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. 22nd Annual Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival. July 11-13. Stowe, Vt. Twenty-five of the country's most prominent balloonists will take to the skies, while on the ground there will be a children's corner, live entertainment, and balloon launches and tethers. www.stoweflake.com; 802-253-7355.

2. Johnstown Film and Wine Festival.

July 9-12. Johnstown, Pa. Watch movies of 30 minutes or less and sample fine wines. www.jaha.org; 814-539-1889.

3. Native American Artisans Festival. July 12. Aquinnah, Mass. Native American artisans display and sell traditional arts and give crafting demonstrations and workshops. Watch dance troupes perform, and sample traditional foods. www.wampanoagtribe.net; 508-645-9265.

4. 8th Annual Norfolk Latino Festival. July 12. Norfolk, Va. The largest outdoor dance floor in Hampton Roads will feature the sounds of salsa, meringue, and guaguancó. www.norfolkcvb.com; 757-441-2345.

5. American Le Mans Northern Grand Prix. July 11-12. Salisbury, Conn. The world's best drivers and the most advanced cars from the American Le Mans series come together for the exciting Speed Touring Car and GT Championships. www.limerock.com; 860-435-5000.

6. Common Ground on the Hill's "Green to Our Roots" Music and Arts Festival. July 12-13. Westminster, Md. Featuring folk, blues, Celtic, old-time, bluegrass, and world music, along with dancing, arts, crafts, and ethnic foods. 410-857-2771; www.commongroundonthehill.org.

7. French Heritage Day. July 11-12. Vergennes, Vt. French food, crafts and fencing demonstrations, carriage rides, river cruises, musical performances, and the Vermont French Canadian Genealogical Society. www.frenchheritageday.com; 802-388-7951.

8. Lake George Wakeboard and Wakeskate Open. July 12. Lake George, N.Y. All abilities are welcome to participate in the tournament or just practice and learn. www.castawaymarina.com; 518-743-8433.

9. Mahogany Memories: Antique and Classic Boat Show. July 12. Essex, Conn. Wonderfully preserved and restored boats on display in the water and on land. www.ctrivermuseum.org; 860-767-8269.

10. 4th Annual Civil War Encampment at Rose Hill Manor Park. July 12-13. Frederick, Md. Civil War living-history encampment, with demonstrations, reenacted skirmishes, manor tours, and children's activities. rosehillmuseum.com; 301-600-1650.

- Elizabeth Fox