How this directory is built
Accuracy at scale is the whole point of a directory. This page explains where the data behind every fair and festival comes from, how dates are confirmed, and the standards each listing has to meet, across 50 states + DC.
Where the data comes from
Every listing is assembled from a few categories of source, then standardized so the whole directory reads consistently.
Aggregated public listings
The directory starts from publicly available event listings and is normalized into one consistent structure, with dates, town, county, and category recorded the same way for every entry.
Public mapping data
Each listing is matched to public mapping data so it can show an accurate location, county, and map, and, where a place has one, a star rating and review count.
Official and tourism sources
Marquee fairs and festivals are reviewed by hand against the official event website and against state and regional tourism boards before they are featured.
How listings are verified
Dates are verified, not guessed
Featured event dates are confirmed against an official source for the current year. When an annual event has not yet published its dates, it is marked as recurring with its typical timing rather than given an invented date.
No fabricated listings
Listings, ratings, and details come from real sources. Nothing is invented to fill a page. Where a field is unknown, it is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Corrections and updates
The directory is refreshed on an ongoing basis as organizers publish new dates and as details change. Because dates and details can change after a listing goes live, always confirm with the organizer before you travel. If you spot something wrong or want to add an event, use the free listing form and the correction is reviewed by hand.