show your support through BreastFeast, a beer festival with, yes, unlimited beer tastings, food samplings and live music. Though tickets are on the pricey side, proceeds will benefit Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic. Drinking beer is always nice, but drinking beer for a cause is always better.
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best summer date ideas

Thankfully BreastFest has unlimited beer offerings so you never reach the bottom of your beer.

What: BreastFest Beer Festival – $50 advance tix, $60 @ door
Where: Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center
When: Saturday, July 13 @ 2-6pm

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