10 for the Road

You can plan now to attend these weekend events, occurring within a few weeks and within a day's drive of Philadelphia.

1. 25th Annual Burlington Jazz Festival.

May 30-June 8. Burlington, Vt. Jazz, blues, funk and Latin music in concerts, dances, street parties, workshops and cruises on Lake Champlain. Headliners will include Ornette Coleman, Dave Brubeck and Joshua Redman. www.discoverjazz.com; 802-863-7992.

2. Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival.

May 31-June 1. Stevensville, Md. Queen Anne's County hosts food, wine, artisans, and entertainment on the scenic Chesapeake. 410-739-6943; chesapeakebaywinefestival.org.

3. Erie's 18th Annual Wild Rib Cook Off and Music Festival.

May 30-June 2. Erie, Pa. Eight national rib-cooking teams will compete, surrounded by local and regional bands, a kid zone, arts and crafts, contests, drawings, and vendors. www.performanceandeventmgt.com; 814-899-5177.

4. International Classic Video and Pinball Tournament.

May 29-June 1. Weirs Beach, N.H. Players from around the globe compete in pinball and video games at the world's largest collection of classic arcade games. www.classicarcademuseum.org; 603-366-4377.

5. Antique Show and Sale at Historic Lambert Castle.

May 30-June 1. Paterson, N.J. Featuring fine jewelry, silver, antique glass, vintage clothing, memorabilia and antique appraisals. www.lambertcastle.org; 973-247-0085.

6. 42d Annual Newport News Greek Festival. May 29-June 1. Newport News, Va. Authentic Greek music, dance, food and entertainment. www.newportnewsgreekfestival.org; 757-872-8119.

7. 38th Annual 100 American Craftsmen Festival. May 30-June 1. Lockport, N.Y. A juried show of craft art using leather, glass, metal, clay, wood, basketry, fiber, paper and mixed media. Plus, a children's art space, herbal plant sale, gallery exhibit and live music. www.kenancenter.org; 716-433-2617.

8. Family Nature and Heritage Day. May 31. Berlin, Conn. Includes nature and animal programs, craft demonstrations, live music, trails and guest appearances. www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org; 860-827-9064.

9. Graves' Mountain Festival of Music. May 29-31. Syria, Va. Bluegrass bands abound. Also, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, hiking and horseshoes. www.gravesmountain.com/bluegrass.htm; 540-923-4231.

10. Green Mountain Madness Gravity Races. May 31-June 1. Windsor, Vt. Racers compete in extreme sports, including street luge, gravity bike, speedboard and dirtsurfing. www.vtstateparks.com; 802-674-2060.

- Elizabeth Fox