Top Things to Do in the USA in August

 

August may be missing a countrywide vacation, however there's nonetheless masses to do across the U.S. In the course of this busy travel month. Warm climate and quit-of-summer vibes imply you may revel in a number of occasions all throughout the united states, from rodeos to music festivals. You in all likelihood might not be the most effective one planning a last getaway before faculty starts offevolved, so finalize your plans early if you may be traveling and anticipate extra-large crowds within the maximum famous destinations. The exception to that is massive towns, which may be emptier than traditional as citizens also head out on excursion.

 

1   Maine Lobster Festival

 

 The Maine Lobster Festival dishes out greater than 12 lots of lobster each yr at some point of this internationally-diagnosed occasion on the crucial coast. An August fixture in Rockland since 1947, the festival attracts tens of lots of locals and visitors, and of route, lots of butter. Feast on bisque, rolls, mac, and wontons all fabricated from lobster, while you find out about the nation's revered crustacean and the those who make a residing harvesting it from Maine's cold waters.

 

2  127 Corridor Sale 

 

 Also referred to as the World's Longest Yard Sale, the 127 Corridor Sale extends for 690 miles from Addison, Michigan, all the manner to Gadsden, Alabama, commonly alongside U.S. Highway 127, crossing via Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia along the manner. Thousands of providers pop out to the aspect of the street to promote items along the entire stretch, whether or not they are expert crafters or just locals cleaning out the garage.

It continually begins on the first Thursday in August and lasts till Sunday, so force over and take a look at out the offers this 12 months from August 6–9, 2020. Safe social distancing measures and face mask are requested for this year's occasion to shield buyers and vendors.

3  Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 

 

 Join 1/2 one million humans and head to Sturgis within the Black Hills of South Dakota for a -wheeling extravaganza. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, a every year event since 1938, is the united states's oldest and largest collecting of motorbike fanatics. It celebrates biker way of life with tattoo and beard contests, community rides, and motorbike races. This leather-non-compulsory event gives you masses to do, whether or not you experience or now not, with a 5K for the fitness-conscious and a pub crawl for people who need to celebration. Plus there may be stay music and a Street Food Throw Down where over a hundred carriers compete to be "The Best of the Best."

Bring out your motorcycle if you have one for this 10-day event from August 7–sixteen, 2020. If you are already within the area, it is easy to get to close by landmarks which include Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore, and the Crazy Horse Memorial.

 

4  The World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo 

 

 Tune up your excellent "Yeehaw!" and travel to the picturesque mountain metropolis of Payson, Arizona, for the World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo which has been held each single 12 months considering that 1884. The 3-day event capabilities bull using, calf roping, a parade, music, and meals. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association sanctions the event and rodeo riders from round the sector journey to compete for hefty prizes.

The 2020 event kicks off with a welcome birthday party on August 18, however the bulk of festivities and rodeo activities take location from Thursday to Saturday, August 20–22. Tickets are required for rodeo indicates and often sell out, so reserve your tickets early to get a seat. Some components of the weekend have been modified in 2020, substantially the yearly parade that is canceled for this yr's occasion.

 

5  Burning Man

 

In the brief communal city of Black Rock City, Nevada, Burning Man brings collectively approximately 70,000 unfastened-lively individuals collaborating in the introduction of experiential artwork, from impromptu performances to complex light installations to larger-than-lifestyles-length sculptures. The weeklong experiment in self-expression ends with the ritual burning of a 40-foot-tall wooden parent (for this reason the occasion's name). Burning Man normally begins the ultimate week of August and extends via Labor Day weekend.

6  Lollapalooza

 

 This 4-day track fest in Chicago's historic Grant Park on the Lake Michigan shore were given its start in 1991 as a journeying concert of opportunity bands. After a few rocky years, the level went darkish. But after landing inside the Windy City in 2005, Lollapalooza added a wider variety of patterns to its lineup, along with techno, hip-hop, and dad, with around one hundred eighty performances on more than one levels at some point of the park. The August event attracts more than 200,000 enthusiasts each year.

The Lollapalooza at Grant Park is canceled in 2020, but event producers are website hosting a digital event along with performances from the town, archival units, performances from international variations of Lollapalooza, and extra. Sign up on the event website to be notified how you could participate on this 12 months's occasion, even if you are not in Chicago.

 

7  Monterey Car Week 

 

 Monterey Car Week culminates inside the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, a dream come proper for vehicle aficionados. On the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links, 2 hundred curated collectible automobiles compete for popularity in style, technical benefit, and historic accuracy classes. Throughout the week main up to the signature occasion, traditional vehicles fill the streets of Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel-with the aid of-the-Sea, with severa possibilities to test out the beauties up near.

 

8  Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 

 

 At Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York, August brings the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. The headliner event of the 2-day pageant taking place considering the fact that 1990 functions extreme racers competing for prizes in open, mixed, and ladies's divisions. Invitational races permit festival sponsors, charity corporations and nonprofits, seniors, and households in at the amusing. Spectators can watch the races free of charge and enjoy cultural performances, traditional arts and crafts demonstrations, and a worldwide meals court.

 

9  The Travers Stakes 

 

 Dubbed "Saratoga's Midsummer Derby," the Travers Stakes, originating in 1864 in Saratoga Springs, New York, is probably summer's maximum exciting two minutes as three-yr-old thoroughbred horses compete for greater than $1 million in prize money. But the fun takes region all week leading up to the race, traditionally hung on the closing Saturday in August. During the Travers Festival, the old fashioned city of Saratoga Springs welcomes sports activities enthusiasts with restaurant week deals, stay music, racing events, and themed parties.

 

10  Outside Lands 

 

 Summer and music go together like birds and bees, and outdoor festivals bring out the best in the season. Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park presents San Francisco's superlative character in a three-day mishmash of music, art, and noshing opportunities, with, as you might expect, a gentle social undercurrent propelled by the D.A.V.E. (Discussions About Virtually Everything) series of speakers.

 

11  Elvis Week 

 

 The annual Elvis Week at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, celebrates the life and legacy of "the King" with tribute artists competing for the identify of Ultimate Elvis; pilgrimage tours to Elvis Presley's birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi; a Mississippi Delta Blues Tour; an public sale of Elvis memorabilia at Graceland; and fittingly, a dance celebration. Live track performances, talks, meet-and-greets, and proper eats spherical out the schedule of events that stretch from August 6 to 18.

Ticket sales for Elvis Week are cut lower back for 2020 to reduce crowd sizes, which means occasions will be much less crowded and greater intimate.

 

12  Seafair Weekend Festival 

 

 The culminating weekend of Seattle's summerlong Seafair Festival, this event takes place during the first weekend in August at Genesee Park on Lake Washington. A Boeing air show features the Blue Angels, while hydroplane racing, world-class wakeboarders, and BMX bike stunt riders keep things exciting back down on Earth.