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. 34th annual Newport Spring Boat Show. May 16-18. Newport, R.I. The largest in-water spring boat show in New England showcases power and sail boats, kayaks, multihulls, and dinghies. More than 100 vendors. www.newportspringboatshow.com; 401-846-1115.

2. Chesapeake Jubilee. May 15-18. Chesapeake, Va. A family-friendly festival with national and regional musicians and dancers, three craft tents, a 4-H show and sale, fireworks, rides and a barbecue cook-off. www.chesapeakejubilee.org; 757-482-4848.

3. 2d annual Vermont Chocolate Show.

May 17-18. Stowe, Vt. Chocoholics celebrate with a chocolate art exhibit, chocolate spa treatments, cooking demonstrations and chocolatiers from New England, New York and beyond. 802-244-8354; www.vermontchocolateshow.com.

4. 18th annual Southern Maryland Quilt and Needlework Festival. May 16-18. Hollywood, Md. Judged quilts and needlework on display, plus demonstrations and vendors. www.sotterley.org; 1-800-681-0850.

5. New Hampshire Spring Farm Day. May 17. Milton, N.H. Celebrate spring with sheep shearing, a farmers' market, maypole dances, planting activities, tours of the historic Jones Farmhouse, and children's crafts. www.farmmuseum.org; 603-652-7840.

6. Big Spring Festival. May 17. Bellefonte, Pa. Celebrating the town's bountiful water supply with water sports, crafts, fishing and live entertainment. 1-800-358-5466; www.victorianbellefonte.com.

7. Hampton Beach Towing Rodeo. May 17-18. Hampton Beach, N.H. A family-oriented festival featuring tow trucks in a rodeo and parade, plus raffles, vendors, and other activities. www.nhtowingassociation.org; 603-863-4206.

8. 5th annual RiverFest. May 17. Windham, Conn. A day full of river activities, including a family canoe or kayak trip on the Willimantic River, a road race, interactive educational and nature activities, and a Battle of the Bands. 860-423-6389; www.willimanticwhitewater.org.

9. Scottish Highland Festival. May 17. Carolina, R.I. Highland dancing and piping competitions, caber toss, Scottish hammer, sheep herding and children's games. www.riscot.org; 401-596-5849.

10. New Jersey State Chili and Salsa Cook Off. May 17. Toms River, N.J. Dozens of chili and salsa contestants compete for prize money. Live entertainment, children's rides and games, crafts and vendors. www.downtowntomsriver.com; 732-341-8738.

- Elizabeth Fox