Celtic Festival. 2009 date TBA. 994–2810. Saline celebrates its sister city of Brecon, Wales, with traditional food, music, dance, and Highland athletics in Mill Pond Park. www.salineceltic.org

Saline Summerfest. 2009 date TBA. Music and dance, family games, sports, and contests (such as watermelon-eating, vegetable art, and remote-control car races), plus black jack, juried craft show, trolley rides, and plenty of concessions, all in downtown Saline. www.salinesummerfest.com

Community Fair. Sept. 1–6, 2008. Old-fashioned community fair at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds features agricultural and craft exhibits, livestock judging, horse shows, talent contests, tractor pulls, carnival rides, Miss Saline pageant, and more. www.salinefair.org

Harvest of Arts Oktoberfest. Sept. 27, 2008. German activities, music, food, and drink; an art fair, bake sale, and Saline Firefighters chili cookoff all in downtown Saline. Festivities from 9 a.m.–11 p.m.: historic walking tour 10 a.m., children's activities 10 a.m.–3 p.m., beer garden noon–11 p.m. www.salinehoa.net

Holiday Week. Dec. 6–13, 2008. 429–4494. Activities start with the Holiday Parade downtown (Dec. 6; 5:30 p.m.) and culminate with the Treasure Trail to Santa (Dec. 13; 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.) at the Busch's Shopping Plaza. www.salinechamber.com

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