Friday, April 24, continuing thru May 3
SHENANDOAH APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ... Winchester, VA. Enjoy band competitions, dances, parades, circus, 10K race, firefighter events, celebrities, food and more. www.thebloom.com.

Thurs, Fri, Sat, April 30, May 1 & 2
RICKY TIMS’ SUPER QUILT SEMINAR ... Maranatha Community Church of God, Frederick, MD. Celebrity quilter and musician Ricky Tims offers novice and experienced quilters tips, techniques, and secrets. Enjoy a quilt exhibition and concert. 301/663-5444.

Friday, May 1
1ST FRIDAY COFFEEHOUSE ... 7:30-10 pm, Trinity United Methodist Church Orchard House, 4599 Shepherdstown Rd. in WV. Enjoy an evening of music and fellowship with Greg Trafidlo and Special Guests. www.firstfridaycoffeehouse.com
PET-A-PALOOZA ... 5-9 pm, Downtown Brunswick, MD. Pet-friendly event features a youth pet show, pet-themed activities, and extended store hours in downtown Brunswick. 800/999-3613.

Fri, Sat, Sun, May 1, 2 & 3
SPRING FEST ... Franklin, PA. Trout rodeo, professional illusionist /magician, music shows, crafts, flea market, games, dancing, taxidermy show, car show and children’s field day. 304/358-3884.
RC MODEL BOATS ... 9 am-5 pm, Greenbrier Lake, Boonsboro, MD. Model race boats will take over a portion of Greenbrier Lake. 301/448-8063.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING ... 8 pm Fri. & Sat., 2:30 pm Sun., Apollo Civic Theater, 128 E. Martin St., Martinsburg, WV. Admission. 304/263-6766.

Saturday, May 2
WARBLER WALK ... 7:30-9 am, Rocky Ridge County Park, York, PA. All interested birdwatchers should meet naturalist and local birder Randy Phillips at the Hidden Laurel Parking Area. Free. www.yorkcountyparks.org. 717/428-1961.
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION ... 11 am-5 pm, Veramar Vineyard, 905 Quarry Rd., Berryville, VA. We’ve added the “South of the Border” flair to our specialty wine drinks. Music at 1 pm. $10/person. 540/955-5510.
FREDERICK CHORALE PERFORMANCE ... 8 pm, Frederick (MD) Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike. Chorale will be joined by the Howard Burns Jazz Ensemble for a performance of Big Band hits, songs of WWII, and highlights from early Broadway musicals. 800/999-3613.
BOOK SIGNING ... Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Rd., Biglerville, PA. Ken Garrett will sign Journey Through Hallowed Ground: Monticello to Gettysburg. 717/334-4888.

Sat, Sun, May 2 & 3
54TH ANNUAL APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ... 9 am-5 pm, South Mountain Fairgrounds, Rt. 234, near Arendtsville, PA. Live entertainment, free orchard bus tours, wine tasting & sales, food, arts & craft demonstrations and sales, wagon rides, agricultural exhibits, petting zoo, magic shows and more. Free parking. 717/677-7444.
AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR GARRISON WEEKEND ... 10 am-4 pm, Fort Frederick State Park, Big Pool, MD. Rifleman of the Continental Line will garrison the fort and demonstrate the life of American soldiers during the Revolutionary War. 301/842-2155.
DEL-MAR-VA DEPRESSION GLASS CLUB’S 74TH SHOW & SALE ... 10 am-5 pm Sat., 10 am-3 pm Sun., Duval High School, 9880 Good Luck Rd., near the NASA Visitor Center & Museum, Lanham, MD. Dealers featuring Early American Thru Mid-20th Century Pattern, Elegant & Depression Era glassware, kitchenware, china, pottery & linen collectibles. $4/person. 301/565-2361 or 410/263-4192.
MUSEUM RAMBLE ... 1-5 pm, Washington County (MD) Museums. Self-guided tour of Washington County Museums with special events. Enjoy a no admission open house. 301/791-3246, x10.

Sunday, May 3
QUILTING AND SEWING DAY ... National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Frederick, MD. Features expert Civil War quilter Mavis Slawson and also explores Civil War era fabrics, textiles, spinning and knitting. 301/695-1864.
GYPSY MOTHS AND OTHER PESTS ... 2:30-4 pm, Nixon County Park, York, PA. York Co. Gypsy Moth Coordinator Diane Olson will give the homeowner tips, warning signs and information. Pre-registration required. 717/428-1961.

Saturday, May 9
HERITAGE DAY 2009 ... 10 am-4 pm, Historic Belle Boyd House, 126 E. Race Street; The Adam Stephen House, 309 E. John Street; and Boydville Mansion, 601 S. Queen Street in Martinsburg, WV. Enjoy tours, music, puppet shows, lectures, book sale, refreshments and more. Free transportation by the Roundhouse trolley between sites. 304/267-4713.
FREDERICK CELTIC FESTIVAL ... 10 am-7 pm, Frederick (MD) Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St. Clans, Highland games, entertainment and more. www.sasmm.com. 301/695-3391.
OF ALE AND HISTORY ... 12 noon-6 pm, 336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA. Beer Festival. Come and celebrate Belle Grove’s German and English heritage by tasting more than 35 specialty microbrewed beers. Enjoy musical entertainment. 540/869-2028.

Sat, Sun, May 9 & 10
WILLOW POND FARM HERBS & EVERLASTING ... 9 am-5 pm Thurs.-Sat., 12 noon-5 pm Sun., 145 Tract Rd., Fairfield, PA. Spring Open House. www.willowpondherbs.com.

Saturday, May 16
VIRGINIA WINE & CRAFT FESTIVAL ... 10 am-6 pm, Historic downtown Front Royal, VA. Come enjoy tastings from 16+ Virginia Wineries. Arts & crafts and entertainment. $15/person in advance, $20/person at the gate, $2/general admission, free/children under 6. 540/635-3185.

Saturday, May 30 thru June 14
COTTON PATCH GOSPEL ... Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Rd., Fayetteville, PA. Faith-filled musical for the whole family. Admission. www.TotemPolePlayhouse.org. 888/805-7056.