Early Month Events
Burning Man Festival - Black Rock Desert, Nevada [Week Ending Labor Day Weekend] - Salute to Popular Culture

Mid Month Events
42nd Annual Schaumburg SeptemberFest 2011 - Schaumburg IL [Labor Day Weekend] - Salute to Champions - Mainstage Concert

Late Month Events
American Legion - National Convention - Aug 24-30, 2012 : Indianapolis.
2012 US Open Tennis Tournament Queens, NY - Final set of Tennis Grand Slam Aug 23-Sep 7

Season Favorites
2011 MLB Baseball Season - - Summer Classic
Back to School : Sep-Nov is an excellent time to visit your favorite theme park resorts without the big crowded lines.