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Award-winning, wide-ranging group tours a must-have
The American Bus Association released its 2007 list of the top 100 events in North America, which ranged from whisker-growing contests to recreations of the French and Indian Wars.
“The Top 100 list began 25 years ago as a way to help tour planners to find new destinations for their customers. Over time, the list has grown to a must-have for travel planners, travel writers and travel bureaus to help encourage motor coach and group travel,” said Peter J. Pantuso, president and CEO, American Bus Association
While the 100 Top Events are not ranked, ABA does highlight the Top 100 US event for 2007 and the Top 100 Canadian Event for 2007.
This year, the Top US Event is the Oklahoma Centennial, which takes place throughout the year and throughout the state. To celebrate the centennial, the Sooner State has 14 months of more than 400 special events, historic reenactments and heritage experiences planned.
The Top Canadian Event is The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in July
Striking a unique balance between history lesson and fun entertainment, this tattoo stands out as one of the world’s best. Even the Queen has raved about it; on Her Majesty’s 80th birthday, she decreed it a “Royal” event.
Among the hundred events, this year’s list highlights many events celebrating own anniversaries, including events like Bellingrath Gardens and Home 75th Anniversary, in Theodore, Alabama, beginning in January. The event celebrates Walter and Bessie Bellingrath’s home and garden.
Wilmington, North Carolina celebrated the 60th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival April 11-15 that highlights as much about Southern culture and hospitality as it is about flowers.
Jamestown, Virginia celebrates history in 2007 in May, with America’s 400th Anniversary Weekend (that commemorates the founding of Jamestown in 1607, America’s first permanent English settlement.
Further North is the French and Indian War 250th Celebration in New York and Pennsylvania) where colorfully costumed, well-armed British, French, Colonial soldiers and their Indian allies recreate the French and Indian Wars
Report by David Wilkening
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